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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
The County of Oakland
1200 N Telegraph, Bldg. 34E
Pontiac, MI 48341
248-858-0493
Posting Date: May 25, 2024
On or about June 13, 2024, the County of Oakland will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Michigan State Field Office for the release of Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act, to undertake projects known as HOME for the following development:
Unity Park Rentals VI - City of Pontiac / Oakland County
15 units new construction
15 MSHDA Project Based Vouchers (PBVs)
4 HOME units
Funding Sources:
$400,000 RiverHills Bank
$60,000 GP Capital – Support Services
$100 - GP Capital
$5,023,886 - LIHTC Equity
$72,514 - Deferred Developer Fee
$880,000 – Oakland County HOME Loan
$6,436,500 Approximate Total Development Cost
The County of Oakland intends to award CHN Unity Park VI LDHA LP up to $880,000 of HOME funds in support of Unity Park Rentals VI. Unity Park Rentals VI will be located at 333 Auburn Ave, Scattered sites, Pontiac, MI 48342. All 15 Units will be Permanent Supportive Housing targeted to the top 10% of Oakland Counties Continuum of Care’s Prioritized Housing Registry. This is the 6th phase, the other 5 also being PSH although not 100% of units in all phases. Units will be made available for tenant purchase at the end of the LIHTC affordability period.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The County of Oakland has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Oakland County Neighborhood & Housing Development Division, 1200 N Telegraph Road, Bldg., 34E, Pontiac, Michigan and may be examined weekdays 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Please contact Peter Essenmacher at (248) 858-0196 for further information.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Oakland County Neighborhood & Housing Development Division, 1200 N Telegraph Road, Bldg., 34E, Pontiac, Michigan, 48341. All comments received by June 12, 2024, will be considered by the County of Oakland prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The County of Oakland certifies to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that David Coulter in his capacity as County Executive 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. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County of Oakland to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Oakland’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 County of Oakland; (b) the County of Oakland 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 has committed funds or incurred costs 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 Housing and Urban Development – Detroit Field Office, Keith E. Hernandez, Director, Community Planning and Development at 477 Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600, Detroit, Michigan 48226 or DetroitCPD@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
David Coulter, Oakland County Executive
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
The County of Oakland
1200 N Telegraph, Bldg. 34E
Pontiac, MI 48341
248-858-0493
Posting Date: May 25, 2024
On or about June 13, 2024, the County of Oakland will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Michigan State Field Office for the release of Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act, to undertake projects known as HOME for the following development:
Unity Park Rentals VI - City of Pontiac / Oakland County
15 units new construction
15 MSHDA Project Based Vouchers (PBVs)
4 HOME units
Funding Sources:
$400,000 RiverHills Bank
$60,000 GP Capital – Support Services
$100 - GP Capital
$5,023,886 - LIHTC Equity
$72,514 - Deferred Developer Fee
$880,000 – Oakland County HOME Loan
$6,436,500 Approximate Total Development Cost
The County of Oakland intends to award CHN Unity Park VI LDHA LP up to $880,000 of HOME funds in support of Unity Park Rentals VI. Unity Park Rentals VI will be located at 333 Auburn Ave, Scattered sites, Pontiac, MI 48342. All 15 Units will be Permanent Supportive Housing targeted to the top 10% of Oakland Counties Continuum of Care’s Prioritized Housing Registry. This is the 6th phase, the other 5 also being PSH although not 100% of units in all phases. Units will be made available for tenant purchase at the end of the LIHTC affordability period.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The County of Oakland has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Oakland County Neighborhood & Housing Development Division, 1200 N Telegraph Road, Bldg., 34E, Pontiac, Michigan and may be examined weekdays 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Please contact Peter Essenmacher at (248) 858-0196 for further information.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Oakland County Neighborhood & Housing Development Division, 1200 N Telegraph Road, Bldg., 34E, Pontiac, Michigan, 48341. All comments received by June 12, 2024, will be considered by the County of Oakland prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The County of Oakland certifies to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that David Coulter in his capacity as County Executive 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. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County of Oakland to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the County of Oakland’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 County of Oakland; (b) the County of Oakland 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 has committed funds or incurred costs 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 Housing and Urban Development – Detroit Field Office, Keith E. Hernandez, Director, Community Planning and Development at 477 Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600, Detroit, Michigan 48226 or DetroitCPD@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
David Coulter, Oakland County Executive