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Wayne County Community Development Division
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
July 9, 2024Charter County of Wayne
500 Griswold, 28th Floor
Detroit, Michigan 48226
313-224-0756
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Highland Park Housing Commission and MHT Housing, Inc.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about July 30, 2024, the Wayne County will" submit a request to the HUD or the release of funds under the following funding sources:
Grant Information and Capital Planned Work
2023 Emergency Receivership Funds (MI28E105501-23) $1,463,519
2022 Capital Fund At Risk, Receivership, Substandard and Troubled Funds (MI28T105501-22) $3,375,055
2022 Emergency Receivership Funds (MI28E105501-22) $1,471,809 2020 CFP - Capital Funds (MI28P10550120) $310,017
2021 CFP- Capital Funds (MI28P10550121) $325,394
2022 CFP - Capital Funds (MI28P10550122) $398,562
2023 CFP - Capital Funds (MI28P10550123) $401,845
2024 CFP - Capital Funds (MI28P10550124) $415,845
Other Sources -
$250,186 from FMV proceeds for the "Phase II" (Single family homes and duplex disposition) expenses.
MSHDA LIHTC/4% Funding/Sources Total Development Sources:
MSHDA Permanent Mortgage | $7,495,737 |
Equity Contribution from Tax Credit Syndication | $13,092,170 |
Income from Operations | $395,622 |
Other Equity (GP Equity) | $100 |
Other: Sellers Note | $13,900,000 |
Deferred Developer Fee | $447,896 |
Total Permanent Sources $35,331,525
The Highland Park Housing Commission ("HPHC") and MHT Housing, Inc. ("MHT"), are partnering to refinance, rehabilitate, and complete a total investment of approximately $35,000,000 on 8 sites for a total of 160 units named Highland Park Housing Community located throughout the city of Highland Park. The developments are currently owned and managed by the HPHC. As a part of this transaction, HPHC will be going through HUD's Streamlined Voluntary Conversion process for RAD which will allow for the property to retain project- based rental assistance on 160 units for the future.
The Project includes eight locations, each occupied by a multi-unit residential building.
Highland Park Housing Commission Sites
37,39,41,43,45,47,49,51,53 E. Grand, Highland Park 257 Tuxedo, Highland Park
260 W. Grand, Highland Park 12810 Trumbull, Highland Park
13552, 13554, 13556, 13558 Hamilton, Highland Park
13904, 13906, 13908, 13910 3rd, Highland Park
13905, 13907, 13909, 13911 2nd, Highland Park 13725 John R, Highland Park
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Wayne County has determined that the project has no Historic Properties affecting the improvements and will have no significant impact of 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) # 900000010387241 on file at the Wayne County Offices at 500 Griswold - 28th Floor in Detroit, Michigan 48226 and may be examined or copied weekday's _9_A.M to _5_P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to The Wayne County Community Development Division. All comments received July 29, 2024, will be considered by Wayne County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Wayne County certifies to HUD/ Detroit Michigan that Tuesday Redmond in her capacity as Director consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have beensatisfied. HUD's/Detroit, Michigan approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Highland Park Housing Commission to use the above Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Wayne County certification for a period of eighteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Wayne County (b) the Wayne County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of 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, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development -Detroit Field Office, Michelle King, Engineer Public & Indian Housing, Community Planning and Development at 477 Michigan Ave, Suite 1600, Detroit, MI 48226 or DetroitCPD@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Tuesday Redmond, Director of Community Development
NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Wayne County
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
Notice is hereby given that the County of Wayne has completed a draft of the 2024 Annual Action Plan for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program. Prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a draft of the 2024 Annual Action Plan with pre-commitment of funds is available for public review and comment for a 30-day period from June 29, 2024, through July 27, 2024. The plan can be accessed via the County's website at the following websites:
CDBG Program: https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/econdev/cdbg.aspx
HOME Program: https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/econdev/home-program.aspx
or in person by appointment at the Community Development Division of Wayne County, located at the Guardian Building, 500 Griswold St., 28th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
HUD offers these program grants to develop viable communities that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. Wayne County anticipates receiving approximately $5,450,137 in CDBG funds, $2,562,853 in HOME funds, and $468,115 in ESG funds.
A virtual Public Hearing will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 9:00 am, to afford the opportunity for input to be recorded on the 2024 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs for the Program Year 2024. Join the Zoom Meeting at
https://waynecounty.zoom.us/j/81518195746?pwd=hrFBM9usVGPjnVBmCbESdnZGDYDCYQ.1
The public is invited to attend and comment at the public hearing or to make written comments. Written comments should be made via email to tredmond@waynecountymi.gov or mailed to the attention of Tuesday Redmond, Community Development Director, Wayne County, Guardian Building, 500 Griswold St., 28th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226.
PLEASE NOTE: This notice is posted in compliance with PA 267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA 41.71 a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, or persons who require translation services may contact Tuesday Redmond, Community Development Director, via email, in writing at the above address or by calling 313.224.6418.
Publish June 27, 2024
These funds are utilized in participating municipalities in the County of Wayne to carry out program and activities which benefit low and moderate income households.
Download and view the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan in PDF format below:
2021-2025 Consolidated Plan PDF
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