Notice of Intent to Request the Release of Funds
Public comments are being accepted through June 27th for the request to release CDBG funds towards the construction of Euclid's Recreation and Wellness Center.
June 11, 2024
City of Euclid
585 E. 222 Street
Euclid, OH 44123
This notice shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for an activity to be undertaken by the City of Euclid.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or after August 1, 2024, the City of Euclid will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P. L. 93-383), as amended, to undertake the project described herein.
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RECREATION CENTER
The proposed project will involve the construction of a state-of-the-art Recreation Center for the City of Euclid, located on Milton Avenue near Babbitt Road, at Memorial Park, in Euclid, Ohio.
The City of Euclid will construct a new recreation facility at Memorial Park, on an existing parking lot. Excess parking spaces and an underused skateboard ramp, will be cleared for the new building. Ground disturbance will occur. Additionally, there will be installation of new lighting, and construction of vegetation islands and pedestrian walkways to connect the new recreation center and existing amenities at Memorial Park. The new facility will have an indoor basketball court, community meeting rooms, and exercise facilities.
The development costs are estimated at $13,500,000.00, including $175,000.00 from Euclid’s CDBG funds.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI)
The City of Euclid has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment (FONSI). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the City of Euclid Department of Planning and Development, 585 E. 222 Street – Euclid, OH 44123, and may be examined or copied Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. The ERR may also be viewed at https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/environmental-review-records/
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments to Edward Chenock, Jr., Community Development Manager, City of Euclid, 585 E. 222 Street – Euclid, OH 44123. All comments received by June 27, 2024 will be considered by the City of Euclid prior to authorizing submission of a Request for Release of Funds. Comments should specify which Notice is being addressed (FONSI or RROF).
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Euclid certifies to HUD that Kirsten Holzheimer Gail, Certifying Officer, in her capacity as Mayor, 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 the City of Euclid to use HUD program funds. The Environmental Assessment Determinations and Compliance Findings for HUD- assisted Projects document can be viewed here.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Euclid’s certification for a period of 15 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 the City of Euclid, (b) the City of Euclid 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 the Office of Community Planning and Development at the HUD Field Office in Columbus, Ohio, at CPDColumbusRROF@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
CERTIFYING OFFICER
Kirsten Holzheimer Gail
Mayor, City of Euclid
