NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
April 23, 2026
City of Orem Community Development
56 N State Street
Orem, UT 84057
801-229-7487
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be
undertaken by the City of Orem.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about May 9, 2026 the City of Orem will submit a request to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, Region VIII for the release of Orem City's Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), to undertake the following project:
Project Title: The Refuge Non-Congregate Shelter
Purpose: The Refuge Non-Congregate Shelter consists of an irregular-shaped parcel (66-977-
0203), approximately 4.03 acres that is located approximately 244 feet north of the northwest
corner of North State Street & 800 North intersection. To the north of the subject property is
residential housing, to the east is State Street and a multi-tenant commercial strip, to the south
various businesses and to the west is 400 West and additional multi-tenant commercial retail
spaces. The purpose of the project is to address the urgent need for more shelter space for
domestic violence victims through the development of a new facility which includes a 120 bed
non-congregate shelter facility with parking, a playground, storage units for residents, a childcare
facility, and space for nine transitional apartment units.
Location: 866 North 400 West, Orem, UT 84057
Estimated Cost: Orem City will fund this project for $45,113.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Orem has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human
environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the
Environmental Review Record (ERR), which can be found online at the HUD CPD
environmental review website at CPD Public System, the Mountainland Association of
Governments website, magutah.gov/orem-cdbg-program, or in person at Mountainland
Association of Governments 586 E 800 N Orem, UT 84097 Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:30
PM, or Orem City Hall 56 N State St Orem, UT 84057 Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
and Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
If you need a special accommodation to participate in the City Council Meetings and Study Sessions, please call the City Recorder's Office (801-229-7298) at least 3 working days prior to the meeting.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
This meeting may be held electronically to allow a Councilmember to participate.