Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and
Notice of Intent to Request a Release of Funds

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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

Date of Publication: January 11, 2024

City of Jefferson
220 N. Chestnut St.
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3111

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Jefferson

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or after January 29, 2024 the City of Jefferson will submit a request to the State of Iowa, Iowa Economic Development Authority for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under TITLE 1 of the HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, as amended (P.L. 97-35) to undertake the following project:

Project Title: 2023 Jefferson CDBG Upper Story Rental Housing – 100 East State Street, Jefferson, IA 50129

Purpose: Create two new rental units. Both units will serve clients at or below 80% LMI

Location: 100 East State Street, Jefferson, IA 50129

Estimated Cost: Estimated HUD funding $453,071; Total project 503,071

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Jefferson 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) on file at Jefferson City Hall, 220 North Chestnut St., Jefferson, IA 50129 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Jefferson City Hall, 220 North Chestnut St., Jefferson, IA 50129. All comments received by 5:00 P.M. January 26, 2024 will be considered by the City of Jefferson prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS

The City of Jefferson certifies to Iowa Economic Development Authority that Craig Berry 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. Iowa Economic Development Authority’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Jefferson to use HUD program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

The Iowa Economic Development Authority will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Jefferson’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 the City of Jefferson; (b) the City of Jefferson 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 the Iowa Economic Development Authority; 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 Iowa Economic Development Authority at 1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50315. Potential objectors should contact the Iowa Economic Development Authority to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Craig Berry, Mayor of Jefferson