NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS 

April 18, 2018 

Clark County Board of Commissioners 

50 E. Columbia 

Springfield, Ohio, 45501 

T 937-521-2005 

On or about May 3rd the Clark County Board of Commissioners will authorize the Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) to submit a request to HUD for the release of CFP funds, to undertake the projects known as New Carlisle Properties, Sunny Land Properties, and Robert C Henry Homes for the purpose of renovation and repair of single family, duplex, 3-unit row homes and a low rise 50 one bedroom units building owned by SMHA in the greater New Carlisle/Springfield area. The projects estimated cost is $250,000.

The activities proposed comprise a project for which a Finding of No Significant Impact on the environment was published on April 18th. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the Clark County Community and Economic Development Department 3130 East Main Street, Suite 1A, Springfield, Ohio and may be examined or copied weekdays 7:30 A.M to 4:30 P.M. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Clark County Community and Economic Development Department 3130 East Main Street, Suite 1A, Springfield, Ohio.  All comments received by May 2nd will be considered by the Clark County Board of Commissioners prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The Clark County Board of Commissioners certifies to HUD that Jennifer Hutchinson in her capacity as County Administrator 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 Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Clark County Board of Commissioners 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 Clark County Board of Commissioners; (b) the Clark County Board of Commissioners 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/State; 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 office at 1350 Euclid Avenue Room 500, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.  Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Jennifer Hutchinson, County Administrator