TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Cynthia Blot, Economic and Community Development Director
FROM: Jay Reinstein, Assistant City Manager
DATE: 2/12/18
RE:
Title
Resolution to Designate the ECD Director to Execute Documents Relative to the Environmental Review Process for CDBG
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 2: Diverse and Viable Economy
Goal 3: High Quality Built Environment
Executive Summary:
The City of Fayetteville is a recipient of Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Grant funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations and in accordance with 24 CFR Part 58, the City of Fayetteville the must designate a Certifying Officer for the Department of Housing and Urban Development Environmental Review Procedures.
Background:
The purpose of the environmental review process is to analyze the effect a proposed project will have on the people and the natural environment within a designated project area and the effect the material and social environment may have on a project. Grantees who receive CDBG funds are considered responsible entities and must complete an environmental review of all projects and activities prior to obligating CDBG funds. This requirement also applies to projects funded with CDBG generated income.
Issues/Analysis:
Each responsible entity must prepare and maintain a written record of the environmental review undertaken for each project.
Budget Impact:
None
Options:
1 City Council adopt the resolution designating the ECD Director to execute documents relative to the Environmental Review Process for CDBG.
2. City Council does not adopt the resolution designating the ECD Director to execute documents relative to the Environmental Review Process for CDBG and provide direction to the City Manager
Recommended Action:
City Council Adopt the resolution designating the ECD Director to execute documents relative to the Environmental Review Process for CDBG.
Attachments:
Resolution designating the ECD Director to execute CDBG documents