NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
April 9, 2025
City of Springfield
36 Court Street
Springfield, MA, 01103
(413) 750-3229
On or about April 17, 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 Storefront Grant Program – 259 Bay Street for the purpose of replacing windows and exterior awnings, as well as painting over exterior walls.
Estimated funding: $18,735.28
Project location: 259 Bay Street, Springfield MA, 01109
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 April 16, 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. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Domenic J. Sarno, Mayor
City of Springfield