NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (NOIRROF)
July 31, 2024
City of Plattsburgh
41 City Hall Place
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-563-7701
On or about August 12, 2024 the City of Plattsburgh will submit a request to the Office of Community Renewal for the release of CDBG funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the City of Plattsburgh Drinking Water System Upgrades Project. The proposed project involves the replacement of up to 5,000 linear feet of existing water main along Rand Hill Road and NYS Route 374.
The total estimated cost of the project is $6,240,000. The project is funded through a $1,000,000 grant from the NYS community Development Block Grant Program, a $3,000,000 grant from the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYSEFC) Water Infrastructure Improvement (WIIA) Grant, a $1,572,000 interest-free loan from the NYSEFC, and $668,000 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act Requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the City of Plattsburgh City Hall, 41 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 and may be examined or copied Monday-Friday from 8:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M. Email cdo@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov to request a copy of the ERR.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Plattsburgh. All comments received by August 7th, 2024 will be considered by the City of Plattsburgh prior to submission of a request for release of funds.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The City of Plattsburgh certifies to the Office of Community Renewal that Christopher C. Rosenquest, 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. The Office of Community Renewal’s acceptance of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and allows the City of Plattsburgh to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
The Office of Community Renewal will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Plattsburgh‘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 City of Plattsburgh; (b) the City of Plattsburgh 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 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 Office of Community Renewal; 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 Crystal Loffler, President, at Office of Community Renewal, Hampton Plaza, 38-40 State Street, 4thFloor, Albany, NY 12207. Potential objectors should contact the Office of Community Renewal to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Christopher C. Rosenquest
Mayor, City of Plattsburgh
