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Home My WebLink About20230977.tiffNOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS On or after March 30, 2023, the County of Weld, Colorado will submit a request to the HUD CPD, Region VIII, Denver Office for the release of Weld County CDBG Program funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended of the Consolidated Appropriates Act, 2022 to undertake the following project: Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program Title: Firestone Housing Rehab Program Purpose: The Town of Firestone, Colorado will implement a Single -Family Housing Rehabilitation Program for the benefit of low -to moderate -income households located within the Town of Firestone with the objective of housing preservation. Location: The project will take place at various locations to be determined within the Town of Firestone. Project/Program Description: Single -Family Housing Rehabilitation Program consisting of minor home repairs and/or maintenance (not to exceed $12,500 per household) on single-family, owner - occupied residences of low and moderate -income residents of the Town. Improvements addressing health and safety issues will be a priority then code violations and maintenance to follow and be carried out by appropriately licensed and insured contractors. Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review for each address under this program when addresses become known. Level of Environmental Review Citation: Rehabilitation Program of homeowner occupied single family homes 24 CFR Part 58.5(a)(3)(i). Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site -specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Floodplain Management and Flood Insurance (E.D. 11988 and 24 CFR Part 55); Historic Preservation (36 CFR Part 800); Contamination and Toxic Substances (24 CFR 58.5(i)(2) and 24 CFR 50.3(i)); and Environmental Justice. Estimated Project Cost: HUD funding $225,000; total estimated project cost $250,000 The activity/activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements per 24 CFR Part 58.5(a)(3)(i). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file in the Office of the Clerk to the Board, located at Weld County Administration Building, 1150 0 St., Greeley, Colorado 80632, and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., or at https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental- review/environmental-review-records/. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Weld County CDBG Program, 1150 0 St., Greeley, CO 80632. All comments received by March 29, 2023, will be considered by the County of Weld prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. ammuunitaTA:fto 04/w/23 2023-0977 Ft oo'7 ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The County of Weld certifies to HUD that Elizabeth Relford, Certifying Officer, in her capacity as CDBG Manager, 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 the County of Weld to use HUD program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Weld's certification for a period of 15 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 basis: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County of Weld; (b) the County of Weld 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 to HUD CPD Region VIII, Denver at 1670 Broadway St., Denver, CO 80202. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Elizabeth Relford, CDBG Manager, Certifying Officer Weld County 1111 H Street/PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 (970) 400-4480 Dated: March 20, 2023 Published: March 22, 2023, in the Greeley Tribune NOTICE OF MTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROLE AND PROGRAMS 0 orado will s m t a request to the HUD CPO, Region VIII, Denver Office for the release of Weld County CDBG Program funds under Title I of the Housing and Commun-KY Development Act of 1974, as amended of the Consolidated Appropriates Act, 2022 to under- take the following protect: Purpose: The Town of Firestone, Colorado will implement a Single• qi Housing Rehabilitation Program for the benefit of low -to moderate -Income households located within the Town of firestone with the objective of ti us- ingpreservation. Location: The project will take place at various locations to be determined within the Town of Firestone. Level of Environmental Review Citation: Rehabilitation Program of homeowner occupied single family homes 24 CFR Part 58. 5(a)(3)(i). Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site -specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Floodplain Management and Flood Insurance (E. . 11988 and 24 CFR Part 55); Historic Preservation (36 "1"P:43 R Part 800); Contamination and Toxic Substances (24 CFR 58.5(0(2) and 24 CFR 50.3(1)); and Environmental Justice. Estimated Project Cost: HUD funding 5225,000; total estimated project cost 8250,000 The activity/activities proposed are categorically excluded un• der HUD regulatwns at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environ- mental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements per 24 CFR Part 58. a)(3)(0. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that docu- ments the environmental determinations for this protect is on file in the Office of the Clerk to the Board, located at Weld Coun- ty Administration Building, 1150 O St Greeley, Colorado 80632, and mayy be examined or copied weekdays 8 00 A.M. to 5 00 P.M., or at https (/�vww hudexchange info[programs(enyironme. ptal- revew/environmental reyiew records/... PUBLIC COMMENTS iliehthied101121eralenttYi l, group, or agency may submitwritten commentso the Weld Countyref BG Program,OSt.,0632. All commentseived by MarcO23,ered by the CountyWeld prior toarzing a request for release unds. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION Elizabeth Relford, CDBG Manager, Certifying Of — Weld County 1111 H Street/PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 (970)400-4480 Dated: March 20 2023 Published: March 22, 2023, S the Greeley Tribune - 1964106 Prairie Mountain Media, LLC PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT County of Weld State of Colorado The undersigned, Aaent , being first duly sworn under oath, states and affirms as follows: 1. He/she is the legal Advertising Reviewer of Prairie Mountain Media LLC, publisher of the Greeley Tribune. 2. The Greeley Tribune is a newspaper of general circulation that has been published continuously and without interruption for at least fifty-two weeks in Weld County and meets the legal requisites fora legal newspaper under Colo. Rev. Stat. 24-70-103. 3. The notice that is attached hereto is a true copy, published in the Greeley Tribune in Weld County on the following date(s): Mar 22.2023 Signature 1,ibecdiaaynodf swot tone befon mne this,m/ �VN�V, 1 ,�� (SEAL) 1 SHAYLA NAJERA NOTARY PUBLJC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20174031965 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES July 31, 2025 Account: Ad Number: Fee: 1099690 1964106 $54.00 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO WELD COUNTY CDBG PROGRAM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) Home Repair Projects Site Specific Environmental Review Checklist (Tier 2) Last Revised October 15, 2022 Date of Tier 2 Site Specific Review Owner's Name(s) Project Address CDBG Grant Number #22-8 Grantee Name Town of Firestone Program Minor Home Repair Program General Program Description Minor Home Repairs Estimated CDBG Funding for Project $ Labor and Materials $ Admin $ Permit $ User Tax $ Plan Check = $ 11 Total CDBG Year Built Per County Records Date of Tier 1 ER: 3/13/23 Home Repair Programs (HRPs) Previously Cleared Environmental Classifications at the Tier 1 Level J Airport Hazards J Coastal Barrier Resources J Air Quality ✓ Coastal Zone Management ✓ Endangered Species I Explosive and Flammable Hazards ✓ Farmland Protection J Noise Abatement and Control J Sole Source Aquifers ✓ Wetland Protection J Wild and Scenic Rivers 1 150 O Street, Greeley, CO 80632 Tel: 970-573-1769 www.weldgov.com cmartin@weldaov.com Detailed Description of Project (Site) Activities Floodplain Management and Flood Insurance (E.O. 11988 and 24 CFR Part 55) Is any part of the property within a 100 -year floodplain? ['Yes ❑ No If "No," FEMA Map Panel Number: Date of Panel? Compliance with this section is complete If "Yes," provide proof of flood insurance. Flood Insurance with the National Flood Insurance Program must be obtained. If HUD assistance is provided as a grant, insurance must be maintained for the economic life of the project and in the amount of the total project cost (or up to the maximum allowable coverage, whichever is less). A copy of the flood insurance policy declaration must be kept on file in the ERR. The project may not proceed without proof of flood insurance. Compliance with this section is complete ATTACH SUPPORTING MAPS AND DOCUMENTS Historic Preservation (36 CFR Part 800) Per the Town's Programmatic Agreement with SHPO, is the project exempt from SHPO/THPO consultation? ['Yes ❑ No If "Yes," indicate all exemptions for each HRP project activity: General: ❑ Building is less than 50 years old O Projects on buildings fifty years or older but that have been determined by the SHPO within the past five years (as of the date listed above) as not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places ❑ Projects not affecting the exterior of a building or site work located in listed or determined National Register -eligible historic districts will follow consultation stipulated in 36 CFR 800. 2 Weld County, Colorado HRP Site Specific Checklist Site work - Cite all the appropriate exemptions from the Programmatic Agreement ❑ A.2. ❑ A.2. ❑ A.2. ❑ A.2. LI A.2. ❑ A.2. ❑ A.2. ❑ A.2. Exterior Rehabilitation - Cite all the appropriate exemptions from the Programmatic Agreement ❑ A.3. ❑ A.3. ❑ A.3. ❑ A.3. ❑ A.3. ❑ A.3. ❑ A.3. ❑ A.3. Interior Rehabilitation - Cite all the appropriate exemptions from the Programmatic Agreement ❑ A.4. ❑ A.4. ❑ A.4. ❑ A.4. ❑ A4. ❑ A.4. ❑ A.4. Compliance with this section is complete If the project is not exempt, the County must request consultation with the SHPO. The consultation materials must include the following: ❑ Architectural Inventory Form (OAHP 1403) ❑ Attach a site -specific review with a locational map and exterior photographs of the building and neighborhood (street elevations) ❑ Send a letter to SHPO with project summary. Sent: ❑ Allow 30 days for SHPO to respond. 30 days ends on: • Response received on: Did the preparation of the Architectural Inventory Form result in a Determination of `No Historic Properties Effected'? ❑Yes ❑No Did the SHPO concur with the determination? ❑ Yes ❑ No Date of concurrence (attach documentation): Compliance with this section is complete 3 Weld County, Colorado HRP Site Specific Checklist If "No," provide a summary of any mitigation required to resolve potentially adverse effects below: Per HUD Notice CPD 12-006, projects requiring SHPO consultation do not necessarily require Tribal Consultation. Refer to HUD's checklist "When to Consult with Tribes under Section 106." Is Tribal consultation required? ❑ Yes No If "Yes," consult with the County's CDBG Office. ATTACH SUPPORTING MAPS AND DOCUMENTS Contamination and Toxic Substances: (24 CFR 58.5(i)(2) and 24 CFR 50.3(i)) Are all of the project's activities classified as a Maintenance Activity per Notice CPD-16-02 Guidance for Categorizing an Activity as Maintenance for Compliance with HUD Environmental Regulations, 24 CFR Parts 50 and 58. ❑ Yes ❑ No If "Yes," the project does not affect the environment and does not require compliance and is exempt from this section of review. Compliance with this section is complete If "No" prepare a study of the project site using the EPA's NEPAssist tool located at the following link: http://nepassisttool.epa.gov/nepassist/entry.aspx Is the project within 3,000 feet of any sites listed in the following EPA databases? • Hazardous Waste (RCRAInfo) ❑ Yes ❑ No • Superfund Locations (NPL) ❑ Yes ❑ No • Brownfields (ACRES) ❑ Yes ❑ No • Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) ❑ Yes ❑ No Link to: https://ops.colorado.gov/Petroleum/maps If "Yes," print the NEPAssist report and review the Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) reports for each facility. 4 Weld County, Colorado HRP Site Specific Checklist Are all facilities currently in compliance? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "Yes," include the NEPAssist map and ECHO report in the project file. Compliance with this section is complete If "No," print the applicable ECHO reports and consult with the city's CDBG Office for additional Environmental Review. ATTACH SUPPORTING MAPS AND DOCUMENTS Environmental Justice Were any adverse environmental impacts identified in any other compliance review sections of this HRP project's environmental review? ❑ Yes ❑ No If "No" include the evidence proving the site has no adverse impacts. Compliance with this section is complete If "Yes", describe what adverse environmental impact will take place: If "Yes", are these adverse environmental impacts disproportionately high to low income & minority persons? El Yes ❑ No If "No" include evidence the project is not in an environmental justice community of concern (demographics, income, etc.) and/or evidence that the project does not disproportionately affect a low-income or minority population. Compliance with this section is complete If "Yes," indicate which community will be disproportionately impacted: ❑ Low Income (60% AMI) ❑ Racial Minority 5 Weld County, Colorado HRP Site Specific Checklist If "Yes", can the adverse impacts be mitigated? ['Yes El No If "Yes", the adverse impacts should be mitigated. Contact the County's CDBG Office for mitigation requirements and meaningful involvement of homeowners and other appropriate interested parties in the community. If "No", the project cannot proceed. For the Town: If "Yes", explain how and when the adverse impacts will be mitigated to comply with the environmental requirements. Signatures Preparer's Name/Title: Preparer's Signature: Preparer's Phone Number: Date Completed: Enter into ER Log for SHPO ❑ Yes ❑ No Summary of Follow-up Mitigation Required: n/a Date Mitigation Completed: n/a Reviewer's Name/Title: Weld County, CO Cynthia Martin, CDBG Analyst Date Reviewed: Reviewer's Signature: 6 Weld County, Colorado HRP Site Specific Checklist Supporting Documentation List all attached supporting documentation below 1. NEPAssist Report dated: 2. FIRMette dated: 3. NEPPA Report: 4. Drill down #1: 5. Drill down #2: 6. Drill down #3: 7. LUST Report dated: or FEMA Map Panel 8. Weld County Residential Property Report 7 Weld County, Colorado HRP Site Specific Checklist U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20410 www.hud.aov esaanol.hud.00v Tiered Environment Review for Activity/Project that is Categorically Excluded Subject to Section 58.5 Pursuant to 24 CFR 58.35(a) Project Information Project Name: Firestone -Housing -Rehab -Program HEROS 900000010286841 Number: Responsible Entity WELD COUNTY COLORADO, 1150 O STREET GREELEY CO, (RE): 80631 State / Local Identifier: #22-8 RE Preparer: Cynthia Martin Certifying Elizabeth Relford Officer: Grant Recipient (if different than Responsible Entity): Point of Contact: Consultant (if applicable): Point of Contact: Project Location: Firestone, CO 80520 Additional Location Information: Project will take place within the town limits of Firestone. Direct Comments to: Firestone -Housing -Rehab - Program Firestone, CO 900000010286841 Description of the Proposed Project [24 CFR 50.12 & 58.32; 40 CFR 1508.25]: The proposed project is a Single -Family Housing Rehabilitation Program consisting of minor home repairs and/or maintenance (not to exceed $12,500 per household) on single-family, owner -occupied residences of low and moderate -income residents of the Town of Firestone, CO. Improvements addressing health and safety issues will be a priority then code violations and maintenance to follow and be carried out by appropriately licensed and insured contractors. There will be no change in density or land use. There may be minimal ground disturbance. The activities will be undertaken in 18-56 homes depending on the cost of the repairs. Maps, photographs, and other documentation of project location and description: Town of Firestone map.pdf Approximate size of the project more than 1 square mile area: Length of time covered by this 2 Years review: Maximum number of dwelling units or lots addressed by this tiered review: 56 Level of Environmental Review Determination: Categorically Excluded per 24 CFR 58.35(a), and subject to laws and authorities at §58.5: 58.35)a))3) Determination: Extraordinary circumstances exist and this project may result in significant environmental impact. This project requires preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA); OR ✓ There are no extraordinary circumstances which would require completion of an EA, and this project may remain CEST. Approval Documents: 7015.15 certified by Certifying Officer on: 7015.16 certified by Authorizing Officer on: Funding Information Grant Number I HUD Program I Program Name Version 11.07.2012 03/13/2023 15:07 Page 2 of 7 Firestone -Housing -Rehab- Firestone, CO Program 900000010286841 B -21 -MC -08-2105 Community Planning and Development (CPD) Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) (Entitlement) Estimated Total HUD Funded $225,000.00 Amount: Estimated Total Project Cost [24 CFR 58.2 (a) $250,000.00 (5)]: Compliance with 24 CFR §50.4, §58.5 and §58.6 Laws and Authorities Compliance Factors: Statutes, Executive Orders, and Regulations listed at 24 CFR §50.4, §58.5, and §58.6 Was compliance achieved at the broad level of review? Describe here compliance determinations made at the broad level and source documentation. STATUTES, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND REGULATIONS LISTED AT 24 CFR §50.4 & § 58.6 Airport Hazards Cl Yes ❑ No No portion of the project area is within 15,000 feet of a military airport or 2,500 feet of a civilian airport. The closest airport is the Erie Municipal Airport approximately 12 miles southwest of town. Therefore, compliance is achieved at a broad level. NEPAssist map - airports 3.13.23 Coastal Barrier Resources Act Q Yes ❑ No The project area is in the Town of Firestone, Colorado which does not contain any Coastal Barrier Units. Therefore, compliance is achieved at the broad level. Flood Insurance 0 Yes Er No STATUTES, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND REGULATIONS LISTED AT 24 CFR §50.4 & § 58.5 Air Quality Q Yes O No The project does not include new construction or conversion of land use facilitating the development of public, commercial, or industrial facilities OR five or more dwelling units. The project is a housing rehabilitation program consisting of minor repairs to single- family residences. Therefore, compliance is achieved at the broad level. Coastal Zone Management Act Q Yes O No The project area is in the Town of Firestone, Colorado which is not within Version 11.07.2012 03/13/2023 15:07 Page 3 of 7 Firestone -Housing -Rehab- Firestone, CO Program 900000010286841 a Coastal Zone. Therefore, compliance is achieved at the broad level. Contamination and Toxic Substances ❑ Yes 0 No Endangered Species Act 0 Yes ❑ No The project consists of minor repairs (up to $12,000 per household) to existing single-family residences in established neighborhoods within the town limits. No potential habitat in action area as the site has been previously developed. No critical habitats in area. Therefore, compliance has been achieved on a broad level. NEPAssist map- critical habitats 3.13.23 Explosive and Flammable Hazards 0 Yes ❑ No The proposed HUD -assisted project is not the development of a hazardous facility (a facility that mainly stores, handles or processes flammable or combustible chemicals such as bulk fuel storage facilities and refineries). The project activities include the minor rehabilitation of existing single-family residences; however, the project will not increase residential densities nor contribute to conversion of land. Therefore, compliance has been achieved at the broad level. Farmlands Protection 0 Yes O No The project does not include any activities, including new construction, acquisition of undeveloped land or conversion, that could convert agricultural land to a non-agricultural use. Project activities consist of minor rehabilitation of existing single-family residences in older, established neighborhoods within town limits. Therefore, compliance has been achieved on a broad level. Floodplain Management ❑ Yes 0 No Historic Preservation O Yes 0 No Noise Abatement and Control 0 Yes O No The project activities consist of minor rehabilitation of single-family residences. Standardized noise attenuation measures that apply this project are in place, such as the use of double -glazed windows or extra insulation, as appropriate and will be Version 11.07.2012 03/13/2023 15:07 Page 4 of 7 Firestone -Housing -Rehab- Firestone, CO Program 900000010286841 required of the contractor. Therefore, compliance is achieved at a broad level. Sole Source Aquifers 0 Yes O No The project consists solely of rehabilitation of an existing single-family residences. Therefore, compliance is achieved at a broad level. NEPAssist map - sole source aquifers 3.13.23 Wetlands Protection 0 Yes ❑ No This project does not involve new construction as defined in Executive Order 11990, expansion of a building's footprint, or ground disturbance. Project activities consist of minor repairs (up to $12,500) of existing residences. Project activities will not expand the existing footprint of the building (no additions will be made to existing buildings) nor involve ground disturbance. Project does not take place in a wetland. Therefore, compliance is achieved at a broad level. NWI map 3.13.23 Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 0 Yes ❑ No The project is not within proximity of a NWSRS river as defined by the FWS. There are no study rivers within proximity of the project. Therefore, compliance is achieved at a broad level. NRI map 3.13.23 List of study rivers 3.13.23 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Environmental Justice I O Yes 0 No Supporting documentation 22-8 NEPAssit map -critical habitats.pdf 22-8 NEPAssist map- sole source aquifer.pdf 22-8 NWI map.pdf 22-8 Wild and Scenic River Studies.pdf 22-8 NRI map.pdf 22-8 Firestone airport proximity map.pdf Written Strategies The following strategies provide the policy, standard, or process to be followed in the site - specific review for each law, authority, and factor that will require completion of a site -specific review. 1 I I Flood Insurance Version 11.07.2012 03/13/2023 15:07 Page 5 of 7 Firestone -Housing -Rehab- Firestone, CO Program 900000010286841 Each project site will be evaluated separately to determine if it is in compliance. A FEMA flood map will be prepared for each site. If the site is in a 100 -year flood plain, proof of flood insurance will be required before the project can be carried out in that location. 2 Contamination and Toxic Substances A study of each project site will be conducted using EPA's NEPAssist mapping tool. That will answer the question: Is the project within 3,000 feet of any sites listed in the following EPA databases? * Hazardous Waste (RCRAInfo) Yes No * Superfund Locations (NPL) Yes No * Brownfields (ACRES) Yes No *Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Yes No If yes, print the NEPAssist report and review the Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) reports for each facility. Are all facilities currently in compliance? Yes No If yes, include the NEPAssist map and ECHO report in the project file. Compliance with this section is complete. If no, print the applicable ECHO reports and consult with the County's CDBG Office for additional Environmental Review. 3 Floodplain Management Is any part of the property within a 100 -year floodplain? Yes No Print FEMA Map Panel and provide Number and Date of Panel If no, compliance with this section is complete. If yes, provide proof of flood insurance. Flood Insurance with the National Flood Insurance Program must be obtained. If HUD assistance is provided as a grant, insurance must be maintained for the economic life of the project and in the amount of the total project cost (or up to the maximum allowable coverage, whichever is less). A copy of the flood insurance policy declaration must be kept on file in the ERR. The project may not proceed without proof of flood insurance. 4 Historic Preservation There is a programmatic agreement with the Colorado SHPO. Procedures in the agreement will be followed for each individual property before proceeding with the project at that site. 5 Environmental Justice Were any adverse environmental impacts identified in any other compliance review sections of this HRP project's environmental review? Yes No If no, include the evidence proving the site has no adverse impacts. Compliance with this section is complete. If yes, describe what adverse environmental impact will take place: If yes, are these adverse environmental impacts disproportionately high to low income & minority persons? Yes No If no, include evidence the project is not in an environmental justice community of concern (demographics, income, etc.) and/or evidence that the project does not disproportionately affect a low-income or minority population. Compliance with this section is complete If yes, indicate which community will be disproportionately impacted: Low Income (60% AMI) Racial Minority If yes, can the adverse impacts be mitigated? Yes No If yes, the adverse impacts should be mitigated. Contact the City's CDBG Office for mitigation requirements and meaningful involvement of homeowners and other appropriate interested parties in the community. If no, the project cannot proceed. Supporting documentation 22-8 HRP Tier 2 ER Checklist Form.docx Version 11.07.2012 03/13/2023 15:07 Page 6 of 7 Firestone -Housing -Rehab - Program Firestone, CO 900000010286841 APPENDIX A: Site Specific Reviews Version 11.07.2012 03/13/2023 15:07 Page 7 of 7 #22-8 NEPAssist map- Firestone Housing Rehab project- airport proximity Estes Park untain Park n 7 Mans Wolcott Wolcott 2 119 [119 Peak ness 72, Golden Gate Canyon State Park 1361 7 66 7 284, Longmont 0 Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks Boulder (1 93 Jeffco Open Space Golden i r 60 Erie Lafayette ;) Superior Broomfield 0 Arvada 0 Johnstown Q Firestone t Thornton 0 7 60 Platteville Fort Lupton Brighton 85 . 44 O ij 49 49} Hudson Denver Intern4bnal Airport Keenesburg 4' 73 79 79 Bennett October 16, 2022 Project 1 Airport Points 0 3.75 I I I 1:577,791 7.5 I I I J r I I I 1 0 5 10 20 km 15 mi Est.', HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, FAO, METI/NASA, USGS, EPA, NPS, EPA 00 #22-8 NEPAssist map- sole source aquifer Rock Springs 128773 Medicine Bow National Forest i'85.1 Cheyenne National Forest y National orest '191' 139 13' Grand Junction Uncompahgre National Forest ec't Routt National Forest White River National Forest Curecanti National — Recreation Area -� Rio Grande National Forest 3 34 Colorado 17 • _ L503 3 Fort Collins 0 Greeley Longmont O+ Denver Colorado Springs C Pueblo O 24 El 83', North Platte Nebraska 11333 UNIT STAT L83 j Garden City Dodge City 1 18 March 13, 2023 Search Result (point) Sole Source Aquifers 1:4,622,324 0 30 60 120 mi 1 I I I , I I ( I , j I II j 0 45 90 180 km Esri, HERE, Garmin, FAQ NOAA, USGS, EPA, NPS #22-8 NEPAssist map- critical habitats March 13, 2023 Critical Habitat - Linear Features - Final Critical Habitat - Polygon Features - Final 4 Search Result (point) 0 0 3.75 1:577,791 7.5 15 mi f 5 10 20 km City of Fort Lupton, CO, Esri, HERE, Garmin, SafeGraph, FAO. METI/NASA, USGS, EPA, NPS 3/13/23, 11:16 AM Nationwide Rivers Inventory Nationwide Rivers Inventory This is a listing of more than 3,200 free -flowing river segments in the U.S. that a... 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The US Fish and Wildlife Service is not responsible for the accuracy or currentness of the base data shown on this map. All wetlands related data should be used in accordance with the layer metadata found on the Wetlands Mapper web site. National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) Thic nano sic nrnris'rod hu tho PIRA/I mannor 3/7/23, 2:16 PM Wild & Scenic River Studies NATIONAL SYSTEM I MANAGEMENT I RESOURCES I PUBLICATIONS I CONTACT US I 50 YEARS I SITE INDEX I WILD & SCENIC RIVER STUDIES Wild & Scenic River Studies There are two study provisions in the Act — Section 5(a). through which Congress directs the study of select rivers. and Section 5(d)(1), which directs federal agencies to identify potential additions to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (National System) through federal agency plans. A brief explanation is provided in the following respective sections. Choose A Statc v Choose A Rive v Go While progress should never come to a halt. there are many places it should never come to at all — Paul Newman Current Active Studies Currently, there are three rivers or river systems under "authorized" study —two under Section 5(a) of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act and cne under Section 2(a)(ii). This does not include those that might be under assessment as part of normal agency land -planning processes. Rivers Currently Under Study • Cave, Lake, No Name and Panther Creeks, Oregon (Public Law 113- 291. December 19, 2014) — Under study by the National Park Service. • Housatonic River, Connecticut (Governor Malloy Request for Section 2(a) (ii) Designation. November 16, 2016) — Under study by the National Park Service. • York River and associated tributaries, Maine (Public Law 113-291. December 19. 2014) — Under study by the National Park Service. Section 2(a)(ii) Studies Under Section 2(a)(ii) of the Act. a governor (or governors for a river in multiple states) of a state can request that a river be designated. provided certain conditions are met (refer to the Council White Paper on Section 2(a)(ii) for specifics). The NPS then conducts a study to determine of certain conditions are met. Here are some of the studis conducted under Section 2(a)(ii). Again, if you don't see a study listed, we do not have a copy. Section 2(a)(ii) Studies Available for Download https://www.rivers.gov/study.php 1/3 3/7/23, 2:16 PM Wild & Scenic River Studies Section 5(d)(1), Agency -Identified Studies In recent years, hundreds of rivers have been identified for study through Section 5(d)(1) of the Act. This provision directs federal agencies to identify potential addition to the National System through their respective resource and management plans. Its application has resulted in numerous individual river designations, statewide legislation (e.g., Omnibus Oregon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, P.L. 100-557; Michigan Scenic Rivers Act, P.L. 102-249) and multi -state legislation (e.g., Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, P.L. 111-11). Here are examples of agency - identified studies and transmittal documents (if available). Section ,d)(1, Studies Available for Download Congressionally Authorized Study Reports We have collected a few of the study reports prepared at the direction of Congress (see next section, "Section 5(a), Congressionally Authorized Studies," for the complete list of congressionally authorized studies). If you do not see a report here, we do not have it, and you will have to contact the study agency at the local level fora copy. Congressionally Authorized Study Reports Available for Download Section 5(a), Congressionally Authorized Studies Through Section 5(a), Congress authorizes the study of select rivers and directs one of the four federal river -administering agencies to conduct the study, as outlined in Sections 4(a) and 5(c) of the Wild 8, Scenic Rivers Act. The enabling legislation of 1968, P.L. 90-542, authorized 27 rivers for study as potential components of the National System. Amendments to the law have increased the number of studies authorized by Congress to 144. These studies have lead to 48 designations by either Congress or the Secretary of the Interior. One study led to the establishment of a National Recreation Area. The number of rivers included in the National System differs from the number of rivers authorized for study by Congress for the following reasons: • Not all rivers studied are found eligible or suitable for designation —many study rivers will not be included in the National System. • Some rivers are designated by Congress or the Secretary of the Interior without a pre -authorization or 5(a) study (e.g., Niobrara River). • Some rivers are designated as a result of recommendation in federal agency plans (e.g., 49 rivers designated in Oregon in 1988). The 144 rivers below have been authorized for study. The agency leading the study is indicated as National Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Outdoor Recreation (BOR), Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service (HCRS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), or U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Within the Department of the Interior, the study function was transferred from the HCRS (formerly the BOR) to the NPS by Secretarial Order Number 3017, January 25, 1978. All studies indicated as BOR or HORS were completed by these agencies before the program was transferred to the NPS. The BLM was delegated responsibility for conducting studies on Public Lands on October 11, 1988. The USFS (Department of Agriculture) has always conducted studies on National Forest System Lands and as directed by Congress. For each study river, the number in parentheses is the approximate number of miles to be studied. If river segments were designated, the total designated mileage appears in the text. Section 5{a), Congress!on, Authorized Studies https://www.rivers.gov/study.php 2/3 3/7/23, 2:16 PM Wild & Scenic River Studies NR, I CONTACT US I O & A SEARCH I PRIVACY NOTICE I VULNERABILITY DISCLOSURE POLICY WItivers on Flickr Designated Rivers National System About WSR Act State Listings Profile Pages WSR Table Study Rivers Stewardship WSR Legislation River Management Resources Council Agencies Management Plans River Mgt. Society GIS Mapping Q & A Search Bibliography Publications GIS Mapping Logo & Sign Standards https://www.rivers.gov/study.php 3/3 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20410 www.hud.00v esnanoLhud.00v Tiered Environment Review for Activity/Project that is Categorically Excluded Subject to Section 58.5 Pursuant to 24 CFR 58.35(a) Protect Information Project Name: Firestone -Housing -Rehab -Program HEROS Number: 900000010286841 State / Local Identifier: #22-8 Project Location: Firestone, CO 80520 Additional Location Information: Project will take place within the town limits of Firestone. Description of the Proposed Project [24 CFR 50.12 & 58.32; 40 CFR 1508.25]: The proposed project is a Single -Family Housing Rehabilitation Program consisting of minor home repairs and/or maintenance (not to exceed $12,500 per household) on single-family, owner -occupied residences of low and moderate -income residents of the Town of Firestone, CO. Improvements addressing health and safety issues will be a priority then code violations and maintenance to follow and be carried out by appropriately licensed and insured contractors. There will be no change in density or land use. There may be minimal ground disturbance. The activities will be undertaken in 18-56 homes depending on the cost of the repairs. Level of Environment Review Determination: Categorically Excluded per 24 CFR 58.35(a), and subject to laws and authorities at §58.5: 58.35(a)(3) Funding Information Grant Number B -21 -MC -08- 2105 HUD Program Community Planning and Development (CPD) Program Name Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) (Entitlement) Estimated Total HUD Funded Amount: $225,000.00 Estimated Total Project Cost [24 CFR 58.2 (a) (5)]: $250,000.00 Funding Amount Firestone -Housing -Rehab - Program Firestone, CO 900000010286841 Mitigation Measures and Conditions 140 CFR 1505.2(c11: Consult the completed environmental review record for information on the mitigation measures adopted by the Responsible Entity to reduce, avoid, or eliminate adverse environmental impacts and to avoid non-compliance or non-conformance with the above -listed authorities and factors. These measures/conditions must be incorporated into project contracts, development agreements and other relevant documents. The staff responsible for implementing and monitoring mitigation measures should be clearly identified. Determination: O Extraordinary circumstances exist and this project may result in significant environmental impact. This project requires preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) ; OR There are no extraordinary circumstances which would require completion of an EA, and this project may remain CEST. Preparer Signature: Date: Name / Title/ Organization: Cynthia Martin / / WELD COUNTY COLORADO Responsible Entity Agency Official Signature: Name/ Title: C19161 l j14441 ou r Date: 41`1/9.3 19.3 This original, signed document and related supporting material must be retained on file by the Responsible Entity in an Environment Review Record (ERR) for the activity / project (ref: 24 CFR Part 58.38) and in accordance with recordkeeping requirements for the HUD program(s). 03/13/2023 15:13 Page 2 of 2 This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Due By: Flag Status: Cynthia Martin Wednesday, March 15, 2023 11:33 AM CTB Elizabeth Relford Notice of Intent for publication in the Greeley Tribune #22-8 Notice-of-Intent-to-Request-Release-of-Funds-for-Tiered-Reviews.docx; 22-8 ERR file.zip Follow up Monday, March 20, 2023 8:00 AM Flagged Please arrange to have the attached notice published in the Greeley Tribune on March 22, 2023. The attached zip folder contains the environmental review documents that are to be on file in the CTB office for this project. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for your assistance with this matter. Cynthia Martin, AICP CDBG Analyst Weld County CDBG Program 1111 H Street Greeley, CO 80632 Phone: 970-400-4481 Cell: 970-573-1769 Hello