NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST TREASURY APPROVAL
August 19, 2024
Genesee County, MI
1101 Beach St, Room 111
Flint, MI 48502
810-257-3010
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Genesee County.
REQUEST FOR TREASURY APPROVAL
On or about September 12, 2024, Genesee County will submit a request to Treasury for the approval to use State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for the following Title I project:
2024 Krapohl Senior Center Interior and Exterior Improvements for the purpose of: The Krapohl Senior Center has chosen to replace all tiles and lens covers. They will either replace or paint current tracks, remove the old room divider track and replace with new track and tiles, and repair and install new duct work. They will also insulate part of the west facing wall, all the southern facing wall, and part of the east facing wall with foam. They have also chosen to add a 20′ x 20′ addition to building. There will be an excavation of a crawlspace, 4′ high concrete foundation, 4″ concrete foundation floor, conventional 2 x 6 framing, wiring for lights, plugs, and switches. New heat to run existing furnace. R-21 insulation in walls and R-38 in ceilings. They will demolish and build openings into the existing building, move the existing window to new addition, and finish the drywall and trim. Snap lock flooring will match as closely as possible, with Mastic Ovation siding or equivalent, and aluminum soffits and fascias.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Genesee County has determined that this 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 Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission, 1101 Beach St, Room 111, Flint, MI 48502 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 5 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the above address or to [email protected]. All comments received by September 12, 2024, will be considered by Genesee County prior to authorizing submission of a request for Treasury approval. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Genesee County certifies to Treasury that James Avery in his capacity as Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners 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. Treasury’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Genesee County to use SLFRF funds for the given Title I projects.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
Treasury will accept objections to its approval and Genesee County’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 Genesee County (b) Genesee County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the 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 Treasury; 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 Treasury by sending an email to [email protected], with the subject line “Objection to SLFRF Title I Project Undertaken by Genesee County. Potential objectors should contact Treasury to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Sheila Taylor, Division Manager, Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
1101 Beach St, Rm 111, Flint, MI 48502; (810) 257-3010; Michigan Relay Center – dial 711
James Avery, Chairperson, Genesee County Board of Commissioners
1101 Beach Street, Rm 312, Flint, Michigan 48502; (810) 257-3020