Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds – Boys & Girls Club of Tarpon Springs Project

September 4, 2026

Pinellas County Housing & Community Development Department

440 Court Street, 2^nd Floor

Clearwater, Florida 33756

727-464-8210

This notice shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Pinellas County Government.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about September 24, 2026, Pinellas County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Boys & Girls Club of Tarpon Springs Project. The project will consist of installation of new flooring and baseboards throughout approximately 5,100 square feet of the facility to replace worn and outdated surfaces. Work will also include removal of select HVAC components as needed to allow for drywall repair, patching, and painting of the ceiling in the Mechanical Room, where the building’s air conditioning system is housed. Walls within the Mechanical Room will also be patched, textured, and painted to address deterioration and maintain a safe and functional building systems area. Restroom upgrades will include installation of new bathroom partitions and privacy locks with indicators in two restrooms, replacing cracked and damaged fixtures. Interior painting will also be completed in designated program areas to preserve and maintain facility surfaces.

Exterior Improvements: will include removal of existing sunken pavers located along the rear of the building and installation of new concrete in that area. The surface will be properly prepared and graded to eliminate tripping hazards and slope slightly away from the building to improve drainage and prevent water from pooling near the structure, located at 111 W Lime Street, Tarpon Springs, with an estimated project cost of $116,867.00.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

Pinellas County 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 the Pinellas County Housing and Community Development Department, 440 Court St., 2^nd Floor, Clearwater, FL, 33756, and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M to 4:30 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Pinellas County Housing & Community Development Department, Attention: Andrea Ramirez, 440 Court St., 2^nd Floor, Clearwater, FL, 33756.  All comments received by September 24, 2026, will be considered by Pinellas County prior to authorizing submission of a Request for Release of Funds (RROF).  Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

Pinellas County certifies to HUD that Gregg Mims, in his capacity as Pinellas County The Director of Housing and Community Development Department 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 Pinellas County to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Pinellas County Housing & Community Development 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 Pinellas County; (b) the ERR 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 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 by email to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Jacksonville Field Office, CPD Representative, Tonya R. Madison, CPDRROFJKV@hud.gov Potential objectors should contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Jacksonville Field Office via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Gregg Mims, Director, Pinellas County Housing and Community Development