NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
FY 2022 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING – SMITH RANCH ROAD
CITY OF PEARLAND
City of Pearland, Texas
3519 Liberty Dr.
Pearland, Texas 77581
281-652-1795
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about January 5, 2024, the City of Pearland, Texas will submit a request to the Texas General Land Office for the release of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake the following project:
Community Project Funding – Congressman Nehls FY 2022
Available Funding: $2,000,000
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The City of Pearland, Texas has determined that the project listed above will be the subject of an environmental review to determine if the project is subject to an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement, or categorically excluded, or exempt, per HUD regulations in 24 CFR Part 58. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on the City’s website at www.pearlandtx.gov. The Record is also on file at the City of Pearland, Texas City Hall located at 3519 Liberty Drive and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. until December 29, 2023.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency wishing to comment on the project may submit written comments to Joel Hardy at 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland TX 77581 or by email to jhardy@pearlandtx.gov. All comments received by December 29, 2023 will be considered by the City of Pearland, Texas prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The City of Pearland, Texas certifies to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, that Kevin Cole 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 approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Pearland, Texas to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Pearland, Texas’ 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 Pearland, Texas; (b) the City of Pearland, Texas 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 the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; 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) and shall be addressed to HUD at 1331 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010.
Potential objectors can contact the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development to verify the actual last day of the State’s objection period, per federal funds.
Kevin Cole, Mayor
