CM-08-01-012DATE: January 7, 2008
SUBJECT: City Manager Approval, January 11, 2008
ITEM: Execute a Request for Release of Funds and Certification HUD
Form 7015.15 for authorization for the Round Rock Housing
Authority and its Capital Fund Program.
Department: Planning and Community Development
Staff Person: Mona Ryan, Community Development Coordinator
Justification: 24 CFR Part 58 - Units of local government assume
responsibility for environmental review.
Funding:
Cost:
Source of funds:
$120,427
Round Rock Housing Authority Capital Funds, FY 2006
Background Information:
The Round Rock Housing Authority is a recipient of HUD funds and is required to
have its environmental reviews and related posting notices run through the City in
order to use its capital funds.
On January 12, 2007 the City Manager signed the environmental assessment for
the Housing Authority's proposed capital improvement program (CIP). This CIP
activity includes replacing gas lines, installation of HVAC units, and new screen
doors at the 1505 Lance Lane public housing location.
The Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Intent to Request
Release of Funds was posted August 15th, 2007 on the City Hall bulletin board and
the Round Rock Housing Authority bulletin board at 1505 Lance Lane. After
September 14, 2007 the City of Round Rock can submit the request to release
funds to HUD for the Housing Authority CIP program. The Housing Authority is
ready to start replacement of the gas lines and has requested the City to submit
the 7015.15 form (authority to use grant funds) to HUD.
Request for Release of Funds
and Certification
U.S. Department of Housing OMB No. 2506-0087 (exp. 6/30/2001)
and Urban Development
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 Entity)
1. Program Title(s): 2. HUD/State Identification Number:
Capital Fund Program HUD ID #TX 322
DUNS # 807730155
4. OMB Catalog No(s):
14.872
3. Recipient Identification Number: (optional)
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:
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)
Ebby Green, MPA, Executive Director
PO Box 781
Round Rock TX 78663
US Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Office of Public Housing
One Alamo Center
106 South St. Mary's Street, Suite 405
San Antonio, TX 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:
9. Program Activity/Project Name:
RRHA 2006-07 Capital Improvement Program
11. Program Activity/Project Description:
10. Location: (street, address, city, county, & state)
1505 Lance Lane ,Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas
This public housing development consists of sixteen (16) duplex housing units that were constructed in 1987.
(1) Replace gas lines. Excavation of old gas lines will be required.
(2) Install new HVAC units in all units.
(3) New screen doors on all units.
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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, 1 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.
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, decision making 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:
Title of Certifying Officer:
City Manager
D Signed
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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:
Warning: HUD will
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Title of Authorized Officer:
Ebby Green, MPA, Executive Director
Date Signed:
ecute 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)