CM-2018-1837 - 8/31/2018,r�'"E" �•� U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
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Washington, DC 20410
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Environmental Review for Activity/Project that is Categorically
Excluded Subject to Section 58.5
Pursuant to 24 CFR 58.35(a)
Project Information
Project Name: Frontier Park Improvements Project CDBG 2017 & 2018
Responsible Entity: City of Round Rock
Grant Recipient (if different than Responsible Entity): NIA
State/Local Identifier: NIA
Preparer: Elizabeth Alvarado
Certifying Officer Name and Title: Laurie Hadley
Grant Recipient (if different than Responsible Entity): NIA
Consultant (if applicable): NIA
Direct Comments to: NIA
Project Location: Frontier Park 1804 Frontier Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681
Description of the Proposed Project [24 CFR 50.12 & 58.32; 40 CFR 1548.25]: Project includes
replacing existing trail, park pavilion, tennis court fencing and lighting system and concrete
sidewalk; construction of a walking trail, and improvements to both pedestrian and bridges. All
park benches, picnic tables and drinking fountains, bike racks and trash receptacles will be
replaced or added as needed.
Level of Environmental Review Determination:
Categorically Excluded per 24 CFR 58.35(a), and subject to laws and authorities at
§58.5Categorical exclusions subject to § 58.5. The following activities are categorically excluded
under NEPA, but may be subject to review under authorities listed in § 58.5:
:_ 58.35 (a) (1) Acquisition, repair, improvement, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of public facilities
and improvements (other than buildings) when the facilities and improvements are in place and
will be retained in the same use without change in size or capacity of more than 20 percent (e.g.,
replacement of water or sewer lines, reconstruction of curbs and sidewalks, repaving of streets).
Funding Information
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Grant Number HUD Program Funding Amount
B I7MC480514 CDBG $605,539
B I8MC480514 CDBG $674,395
Estimated Total HUD Funded Amount: $674,395.00
$150,000(CDBG 2017) $150,000 (CDBG 2018)
Estimated Total Project Cost (HUD and non -HUD funds) [24 CFR 58.32(d)]: $300,000
Comuliance with 24 CFR 50.4.58.5. and 58.6 Laws and Authorities
Record below the compliance or conformance determinations for each statute, executive order, or
regulation. Provide credible, traceable, and supportive source documentation for each authority. Where
applicable, complete the necessary reviews or consultations and obtain or note applicable permits of
approvals. Clearly note citations, dates/names/titles of contacts, and page references. Attach additional
documentation as appropriate.
Compliance Factors:
Are formal
Compliance determinations
Statutes, Executive Orders,
compliance
and Regulations listed at 24
steps or
CFR §58.5 and §58.6
mitigation
required?
STATUTES, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND REGULATIONS LISTED AT 24 CFR 50.4
& 58.6
Airport Hazards
Yes No
Project does not include sale or acquisition
24 CFR Part 51 Subpart D
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of land NOR is project site within 15,000 R
of a military airport or within 2,500 ft of a
civilian airport. Attached is documentation
showing project site's proximity to nearest
airports.
Coastal Barrier Resources
Yes No
Project site is not in or near the Texas
Coastal Barrier Resources Act, as
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Coastal Barriers. Attached is a map showing
amended by the Coastal Barrier
the proximity of Round Rock to the Texas
Improvement Act of 1990 [16
Coastal Barrier.
USC 3501
Flood Insurance
Yes No
Project site is located in a floodplain in the
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Special Flood Hazard Are (SFHA).
Flood Disaster Protection Act of
Floodplain map is attached. City of Round
1973 and National blood
Insurance Reform Act of 1994
Rock does participate in the National Flood
[42 USC 40014128 and 42 USC
Insurance Program (NFIP). Flood insurance
5154a]
is provided for all park structures and copies
of insurance are kept with City risk
management department.
STATUTES, EXECUTIVE ORDERS, AND REGULATIONS LISTED AT 24 CER 50.4
& 58.5
Clean Air
Yes No
Round Rock is in Williamson County which
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is NOT a non -attainment county according
Clean Air Act, as amended,
to the EPA's most recent data report dated
particularly section 176(c) & (d);
40 CFR farts 6, 51, 93
September 30, 2017. Report attached.
Coastal Zone Management
Yes No
Coastal Zone Management does not pertain
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to this project because project site is not near
Coastal Zone Management Act,
the Texas Coastal Zone. Map of Texas
sections 307(c} & (d)
Coastal Zone attached.
Contamination and Toxic
Yes No
On site visits and observations to the project
Substances
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site and nearby vicinity as well as online
24 CFR Part 50.3(1) & 58.5(i)(2)
reports from the EPA and NetrOnline did not
reveal any on-site or nearby toxic,
hazardous, or radioactive substances that
could affect the health and safety of project
occupants or conflict with the intended use
of the property. Project site is in a
developed park land that historically has
been used for recreational use. See attached
maps, historic aerial view maps and reports.
Endangered Species
Yes No
After careful review of the project location,
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project description, and review of the plants
Endangered Species Act of 1973,
and species on the threatened and
particularly section 7; 50 CFR
endangered list it is determination that
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the nature and location of the project shall
not jeopardize the continued existence of
federally listed plants and animals or result
in the adverse modification or destruction of
designated critical habitat. See attached list
of threatened or endangered plants and
species with notes as well as a critical habitat
map.
Explosive and Flammable
Yes No
Project does not include a hazardous facility
Hazards
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nor does project include development or
24 CFR Part 51 Subpart C
construction that will increase residential
densities. Site visit and research revealed
that here are no current or planned stationary
aboveground storage containers.
Farmlands Protection
Yes No
This category does not pertain to project due
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to nature and location. Project site is in
Farmland Protection Policy Act
developed parkland in an established
of 1981, particularly sections
1504(b) and 1541; 7 CFR Part
neighborhood within city limits. City zoning
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map identifying project site is attached.
Floodplain Management
Yes No
The project is located in a floodplain.
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FEMA map attached. An 8-step process was
Executive Order 11988,
conducted and is attached along with the
particularly section 2(a); 24 CFR
public notices that were required.
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Historic Preservation
Yes No
See approval for project to proceed from
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Texas Historical Commission attached.
National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, particularly sections
106 and 110; 36 CFR Part 800
Noise Abatement and Control
Yes No
Nature of this project does not pertain nor
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does it require noise abatement and control
Noise Control Act of 1972, as
because this project is not new construction
amended by the Quiet
Communities Act of 1978; 24
for residential use nor is it rehabilitation of
CFR Part 51 Subpart B
an existing residential property or
rehabilitation of a facility where people
sleep.
Sole Source Aquifers
Yes No
Project site is over the Edwards Aquifer re-
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charge zone and required TCEQ permitting.
Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974,
See letter from TCEQ approving the City of
as amended, particularly section
Round Rock's park department Water
1424(e); 40 CFR Part 149
Pollution Abatement Plan.
Wetlands Protection
Yes No
Project sites contains a Riverine Wetland.
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Wetlands maps are attached. Wetlands
Executive Order 11990,
worksheet states that if a wetland will not be
particularly sections 2 and 5
impacted in terns of E.O. 11990's definition
of new construction: The term "new
construction" shall include draining,
dredging, channelizing, filling, diking,
impounding, and related activities and any
structures or facilities begun or authorized
atter the effective elate of this Order-then this
review is in compliance with this section and
project may proceed. See copy of E.O.
11990 attached as well.
Wild and Scenic Rivers
Wild and Scenic rivers does not apply to this project.
Yes No
Project site is not near nor will it impact any wild and
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
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scenic rivers or any river segments that potentially
1968, particularly section 7(b)
qualify as national wild, scenic, or recreational river
and (c)
areas. See map of nearest wild and scenic river to
project site and also documentation on the National
Rivers Inventory List for Texas located at:
hteps_,:www.ntrS.)Ltv;subiects.'rivers/texas.htm.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Environmental Justice Yes No
Executive Order 12898
Improvements in an existing park is unlikely to
adversely affect social resources. Research
determined that there are no disproportionately high
and adverse effect to minority or low-income
populations in the project site'area. See
documentation from GoodGuide.
Field Inspection (Da(e and completed by): Field inspection done on Thursday October 5, 2017 and Friday
October 6, 2017 by CDBG Coordinator Liz Alvarado. Pictures taken on these dates as well.
Summary or Findings and Conclusions: NIA
Mitigation Measures and Conditions 140 CFR 1505.2(c)j
Summarize below all mitigation measures adopted by the Responsible Entity to reduce, avoid, or
eliminate adverse environmental impacts and to avoid non-compliance or non-conformance with
the above -listed authorities and factors. These measures/conditions must be incorporated into
project contracts, development agreements, and other relevant documents. The staff responsible
for implementing and monitoring mitigation measures should be clearly identified in the mitigation
plan.
Law, Authority, or Factor Mitigation Measure
Sole Source Aquifer TCEQ Permit to proceed with an approval of the City of
Round Rocks Parks Dept Water Pollution Abatement
Plan
Flood Insurance Property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area. City
provides flood insurance.
Floodplain Management 8 Step Process was conducted -it was determined project
will proceed.
Wetlands Protection Project does not meet E.O. 111990's definition of new
construction. Proiect may proceed.
Determination:
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This categorically excluded activityiproject converts to Exempt, per 58.34(a)(12) because there are
no circumstances which require compliance with any of the federal laws and authorities cited at
§58.5. Funds may be committed and drawn down after certification of this part for this (now)
EXEMPT project; OR
This categorically excluded activity.'project cannot convert to Exempt because there are
circumstances which require compliance with one or more federal laws and authorities cited at
§58.5. Complete consultation/mitigation protocol requirements, publish NOURROF and obtain
"Authority to Use Grant Funds" (HUD 7015.16) per Section 58.70 and 58.71 before committing
or drawing down any funds; OR
This project isno v subject to a full Environmental Assessment according to Part 58 Subpart E due
to extraordinaz - cumstances (Section 58.35(c)).
Preparer Signature:
Date:1a ).0
Name/Titic/Organization: Elizabeth Alvarado, CDBG Coordinator,
City of Round Rock
Responsible Entity Agency O�ficial Signature:
Date: 0�(�
Name/Title: Laurie Hadley, City Mana er
This original, signed document and related supporting material must be retained on file by the Responsible Entity in
an Environmental Review Record (ERR) for the activity project (ref 24 CFR Part 58.38) and in accordance with
recordkeeping requirements for the HUD program(s).
City of Round Rock
TE n"o RQ"` Agenda Item Summary
Agenda Number:
Title: Consider executing the Categorical Exclusion Subject to 58.5 Determination
24 CFR 58.35 (a) (1) for the CDBG 2017 & 2018 Frontier Park Program.
Type: City Manager item
Governing Body: City Manager Approval
Agenda Date: 8/31/2018
Dept Director: Brad Wiseman
Cost:
Indexes:
Attachments: LAF - CDBG Frontier Park Project (08.27.2018) (00408459xA08178), CDBG
2017 2018 ERR Frontier Park
Department: Planning and Development Services Department
Text of Legislative File CM -2018-1837
Consider executing the Categorical Exclusion Subject to 58.5 Determination 24 CFR
58.35 (a) (1) for the CDBG 2017 & 2018 Frontier Park Program.
HUD requires that every CDBG project file contain a written record of the environmental
review undertaken for each project which is termed the Environmental Review Record
(ERR). The ERR shall be available for public review and must contain all of the
recommended formats. The ERR must include all of the environmental review documents,
public notices, written determination and any environmental review findings pertaining to
the decision making and actions related to the individual project. The CDBG Frontier Park
Improvements Project required that a Categorical Exclusion Subject to 58.5 Determination
24 CFR 58.35 (a) (1) ERR be conducted and executed by the Certifying Officer.
The Frontier Park Improvements Project consists of replacing the existing trail, park
pavilion, tennis court fencing and lighting system and concrete sidewalk; construction of a
walking trail, and improvement to both pedestrian and bridges. All park benches, picnic
tables, and drinking fountains, bike racks and trash receptacles will be replaced or added
as needed. CDBG 2017 program funds in the amount of $150,000 and CDBG 2018
program funds in the amount of $150,000 totaling $300,000 will be used for this project.
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