Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds Glen Creek Village

October 26, 2022

City of Salem, Oregon

555 Liberty Street SE

Salem, Oregon 97302

503-540-2471

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Salem, Oregon.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or after November 11, 2022, the City of Salem, under the direction of the City Manager, will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Public Housing Operating Funds under Section 9(e) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g(e), grant number OR011000003)) to undertake a project known as Glen Creek Village for the purpose of modernization activities. Glen Creek Village is a multi-family residential complex containing 30 units in seven two-story townhome style buildings and one community center/office building situated on approximately 7.56 acres of land. It is located at 1260 Orchard Heights Road NW, Salem, Oregon 97304. The townhome buildings were constructed in 1973 and the community building was constructed in 2001. The proposed undertaking involves modernization activities involving the building envelope, interior modernization, and as-needed routine maintenance and repair work to include but not limited to: electrical work; plumbing work; irrigation maintenance and/or repair; groundskeeping; replacement of broken windows, coverings, and screens; appliance replacement and/or repair; water heaters; roof repairs; sheetrock repairs, countertop repairs; floor covering replacement; and door replacement. In addition, the project parcel will be separated into two separate tax lots. This action of real estate involves no physical impacts to the environment. The intended use of the residential property would not be changed under this undertaking. Furthermore, the project does not involve new construction, substantial rehabilitation, expansion of a building's footprint, or changes to the existing unit count.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Salem has determined that the project will have no significant 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 City of Salem, Urban Development Department at 350 Commercial St. NE Salem, OR 97301 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. The review was completed in HEROS and can be accessed at

https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/environmental-review-

records/

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Salem Urban Development Department at 350 Commercial St. NE Salem, OR 97301. All comments received by November 11 will be considered by the City of Salem prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Salem certifies to HUD that Keith Stahley, Salem City Manager, in his capacity as Certifying Officer 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. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Glen Creek Village to use Public Housing Operating Funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Salem’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 Keith Stahley, Salem City Manager; (b) the City of Salem 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 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 HUD administration office at Director of Community Planning and Development at 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, OR 97204. Potential objectors should contact HUD Director of Community Planning and Development, Phillip McKeough at phillip.e.mckeough@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Keith Stahley, Salem City Manager, Certifying Officer