The National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) of 1969 as amended and implemented through the federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR 58, requires local governments to prepare an Environmental Review Record before federal grant funds can be expended for projects and programs.
 
The Environmental Review process ensures that the federalized project is in compliance with several Related Laws and Authorities, or if mitigation is required as a condition of the project. One of the Related Laws and Authorities is of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (54 U.S.C. 306108 [36 CFR 800]).
 
The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 requires local governments using federal funds for development projects, to determine the affects the undertaking may have on historic properties, which are properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. These effects may include no effect on historic properties, or adverse effects on historic properties. When there are adverse effects, the federal agency will either avoid, minimize, or mitigate the adverse effect. This Section 106 review applies to properties that are 45 years old or older.

Programmatic Agreement between the City of Euclid and Ohio History Connection (State Historic Preservation Office – SHPO)

The City of Euclid will be entering into a Programmatic Agreement with the Ohio History Connection (SHPO) for FYs 2025 through 2029. The Agreement details Historic Preservation activities, and review procedures. Furthermore, the Agreement includes construction, rehabilitation, and ground disturbing activities that are Exempt from SHPO review, as well as Nonexempt activities requiring SHPO review.

Public Comment Period

The City of Euclid will make its Draft FY 2025-29 Programmatic Agreement available for a 30-day public comment period beginning Friday, August 1, 2025 and ending Sunday, August 31, 2025. A copy of the Draft Agreement will be available at the Division of Community Development, City of Euclid – Euclid City Hall, 585 E. 222 Street, Euclid, Ohio 44123. The Draft Agreement will be posted on the City of Euclid’s website. 

During the public comment period, comments may also be submitted in writing or by email. Comments should be directed to Edward Chenock, Jr., Community Development Manager, City of Euclid Department of Planning and Development, 585 E. 222 Street, Euclid, Ohio 44123, or via email at echenock@cityofeuclid.com.