NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS – Catholic Charities Pinellas Hope Project
September 30, 2025
Pinellas County Housing and Community Development, 440 Court Street, 2nd Floor, Clearwater, FL 33756
Community Development Division (727) 464-8210
These notices 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 November 3, 2025, 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 Catholic Charities Pinellas Hope Project. The project will consist of the removal and the replacement the roofs on 5 residential building; and the installation of a 60W generator, at 5726 126th Avenue, North, Clearwater, with an estimated project cost of $235,299.65.
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., 2nd 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., 2nd Floor, Clearwater, FL, 33756. All comments received by November 3, 2025, 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 Greg Mimms in his capacity as Pinellas County 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.
Greg Mimms, Director
Pinellas County Housing and Community Development