Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (NOIRROF) July 15, 2019 Village of Hudson Falls 220 Main Street Hudson Falls, NY 12839 (518) 747-5426
On or about July 24, 2019, the Village of Hudson Falls will submit a request to the Office of Community Renewal (OCR) for the release of CDBG funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as “Village of Hudson Falls – School Street Neighborhood Waterline Replacement (CDBG No. 559PW127-128)” for the purpose of replacing deteriorated water infrastructure within portions of Clark Street from N. Oak Street to Union Street, School Street from East Street to Maple Street, and Union Street from Clark Street to Maple Street. Total project costs are estimated at $750,000. The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act requirements.
An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determination for this project is on file at the Village of Hudson Falls, 220 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839, and may be examined or copied weekdays, 8:30 AM to 4 PM. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Village of Hudson Falls Clerk’s Office. All comments received by July 23, 2019 will be considered by the Village of Hudson Falls prior to submission of a request for release of funds. RELEASE OF FUNDS The Village of Hudson Falls certifies to the Office of Community Renewal that Ellen Brayman in her capacity as Village Clerk 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. The Office of Community Renewal’s acceptance of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and allows the Village of Hudson Falls to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The Office of Community Renewal will accept objections to its release of funds and the Village of Hudson Falls 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 Village of Hudson Falls; (b) the Village of Hudson Falls 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 Office of Community Renewal; 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 Crystal Loffler, Acting President, at Office of Community Renewal, Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State Street, 4th Floor, Albany, NY 12207. Potential objectors should contact the Office of Community Renewal to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Ellen Brayman, Village Clerk Certifying Officer PUB: JULY 15, 2019