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R-02-10-10-13A1 - 10/10/2002Funding Approval /Agreement Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act (Public Law 93 -383) HI-0051 5R of 2051 5R 3. Grantee's 9 -Digit Tax ID Number 74- 6017485 5a. Project / Grant Number 1 B 02 - MC - 48 - 0514 5b. Project [ Grant Number 2 5c. Project / Grant Number 3 1. Name of Grantee (as shown in Item 5 of Standard Form -424) City of Round Rock 2. Grantee's Complete Address (as shown in Item 5 of Standard Form - 424) 221 E. Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664 Grant Agreement This Grant Agreement between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the above named Grantee is made pursuant to the authority of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq). The Grantee's submissions for Title I assistance, the HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 570 (as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time), and this Funding Approval, including any special conditions, constitute part of the Agreement. Subject to the provisions of this Grant Agreement, HUD will make the funding assistance specified here available to the Grantee upon execution of the Agreement by the parties. The funding assistance specified in the Funding Approval may be used to pay costs incurred after the date specified in 4 above provided the activities to which such costs are related are carried out in compliance with all applicable requirements. Pre - agreement costs may not be paid with funding assistance specified here unless they are authorized in HUD regulations or approved by waiver and listed in the special conditions to the Funding Approval. The Grantee agrees to assume all of the responsibilities for environmental review, decision making, and actions, as specified and required in regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to Section 104(g) of Title I and published in 24 CFR Part 58. The Grantee further acknowledges its responsibility for adherence to the Agreement by subrecipient entities to which it makes funding assistance hereunder available. lLire, name, title, date) EP 0 9 2002 is X 8. Special Conditions (check one) None Attached 11. Amount of Community Development Block Grant a Funds Reserved For This Grantee b. Funds Now Being Approved c. Reservation To Be Cancelled (l la minus 11b) Approved: Grantee (signature, name, title, date) X X 9a. Date HUD Received Submission: 08/13/02 9b. Date Grantee Notified: 9c. Date of Start of Program Year: 10/01/02 Pe 02 434,000 434,000 0 FY 126. Name & Complete Address of Pub' 10. Check One: a. Orig.FUnding Approval b. Amendment c. Amendment Number FY U.S. pep ment of Housing & Urban Development (signa X , S JO T. MALDONAD0 CPD DIRECTOR 7. C eck Only One: Category of Title I Assistance for t Funding Action a. Entitlement, Sec106(b) b. State- Administered, Sec 1064)(1) c. HUD - Administered Small Cities, Sec 106(d))258) d. Indian CDBO Programs, Sec 106 (a)(1) e. Surplus Urban Renewal Funds, Sec 1121b) f. Special Purpose Grants, Sec 107 g. Loan Guarantee, Sec 108 12a. Amount of Loan Guarantee Commitment Now Being Loan Guarantee Acceptance Provisions for Designated Agencies The public agency hereby accepts the Grant Agreement executed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the above date with respect to the above grant numberls) as Grantee designated to receive loan guarantee assistance, and agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, applicable regulations, and other requirements of HUD now or hereafter in effect, pertaining to the assistance provided it, HUD Accounting Use Only TAC 1 7 6 Batch 1 5 3 Program V A Reg Area Document No. V V Previous Editions are Obsolete Project Number 1::I 11 MI U.S. Department of Housing and urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development Community Development Block Grant Program ature of Authorized Official (name, title, date) for esignated Public Agency 4. Date Use of Funds May Begin 10/01/02 6a. Amount Approved 6b, Amount Approved 6c. Amount Approved Amount 434,000 Amount Amount Effective Date F 10 /01/02 Date Entered PAS Date Entered LOCCS Batch Number Transaction Code Entered by: Verified by: 434,000 X form HUD -7082 (4/93) •24 CFR 570 Round Rock, Texas B- 02 -MC -48 -0514 Attachment for FUNDING APPROVAL (Form -7082, Block 8.b) Executive Order 12372 - SPECIAL CONTRACT CONDITION Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, no funds provided under this agreement maybe obligated or expended for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities until receipt of written notification from HUD of the release of funds on completion of the review procedures required under Executive Order (E.O.) 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 52. The recipient shall also complete the review procedures required under E.O. 12372 and 24 CFR Part 52 and receive written notification from HUD of the release of funds provided under this agreement for any new or revised activity for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities not previously reviewed under E.O. 12372 and implementing regulations. RESOLUTION NO. R- 02- 10- 10 -13A1 WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( "HUD ") has grant funds available to cities through the Community Development Block Grant Program, and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to make application for the available grant funds for specific projects and activities identified in the 2002 -2003 Community Development Annual Action Plan that was adopted by the City Council on July 25, 2002, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City a Grant /Agreement with HUD for the above - described grant, a copy of said Grant /Agreement being attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secretary o . \wo : \RSSOCVrx \Raxoxoxx.weo /nnc RESOLVED this 10th day of October, 21.2 NY Cit ELL, Mayor of Round Rock, Texas Funding Approval /Agreement Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act (Public Law 93 -383) H1.0051513 of 20515R 3. Grantee's 9 - Digit Tax ID Number 74 6017485 5a. Project / Grant Number 1 B 02 - MC - 48 - 0514 5b. Project / Grant Number 2 5c. Project / Grant Number 3 1. Name of Grantee (as shown in Item 5 of Standard Form -4241 City of Round Rock 2. Grantee's Complete Address (as shown in Item 5 of Standard Form - 424) 221 E. Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664 Grant Agreement This Grant Agreement between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD( and the above named Grantee is made pursuant to the authority of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq). The Grantee's submissions for Title I assistance, the HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 570 (as now in effect and as may be amended from time to time), and this Funding Approval, including any special conditions, constitute part of the Agreement. Subject to the provisions of this Grant Agreement, HUD will make the funding assistance specified here available to the Grantee upon execution of the Agreement by the parties. The funding assistance specified in the Funding Approval may be used to pay costs incurred after the date specified in 4 above provided the activities to which such costs are related are carried out in compliance with all applicable requirements. Pre- agreement costs may not be paid with funding assistance specified here unless they are authorized in HUD regulations or approved by waiver and listed in the special conditions to the Funding Approval. The Grantee agrees to assume all of the responsibilities for environmental review, decision making, and actions, as specified and required in regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to Section 104(g) of Title I and published in 24 CFR Part 58. The Grantee further acknowledges its responsibility for adherence to the Agreement by subrecipient entities to which it makes funding assistance hereunder available. ure, name, title, date) EP 0 9 2002 X 8. Special Conditions (check one) None Attached X 11. Amount of Community Development Block Grant a. Funds Reserved For This Grantee b. Funds Now Being Approved c. Reservation To Be Cancelled (11a minus 115) Approved: Grantee (signature, name, title, date) x 9a. Date HUD Received Submission: 08/13/02 9b. Data Grantee Notified: 90. Date of Start of Program Year 10/01/02 FY 02 434,000 434,000 0 FY 10. Check One: e. Orig.Funding Approval b. Amendment c. Amendment Number 12b. Name & Complete Address of Public Agency FY V.S. Dep meet of Housing & Urban Development Isigna S JO b T. MALDON CPD DIRECTOR . C eck Only One: Category o Title I Assistance for t Funding Action e. Entitlement, Sec106(b) b. State - Administered, See 106(d)(1) c. HUD- Administered Small Cities, Sec 106(d))288( d. Indian CDBG Programs, Sec 106 (e111) e. Surplus Urban Renewal Funds, Sec 112(b) f. Special Purpose Grants, Sec 107 g. Loan Guarantee, Sec 108 12a. Amount of Loan Guarantee Commitment Now Being Loan Guarantee Acceptance Provisions for Designated Agencies The public agency hereby accepts the Grant Agreement executed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the above date with respect to the above grant numbers) as Grantee designated to receive loan guarantee assistance, and agrees to comply, with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, applicable regulations, and other requirements of HUD now or hereafter in effect, pertaining to the assistance provided it. HUD Accounting Use Only TAC Batch 15 1 7 3 6 Program Y A Area Document No. Previous Editions are Obsolete Date Entered PAS Date Ente �l Pro Number Project Number 1..<:,...i•':- Project Number EXHIBIT 1 a U.S. Department of Housing an4 Urban Development Office of Community Planrting and Development Community Development Block Grant Program nAn 12c. Signature of Authorized Official (name, title, date) for Designated Public Agency x Cateaory Amount nsaction Code 4. Date Use of Funds May Begin 10/01/02 6a. Amount Approved 6b. Amount Approved 6c. Amount Approved 434,000 Amount Amount Entered by: 434,000 Effective Date F 10/01/02 Verified by: X form HUD - 7082 (4/93) 24 CFR 570 Round Rock, Texas B- 02 -MC -48 -0514 Attachment for FUNDING APPROVAL (Form -7082, Block 8.b) Executive Order 12372 - SPECIAL CONTRACT CONDITION Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, no funds provided under this agreement may be obligated or expended for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities until receipt of written notification from HUD of the release of funds on completion of the review procedures required under Executive Order (E.O.) 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 52. The recipient shall also complete the review procedures required under E.O. 12372 and 24 CFR Part 52 and receive written notification from HUD of the release of funds provided under this agreement for any new or revised activity for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities not previously reviewed under E.O. 12372 and implementing regulations. DATE: October 4, 2002 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — October 10, 2002 ITEM: 13.A.1. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Resource Person: Joe Vining, Planning Director Mona Ryan, Community Development Coordinator History: The 2002 -2003 Community Development Annual Action Plan was adopted by Resolution No. R- 02- 07- 25 -14D1 and approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development on October 1, 2002. Funding: Cost: $434,000 Source: Community Development Block Grant Outside Resources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Benefit: This agreement between the City and HUD will allow the use of Community Development Block Grant funds set aside for specific projects and activities identified in the FY 02 -03 Community Development Action Plan. Programs identified in the Annual Action Plan will directly benefit the low to moderate - income citizens of Round Rock. Public Comment: All the required public hearings were held during the development process of the annual Action Plan. Sponsor: Planning and Community Development Department P ZMfNi O h pI 0p a e o e1I1°1II ofu E� SEP092002 Mr. Robert A. Stluka, Jr. Mayor City of Round Rock 221 East Main Street Round Rock, TX 78664 Dear Mr. Stluka: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development San Antonio Office, Southwest Region Washington Square 800 Dolorosa San Antonio, Texas 78207 -4563 (http://www.hud.grw/local/san/sanhome.html) SUBJECT: Approval of Fiscal Year 2002 One -Year Action Plan Submission Community Planning and Development (CDBG) B- 02 -MC -48 -0514 This serves as official notification of approval of your Action Plan (AP) for Fiscal Year 2002. The grant for the program cited below is approved for the following amount: PROGRAM CDBG AMOUNT $ 434,000 The Consolidated Plan's One Year Action Plan (AP) begins on October 1, 2002 and represents the fifth and final year in a five -year Consolidated Plan and Strategy, which covers program years 1998 through 2002. We appreciate the hard work of the City's Community Development staff in producing this planning document for the City's future use of HUD program funds. The two basic regulatory requirements for approval of the plan have been met. The Plan is substantially complete in addressing all regulatory requirements and is consistent with the purposes of the National Affordable Housing Act. Our conclusions for approval and the comments cited in this review will be part of the national database within HUD's Grant Management System (GMS). The Action Plan overall has been formatted to present a concise but comprehensive description on the use of the new program year funding. Narrative sections and charts have been added to show other resources that will be utilized to meet the needs of the City's low and moderate - income population groups. The citizen participation process, recommendations and responses to comments were reported. The AP also presented a map showing citizens the targeting of program funds to predominately low and moderate - income areas. We recommend that future Action Plans present a map(s) showing the geographical impact and known location of proposed projects. In compliance with 24CFR 91.220 requirements, the Action Plan showed the priority designations, quantitative goals and expected completions dates for each proposed activity. This will establish the basis for performance evaluation when the City submits its end of the year CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report). It can be noted that approximately 63 percent of new program funding was allocated to the City's high priorities designated in the City's 5 -Year Strategy. Of the approximate 9 high priorities identified in your Consolidated Plan Strategy, the proposed activities represents progress in seven high priority categories (78 percent). Although the City is commended for undertaking activities consistent with its highest priorities, the submission next year of a new 5 -Year Strategy should give careful consideration to development of the Priority Needs Table in order to avoid inconsistencies and the need for processing of substantial amendments. For example, the City has expended considerable CDBG dollars for Park Improvements, including the 2002 program year, but this activity is not a high priority and in fact has not been designated any priority in the current 5 -Year Strategy. The high priority designations tell citizens the most about the before and after vision of the City in the use of HUD Community and Planning Development resources. Since there is always a shortage of funding to close the gap in unmet needs identified in your 5 -Year Strategy it is expected that nearly all funding will be applied to high priority designated activities. An activity that you expect to fund on a continual basis is by definition a high priority activity. Your CAPER should report on cumulative progress in achieving high priority goals. In order to show the greatest consistency between the Action Plan and The City's 5 -Year Strategy, the City may want to amend its current Priority Needs Table prior to or concurrent with submission of the CAPER. The nine high priorities identified in your current 5 -Year Strategy, Priority Needs Table are cited below: Housing Rental Housing Ownership (owner rehab and ownership assistance) Economic Development —Micro Enterprise Public Facilities /Improvements: Flood Drainage Public Facilities /Improvements: Sidewalks Public Services: Transportation Public Services: Employment Training Public Services: Senior Programs Homeless Continuum of Care: Shelters, Transition Housing, and Services Proposed CDBG activities appear to meet regulatory eligibility requirements. However, the following comments are cited regarding some of the proposed projects (please submit a response or revised information by October 22,2002): (1) A number of the activities are public facilities /improvements requiring compliance with the low- moderate income area benefit national objective. The Listing of Proposed Projects included, in most cases, census tract data within the service area of the proposed project. However, since information on the total low- moderate income persons in relation to total persons was not shown, a determination could not be made that the 51 percent low- moderate income threshold had been met. We recommend that this be corrected at the time projects are placed into the IDIS system. (2) Project 0004 proposes CDBG funding for upgrading computer equipment. Although equipment cost is an eligible expense in connection with a public service, the narrative does not explain what particular public service will be undertaken. Please keep in mind that 570.501(e) requires that a public service be either a new service or a quantifiable increase in the level of an existing service above that which has been provided by or on behalf of the unit of general local government in the 12 calendar months before the submission of the action plan. (3) Please keep in mind that a narrative must be submitted to this office if any funded public service is expected to meet the "no record keeping" option under the national objective of 2 low and moderate income limited clientele (see 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(C)). In this regard, you are reminded that Youth Services is not a presumed low /mod- income limited clientele group. (4) Project 0014 shows CDBG dollars being spent on property improvements, which requires this activity to be reclassified from a public service to a public facility (570.201(a)). This activity allows for public facility rehab cost. Since the amount of CDBG funding is less than $25,000, 570.503(b)(8) (Reversion of Assets) does not apply to the subrecipient agreement. Enclosed are Grant Agreements and Funding Approvals for each program, which constitute the contracts between the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of Round Rock. Please execute and return two copies of the form to this office. Failure to return the executed funding form within 60 days may be deemed to constitute rejection of the grant and cause for HUD to determine that funds are available for reallocation to other grantees. Should there be a need to establish or change the depository account where the grant funds are being wired to, a Direct Deposit sign -up form (SF- 1199A) must be completed by both the City and involved financial institution and mailed to our Field Office. We want to remind the City that certain activities are subject to the provisions of 24 CFR Part 58 (Environmental Review Procedures for the CDBG Program). Funds for such activities may not be obligated or expended unless there is a written release of funds notification from our Field Office. To initiate this process for these activities, the City must submit to our office an executed HUD form 7015.15 - Request for Release of Funds and Certification. If your Action Plan proposed activities that include funds for the planning or construction of water or sewer facilities, such activities are subject to review under Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal programs, and HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 52. A written release of funds for such activities is required. Note that such a special condition applies to water or sewer activities not previously submitted for E.O. 12372 reviews that you may add through an amendment or other revision to your Consolidated Plan. We thank you for the submission of this Action Plan. During the next year, we look forward to continuing our successful partnership with the City and working with you in the development of a new 5 -Year Consolidated Plan Strategy. If you have any questions concerning this grant notification and the procedures and proposed actions set forth in this letter, please contact Larry Wilkinson, Community Planning and Development Representative, at (210) 475 -6800, Extension 2300. Enclosures cc: Ms. Mona Ryan Community Development Coordinator Sincerely, 7 irector, Community Planning and Development Division M‘ on do J n T. al on do 3 CC: Ciro Tenmers `D6w lc . <cuuc Authority to lase U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant Funds Office of Community Planning and Development To: (name & address of GrayRecipient & name & title of Chief Executive Officer) Mr. Robert L. Beryn€tt, Jr. City Manager- City of Round Rock 221 Past Main Street Round Rock, TX 78664 We received your Request for Release of Funds and Certification, form HUD- 7015.15 on Your Request was for HUD/State Identification Number All objections, if received, have been considered. And the minimum waiting period has transpired. You are hereby authorized to use funds provided to you under the above HUD /State Identification Number. File this form for proper record keeping, audit, and inspection purposes. The authority to use grant funds is effective as of 10/13/03. REC'D OCT 15 2003 Typed Name of Authorizing Officer John T. Maldonado Title of Authorizing Officer Office of Community Planning and Development Previous editions are obsolete. Copy To: (name & address of SubRecipient) Ms. Mona Ryan Community Development Coordinator City of Round Rock 301 W. Bagdad Round Rock, TX 78664 09/26/03 B- 03 -MC -48 -0514 Signature of Authorizing Officer Date (mm /dd /yyyy) OCT 1 3 2003 form HUD - 7015.16 (2/84) ref. Handbook 6513,01 Request for Release of Funds and Certification This form is to be used by Responsible Entities and Recipients (as defined in 24 CFR part 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 0.6 hours 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 this collection of information, and a person is not required to respond to questions about this requirement, unless the collection request displays a valid OMB control number. Part 1. Program Description and Request for Release of Funds (to be completed by Responsible End) 1. Program Title(s): 2. HUD/State Identification Number: 3. Recipient Identification Number: (optional) Housing Activities, Public Services, Community Development, Program Administration 4. OMB Catalog No(s): 6. For information about this request, Contact: Mona Ryan, Community Development Coordinator 301 West Bagdad, Suite 140, Round Rock, TX 78664 512 - 218 -5416 8. HUD or State Agency & Office Unit to Receive Request: 9. Program Activity/Project Name: (1) Housing Activities; (2) Public Services; (3) Community Development, (4) Program Administration B 03 - MC - 48 - 0514 US Department of Housing and Urban Development, CPO Division One Alamo Center 106 South SL Mary's Street, Suite 405 San Antonio, TX 78205 (41 Proaram Administration. Oversight and administration of CDBG funds and activities. U.S. Department of Housing OMB No. 2506 -0087 (exp. 6/30/2001) and Urban Development B 03 - MC - 48 - 0514 4. Name & Address of Responsible Entity: City of Round Rock 221 East Main Street Round Rock, TX 78664 7. Name & Address of Recipient: (if different from responsible entity) 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: 10. Location: (street, address, city, county, & state) Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas 11. Program Activity/Project Description: (1) Housing Activities. (a) Homeownership Assistance Program (HOAR) provides $5,000 for downpayment and dosing costs assistance; (b) Emergency Repair Program provides up to $5,000 for emergency housing repairs. (21 Public Services. (a) Round Rock Area Serving Center will continue the transportation voucher program. Recipients of the transportation vouchers will be referred to the Serving Center through four agencies. The target population includes the indigent, elderly, single parents, disabled, and families experiencing financial crisis due to unexpected expenses or illness.;(b) A Tempo will provide Spanish language teaching materials to the health clinic for prenatal education; (c) Acute Dental Car: Program for extremely low income persons' (d) CHIP Program will partially fund part time staff for enrollment program; (e) Children's Support Coalition MHMR program will provide direct services to LMI youth; (f) Children's Support Coalition Camp Respite program will provide direct services to LMI youth;(g) Coats for Kids. Youth Services Program: Coats will be purchased and distributed to children of income eligible families' (h) WBCO will expand their adult day care scholarship program for senior and /or disabled citizens. Co-pay option for families that lack adequate resources to pay for adult day care for elderly or disabled family member that cannot be left unsupervised without jeopardizing their safety or well being; (i) Defibrillator Program to purchase defibrillator for senior center (j) Kiddo Card Program will purchase equipment needed to create identification cards for children; (k) Prenatal Education by Anv Baby Can will fund 25% of FTE; (I) Round Rock Housing Authority Senior Activity Program partially funds salary of a Part time activities coordinator to continue the scheduling and coordination of activities and social services relevant to needs of older residents In three Housing Authority complexes. (m) Summer Scholarship Program will provide scholarships for day camps and after school care for income eligible families. (3) Community Development. (a) Downtown Special Economic Development Program for Landscape Improvements' (b) Sidewalks along Country Aire Drive. form HUD - 7015.15 (2/98) Part 2. Environmental Certification (to be completed by responsible entity) With reference to the above Program Activity(ies)/Project(s), I, the undersigned officer of the responsible entity, certify that: 1. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with, or will continue to comply with, the National Environmental policy Act of 1969, as amended; the environmental procedures, permit requirements and statutory obligations of the laws cited in 24 CFR 58.5 and 24 CFR 58.6; and the applicable State and Local laws. 2. After considering the type and degree of environmental effects identified by the environmental review completed for the proposed project described in Part 1 of this request, I have found that the project ❑ did X did not require the preparation and dissemination of an of an environmental impact statement. 3. The responsible entity has disseminated and/or published in the manner prescribed by 24 CFR 58.43 and 58.60 a notice to the public in accordance with 24 CFR 58.70 and as evidenced by the attached copy (copies) or provide evidence of posting and mailing procedure. 4. 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. 5. In accordance with 24 CFR Part 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: 6. 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 Part 58.5 and 24 CFR Part 58.6 list of NEPA- related authorities insofar as the provisions of these laws apply to the HUD responsibilities for environmental review, decisionmaking and actions that have been assumed by the responsible entity. 7. 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: x James R. Nuse, P.E.. Address of Certifying Officer: City of Round Rock 221 East Main Street Round Rock, TX 78664 Part 3. To be completed when the Recipient is not the Responsible Entity The recipient 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: Title of Certifying fficer: City Manager Date Signed Title of Authorized Officer: Date Signed: Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties (18 USC 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 USC 3729, 3802). form HUD - 7015.15 (2/98) Activity - Description Funding Home Ownership Assistance Program (HOAP) - ,(City -wide) 55,000 grants for down payment and dosing cost assistance for eligible first time homebuyers. (Office of Community Development) 5100.000 Emergency Home Repair (City-Wide) .. - $5,000 grants for eligible households to repair roofs, floors, windows, HVAC, water heaters. (Office of Community Development) 550,000 Activity - - - Description • - Funding Coats for Kids - - - - Purchase mid distribution of coats for Income ergible children. (Ronald Rock • Volunteer Center): $2,000 - Transportation Grant - Transportation vouchers for clients of • local basic needs agencies. (Round' Rock Serving Center).. . $5,014 A Tiempo - Purchase Spanish lenguage materials and medical equipment for prenatal education. (WSiamson County and Cities Health District), $2,611" Yount. Scholarship • - Program . • Financial assistance for families of at risk - youth to attend various dty sp amp • (packs and Recreation Department) S10,000 . Senior Activity Program - Part time activities coordinator - (Round Rock Housing Authority) ' $8.500 . Camp/Respite . • program - - - - Respite care for low income famllles; linandal assistance for spedafiied amps for children referred by - Williamson Country Crisis Center. • (Children's Support Coalition) • • $6,000 - MHMR program . Assistance to bridge financial gaps for ,families who have children with a mental - • • health diagnosis. (Childeer s.Suppcit • Coalition) $6,000 Adult Day Care Scholarship • (WBCO) • Direct services to low: to moderate - income elderly. ( Williamson Burnet. • - Cormtles Opportunities). $10900 . • Acute Dental Cam - . Vouchers for acute dental are for - r • residents who are in extremely low income Jackets. (Williamson County and Cities Health- District) - $2,000. Defibrillator Program Heart defiJttiater for Senior Centerto resuscitate persons in cerdac arrest. (Parks and Recreation Dept.) . $3 ,860 CHIP • - - _ - - Partial funding of part tirrte staff for - enrollment of children In CHlPadedfaid it Round Rodr IWlltiamson County and • $7,500 ICK LEADER not enough Irk, which will include taking more Placement (AP) courses. To add a t encouragement, Madsen is asking strict look at strengthening its grad - uirements across the board. dy,•'-RRISD offers three graduation high school plan, which requires the amount of course work at 24 cred- ommended high school plan, which ?6 credits; and the distinguished Nit plan, which also requires 26 rting the basic high school plan will student a diploma, but it will not n for advanced course work, accord idsen, who presented the trustees file of what students need to know. freshman will not be able to gradu- the bare minirnum plan. Instead, ;ht be four plans, all of which heftier class credit requirement Ily," Madsen said, "we were dividing wo groups — those who were going and those who weren't. Now we're ng all of them to go. We need to (our students) are prepared to get ;e and to be successful once they get more math and science taken, the :essful (the student) will be in col- t Ben Trollinger at 255 -5827 or by e- 1rrleadercom k S eptember anted by finding "true savings" instead of exploring possibilities like increasing estimates on the revenue side of the budget to account for less tax revenue. Votes and public hearings on the budget will take place at the city council's Sept. 11 and Sept. 25 meetings. The next fiscal year begins Oct 1. Contact Michael Taylor at 255- 5827 or by e-mail at michaelt'n'leadercom. Round Rock for meetings with the art group. "But you know it's here," she Name of Pro tect: Public Services Monday, September 1, 2003 — Page 5A COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS August 27, 2003' City of Rowed Rode 221 East Main Street Round Rock, Texas 78664 (512)218 -5400 This Notice shall satisfy the above -clted two separate Out - related procedural notification requirements. REOUFST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about September 22, 2003 the City of Round Rock will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds. under 'Rae 1, section 104(g) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 fm accordance with 42 U.S.C. 5304(g)), as amended, to undertake the following projects: Name of Pro(eet Housing Activities Activity - - -,_ -- - - " -- Description Funding Landscape Project Total renovation of existing landscape and installation of site amenities that include benches, trash cans, ash ums, and planters to fit the historic character of the historic downtown area. (Parks and Recreation Dept.) 576,250 Sidewalks Sidewalk construction on Country Alre Drive from Mesa Park Dr. to Sunrise Rd. (CR 115) (Public Works) 050,000 Have fun learning to play your organ/keyboard the U -PLAY WAY Call Shannon for more information 1- 877 - 276 -6562 x 81226# No Experience Necessary - Instrument Not Required 10 WEEKS FOR ONLY $29.95 TAKING RESERVATIONS' NOW. 1.800.651.6000 wvi forfWOrth.com tied in begins 30 mnutes briar meeting Awn ROUND ROCK Lake Creek Crossing Shopping Center 1205 Round Rack Avenue, Saito 113' Monday' . 6:30 PM Tuesday 12:15 PM (E) & 5:30 PM f ' Wednesday 9:30 AIM P. 6:00 PM Thursday 9:30 AM (P &T) 0710 PM Saturday 8:00 AM 09,30 AM FAR NORTHWEST AUSTIN (Anderson Min), Bethany United Methodist (h. 10010 Anderson Mill Rd. Monday'- 5:45 PM Tuesdoy 10:00 AM & 6:30 PM GEORGETOWN St.dohn's United Methodist Church, 311 E. University Thursday 9:30 AM & 6:00 PM Education Program in Round Rock. (Any I Baby Can) NOTE: Total public service funding Consists of 063,750 (15% maximum of 5425,000) plus 58,550 reprogrammed FY 2002/03 public service funds. The reprogrammed funds are considered a substantial amendment and require public notification with opportunity for comment Name of Project: P m m Ad inistration Program Administration Activity D escription Oversight and administration of CDBG funds and activities. Funding 585,000 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPAC The City of Round Rode has determined that the projects will have no slgnllcant 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 Office of Community Development located at 30.1 West _Bagdad, Suite 140, Round Rock, Texas, 78664 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determ or wishing to Comment on the project may submit written comments to the Office. of Community Development, 301 West. Bagdad, Suite 140, Round Ruck, Texas. 78664. M comments received by September 18, 2003 will be considered by the - City of Round Rock prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Commenters should spedfy whido part etas Notice they are addressing. RELEASE OF FUNDS' - The City of Round Rode certifies to -the Department of Housing and Urban Development that James R. Nuse In . his capacity as City Manager_oonsents to One accept jurisdiction ofthe Federal Courts if an action Is brought to enforce responsibilities in. relation to the environmental review process and that - these responsibilities have been satisfied. approval of the certification satisfies its responstalties under NEPA and related laws and aut hodlies, and allows the City of Round Rode to use Program funds. OB hEC11ONS TO RELEASE OF F184135 HUD will consider objections to is release of funds and the City of Round Rodc certification received by October 8, 2003 or a period of fifteen. days from -its .. receipt of the request (whichever Is later) ony if they are on are of the foirayi!g bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certtyl g Otir� or. other Officer of the City of Round Rock approved by HUD; (b}"the Cit of Rbhmtl Rod has omitted a step or felled to make a dedslon or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 OFR Part 58; . (c). the grant recipient has committed funds or Intoned costs not authorized by.24 CFR Part 58 before . approval of a release d 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) and be addressed to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, CPO Division at One Alamo Center, 106 South St Mary's St, Suite 405, San Antonlo, Texas,78205. Potential objectors should cartact U.S. Deparlmen of Housig and Urban Devetopnlent.lo verify the.actuat last day.of the abjection period. James R. Nuse, P.E., City Manager Call/100a I certify that the COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING - OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACTAND INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS was posted on Ore - 27th day of August 2003 at 5:00 p.m. on the butlotin.board at City HaN located -at 221 East Main Street, the Round Rode Housing Authority bulletin board located at 1505 Lance lane (Section 8 office), and the Will arnspn County Annex buietin board located et 211 Commerce Cove. Publication Date: hlonday,;Septei , 2003- • Mayor Nyle Maxw II Mayor Pro-tem Tom Nielson Council Members Alan McGraw Carrie Pitt Scot Knight Isabel Gallahan Gary Coe City Manager Robert L. Bennett, Jr. City Attorney Stephan L Sheets ROUND ROCK, TEXAS PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY. September 23, 2003 Lawrence Wilkinson, CPD Representative Community Planning and Development Division US Department of Housing and Urban Development One Alamo Center 106 South St. Mary's Street, Suite 405 San Antonio, TX 78205 Re: B- 03 -MC -48 -0514 Request for Release of Funds and Certification Dear Mr. Wilkinson: Enclosed is the City's Request for Release of Funds and Certification for activities in Program Year 2003. As advised by Mr. Laurence Doxey in October last year, I have listed all projects on a single notice. The City has complied with the regulations concerning the coordination and compliance of these projects with all other Federal and State Laws and authorities as specified by 24 CFR 58.5 and has documented this compliance in its Environmental Review File. ncerely, Mona Ryan Community Development Coordinator Enclosure: HUD Form 7015.15 Published Combined Notice FONSI /RROF c: Gloria Miller, CPD Program Assistant CITY OF ROUND ROCK PLANNING AND CBPIMIJNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARI NENT 101 E. Old Settlers Blvd. • Round Rock, Texas 78664 Phone: 5t2.218.5428 • Fax: 512.218.3286 • www.ci.round- rock.tx.us