Notice of Intent To Request Release Of Funds For Tiered Projects and Programs (Click to view downloadable pdf)

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS

August 22, 2025 City of Springfield 36 Court Street

Springfield, MA 01103

(413) 750-3229

On or after August 29, 2025 the City of Springfield will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Project Funding Grant (CPF) funds under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42) and the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-47) to undertake the following project:

Road Review Project/Program Title: HUD #GreenNFit

Purpose: For the purpose of providing health and safety related repairs or modifications to up to 20 homes across Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee.

Location: The City of Springfield, MA

Project/Program Description: The proposed project will provide health and safety-related repairs or modifications to up to 20 owner-occupied homes across Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee. This will include, but isn’t limited to: fall hazard mitigation, weatherization, mold/moisture remediation, lead hazard control, asbestos removal, and pest control. 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:

Categorically Excluded per 24 CFR 58.35(a), and subject to laws and authorities at §58.5: 24 CFR 58.35(a)(1)

24 CFR 58.35(a)(3)

Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: Flood Insurance [Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 (42 USC 4001-4128 and 42 USC 5154a)], Contamination and Toxic Substances [24 CFR Part 50.3(i) & 58.5(i)(2)], and Historic Preservation [National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, particularly sections 106 and 110; 36

CFR Part 800].

Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any): Maps and reports for each relevant law and authority will be obtained. FEMA FIRMette, NEPAssist mapper, and SHPO correspondence.

Estimated Project Cost: $250,000.00

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 58.35(a)(1). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30A.M to 4:30P.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 Springfield Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance. All comments received by August 28, 2025 will be considered by the City of Springfield prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Springfield certifies to HUD that Domenic J. Sarno in his capacity as Mayor 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 City of Springfield to use HUD program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Springfield’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 Springfield; (b) the City of Springfield 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 U.S. Department of HUD, Office of Community Planning and Development, Thomas P. O’Neil Jr.

Federal Building, 10 Causeway Street, Boston MA 02222 or to CPDRROFBOS@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno City of Springfield

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS - 38 Madison Avenue (Click to view downloadable pdf)

 

August 06, 2025

City of Springfield

36 Court Street

Springfield, MA 01103

(413) 750-3249

 

On or about August 14, 2025 the City of Springfield will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. §§202 et seq. to undertake a project known as Rehab for Nonprofit Program – Christina’s House for the purpose of repairing the rotted wood on porches, the loose rails and the exterior paint.

Estimated funding: $25,000.00

Project Location: 38 Madison Avenue, Springfield, MA 01105

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. A certificate of appropriateness or alternative will be issued. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA, 01103 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M to 4:30 P.M.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance.  All comments received by August 13, 2025 will be considered by the City of Springfield prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Springfield certifies to HUD that Domenic J. Sarno in his capacity as Mayor 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 City of Springfield to use Program funds.

 

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Springfield’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 Springfield; (b) the City of Springfield 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 U.S. Department of HUD, Office of Community Planning and Development, Thomas P. O’Neil Jr. Federal Building at 10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02222. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

 

Domenic J. Sarno, Mayor

City of Springfield

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS - 113-115 Mill Street (Click to view downloadable pdf)

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

August 1, 2025

 

City of Springfield

36 Court Street

Springfield, MA, 01103

(413) 750-3229

 

On or about August 11, 2025 the City of Springfield will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. §§202 et seq. to undertake a project known as Nonprofit Rehab 113-115 Mill Street for the purpose of replacing 30 windows.

 

Estimated funding: $25,000.00

 

Project location: 113-115 Mill Street, Springfield MA, 01108

 

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. A certificate of appropriateness will be issued. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA, 01103 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M to 4:30 P.M.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance.  All comments received by August 10, 2025 will be considered by the City of Springfield prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

 

The City of Springfield certifies to HUD that Domenic J. Sarno in his capacity as Mayor 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 City of Springfield to use Program funds.

 

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

 

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Springfield’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 Springfield; (b) the City of Springfield 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 U.S. Department of HUD, Office of Community Planning and Development, Thomas P. O’Neil Jr. Federal Building at 10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02222 or to CPDRROFBOS@hud.gov.  Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

 

Domenic J. Sarno, Mayor

City of Springfield

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS - 127 State Street (click to view downloadable pdf)

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

August 1, 2025

 

City of Springfield

36 Court Street

Springfield, MA, 01103

(413) 750-3229

 

On or about August 11, 2025 the City of Springfield will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. §§202 et seq. to undertake a project known as Nonprofit Rehab 127 State Street for the purpose of electrical upgrades for the automation of the property’s State Street doors, only wheelchair accessible entrance in building.

 

Estimated funding: $26,074

 

Project location: 127 State Street, Springfield MA, 01103

 

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. A certificate of appropriateness will be issued. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA, 01103 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M to 4:30 P.M.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance.  All comments received by August 10, 2025 will be considered by the City of Springfield prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

 

The City of Springfield certifies to HUD that Domenic J. Sarno in his capacity as Mayor 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 City of Springfield to use Program funds.

 

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

 

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Springfield’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 Springfield; (b) the City of Springfield 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 U.S. Department of HUD, Office of Community Planning and Development, Thomas P. O’Neil Jr. Federal Building at 10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02222 or to CPDRROFBOS@hud.gov.  Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

 

Domenic J. Sarno, Mayor

City of Springfield

 

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST TO RELEASE FUNDS - 501-503 Worthington Street

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

August 1, 2025

 

City of Springfield

36 Court Street

Springfield, MA, 01103

(413) 750-3229

 

On or about August 11, 2025 the City of Springfield will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. §§202 et seq. to undertake a project known as Nonprofit Rehab 501-503 Worthington Street for the purpose of replacing 29 double hung windows.

 

Estimated funding: $25,000

 

Project location: 501-503 Worthington Street, Springfield MA, 01105

 

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. A certificate of appropriateness will be issued. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at 36 Court Street, Springfield, MA, 01103 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M to 4:30 P.M.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Department of Technical Assistance and Compliance.  All comments received by August 10, 2025 will be considered by the City of Springfield prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

 

The City of Springfield certifies to HUD that Domenic J. Sarno in his capacity as Mayor 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 City of Springfield to use Program funds.

 

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

 

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Springfield’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 Springfield; (b) the City of Springfield 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 U.S. Department of HUD, Office of Community Planning and Development, Thomas P. O’Neil Jr. Federal Building at 10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02222 or to CPDRROFBOS@hud.gov.  Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

 

Domenic J. Sarno, Mayor

City of Springfield

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