NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS 

February 12, 2025

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 March 2, 2025, 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 Program (CDBG) funds 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:

2024 Atlas Township and Village of Goodrich Historic Preservation ($60,000 of CDBG Funds)- Village of Goodrich ($10,000) and Atlas Township ($50,000) shall fund improvements to a property with historical significance located at 10219 Hegel Road, Goodrich, MI 48438. Improvements include a complete foundation repair which will involve lifting the building entirely off of the ground to make the repairs. The structural integrity of the building is at risk, and the foundation repair will allow for safe and continued access to the building by the public. The building contains a 25’11” by 16’4″ main room with a 6’3″ by 7’8″ rear addition on the north side of the building. The Township and Village will also ensure that the building is registered on the National Register of Historic Places.

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 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 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 March 2, 2025, 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 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. 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 to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development –Detroit Field Office, Keith E. Hernandez, Director, Community Planning and Development at 477 Michigan Ave, Suite 1600, Detroit, MI 48226 or [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

Delrico J Loyd, Chairperson, Genesee County Board of Commissioners

1101 Beach Street, Rm 312, Flint, Michigan 48502; (810) 257-3020