CM-11-01-006ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY
City Manager Approval Summary Sheet
Consider executing the Statutory Checklist and the Environmental Assessment Checklist for the
Item Caption: Round Rock Housing Authority Public Facility Improvements at the Three Locations.
Approval Date: January 7, 2011
Department: CDBG/Finance Department
Project Manager: Liz Alvarado
Item Summary:
CONSIDER EXECUTING THE STATUATORY CHECKLIST AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST FOR THE ROUND ROCK HOUSING
AUTHORITY PUBLIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AT THE (3) THREE ROUND ROCK HOUSING
AUTHORITY LOCATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $136,052.00.
1505 LANCE LANE - SITE PREPARATION, PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYSCAPE & SWINGS, PICNIC BENCHES AND TABLES, TRASH
RECEPTACLES, LANDSCAPING, BIKE RACKS,
1100 WESTWOOD — PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PICNIC TABLES, PICNIC BENCHES, GAZEBO, TRASH RECEPTACLES, BIKE RACKS
1007 CUSHING — PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF GAZEBO
Strategic Plan Relevance:
8.0 Maintain and enhance public confidence, satisfaction and trust in City Government.
Cost: N/A
Source of Funds:
REV. 6/10/10
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning and Development
Environmental Review
Guide for Community
Development Block
Grant Programs
GreenBook6, December, 2008
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CHECKLISTS
Compliance Documentation Checklist (24 CFR 58.6)
Statutory Checklist (24 CFR §58.5 Statutes, Executive Orders & Regulations)
Environmental Assessment Checklist
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A Compliance Documentation Checklist (24 CFR 58.6) is required for every HUD funded project,
regardless of classification.
The Statutory Checklist covers statutes, regulations, and Executive Orders, other than NEPA to which
every project subject to 24 CFR 58 review must respond, unless it is exempt or categorically excluded under 24
CFR 58.35(b). A listing of activities that a project can include to be exempt from the environmental
requirements of NEPA and other related authorities, such as administrative actions, planning and environmental
studies is found in 24 CFR 58.34.
If the project is categorically excluded from NEPA procedures under 24 CFR 58.35(a), the Statutory
Checklist (24 CFR 58.5) and the Compliance Documentation Checklist (24 CFR 58.6) are the only checklists
that are required. If the project is not exempt or categorically excluded, then the Statutory Checklist should be
completed in conjunction with the Environmental Assessment Checklist. The Environmental Assessment
Checklist helps to organize an early consideration of numerous environmental issues. Together they become
companion documents, with the Environmental Assessment Checklist recording anticipated impacts and the
Statutory Checklist documenting compliance with laws and regulations.
Statutory Checklist
This checklist covers Federal laws, regulations, and Executive Orders (see 24 CFR 58.5 and 58.6). In
some cases, compliance means that the grant recipients must follow detailed procedures required by the
particular law, regulations, or Executive Order.
Findings presented in the Statutory Checklist include:
Not Applicable to this Project — Check here and explain. As when it is known that the project is located in an area where the
environmental condition or resource is nonexistent (e.g., project is not located near a coastal zone or near a wild & scenic
river).
Consultation/Review Procedures Required — This determination requires that there has been coordination with the
appropriate individuals at Federal or federally authorized agencies and those interactions documented through attached
notes and correspondence. (e.g., completion of the 106 procedure of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation).
Determination of Consistency, Approvals and Permits Obtained — (e.g., consistency with state coastal zone management
plan). In areas requiring consistency or where projects required Federal permits, licenses of other forms of approval,
such requirements should be recorded here as having been met or required procedures followed. Any condition,
temporary permit or partial approval is recorded in the next column to a document recorded in the ERR.
Conditions or Mitigation Actions Required — These should be listed and attached including any correspondence from
reviewing agencies and a designation of responsibility for implementation.
For each Checklist category there may be more than one applicable law or regulation. For example, in
the case of water it will be necessary to indicate that the project is in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water
Act and that the various water acts and regulations have been considered. Check all applicable laws or
regulations.
In addition, there is space provided on the Checklist form to document compliance with the applicable
law, regulation, or Executive Order and to indicate sources of information and reference that support the
finding. Notes, correspondence and documents (e.g., approval letters, permits) can also be attached to the
Checklist.
It is recommended that state or local environmental laws or regulations be added to the Statutory
Checklist as applicable to a particular community. Space has been provided to add the applicable laws and
regulations on this form. In addition, new federal statutes and regulations should be added when issued.
Grant recipients are reminded that they must certify that they have complied with the obligations and
requirements of all other applicable laws and authorities.
CHECKLISTS
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Environmental Assessment Checklist
For all CDBG projects subject to NEPA procedures, the Environmental Assessment Checklist is a
valuable step in that analysis. Completion of this Checklist constitutes a quick, yet well documented review of
environmental issues surrounding a specific project or group of projects and a decision as to how to proceed in
further analysis.
Purpose
The major purpose of the Checklist is to allow a more detailed analysis to focus on those categories of
potential significant impact. This can avoid a lot of wasted energy in data collection, analysis and report writing
for these categories which have no potential for significant impacts and require no mitigation efforts or ones for
which the analyst has already done the work on previous projects. Judgments at this stage should be based upon
available data and a site visit if the area is unfamiliar to the analyst.
Organization
The Environmental Assessment Checklist covers seven major impact areas containing 36 specific impact
categories and a review of alternatives considered. The seven general areas represent categories with related
and overlapping issues, shared data sources and similar requirements as to background for analysis. The
presentation of a detailed list of 36 impact categories is provided to jog the memory of the reviewer, raise
questions and assure that all potential impacts are considered. Note that some impact categories are also
included on the Statutory Checklist. A project may be in compliance with the provisions of a specialized law,
regulation or Executive Order and still have an impact. For example, a site for a residential use may not be
subjected to unacceptable noise levels and, therefore, be in compliance. If, however, the site will be used for an
activity which will produce high levels of noise (short or long term), this may have an impact on the
surrounding area and should be considered when completing the Environmental Assessment Checklist. If,
however, it is determined that the subject has been covered adequately on the Statutory Checklist, this should be
noted in the space provided for documentation, and no further analysis is required for that environmental factor.
How to Complete
For each impact category the local environmental analyst is asked to check the appropriate box relating
to potential impacts, needed study, and mitigation or modification. In many cases more than one box could be
or should be checked. In each case a source should be cited which may be a report, phone contact, previous
ERR, field observation, or general knowledge of the area. The determinations to be made for each impact
category include:
No Impact Anticipated — A checkmark here indicates no more analysis or mitigation effort is needed. Clear
and specific documentation is essential, referencing the factual conditions or specific circumstances that support
the finding. Mere conclusions are not sufficient.
Minor Impact Anticipated — Beneficial or adverse impacts should be indicated here. Notations supporting that
finding can be attached. A more detailed analysis is not necessary. In some cases, this quick review may be all
that is needed to evaluate impacts. Impacts may be so small as to require no more study; they may be
construction effects only for which standard mitigation procedures have been established; or they may have been
analyzed for previous assessments in a fully comparable situation.
CHECKLISTS
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Major Impact Anticipated — Again, major impacts may be beneficial or adverse. Both need to be considered.
Documentation here is particularly important and will require attached notes outlining sources explaining the
factual basis of the impact finding and describing any mitigation efforts. If this is checked, the impact category
in question will be subject to a detailed review (site visits, review of data, consultation with experts, etc.). The
points to remember are that (1) only those categories with a check in this box need to be subject to a detailed
assessment and (2) this is not a decision about EIS preparation but a decision to investigate further.
Needs Mitigation or Modification— This column should be used in combination with the prior columns
indicating some type of potential adverse impact. In some cases specific measures to reduce adverse effects on
a community cannot be discussed in full detail right away. Instead, such measures are subject to review and
development and implementation responsibility as part of a more detailed analysis which follows. In other cases
mitigation measures may be known and recorded. Mitigation measures or safeguards should be listed for easy
reference on page 4 of the checklist. Early project review, affords a special opportunity to identify needed
changes in the project itself before final applications are made or programs finalized. Often such changes can
eliminate the need for further analysis by eliminating the source of the problem. It is also possible that changes
(such as moving a project to a different site outside a high noise zone, or combining it with a new project to
provide needed sewer or water lines) could be identified at this time.
In addition to these early decisions as to potential impact or mitigation needs, the Checklist calls for
sources or contacts to be identified which have contributed to the decision in a specific impact category. This
may be done in the space provided or more likely by reference to attached notes which indicate sources or
contacts and describe considerations made. On pages 3 and 4 of the Checklist, the analyst is asked to look back
over the individual decisions made and draw some conclusions for further action. This includes a listing of
project modifications, impact categories requiring more study and mitigation efforts needed.
Based on the conclusions of the environmental assessment, on the last page of the Checklist, the preparer
will state his or her fmding as to whether or not the request for release of funds for the project will constitute an
action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.
Compliance Documentation Checklist
24 CFR 58.6
PROJECT NAME / DESCRIPTION:Round Rock Housing Authority Public Facility Improvements to
include:Site preparation, purchase and installation of a playscape, picnic benches, picnic tables, trash
receptacles, gazebos, at the three (3) Round Rock Housing Authority Locations.
Level of Environmental Review Determination: (4) Environmental Assessment per 58.36
Select One: (1) Exempt per 24 CFR 58.34, or (2) Categorically Excluded not subject to statutes per 58.35(b), or (3) Categorically
Excluded subject to statutes, per § 58.35(a), or (4) Environmental Assessment per § 58.36, or (5) EIS per 40 CFR 1500
STATUTES and REGULATIONS listed at 24 CFR 58.6
FLOOD DISASTER PROTECTION ACT
1. Does the project involve acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of structures located in a FEMA -identified
Special Flood Hazard?
No; Cite Source Document: 1505 Lance Lane and 1007 Cushing—Panel Map Number 4849100495E
1100 Westwood located in Panel Map Number 48491C0490E
0 Yes; Source Document:
2. Is the community participating in the National Insurance Program (or has less than one year passed since
FEMA notification of Special Flood Hazards)?
0 Yes (Flood Insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program must be obtained and maintained for the
economic life of the project, in the amount of the total project cost. A copy of the flood insurance policy
declaration must be kept on file). (Appendix I)
0 No (Federal assistance may not be used in the Special Flood Hazards Area),
COASTAL BARRIERS RESOURCES ACT
1. Is the project located in a coastal barrier resource area?
® No; Cite Source Documentation: All three Round Rock Housing Authority locations are in a developed
part of the city and not in or near the Texas Coastal Bend. (See map)
(This element is completed).
❑ Yes - Federal assistance may not be used in such an area.
AIRPORT RUNWAY CLEAR ZONES AND CLEAR ZONES DISCLOSURES
1. Does the project involve the sale or acquisition of existing property within a Civil Airport's Runway Clear
Zone or a Military Installation's Clear Zone?
® No; Source Documentation: The three Round Rock Housing Authority locations are not in or near an
Airport. The nearest airport is 30 miles away.
Project complies with 24 CFR 51.303(a)(3).
❑ Yes; Disclosure statement must be provided to buyer and a copy of the signed disclosure must be
maintained in this Environmental Review Record (Appendix II)
Prepared by (name and tit
Signature:
Date:
please print): Eli . be
,J Irer,
G. Alvarado, CDBG Coordinator
December 9, 2010
STATUTORY CHECKLIST
24 CFR §58.5 STATUTES, EXECUTIVE ORDERS & REGULATIONS
Project Name: Round Rock Housing Authority Facility Improvements
Project Description (Include purpose, need, and all actions which are either geographically ofunctionally related)
Round Rock Housing Authority Public Facility Improvements to include:
Site preparation, purchase and installation of a playscape, picnic benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles,
gazebos, at the three (3) Round Rock Housing Authority Locations.
Location:1505 Lance Lane, 1100 Westwood, 1007 Cushing
If this project is determined to be categorically excluded according to: 24 CFR 58.35, then use Statutory
Checklist for Categorical Excluded projects only.
Compliance Factors:
Statutes, Executive Orders, and
Regulations listed at 24 CFR §58.5
N/A Consultation, Consistency Condition,
Review, Determination Mitigation
Permits
Required
Compliance Documentation
Appendix III
Historic Preservation
[36 CFR Part 800]
X
As per Memo from THC dated 12/8/10
buildings and properties under 45 years of age
and not in the historical district do not have to
get historical clearance. Memo attached.
Floodplain Management
[24 CFR 55, Executive
Order 11988]
X
Project locations are not in a flood plain. See
Flood Panel maps 48491 C0495E &
48491C0490E.
Wetland ProtectionX
[Executive Order 11990]
The project is on a previously developed site
where there are no wetlands, marshes, wet
meadow, mud flats or natural ponds.
Coastal Zone ManagementX
Coastal Zone Management Act
[Sections 307(c), (d)]
Project does not involve placement, erection, or
removal of materials, nor an increase in the
intensity of use in the Coastal Zone. Map
attached.
Sole Source Aquifers
Safe Drinking Water Act
(42 USC 201, 300(f)
& 21 U.S.C. 349) [40 CFR 149]
x
The project is not located over the Edwards
Aquifer. Map attached.
Fish and Wildlife
Endangered Species Act
[50 CFR 402]
x
The project will not impact any endangered
species in this area. See endangered species
native to this area and their habitats. They do
not match the project location.
Wild and Scenic Rivers
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
[Sections 7(b), and (c)]
x
The Project is not located in or near a wild and
scenic rive therefore it will not impact a wild
and scenic river. See map of project and nearest
wild and scenic river that is 514 miles away.
Clean Air
x
The project will not impact the air quality.
Compliance Factors:
Statutes, Executive Orders, and
Regulations listed at 24 CFR §58.5
Clean Air Act
[Sections 176(c), (d),
and 40 CFR 6, 51, 93]
N/A Consultation,
Review,
Permits
Required
Consistency Condition,
Determination Mitigation
Compliance Documentation
Appendix III
Farmland Protection
Farmland Protection Policy Act
[7 CFR 658]
x
Project site does not include prime or unique
farmland, or other farmland of statewide or local
importance as identified by the U.S.D.A. Project
is located in an area committed to urban uses as
a residential area. Map and information
attached.
Environmental Justice
[Executive Order 12898]
x
HUD ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
Noise Abatement and Control
[24 CFR 51B]
Explosive and Flammable
Operations
[24 CFR 51C]
Site is suitable for its proposed use and will not
be adversely impacted by adverse environmental
conditions. Environmental Justin map attached.
x
The project does not involve development of
noise sensitive uses and the project is not within
line of sight of a major or arterial roadway or
railroad.
Toxic Chemicals and Radioactive
Materials [24 CFR 58.5(i)]
x
The project site has no record of any
environmental hazards. Attached letter from
City of Round Rock, Fire Department.
x
This project site has no records of
environmental hazards. Site is in a developed
residential area. Attached letter from fire
department.
PREPARER SIGNATURE:
PREPARER NAME:
DATE: December 9, 2010
Elizabeth G. Alvarado
RESPONSIBLE ENTITY AGENCY
OFFICIAL SIGNATURE: el DATE: 1/7/2011
NAME, TITLE: th/\J&& `)CM 5RS S. CPA - AC1'1111 e elm) mAN4om_
24 CFR 583 - ERR Document
12/08 HUD Region VI
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Assessment Checklist
Project Name and Identification No.
Improvements
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Round Rock Housing Authority Public Facility
Impact Categories
Land Development
Conformance with
Comprehensive
Plans and Zoning
Compatibility and
Urban Impact
Slope
IMPACT
ANTICIPATED
NONE 1 MINOR 1 MAJOR
REQUIRES
MITIGATION
OR
MODIFICATION
NOTE CONDITIONS AND/OR SOURCE
DOCUMENTATION THAT SUPPORTS FINDING
REFERENCE NOTES
x
Land use in conformance with General Plan 2000:Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Round Rock
x
Land use in conformance with General Plan 2000:Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Round Rock
Erosion
x
Soil Suitability
x
Project will not be constructed on a steep slope. There is no
history of slope failure. There is no visual indication of
previous slides or slumps in the project area, such as cracked
walls or tilted trees or fences.
Project does not involve development of an erosion sensitive
area.
Hazards and Nuisances
Including Site Safety
Energy Consumption
Noise
x
There is no visible evidence of soil problems such as
foundations cracking or settling.
x
There are no visible site hazards including site safety.
x
The project will not require additional energy consumption.
Effects of Ambient Noise on
Project and Contribution to
Community Noise Levels
Air Quality
x 1 I
The project will not create unwanted sound that disturbs
human activity.
Effects of Ambient Air
Quality on Project and
Contribution to Community
Pollution Levels
x
Environmental Design, Historic Values and Urban Impact
Visual Quality
Coherence, Diversity,
Compatible Use
and Scale
Historic, Cultural and
Archaeological
Resources
x
The project will not create or contribute to Community
Pollution Levels.
Project will not impact the use and scale of existing design.
x
This project will not impact historic, cultural and
archaeological resources.
Environmental Assessment
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Environmental Assessment Checklist
Impact Categories
Socioeconomic
IMPACT
ANTICIPATED
NONE 'MINOR' MAJOR
REQUIRES
MITIGATION
OR
MODIFICATION
NOTE CONDITIONS AND/OR SOURCE
DOCUMENTATION THAT SUPPORTS FINDING
REFERENCE NOTES
Demographic
Character Changes
Displacement
x
This project will not change the character or demographic of
the area.
Employment and
Income Patterns
x
This project will not cause displacement.
x
Community Facilities and Services.
Educational Facilities
The project will not impact employment or income patterns.
Commercial Facilities
Health Care
x
The project will impact educational facilities.
x
Social Services
Solid Waste
x
x
The project will not impact commercial facilities.
The project will not impact the health care in the community
nor require additional health care facilities.
The project will not impact social services.
Waste Water
Storm Water
x
The project will not impact the solid waste facilities.
x
The project will not impact the waste water facilities.
Water Supply
x
Public Safety Police
Fire
x
The project will not impact storm water.
The project will not impact the water supply.
x
Emergency
Medical
Open Open Space
Space and
Recreation
Recreation
Cultural
Facilities
Transportation
x
x
x
The project will not impact public safety or require additional
police, fire or emergency medical services.
The project will not impact public safety or require additional
police, fire or emergency medical services.
The project will not impact public safety or require additional
police, fire or emergency medical services.
The project is a facility improvement project to include
installation of park amenities.
x
x
x
x
The project is a facility improvement project to include
installation of park amenities.
The project is a facility improvement project to include
installation of park amenities.
The project will not impact the transportation or require
additional transportation services.
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Assessment Checklist
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Impact Categories
IMPACT
ANTICIPATED
REQUIRES
MITIGATION
OR
MODIFICATION
NOTE CONDITIONS AND/OR SOURCE
DOCUMENTATION THAT SUPPORTS FINDING
REFERENCE NOTES
NONE
MINOR
MAJOR
Natural Features
Water Resources
x
The project will not impact the water resources.
Surface Water
x
The project will not impact the surface water.
Floodplains
x
The project is not located in a floodplain.
Wetlands
x
The project is not located in a wetland.
Coastal Zone
x
The project is not located in or near the Texas Coastal
Zone.
Unique Natural Features and
Agricultural Lands
x
The project is not located near or in agricultural land.
Vegetation and Wildlife
x
The project is in a development urban area and will not
impact the vegetation and wildlife.
Summary of Findings and Conclusions
N/A
Summary of Environmental Conditions
The project will not have an impact on environmental conditions.
Environmental Assessment Page 4 of 5
Environmental Assessment Checklist
Alternatives
Determine and describe possible alternatives to the proposed project, including the 'no aabn' alternative. The feasibility
of each alternative and the reasons why each should be adopted or rejected should be discussed sufficiently to indicate that
an adequate consideration of each alternative has occurred. Consider alternatives in scope, location, design, and/or
materials.
N/A
Summary of Existing Conditions and Future Trends
Existing conditions are cool temperatures in the winter and hot temperatures in the summer.
Additional Studies Performed (Attach Study or Summary)
N/A
Mitigation Measures Needed:
No mitigation was needed.
Environmental Assessment Page 5 of 5
Environmental Assessment Checklist
Finding of No Significant Impact
1. Is project in compliance with applicable laws and regulations? ®Yes ❑No
2. Is an EIS required? ❑Yes No
3. Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) can be made. Project will not significantly affect the quality of
the human environment. ®Yes ❑No
Prepared By:
Title:
Date:
Certified By:
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Date:
Elizabeth Alvarado
CDBG Coordinator
December 20, 2010
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