NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
October 31, 2020
City of Mount Vernon
40 Public Square
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
740-393-9517
Knox County Commissioners
117 East High Street, Suite 161
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
740-393-6703
To All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals:
On or about, but not before, November 10, 2020, the City of Mount Vernon and Knox County will submit a request to the State of Ohio for the release of Federal funds under Section 104 (g) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Section 288 of Title II of the Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), as amended; and/or Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, as amended; to be used for the following project(s):
Project Name: Mount Vernon & Knox County CHIP Program
Source of Federal Funds: HOME and HOME Program Income Funds
Description of the Project: Rehabilitate eight (8) LMI owner-occupied single-family homes
Single or Multi-Year Project: Single
Location: Knox County, Ohio
Estimated Cost of Project: $368,000 in CHIP HOME Funds, $32,135 in City HOME Program Income and $20,000 in Knox County HOME Program Income
Project Name: Mount Vernon & Knox County CHIP Program
Source of Federal Funds: CDBG and CDBG Program Income Funds
Description of the Project: Repair fifteen (15) LMI owner-occupied single-family homes
Single or Multi-Year Project: Single
Location: Knox County, Ohio
Estimated Cost of Project: $225,000 in CHIP CDBG funds and $358 in City CDBG Program Income
Project Name: Mount Vernon and Knox County CHIP Program
Source of Federal Funds: HOME Funds
Description of the Project: Construct one single-family home with Habitat for Humanity
Single or Multi-Year Project: Single
Location: Knox County, Ohio
Estimated Cost of Project: $30,000
The activities proposed are categorically excluded under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for the project(s) is available for review at the offices of the City of Mount Vernon, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio. The ERR may also be provided upon request electronically via email. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to the City of Mount Vernon, 40 Public Square, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050, or by email to clerkofcouncil@mountvernonohio.org.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Mount Vernon and Knox County (by U.S. mail or email at the addresses above. All comments received before Close of Business (4:00 pm) on November 9, 2020 will be considered by to the City of Mount Vernon and Knox County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Mount Vernon and Knox County certify to the State of Ohio that Matt Starr, in his capacity as Mayor of Mount Vernon, and Thom Collier, in his capacity as President, Knox County Commissioners, consent 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. The State of Ohio’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Mount Vernon and Knox County to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
The State of Ohio will accept objections to its release of funds and the certifications of the City of Mount Vernon and Knox County 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 Officers of the City of Mount Vernon and Knox County; (b) the City of Mount Vernon and Knox County have 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 the State of Ohio; 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 Ohio Development Services Agency, Office of Community Development at OCD@development.ohio.gov. Potential objectors should contact the State of Ohio to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
The address of the Certifying Officer is:
Matt Starr, Mayor
City of Mount Vernon
40 Public Square
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
Thom Collier, President
Knox County Commissioners
117 East High Street, Suite 161
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
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