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AUBURN Nancy Backus, Mayor
WAS H I NGTON 25 West Main Street * Auburn WA 98001-4998 * www.auburnwa.gov * 253-931-3000
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
December 18, 2024
On or about December 30, 2024, the City of Auburn Human Services Division will submit a request to HUD
for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title 1 of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, to undertake the following project: Auburn Home Repair Program.
The purpose of these funds is to provide health and safety related repairs to low moderate -income
households residing in owner -occupied single-family homes, manufactured homes (constructed after
1976) and individual condominiums that are part of the City's permanent housing stock. Individual project
locations are not yet determined but each will occur within the incorporated city limits of Auburn.
The City of Auburn, as the Responsible Entity (RE) is utilizing a tiered Environmental Review format to
examine and ensure compliance for activities in the above -mentioned program that are categorically
excluded and subject to review (CEST) under HUD regulations 24 CFR Part 58 and the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This review will cover CEST level projects occurring between 2025 and
2030.
The first tier (Tier 1) of the Environmental Review examines a broad, area wide statutory evaluation of the
laws and authorities proposed under HUD Regulations and NEPA at 24 CFR Part 58.15. These include
Airport Hazards, Coastal Barrier Resources Act, Air Quality, Coastal Zone Management Act, Endangered
Species Act, Explosive and Flammable Hazards, Farmlands Protection, Noise Abatement and Control, Sole
Source, Aquifers, Wetlands Protection, Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and Environmental Justice.
The second tier (Tier 2) examines remaining laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 review and
will be conducted for each site as projects are identified. The laws and authorities examined in this level
of review are Flood Insurance, Contamination and Toxic Substances, Floodplain Management and Historic
Preservation. The Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations
for this project can be reviewed at City of Auburn: 25 W. Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001 and may be
examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 5:00 P.M or online at:
https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd public/environmental reviews
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments by mail or email on this ERR to:
Jody Davison, CDBG Project Coordinator
25 W. Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001
Email at JdavisonPauburnwa.Rov.
All comments received by 5:00 PM December 30, 2024, will be considered by The City of Auburn prior to
authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
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AUB V Nancy Backus, Mayor
WASHINGTON 25 West Main Street * Auburn WA98001-4998 * www.auburnwa.gov * 253-931-3000
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Auburn certifies to HUD that Kent Hay in his capacity as Human Services 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 Auburn to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Auburn'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 Auburn; (b) the City of Auburn 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 the HUD Seattle Field Office Community
Planning and Development located at 909 1st Avenue Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104
Potential objectors should contact HUD directly to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Nancy us, ayor
Certifying Officer
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