NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
Date of Publication: February 23, 2024
Taylorsville City
2600 W Taylorsville Blvd
Taylorsville, UT 84129
801-955-2092
On or after Monday, March 4, 2024 the City of Taylorsville will submit a request to the HUD Program Office/State administering agency for the release of CDBG funds under Title 1 of the of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake the following project:
Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program Title: NWSL Housing Opportunities
Purpose: This project is intended to aid low- to moderate-income households in Taylorsville in making necessary improvements in their homes. This program aims to keep residents in their homes safely, as well as encourage potential buyers to purchase homes knowing they can receive assistance in rehabilitating elements of the home post-purchase.
Location: NeighborWorks Salt Lake provides services County-wide in Salt Lake County, and their office is located at 622 W 500 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. Taylorsville CDBG funds will be available only to Taylorsville residents.
Project/Program Description: NeighborWorks Salt Lake will provide assistance to low-to-moderate income (LMI) residents through home rehabilitation. This service meets the priority need of affordable housing. Home rehabilitation assist LMI homeowners in making necessary improvements to their homes. This directly supports the preservation and improvement of affordable housing stock. Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the tier 1 broad review for each address under this program when addresses become known.
Level of Environmental Review Citation: 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3)
Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site-specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Flood Insurance; Contamination and Toxic Substances; Floodplain Management; Historic Preservation; Noise Abatement and Control
Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any): Flood insurance - the majority of projects to be undertaken fall within the small loan exception for flood insurance (less than 5,000). For any projects exceeding $5,000, the appropriate process described in 42 USC 4001 -4128 and 42 USC 5154a will be followed. Additionally, there is only a small portion of the City that is within the FEMA Flood Plain and if is along the Jordan River. A site-specific analysis will be conducted for each project to determine if flood insurance is needed.; Contamination and toxic substances - Each site will be analyzed for potential contamination or toxic substances. This evaluation, documentation, and any further actions will be carried out in accordance with 24 CFR Part 50.3(i) and 58.5(i)(2). Identified hazards will be evaluated for the potential to affect the health and safety of the occupants and end-users; any further actions or mitigation will be coordinated with the local HUD field environmental officer, as necessary; Floodplain Management - Site-specific reviews will be conducted to determine if the project occurs in a floodplain. The process identified in Executive Order 11988 and 24 CFR Part 55 will be followed to determine and document the site's exception (per 24 CFR Part 55.12(c), if it does or does not occur in a floodplain, and any additional processes necessary. https://msc.fema.gov/portal); Historic preservation - Per the National Historic Preservation Act, site-specific reviews will be conducted to determine if the property is historic (i.e., listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places). If a historic property is identified, coordination will be conducted with the City to ensure the appropriate Section 106 consultation and review process is undertaken per 36 CFR Part 80; Noise Abatement and Control - In accordance with 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart B, specific sites will be reviewed to determine the presence of noise generators in the vicinity of the project, as well as the need for further noise assessment. Further noise assessments or documentation will be coordinated with the City and conducted in accordance with 24 CFR Part 51.
Supporting documentation will be provided with each Tier 2 review.
Estimated Project Cost: $32,000 CDBG; Total project cost $100,000
The activity/activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements per 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Taylorsville City Hall or you may contact Jim Spung, Senior Planner, for a digital copy and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 5 P.M. or in HEROS at https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/environmental-review-records/.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Taylorsville City Hall, Jim Spung, Senior Planner. All comments received by March 2, 2024, will be considered by Taylorsville prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Taylorsville City certifies to HUD that John Taylor, Certifying Officer, in his capacity as City Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Taylorsville City to use HUD program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and Taylorsville's certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Taylorsville; (b) Taylorsville has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD administration office at 1670 Broadway Street, Denver, Colorado. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
John Taylor, Certifying Officer
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Taylorsville will make reasonable accommodations for participation in this event. Requests for accommodations may be made to the City Recorder's office at least three business days in advance by calling 801-955-2006.