Correction Notice: Amendment to Published Legal Advertisement August 29th 2023 800 5th Ave Huntington, WV 25701 304-696-5540 Ext. 2104 Please be advised that a correction has been made to a legal advertisement previously published on July 27, 2023. The original advertisement inadvertently omitted certain required legal elements. This correction serves to provide accurate details. The comment period has been extended and will now run concurrently with the objection period, both of which will conclude on September 13th, 2023. We apologize for any confusion that the initial omission may have caused. COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT On or about August 29th 2023 the City of Huntington will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383), as amended, to undertake the following projects: 1. Tier 1 Broad Review Project rogram Title: Emergency Rehab FY2023 Purpose: Rehabilitation of eligible properties within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington. Location: The project is situated within the City of Huntington, which is predominantly enclosed by the Ohio River to the North, Interstate 64 to the South, and specific levees near Camden Park in Westmorland, State Route 2 in Guyandotte, and Altizer. For a visual reference of the city’s exact bounds, please refer to the map on the official City of Huntington website: www.cityofhuntington.com. The following Census Tracts (C.T.) and Block Groups have over 51% low to moderated-income residents, and will be considered eligible for the project: C.T. 000101, B.G. 1; C.T. 000101, B.G. 2; C.T. 000200, B.G. 2; C.T. 000200, B.G. 3; C.T. 000300, B.G. 2; C.T. 000400, B.G. 1; C.T. 000400, B.G. 2; C.T. 000500, B.G. 1; C.T. 000600, B.G. 1; C.T. 000900, B.G. 1; C.T. 000900, B.G. 2; C.T. 001000, B.G. 1; C.T. 001000, B.G. 2; C.T. 001000, B.G. 3; C.T. 001100, B.G. 2; C.T. 001300, B.G. 1; C.T. 001400, B.G. 1; C.T. 001400, B.G. 2; C.T. 001500, B.G. 1; C.T. 001500, B.G. 2; C.T. 001600, B.G. 1; C.T. 001800, B.G. 1; C.T. 001800, B.G. 3; C.T. 001800, B.G. 4; C.T. 001800, B.G. 5; C.T. 010102, B.G. 4; C.T. 010900, B.G. 1; and C.T. 010900, B.G. 2. Project rogram Description: The allocated funds will be used to initiate an Emergency Housing Rehabilitation loan program aimed at addressing urgent situations that pose an immediate threat to the life, health, and safety of homeowners. This program offers 0% interest loans and is specifically designed for homeowners who meet the income eligibility criteria and qualification standards. The program envisions various activities, including but not restricted to, repairing and procuring typical materials for tasks such as fixing or replacing roofing systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, and HVAC systems. These repairs will be carried out by certified and licensed professionals to ensure their quality and safety. 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 58.5(a)(3)(i) Tier 1 Site Specific Review: For all project site specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities: Airport Hazards 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart D ; Coastal Barrier Resources Act, as amended by the Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990 16 USC 3501 ; Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 42 USC 4001-4128 and 42 USC 5154a ; Clean Air Act, as amended, particularly section 176(c) & (d); 40 CFR Parts 6, 51, 93; Coastal Zone Management Act, sections 307(c) & (d); Endangered Species Act of 1973, particularly section 7; 50 CFR Part 402; Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1981, particularly sections 1504(b) and 1541; 7 CFR Part 658; Floodplain Management Executive Order 11988, particularly section 2(a); Noise Abatement and Control 24 CFR Part 55 Noise Control Act of 1972, as amended by the Quiet Communities Act of 1978; 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart B; Sole Source Aquifers Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, particularly section 1424(e); 40 CFR Part 149; Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, particularly section 7(b) and (c); Environmental Justice Executive Order 12898 Tier 2 Site Specific Review: For all projects the site specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Flood Insurance Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 42 USC 4001-4128 & 42 USC 5154a , Contamination and Toxic Substances 24 CFR 50.3(i) & 58.5(i)(2) , Floodplain Management Executive Order 11988, particularly section 2(a); 24 CFR Part 55 , Historic Preservation National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, particularly sections 106 & 110; 36 CFR Part 800 . Mitigation Measures onditions ermits (if any): A visual inspection to determine if there are any Dumps, landfills, underground storage tanks, industrial site or other locations containing or releasing toxic azardous radioactive materials, chemicals or hazardous wastes on or near the subject site. Check federal, State and Local environmental records ources for any threats on or near the site and document. A visual inspection for explosive lammable substance contains (stationary above-ground with a capacity of 100 gallons or more). If yes, then following the HUD Guidebook “Siting of HUD-Assisted Projects Near Hazardous Facilities” (HUD-1060-CPD) will be utilized. Floodplain administrator will be consulted if any structures selected for rehabs are located in the Special Flood Hazard Area. The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (WVSHPO) will be consulted on any properties selected for rehabilitation. The WVSHPO consultation letter will be placed in the individual property record held by the project administrator. A check of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wetland Inventory will conducted and documentation will be placed in the individual property record held by the project administrator. Total Anticipated Funding: $66,303 Total CDBG Funding: $66,303 Estimated Number of Housing Units: 13 Average Cost per Unit: $5,000 2. Tier 1 Broad Review Project rogram Title: Volunteer Rehabilitation FY2023 Purpose: Rehabilitation of income eligible owner-occupied properties within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington. Location: The project is situated within the City of Huntington, which is predominantly enclosed by the Ohio River to the North, Interstate 64 to the South, and specific levees near Camden Park in Westmorland, State Route 2 in Guyandotte, and Altizer. For a visual reference of the city’s exact bounds, please refer to the map on the official City of Huntington website: www.cityofhuntington.com. The following Census Tracts (C.T.) and Block Groups have over 51% low to moderated-income residents, and will be considered eligible for the project: C.T. 000101, B.G. 1; C.T. 000101, B.G. 2; C.T. 000200, B.G. 2; C.T. 000200, B.G. 3; C.T. 000300, B.G. 2; C.T. 000400, B.G. 1; C.T. 000400, B.G. 2; C.T. 000500, B.G. 1; C.T. 000600, B.G. 1; C.T. 000900, B.G. 1; C.T. 000900, B.G. 2; C.T. 001000, B.G. 1; C.T. 001000, B.G. 2; C.T. 001000, B.G. 3; C.T. 001100, B.G. 2; C.T. 001300, B.G. 1; C.T. 001400, B.G. 1; C.T. 001400, B.G. 2; C.T. 001500, B.G. 1; C.T. 001500, B.G. 2; C.T. 001600, B.G. 1; C.T. 001800, B.G. 1; C.T. 001800, B.G. 3; C.T. 001800, B.G. 4; C.T. 001800, B.G. 5; C.T. 010102, B.G. 4; C.T. 010900, B.G. 1; and C.T. 010900, B.G. 2. Project rogram Description: Funds will be allocated for the procurement of materials intended for volunteer housing rehabilitation work groups within the corporate limits of the City of Huntington. For locations not covered by the Tier 1 comprehensive review, Tier 2 site-specific evaluations will be conducted to address any laws and regulations that were not previously considered. This will be undertaken for each address associated with this program as the addresses are identified. 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 58.5(a)(3)(i) Level of Environmental Review Citation: 24 CFR Part 58.5(a)(3)(i) Tier 1 Site Specific Review: For all project site specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities: Airport Hazards 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart D ; Coastal Barrier Resources Act, as amended by the Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990 16 USC 3501 ; Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 42 USC 4001-4128 and 42 USC 5154a ; Clean Air Act, as amended, particularly section 176(c) & (d); 40 CFR Parts 6, 51, 93; Coastal Zone Management Act, sections 307(c) & (d); Endangered Species Act of 1973, particularly section 7; 50 CFR Part 402; Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1981, particularly sections 1504(b) and 1541; 7 CFR Part 658; Floodplain Management Executive Order 11988, particularly section 2(a); Noise Abatement and Control 24 CFR Part 55 Noise Control Act of 1972, as amended by the Quiet Communities Act of 1978; 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart B; Sole Source Aquifers Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, particularly section 1424(e); 40 CFR Part 149; Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, particularly section 7(b) and (c); Environmental Justice Executive Order 12898 Tier 2 Site Specific Review: For all projects the site specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Flood Insurance Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 42 USC 4001-4128 & 42 USC 5154a , Contamination and Toxic Substances 24 CFR 50.3(i) & 58.5(i)(2), 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart C , Floodplain Management Executive Order 11988, particularly section 2(a); 24 CFR Part 55 , Historic Preservation National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, particularly sections 106 & 110; 36 CFR Part 800 . Mitigation Measures onditions ermits (if any): A visual inspection to determine if there are any Dumps, landfills, underground storage tanks, industrial site or other locations containing or releasing toxic azardous radioactive materials, chemicals or hazardous wastes on or near the subject site. Check federal, State and Local environmental records ources for any threats on or near the site and document. A visual inspection for explosive lammable substance contains (stationary above-ground with a capacity of 100 gallons or more). If yes, then following the HUD Guidebook “Siting of HUD-Assisted Projects Near Hazardous Facilities” (HUD-1060-CPD) will be utilized. Floodplain administrator will be consulted if any structures selected for rehabs are located in the Special Flood Hazard Area. The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (WVSHPO) will be consulted on any properties selected for rehabilitation. The WVSHPO consultation letter will be placed in the individual property record held by the project administrator. A check of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wetland Inventory will conducted and documentation will be placed in the individual property record held by the project administrator. Total Anticipated Funding: $25,000 Total CDBG Funding: $25,000 Estimated Number of Housing Units: 15 Average Cost per Unit: $1,700 3. Tier 1 Broad Review Project rogram Title: Demolition FY2023 Purpose: The purpose of the project is to remove unsafe residential buildings and structures thereby removing contributing elements to slum and blight conditions. Secondary to the purpose is to stabilize declining neighborhood property values and presenting favorable conditions for property redevelopment. Location: The project is situated within the City of Huntington, which is predominantly enclosed by the Ohio River to the North, Interstate 64 to the South, and specific levees near Camden Park in Westmorland, State Route 2 in Guyandotte, and Altizer. For a visual reference of the city’s exact bounds, please refer to the map on the official City of Huntington website: www.cityofhuntington.com. The following Census Tracts (C.T.) and Block Groups have over 51% low to moderated-income residents, and will be considered eligible for the project: C.T. 000101, B.G. 1; C.T. 000101, B.G. 2; C.T. 000200, B.G. 2; C.T. 000200, B.G. 3; C.T. 000300, B.G. 2; C.T. 000400, B.G. 1; C.T. 000400, B.G. 2; C.T. 000500, B.G. 1; C.T. 000600, B.G. 1; C.T. 000900, B.G. 1; C.T. 000900, B.G. 2; C.T. 001000, B.G. 1; C.T. 001000, B.G. 2; C.T. 001000, B.G. 3; C.T. 001100, B.G. 2; C.T. 001300, B.G. 1; C.T. 001400, B.G. 1; C.T. 001400, B.G. 2; C.T. 001500, B.G. 1; C.T. 001500, B.G. 2; C.T. 001600, B.G. 1; C.T. 001800, B.G. 1; C.T. 001800, B.G. 3; C.T. 001800, B.G. 4; C.T. 001800, B.G. 5; C.T. 010102, B.G. 4; C.T. 010900, B.G. 1; and C.T. 010900, B.G. 2. Project rogram Description: To identify, test, abate, remove and dispose of substandard unsafe buildings thereby alleviating slum and blight conditions on a city wide basis, improving public safety, and stabilizing declining neighborhoods. The goal is to enhance public safety, stabilize declining neighborhoods, and improve community aesthetics. The specific locations for intervention will be determined by the City’s Unsafe Buildings Commission. These sites are mainly situated in residential areas and consist of buildings that pose threats to public safety (such as drug houses and fire hazards), community aesthetics (like abandoned or vandalized structures), and property values. The city has experienced a population decline spanning five decades due to diminished economic opportunities, resulting in numerous abandoned structures across all neighborhoods. Many of these structures have become susceptible to the problems mentioned earlier. By removing these substandard buildings, the properties can be prepared for redevelopment, thereby generating value within the neighborhoods. Neglecting this effort would result in the persistence of these problematic structures, potentially leading to varying levels of criminal activity, thereby endangering public safety and further diminishing property values. 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 58.36 Level of Environmental Review Citation: 24 CFR Part 58.5(a)(3)(i) Tier 1 Site Specific Review: For all project site specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities: Airport Hazards 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart D ; Coastal Barrier Resources Act, as amended by the Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990 16 USC 3501 ; Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 42 USC 4001-4128 and 42 USC 5154a ; Clean Air Act, as amended, particularly section 176(c) & (d); 40 CFR Parts 6, 51, 93; Coastal Zone Management Act, sections 307(c) & (d); Endangered Species Act of 1973, particularly section 7; 50 CFR Part 402; Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1981, particularly sections 1504(b) and 1541; 7 CFR Part 658; Floodplain Management Executive Order 11988, particularly section 2(a); Noise Abatement and Control 24 CFR Part 55 Noise Control Act of 1972, as amended by the Quiet Communities Act of 1978; 24 CFR Part 51 Subpart B; Sole Source Aquifers Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, particularly section 1424(e); 40 CFR Part 149; Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, particularly section 7(b) and (c); Environmental Justice Executive Order 12898 Tier 2 Site Specific Review: For all projects the site-specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Historic Preservation National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, particularly sections 106 & 110; 36 CFR Part 800 and Contamination and Toxic Substances 24 CFR Part 50.3(i) & 58.5(i)(2). Mitigation Measures onditions ermits (if any): A visual inspection to determine if there are any Dumps, landfills, underground storage tanks, industrial site or other locations containing or releasing toxic azardous radioactive materials, chemicals or hazardous wastes on or near the subject site. Check federal, State and Local environmental records ources for any threats on or near the site and document. A visual inspection for explosive lammable substance contains (stationary above-ground with a capacity of 100 gallons or more). If yes, then following the HUD Guidebook “Siting of HUD-Assisted Projects Near Hazardous Facilities” (HUD-1060-CPD) will be utilized. Floodplain administrator will be consulted if any structures selected for rehabs are located in the Special Flood Hazard Area. The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (WVSHPO) will be consulted on any properties selected for rehabilitation. The WVSHPO consultation letter will be placed in the individual property record held by the project administrator. A check of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wetland Inventory will conducted and documentation will be placed in the individual property record held by the project administrator. Total Anticipated Funding: $325,000.00 Total CDBG Funding: $325,000.00 Estimated Number of Housing Units: 20 4. Program Title: Altizer Park Playground Equipment – FY2023 Purpose: The Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District plans to renovate the playground area. The proposed renovation includes the installation of a modern outdoor obstacle course designed to provide a playful fitness experience for children aged 5-12. The structure will feature 10 unique challenges suitable for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels. Users will have various options to complete each component, allowing for diverse exploration throughout the entire system. Furthermore, the structure will incorporate shade sails to protect users from the sun and heat. Location: 4801 Altizer Ave, Huntington, WV 25705 Project rogram Description: Funds will be allocated to assist with the purchase of playground equipment. Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation will also use grant funds obtained through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Level of Environmental Review Citation: 24 CFR Part 58.36 Total CDBG Funding: $40,000 Total ARPA Grant Funding: $30,000 Estimated Project Cost: $70,000 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Huntington has determined that these projects 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) on file at City of Huntington, Office of Planning and Development, 800 5th Ave L7, Huntington, WV 25701 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M to 4:30 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Huntington Department of Planning and Development, 800 5th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701. All comments received by September 13th 2023 will be considered by the City of Huntington. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The City of Huntington certifies to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that Steve Williams, Certifying Officer, in his 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. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Huntington to use HUD program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Huntington’s certification for a period which will be considered if received by September 13th 2023 , only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Huntington; (b) the City of Huntington 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 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; 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 should be sent to [email protected] or (412) 644-5846. Potential objectors should contact U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Steve Williams, Mayor, Certifying Officer LH-158807 08-29;2023
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