NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Publication: September 28, 2022 City of Logan 108 W 4th St Logan, IA 51546 (712) 644-2425 On or after October 6, 2022 the City of Logan will …

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Publication: September 28, 2022 City of Logan 108 W 4th St Logan, IA 51546 (712) 644-2425 On or after October 6, 2022 the City of Logan will submit a request to the State of Iowa, Iowa Economic Development Authority for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title 1 of the HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 as amended (P.L. 97-35), to undertake the following project: Project Title: Logan Façade Rehabilitation Purpose: Rehabilitation of the front, side, and back façades of 123 N 4th Ave Location: 123 N 4th Ave Logan IA 51546 Estimated Cost: both estimated HUD funding & total project cost, as applicable The activities proposed: are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Logan City Hall 108 W 4th St Logan IA 51546 and may be examined or copied weekdays _8_A.M to _5_P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Logan City Administrator All comments received by October 5, 2022 will be considered by the City of Logan prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Logan certifies to the Iowa Economic Development Authority that Clinton McDonald in their capacity as Mayor 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 been satisfied. The Iowa Economic Development Authority approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Logan to use HUD program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The Iowa Economic Development Authority will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Logan’s certification for a period of fifteen 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 City of Logan; (b) the City of Logan 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 or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the Iowa Economic Development Authority; 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 Iowa Economic Development Authority at 1963 Bell Avenue, suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50315. Potential objectors should contact the Iowa Economic Development Authority to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Clinton McDonald, Mayor MVTN 9-28-22