Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds – Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center Project
September 18, 2026
Pinellas County Housing & Community Development Department
440 Court Street, 2nd Floor
Clearwater, Florida 33756
727-464-8210
This notice shall satisfy the procedural requirement for activities to be undertaken by the Pinellas County Government.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about September 25, 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 Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center Project. The project will consist of the purchase of the property located at 445 Oak Street, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (Parcel Number 04-29-16-99630-001-0090); demolition of the existing home, which is unsafe and uninhabitable due to unpermitted construction and code violations; and construction of a 14–16 space parking area on the site. The estimated total project cost is $215,000.00.
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., 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 Street, 2nd Floor, Clearwater, FL, 33756. All comments received by September 25, 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 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 seven 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