CITY OF EAST LANSING NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for

activities to be undertaken by the City of East Lansing.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about March 10, 2025, the City of East Lansing 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 Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq., to undertake a project known as the Emerson Park Improvement Project, Phase III, for the purpose of making comprehensive improvements to this low-to moderate-income neighborhood park. The project location is 1135 Arbor Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823. Approximately $106,650 in CDBG funding would be allocated to complete Emerson Park’s Master Park Plan that was developed in 2022. Proposed improvements include a new accessible 5 ft concrete walkway completing the walking path on the north side of the park, a new merry-go-round, an ADA accessible drinking fountain, ADA accessible seating, and various native plantings.

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FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of East Lansing 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 East Lansing City Hall (410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823) and may be examined or copied weekday’s 8 A.M to 5 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to

the City of East Lansing at 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823, ATTN Matt Apostle or via email at grants@cityofeastlansing.com. All comments received by Friday, March 7, 2025, will be considered by the City of East Lansing 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 East Lansing certifies to HUD that Robert Belleman in his capacity as East Lansing City Manager 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 East Lansing to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of East Lansing’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 East Lansing; (b) the City of East Lansing 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 the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development -Detroit Field Office, Keith E. Hernandez, Director, Community Planning and Development at 477 Michigan Ave, Suite 1600, Detroit, MI 48226 or DetroitCPD@hud.gov.  Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Date: February 19, 2025

Robert Belleman, City Manager

City of East Lansing

410 Abbot Road

East Lansing, MI 48823

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