NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT ANDNOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS November 18, 2024Broward County110 NE 3 Street, Suite 300Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301954-357-4930These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements foractivities to be undertaken by the Broward CountyREQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDSOn or about December 4, 2024 Broward County will submit a request to the HUD for the release of CDBG funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Habitat for Humanity Multisite Development for the purpose of increasing access to affordable housing. The proposed project includes activities at three sites throughout Fort Lauderdale.Site 1: 365 NW 28 th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FLActivities: Acquisition and New ConstructionSite 2: 1129 NW 27 th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FLActivities: Acquisition and New ConstructionSite 3: 3090 NW 11 th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FLActivities: RehabilitationThe estimated total grant funding amount for this project is $637,200FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACTBroward County 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 110 NE 3 Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 A copy can be obtained by emailing Housing Finance Division Manager Yvette Lopez at ylopez@broward.org or by calling 954-357-4930 between 8:30am and 5:00pm.PUBLIC COMMENTSAny individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the110 NE 3 Street, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 or by emailing Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department Manager Yvette Lopez at ylopez@broward.org All comments received by December 3, 2024 will be considered by Broward County prior to authorizing submission of a request forrelease of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONBroward County certifies to HUD that Ralph Stone in their capacity as HousingFinance Division consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if anaction is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmentalreview process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’sapproval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and relatedlaws and authorities and allows the Broward County to use Program funds.OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDSHUD will accept objections to its release of fund and Broward County’scertification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission dateor 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 CertifyingOfficer of Broward County; (b) Broward 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 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 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 toMiami HUD Office909 SE First AvenueRoom 500Miami, FL 33131305-536-4456Or contacted via email Acting Field Office Director Tiffany Cobb attiffany.c.cobb@hud.govPotential objectors should contact HUD via email to verify the actual last day ofthe objection period.Ralph Stone, Director 11/18/2024 7727820