CM-2018-1881 - 9/21/2018Request for Release of Funds U.S-Department of Housing OMB No. 2506-0087
and Urban Development (exp, 0313112020)
and Certification Office of Community Planning
and Development
This form is to be used by Responsible Entities and Recipients (as defined in 24 CFR 58.2) when requesting the release of funds, and
requesting the authority to use such funds, for HUD programs identified by statutes that provide for the assumption of the environmental
review responsibility by units of general local government and States. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated
to average 36 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and
a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number.
Part 1. Program Description and Request for Release of Funds (to be completed by Responsible Entity)
1. Program
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) I BC17MC480514 BC18MC480514 I (optional)
address
6. For information about this request, contact (name & phone number) City of Round Rock
221 East Main Street
Elizabeth Alvarado, CDBG Coordinator 512-341-3328 Round Rock, Texas 78664
8, HUD or
7. Name and address
U.S. Department of Housing & Community Development NIA
615 East Houston Street, Room 347
San Antonio, Texas 78205
The recipient(s) of assistance under the program(s) listed above requests the release of funds and removal of environmental
grant conditions governing the use of the assistance for the following
lVanickaf 1V. Location (street address, city, county, State)
CDBG 2017 & 2018 Frontier Park Improvements Frontier Park Imp. -1804 Frontier Trail Round Rock, Texas
CDBG 2018 Minor Home Repair Program I Minor Home Repair -Scattered Sites Round Rock, Texas
11. Program Activity/Project Description
Frontier Park Improvements: 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. Park is located at 1804
Frontier Trail. ERR Determination is 24 CFR 58.35 (a) (1) and an 8 step process was required. Funding amount is CDBG 2017
$150,000 and CDBG 2018 $150,000. Program is from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019.
Minor Home Repair Program: Repair or replacement of all or some of the following on a case by case basis: roof, siding, fascia,
insulation, windows, fence, water heater, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, garage door, smoke and carbon detectors, flooring, ADA
improvements, weatherization, doors, painting, other related minor repairs to single family homes for the low to moderate
income residents in the city limits of Round Rock not to exceed $25,000. Lead based testing cost are included if required. ERR
Determination is 24 CFR 58.35 (a) (3) (i) and this ERR is a Tiered Review. CDBG 2018 funding amount is $163,087. Project
sites are scattered sites within the City Limits of Round Rock. Program is from October 1, 2018 -September 30, 2019.
Previous editions are obsolete form HUD -7015.15 (1199)
Part 2. Environmental Certification (to be completed by responsible entity)
With reference to the above Program Activity(les)/Project(s), I, the undersigned officer of the responsible entity, certify that:
1. The responsible entity has fully carried out its responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action pertaining
to the project(s) named above.
2. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with, the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the environmental procedures, permit requirements and statutory obligations
of the laws cited in 24 CFR 58.5; and also agrees to comply with the authorities in 24 GFR 58.6 and applicable State and local
laws.
3. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act, and its implementing regulations 36 CFR 800, including consultation with the State Historic Preservation
Officer, Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, and the public.
4. After considering the type and degree of environmental effects identified by the environmental review completed for the proposed
project described in Part I of this request, I have found that the proposal did ❑ did not ❑✓ require the preparation and
dissemination of an environmental impact statement.
5. The responsible entity has disseminated and/or published in the manner prescribed by 24 CFR 58.43 and 58.55 a notice to the public
in accordance with 24 CFR 58.70 and as evidenced by the attached copy (copies) or evidence of posting and mailing procedure.
6. The dates for all statutory and regulatory time periods for review, comment or other action are in compliance with procedures and
requirements of 24 CFR Part 58.
7. In accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b), the responsible entity will advise the recipient (if different from the responsible entity) of
any special environmental conditions that must be adhered to in carrying out the project.
As the duly designated certifying official of the responsible entity, I also certify that:
8. I am authorized to and do consent to assume the status of Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
and each provision of law designated in the 24 CFR 58.5 Iist of NEPA-related authorities insofar as the provisions of these laws
apply to the HUD responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action that have been assumed by the responsible
entity.
9. I am authorized to and do accept, on behalf of the recipient personally, the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the enforcement
of all these responsibilities, in my capacity as certifying officer of the responsible entity.
Signature of Certifying Officer of the Responsible Entity
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Address of Certifying Officer
Title of Certifying Officer
City Manager
Date signed
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221 East Main Street Round Rock, Texas 78664
Part 3. To be completed when the Recipient is not the Responsible Entity
The recipient requests the release of funds for the programs and activities identified in Part 1 and agrees to abide by the special
conditions, procedures and requirements of the environmental review and to advise the responsible entity of any proposed change in
the scope of the project or any change in environmental conditions in accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b).
Signature of Authorized Officer of the Recipient
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Title of Authorized Officer
Date signed
Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C, 1001, 1010. 1012 31 U.S.C.
3729, 3802)
Previous edition a obso le form HUD -7015.15 (1199)
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City of Round Rock
QUNiI Rouc �T Agenda Item Summary
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Agenda Number:
Title: Consider executing a HUD Form 7015.15 Request for Release of Funds and
Certification for the CDBG 2017 & 2018 Frontier Park Improvements Project
and CDBG 2018 Minor Home Repair Program.
Type: City Manager Item
Governing Body: City Manager Approval
Agenda Date: 9/21/2018
Dept Director: Brad Wiseman
Cost:
Indexes:
Attachments: LAF CDBG - HUD Release of Funds (9.14.2018) (00409538-2xA08F8)
(002), HUD Form 7015.15 Frontier Park and Minor Home Repair
Department: Planning and Development Services Department
Text of Legislative File CM -2018-1881
Consider executing a HUD Form 7015.15 Request for Release of Funds and Certification
for the CDBG 2017 & 2018 Frontier Park Improvements Project and CDBG 2018 Minor
Home Repair Program.
Consider executing a HUD Form 7015.15 Request for Release of Funds for authorization
to use Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG) for the CDBG 2017 & 2018
Frontier Park Project and the CDBG 2018 Minor Home Repair Program. HUD requires a
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds with a seven (7) day comment period for any
project that is not Exempt under Section 58.35 (b). The Frontier Park Improvements and
the Minor Home Repair Program are not exempt activities therefore require a Notice of
Intent to Request Release of Funds. The Notice of Intent Request for Release of Funds
was published in the Round Rock Leader on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The required
comment period was from September 10, 2018 to September 20, 2018. No comments
were received. On or about September 24, 2018 the Executed HUD Form 7015.15
Request for Release of Funds will be submitted to the San Antonio HUD Field Office for
review and for an additional 15 day comment period. After the fifteen (15) day comment
period, HUD will issue an Authority to Use Grant Funds for these projects.
The Frontier Park Improvements Project was funded with $150,000 of CDBG 2017 funds
and with an additional $150,000 of CDBG 2018 funds. The CDBG 2018 Minor Home
City o/ Round Rock Page 1 Printed an 9/10/2018
A enda Item Summary Continued CM -2048-1881
Repair Project was funded with $167,083 in CDBG funds.
City of Round Rock Page 2 Printed on 9/20/2018