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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
January 9, 2025
City of Tacoma
747 Market Street
Tacoma WA 98402
253-594-7933
On or after January 17, 2025, the City of Tacoma will submit a request to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Block Grant Development funds (CDBG) funds under Title One of the Housing and Community Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake the following project:
Tier 1 Broad Review
Project/Program Title: City of Tacoma Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program.
Purpose: City of Tacoma Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program is to ensure the City of Tacoma’s low-to moderate income residents have access to health and safety upgrades to their homes.
Project Description:
City of Tacoma Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program aims to address critical health and safety issues in single-family homes located within Tacoma city limits and is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources. This program is designed to improve living conditions for low-and moderate-income homeowners by providing targeted repairs to mitigate environmental hazards, address structural deficiencies, and ensure health and safety standards. A typical project may include but is not limited to the following repair types: foundation repairs, roof replacements, major plumbing repairs and upgrades, including complete re-pipes, major electrical repairs and upgrades, whole home re-wires to remove knob and tube, installing new service panels, window replacements, insulation. HVAC repairs and replacements, new exterior siding, sewer line repair and replacement, flooring and completing ADA accommodations.
Funding for these activities will utilize CDBG funds, allocating up to $60,000 per home to cover eligible repair and replacement costs.
Beneficiaries include up to 60 single-family homes owned by income-eligible households will be selected for participation.
The timeline for this environmental review period is five (5) years, from the start of the review through project completion.
The tiered environmental review will evaluate potential impacts of the proposed activities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws. The broad-level review includes an assessment of baseline environmental conditions and an evaluation of cumulative impacts associated with the full scope of anticipated repairs.
This comprehensive project description ensures the scale, scope, and objectives the City of Tacoma Single Family Residence Homeowner Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Program of are clearly defined, facilitating an accurate environmental review to meet regulatory compliance and protect community resources.
Location: All project locations will be within the city of limits of Tacoma.
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: “24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(1), 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(2,), 24 CFR Part 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: Airport Hazards, Flood Insurance, Contamination and Toxic Substances, Endangered Species, Floodplain Management, Historic Preservation, Noise Abatement and Control, Wetlands Protection and Environmental Justice.
Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any): If project requires mitigation, then that specific project will not be funded. This program budget is not intended for mitigation purposes.
Estimated Project Cost: Include HUD funding & total estimated project cost $3,500,000.00.
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), 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(2,), 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3)”. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews or available in Customer Service at the Tacoma Municipal Building, at 747 Market Street Room 220 Tacoma WA 98402, between the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department at mkcampbell@cityoftacoma.org or via mail at Community & Economic Development Department Attention to Megan Campbell, 747 Market Street Room 808 Tacoma WA 98402. All comments received by January 17, 2025, will be considered by the City of Tacoma prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Tacoma certifies to HUD that Carol Wolfe, Certifying Officer, in her capacity as Interim Community and Economic Development Director 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 Tacoma to use HUD program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Tacoma’s certification for a period of seven 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 Tacoma; (b) the City of Tacoma 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 Seattle HUD CPD Office via email at: seacpdrrof@hud.gov or via U.S. mail at: Seattle HUD CPD Office, 909 1st Avenue, Suite 310, Seattle, WA 98104. Potential objectors should contact the Seattle HUD Field Office via email at seacpdrrof@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Carol Wolfe,
Interim Community and Economic Development Director, Certifying Officer
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
January 9, 2025
City of Tacoma
747 Market Street
Tacoma WA 98402
253-594-7933
On or after January 17, 2025, the City of Tacoma will submit a request to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Block Grant Development funds (CDBG) funds under Title One of the Housing and Community Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake the following project:
Tier 1 Broad Review
Project/Program Title: Single-Family Minor Home Repair Program
Purpose: The Single-Family Minor Home Repair Program is to ensure the City of Tacoma’s low-to moderate income residents have access to health and safety upgrades to their homes.
Project Description:
The Single-Family Minor Home Repair Program aims to address critical health and safety issues in single-family homes within Tacoma, Washington. Funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources. This program is designed to improve living conditions for low- and moderate-income homeowners by providing targeted repairs to mitigate environmental hazards, address structural deficiencies, and ensure health and safety standards.
Scope of Activities include but are not limited to the following repair types: Improving structural integrity (e.g., foundation repairs, roof replacements). Enhancing safety (e.g., electrical system upgrades, removal of trip hazards, installation of smoke detectors). Plumbing repairs and upgrades (water heater replacements), Addressing weatherization needs (e.g., window replacements, insulation, HVAC repairs) and ADA accommodations.
Funding for these activities will utilize CDBG funds, allocating up to $15,000 per home to cover eligible repair costs.
Beneficiaries include up to 200 single-family homes owned by income-eligible households will be selected for participation.
The timeline for this environmental review period is five (5) years, from the start of the review through project completion.
The tiered environmental review will evaluate potential impacts of the proposed activities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws. The broad-level review includes an assessment of baseline environmental conditions and an evaluation of cumulative impacts associated with the full scope of anticipated repairs.
This comprehensive project description ensures the scale, scope, and objectives of the Single-Family Minor Home Repair Program are clearly defined, facilitating an accurate environmental review to meet regulatory compliance and protect community resources.
Location: All project locations will be within the city limits of Tacoma.
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: 24 CFR Part 58.35(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: Airport Hazards, Flood Insurance, Contamination and Toxic Substances, Endangered Species, Floodplain Management, Historic Preservation, Noise Abatement and Control, Wetlands Protection and Environmental Justice.
Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any): If project requires mitigation, then that project will not be funded. This program budget is not intended for mitigation purposes.
Estimated Project Cost: HUD funding & total estimated project cost is $2,865,000.
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 58.35(a)(3)(i). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews or available in Customer Service at the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market Street Room 220 Tacoma WA 98402, between the hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department at JMejia@cityoftacoma.org or via mail at Community & Economic Development Department Attention to Jason Mejia, 747 Market Street Room 808 Tacoma WA 98402. All comments received by January 17, 2025, will be considered by the City of Tacoma prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Tacoma certifies to HUD that Carol Wolfe, Certifying Officer, in her capacity as Interim Community and Economic Development Director 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 Tacoma to use HUD program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Tacoma’s certification for a period of seven 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 Tacoma; (b) the City of Tacoma 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 Seattle HUD CPD Office via email at: seacpdrrof@hud.gov or via U.S. mail at: Seattle HUD CPD Office, 909 1st Avenue, Suite 310, Seattle, WA 98104. Potential objectors should contact the Seattle HUD Field Office via email at seacpdrrof@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Carol Wolfe,
Interim Community and Economic Development Director, Certifying Officer
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