NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
December 8, 2022
City of Kosse
100 N. Narcissus
Kosse, TX 76653
(254) 375-2212
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Kosse.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about December 29, 2022, the City of Kosse will submit a request to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the release of Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds for the Community Resiliency Program under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the Kosse Public Facility Construction Project. The project plans to expand an existing clinic by approximately two thousand square feet (2,000 ft2) and construct a parking lot around the facility. The City will own the facility but may rent it to other organizations to use for workshops or events. This construction will increase clinic capacity and is located at 210 N Narcissus St, Kosse, TX 76653. The estimated amount of HUD funds and estimated total project costs are both $2,228,216.00.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Kosse 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 the City of Kosse, 100 N. Narcissus
Kosse, TX 76653 and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 A.M to 4 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Kosse. All comments received by December 28, 2022, will be considered by the City of Kosse prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Kosse certifies to TDHCA that Brooks Valls, 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. TDHCA’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Kosse to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
TDHCA will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Kosse’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 Kosse; (b) the City of Kosse 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 TDHCA; 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 via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to TDHCA at [email protected]. Potential objectors should contact TDHCA via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Brooks Valls, Mayor
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
December 8, 2022
City of Kosse
100 N. Narcissus
Kosse, TX 76653
(254) 375-2212
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Kosse.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about December 29, 2022, the City of Kosse will submit a request to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the release of Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds for the Community Resiliency Program under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the Kosse Public Facility Construction Project. The project plans to expand an existing clinic by approximately two thousand square feet (2,000 ft2) and construct a parking lot around the facility. The City will own the facility but may rent it to other organizations to use for workshops or events. This construction will increase clinic capacity and is located at 210 N Narcissus St, Kosse, TX 76653. The estimated amount of HUD funds and estimated total project costs are both $2,228,216.00.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Kosse 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 the City of Kosse, 100 N. Narcissus
Kosse, TX 76653 and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 A.M to 4 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Kosse. All comments received by December 28, 2022, will be considered by the City of Kosse prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Kosse certifies to TDHCA that Brooks Valls, 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. TDHCA’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Kosse to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
TDHCA will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Kosse’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 Kosse; (b) the City of Kosse 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 TDHCA; 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 via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to TDHCA at [email protected]. Potential objectors should contact TDHCA via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Brooks Valls, Mayor
AVISO DE DETERMINACIÓN DE NO IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO Y
AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS
8 de diciembre de 2022
Ciudad de Kosse
100 N. Narciso
Kosse, TX 76653
(254) 375-2212
Estos avisos deberán satisfacer dos requisitos de procedimiento separados pero relacionados para las actividades que llevará a cabo la Ciudad de Kosse.
SOLICITUD PARA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS
Aproximadamente el 29 de diciembre de 2022, la ciudad de Kosse presentará una solicitud al Departamento de Vivienda y Asuntos Comunitarios de Texas (TDHCA) para la liberación de los fondos de la Ley CARES de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG-CV) para el Programa de Resiliencia Comunitaria bajo Título I de la Ley de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de 1974, modificada, para emprender un proyecto conocido como Proyecto de Construcción de Instalaciones Públicas de Kosse. El proyecto planea expandir una clínica existente en aproximadamente dos mil pies cuadrados (2,000 ft2) y construir un estacionamiento alrededor de las instalaciones. La ciudad será propietaria de las instalaciones, pero puede alquilarlas a otras organizaciones para que las utilicen en talleres o eventos. Esta construcción aumentará la capacidad de la clínica y está ubicada en 210 N Narcissus St, Kosse, TX 76653. La cantidad estimada de fondos de HUD y los costos totales estimados del proyecto son de $2,228,216.00.
DETERMINACIÓN DE NO IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO
La ciudad de Kosse ha determinado que el proyecto no tendrá un impacto significativo en el entorno humano. Por lo tanto, no se requiere una Declaración de Impacto Ambiental bajo la Ley Nacional de Política Ambiental de 1969 (NEPA). La información adicional del proyecto está contenida en el Registro de Revisión Ambiental (ERR) archivado en la Ciudad de Kosse, 100 N. Narcissus Kosse, TX 76653 y se puede examinar o copiar de lunes a viernes de 9 a. m. a 4 p. m.
COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS
Cualquier individuo, grupo o agencia puede enviar comentarios por escrito sobre la ERR a la Ciudad de Kosse. Todos los comentarios recibidos antes del 28 de diciembre de 2022 serán considerados por la ciudad de Kosse antes de autorizar la presentación de una solicitud de liberación de fondos. Los comentarios deben especificar a qué Aviso se dirigen.
CERTIFICACIÓN AMBIENTAL
La Ciudad de Kosse certifica a TDHCA que Brooks Valls, en su calidad de Alcalde, consiente en aceptar la jurisdicción de los Tribunales Federales si se inicia una acción para hacer cumplir las responsabilidades en relación con el proceso de revisión ambiental y que estas responsabilidades han sido satisfechas. La aprobación de la certificación por parte del TDHCA cumple con sus
responsabilidades conforme a la NEPA y las leyes y autoridades relacionadas, y permite que la Ciudad de Kosse utilice los fondos del Programa.
OBJECIONES A LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS
TDHCA will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Kosse’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 Kosse; (b) the City of Kosse 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 TDHCA; 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 via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to TDHCA at [email protected]. Potential objectors should contact TDHCA via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Brooks Valls, alcalde AVISO DE DETERMINACIÓN DE NO IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO Y
AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS
8 de diciembre de 2022
Ciudad de Kosse
100 N. Narciso
Kosse, TX 76653
(254) 375-2212
Estos avisos deberán satisfacer dos requisitos de procedimiento separados pero relacionados para las actividades que llevará a cabo la Ciudad de Kosse.
SOLICITUD PARA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS
Aproximadamente el 29 de diciembre de 2022, la ciudad de Kosse presentará una solicitud al Departamento de Vivienda y Asuntos Comunitarios de Texas (TDHCA) para la liberación de los fondos de la Ley CARES de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG-CV) para el Programa de Resiliencia Comunitaria bajo Título I de la Ley de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de 1974, modificada, para emprender un proyecto conocido como Proyecto de Construcción de Instalaciones Públicas de Kosse. El proyecto planea expandir una clínica existente en aproximadamente dos mil pies cuadrados (2,000 ft2) y construir un estacionamiento alrededor de las instalaciones. La ciudad será propietaria de las instalaciones, pero puede alquilarlas a otras organizaciones para que las utilicen en talleres o eventos. Esta construcción aumentará la capacidad de la clínica y está ubicada en 210 N Narcissus St, Kosse, TX 76653. La cantidad estimada de fondos de HUD y los costos totales estimados del proyecto son de $2,228,216.00.
DETERMINACIÓN DE NO IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO
La ciudad de Kosse ha determinado que el proyecto no tendrá un impacto significativo en el entorno humano. Por lo tanto, no se requiere una Declaración de Impacto Ambiental bajo la Ley Nacional de Política Ambiental de 1969 (NEPA). La información adicional del proyecto está contenida en el Registro de Revisión Ambiental (ERR) archivado en la Ciudad de Kosse, 100 N. Narcissus Kosse, TX 76653 y se puede examinar o copiar de lunes a viernes de 9 a. m. a 4 p. m.
COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS
Cualquier individuo, grupo o agencia puede enviar comentarios por escrito sobre la ERR a la Ciudad de Kosse. Todos los comentarios recibidos antes del 28 de diciembre de 2022 serán considerados por la ciudad de Kosse antes de autorizar la presentación de una solicitud de liberación de fondos. Los comentarios deben especificar a qué Aviso se dirigen.
CERTIFICACIÓN AMBIENTAL
La Ciudad de Kosse certifica a TDHCA que Brooks Valls, en su calidad de Alcalde, consiente en aceptar la jurisdicción de los Tribunales Federales si se inicia una acción para hacer cumplir las responsabilidades en relación con el proceso de revisión ambiental y que estas responsabilidades han sido satisfechas. La aprobación de la certificación por parte del TDHCA cumple con sus
responsabilidades conforme a la NEPA y las leyes y autoridades relacionadas, y permite que la Ciudad de Kosse utilice los fondos del Programa.
OBJECIONES A LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS
TDHCA will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Kosse’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 Kosse; (b) the City of Kosse 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 TDHCA; 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 via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to TDHCA at [email protected]. Potential objectors should contact TDHCA via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Brooks Valls, alcalde
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