Request for Release of Funds - Fiscal Year 2016 CDBG Action Plan_Historic Bluffs Assoc. Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 15.
ITEM TITLE: Request for Release of Funds - Fiscal Year 2016 CDBG
Annual Action Plan - Historic Bluffs Neighborhood
Association
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of the Request for
Release of Funds for the proposed projects approved in
the amended Fiscal Year 2016 (Program Year 2015)
Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block
Grant activities that includes an environmental review of the
Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association's community
garden project.
RESOLUTION Authorizing request for release of
Community Development Block Grant Funds for Fiscal
Year 2016 (Program Year 2017).
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt
Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association Community City Manager Memo
Garden Project-MVM Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Resolution Resolutions
Environmental Determination Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Request Release of Funds for Fiscal Year 2016 Program Year 2015
Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association Community Garden Project
DATE: May 10, 2016
Housing and Community Development Director Alvin Nash recommends City Council
approval of the Request for Release of Funds for the proposed projects approved in the
amended Fiscal Year 2016 (Program Year 2015) Annual Action Plan for Community
Development Block Grant activities. The Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association
applied for CDBG funding for a community garden and an environmental review must
be conducted.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Department Director
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007.2012.2013
To: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
From: Alvin Nash, Housing and Community Development Department
Subject: Request Release of Funds for FY 2016 (HUD Program Year 2015)
Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association Community Garden Project
Date: May 10, 2016
Introduction
This memorandum transmits a proposed resolution authorizing the Request Release of
Funds for the proposed projects approved in the amended FY 2016 (Program Year
2015) Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities.
The Historic Bluff Neighborhood Association applied for CDBG funding for a community
garden and environmental review must be conducted.
Background
As required by the Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the City of
Dubuque must publish an environmental review finding for projects to be funded in the
Community Development Block Grant Program. The City of Dubuque published a
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (NOI/RROF) on Friday, May 13th, 2016.
This required notice allows a minimum of seven (7) days for citizen comments on the
environmental assessment of these programs. Public comment will be accepted until
May 26, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. and will be taken into account before proceeding with the
request for release of funds. The City may then file the Requests for Release of CDBG
funds and Certification with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD).
Recommendation
I recommend that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Request for
Release of Funds and Certification seven (7) days after publication of the NOI/RROF for
the Release of Funds for Community Development Block Grant funds and submit to
HUD.
Action Step
The action step is for the City Council to adopt the attached resolution.
Prepared by Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist
RESOLUTION NO. 186-16
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 (PROGRAM
YEAR 2015)
Whereas, the City of Dubuque will has entered into a Community Development Block
Grant Agreement for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2015, with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, providing for financial assistance to
the City under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as.
amended; and
Whereas, pursuant to the rules and regulations as promulgated by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, an environmental review has been
processed for the hereinafter listed projects to be financed with Community
Development Block Grant funds; and
Whereas, a Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for said grants has been
published on May 13, 2016 to commence the required seven (7) day public comment
period; and
Whereas, any and all comments received as a result of such notice will be duly
considered before proceeding with a Request for Release of Funds and Certification,
and
Whereas, a Request for Release of Funds and Certification must be sent to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development at the conclusion of the comment
period.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed
to execute a Request for Release of Funds and Certification for the following identified
Community Development Block Grant projects on or about May 26th, 2016 and submit
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan Projects
Fiscal Year 2016 (Program Year 2015)
Historic Bluff Neighborhood Association Community Garden Project
No funds will be committed prior to completion of a review for other related laws of 24
CFR 58.5, including Section 106, if required.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent to
assume the status of a responsible federal official under the National Environmental
Protection Act, insofar as the provisions of the said Act apply to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development responsibilities for review, decision making, and
action assumed and carried out by the City of Dubuque as to environmental issues.
Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent
personally, in his official capacity and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, to accept the
jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in
relation to environmental review, decision-making and action.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of May, 2016.
Attest:
Kevin F rhstahl, City di4rk
oy D. Buol, Mayor
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
AII4mericaCity
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Housing & Community Development
Department
350 W 6th Street, Suite 312
Dubuque, IA 52001
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD:
DETERMINATION OF LEVEL OF REVIEW ERR FILE # (optional)
Project Name: Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association Community Garden Project
Project Number (IDIS): HUD Program: CDBG Program Year: 2015
Project Location: Vacant land at the corner of Grove Terrace & Arlington Street, lot 769B &
809A of McDaniel's subdivision
Project Description (Attach additional descriptive information, as appropriate to the project, including
narrative, maps, photographs, site plans, budgets and other information.):
Project will create a neighborhood garden on .40 acres of vacant land. Neighbors will join
together to create a kitchen garden of edible plants, flowers, foliage, and landscaping.
Garden will include fruit trees, berries, vegetable beds, herbs, and evergreen plantings for
seasonal interest.
The subject project has been reviewed pursuant to HUD regulations 24 CFR Part 58,
"Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental
Responsibilities," and the following determination with respect to the project is made:
❑ Exempt from NEPA review requirements per 24 CFR 58.34(a)( )
D Categorically Excluded NOT Subject to §58.5 authorities per 24 CFR 58.35(b)( )
Er Categorically Excluded SUBJECT to §58.5 authorities per 24 CFR 58.35(a)(1)
(A Statutory Checklist for the §58.5 authorities is attached.)
D An Environmental Assessment (EA) is required to be performed. (An Environmental
Assessment performed in accordance with subpart E of 24 CFR Part 58 is attached.)
❑ An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required to be performed.
The ERR (see §58.38) must contain all the environmental review documents, public notices
and written determinations or environmental findings required by Part 58 as evidence of
review, decision making and actions pertaining to a particular project. Include additional
information including checklists, studies, analyses and documentation as appropriate.
Certifying Officer:
Roy D. Buol''1rI
Print Name Signat
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Mayor May 16, 2016
Title Date
Authority to Use
Grant Funds
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning
and Development
To: (name & address of Grant Recipient & name & title of Chief Executive Officer)
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
City of Dubuque
50 W 6th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Copy To: (name & address of SubRecipient)
Erica Haugen
City of Dubuque
50 W 6th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001 Erica Haugen
We received your Request for Release of Funds and Certification, form HUD -7015.15 on
June 6, 2016
Your Request was for HUD/State Identification Number
B -15 -MC -19-0004
All objections, if received, have been considered. And the minimum waiting period has transpired.
You are hereby authorized to use funds provided to you under the above HUD/State Identification Number.
File this form for proper record keeping, audit, and inspection purposes.
Historic Bluff Neighborhood Association Community Garden Project
Vacant land at the corner of Grove Terrace & Arlington Street, lot 769 B & 809 A of McDaniel's subdivision.
Project will create a neighborhood on .40 acres of vacant land. Neighbors will join together to create a kitchen garden of edible plants,
flowers, foliage, and landscaping. Garden will include fruit trees, berries, vegetable beds, herbs, and evergreen plantings for seasonal
interest.
Typed Name of Authorizing Officer Signa j 'ofAuthorizir..'•fficer
Francis T. Severin
Title of Authorizing Officer
Director, Community Planning and Development Division/
Previous editions are obsolete.
Date (mm/dd/yyyy)
06/23/2016
form HUD -7015.16 (2/94)
ref. Handbook 6513.01