May 8, 2022

Genesee County, Michigan
1101 Beach Street, Room 111
Flint, Michigan 48502
(810) 257-3010

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Genesee County.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or after May 24, 2022, Genesee County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Program (CDBG-CV) and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake projects known as:

1. 2022 Habitat for Humanity HOME New Construction ($266,200 of HOME Funds) – Two new construction homes. The units at 2256 Nerredia St, Flint, MI 48532 (Flint Township) and 9046 N. Genesee Rd, Mt. Morris, MI 48458 (Thetford Township) will both be new construction. 2256 Nerredia St will have a length of 28’ and width of 48’. The depth of excavation will be 6’5” for a total surface area of 1,344 square feet. 9046 N Genesee Road will have a length of 30’ and a width of 42’. The depth of excavation will be 6’5” for a total surface area of 1,260 square feet. The houses will be accessible, have Energy Star rated appliances and Water-sense fixtures, continuous 1″ tongue and groove foam on the exterior with a sprayed 2×4 cavity on the interior that will allow for increased insulation and non-toxic building materials will be utilized. The homes will be sold to buyers who are below 80% of the area median income.

2. 2020 City of Burton Senior Center Improvements ($24,000 of CDBG-CV Funds) – New construction of a concrete outdoor patio and installation of seating area equipment at the Burton Senior Center, 3410 S. Grand Traverse St, Burton, MI 48529. The concrete patio will be 40’ long by 30’ wide by 6” deep. Free standing benches, picnic tables, umbrellas, and trash cans will be installed once the patio is complete.

3. 2020 City of Grand Blanc Senior Center Improvements ($22,760 of CDBG-CV Funds) – New construction of a concrete outdoor patio with a pavilion and sidewalk and installation of seating area equipment at the Grand Blanc Senior Center, 12632 Pagels Drive, Grand Blanc, MI 48439. The concrete patio where the pavilion will be constructed will be 20’ long by 20’ wide by 6” deep. The pavilion will cover the 20’ x 20’ patio and will be 12’ high. The sidewalk leading to the patio will be 14’ long by 6’ wide by 6” deep. Free standing benches, picnic tables, umbrellas, and trash cans will be installed once the patio is complete.

For additional information on these projects, please contact Damon Fortney, Lead Planner, at [email protected] or (810) 257-3010

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Genesee County has determined that the 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 the Genesee County Community Development Program, 1101 Beach Street, Room 111, Flint, MI 48502 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 12 P.M. and 1 P.M. to 5 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Genesee County at the address above or to [email protected]. All comments received by May 23, 2022, will be considered by Genesee County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS
Genesee County certifies to HUD that Genesee County and Domonique Clemons, 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. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Genesee County to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds 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 grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; 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 by email to [email protected]. Potential objectors should contact HUD 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

Domonique Clemons, Chairperson, Genesee County Board of Commissioners
1101 Beach Street, Rm 312, Flint, Michigan 48502; (810) 257-3020