NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS August 30, 2023 City of Raleigh, NC 421 Fayetteville St., 12th Floor Raleigh, NC 27602 919-996-4330 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Raleigh. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about September 15, 2023, the City of Raleigh will submit a request to the HUD/Greensboro Field Office for the release of federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant Program under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project called the demolition and redevelopment of Zack's Grocery Mart. The Zack's Grocery Mart property (1609, 1611, 1617, 1619 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610) was acquired by the City of Raleigh for the purpose of demolition. The total acreage of the subject property is approximately 1.17 acres. The first step of the proposed redevelopment project is demolition of the existing structures located on the subject property. The specific configuration, density, and uses of the redevelopment are not yet known. The ultimate redevelopment may include other City-owned parcels on Boyer Street, just north of the subject property. The City intends to put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting redevelopment proposals from developers. The Zack's Grocery Mart demolition would address a critical need for more affordable housing in the City of Raleigh. The City anticipates using $104,000 in federal CDBG funds and $396,000 in local funding to complete the demolition. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Raleigh 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. The Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determination for this project is on file at the City of Raleigh Department of Housing & Neighborhoods Community Development Division at 421 Fayetteville Street, 12th floor, where the ERR can be examined and is available for review and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Raleigh Community Development Division. All comments received by September 14, 2023, will be considered by the City of Raleigh prior to authorizing submission of the request for release of funds. RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Raleigh certifies to the HUD/Greensboro Field Office that Marchell Adams-David in her capacity as City 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. The HUD/Greensboro Field Office's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The HUD/Greensboro Field Office will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Raleigh'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 the City of Raleigh; b) the City of Raleigh 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 the HUD/Greensboro Field Office; 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) and shall be addressed to: Lenwood E. Smith, II, PWS Environmental Protection Specialist US Dept. of HUD - Greensboro Field Office 2306 W. Meadowview Road Greensboro, NC 27407 Potential objectors should contact the HUD/Greensboro Field Office at 336-547-4000 to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Marchell Adams-David, City Manager W00000000 Publication Dates
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