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PUBLIC NOTICE 8/18/2021
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD & PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE
PROGRAM YEAR 2020 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
NOTICE IS GIVEN that a draft of the PY2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Town of Summerville has been completed and will be available for a 15-day public review period.
The CAPER reports on accomplishments and expenditures for the Town’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the 2020 program year from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Citizens are invited to review and make comments on the draft 2020 CAPER. The draft CAPER will be available for (15) fifteen days beginning September 8, 2021 to September 22, 2021, and comments concerning the draft CAPER must be received by September 22, 2021. The draft CAPER can be viewed at Town Hall at 200 S Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483 from Monday to Friday at regular business hours between 9:00AM and 4:00PM and can also be downloaded and viewed from the Town website at:
http://www.summervillesc.gov/155/Community-Development-Block-Grant-CDBG-P. Comments may be returned by mail at the address above or by email to pharbert@summervillesc.gov.
PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing will be held at Town Hall Annex Training Room at 200 S Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483 on September 22, 2021 at 3:00-4:00 PM to review and discuss the draft CAPER. For more information on how to participate at the public hearing please email pharbert@summervillesc.gov, or call 843-851-4234 between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
The Town of Summerville does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its federally assisted programs or activities. Assistance will be provided to accommodate the special needs of disabled persons and persons with limited English language proficiency. Please contact P.J. Harbert, Grants Writer, at the address and telephone number listed above at least 72 hours prior to the hearing if auxiliary aids are required.
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
August 4, 2021
Summerville, SC
200 S Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
843-871-6000
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Town of Summerville.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about August 18, 2021, the Town of Summerville will submit a request to the HUD for the release of CDBG funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, for the CDBG Program. This is a revision from the previous published RROF stating South Gum Street. This project is on North Gum Street.
Project Title: Gum Street Sidewalk Project
Location: The proposed project includes the installation of needed sidewalk infrastructure near the Summerville Post Office along North Gum and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Street. scope of the planned project will also include any necessary engineering design costs and erosion control measures.
Purpose of Project: The development and maintenance of a pedestrian friendly community is an important service that local governments provide. This project will create a safe and secure way for residents to travel through their neighborhood and have access to public facilities.
Estimated Cost: The Town will use $196,675 of CDBG funds to complete this project. Of those funds, approximately $63,457 will come from reallocated funds.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Town of Summerville 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 the Town of Summerville, 200 S. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483 or by emailing pharbert@summervillesc.gov, or call 843-851-4234 between 9:00am and 4:00pm
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Town of Summerville, 200 S. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483 or by emailing pharbert@summervillesc.gov. All comments received by August 20, 2021 will be considered by the Town of Summerville prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Town of Summerville certifies to HUD that Ricky Waring in his 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. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Town of Summerville to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Town of Summerville’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 Town of Summerville; (b) the Town of Summerville 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 Mr. Bradley Evatt, CPD Director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Columbia Field Office, Community Planning and Development Division, Strom Thurmond Federal Building, 1835 Assembly Street, 13th Floor, Columbia, SC 29201-2480 at CPD_COVID-19OEE-CSC@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Ricky Waring, Mayor
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
June 14, 2021
Summerville, SC
200 S Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
843-871-6000
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Town of Summerville.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about June 29, 2021 the Town of Summerville will submit a request to the HUD for the release of CDBG funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, for the CDBG Program.
Project Title: North Hickory Sidewalk Project
Location: This project will connect West 5th North Street to existing sidewalks at Doty Park and route pedestrian traffic to the public facilities on Hickory Street.
Purpose of Project: Installation of needed sidewalk infrastructure in a residential area. The scope of the planned project will also include any necessary engineering design costs and erosion control measures.
Estimated Cost: The Town will use $175,000 of CDBG funds to complete this project.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Town of Summerville 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 the Town of Summerville, 200 S. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483 or by emailing pharbert@summervillesc.gov, or call 843-851-4234 between 9:00am and 4:00pm
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Town of Summerville, 200 S. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483 or by emailing pharbert@summervillesc.gov. All comments received by June 1, 2021 will be considered by the Town of Summerville prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Town of Summerville certifies to HUD that Ricky Waring in his 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. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Town of Summerville to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Town of Summerville’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 Town of Summerville; (b) the Town of Summerville 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 Mr. Bradley Evatt, CPD Director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Columbia Field Office, Community Planning and Development Division, Strom Thurmond Federal Building, 1835 Assembly Street, 13th Floor, Columbia, SC 29201-2480 at CPD_COVID-19OEE-CSC@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Ricky Waring, Mayor
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
May 17, 2021
Summerville, SC
200 S Main Street
Summerville, SC 29483
843-871-6000
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Town of Summerville.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about June 3, 2021 the Town of Summerville will submit a request to the HUD for the release of CDBG funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as North Hickory Sidewalk Project for the purpose of installation of needed sidewalk infrastructure in a residential area. This project will connect West 5th North Street to existing sidewalks at Doty Park and route pedestrian traffic to the public facilities on Hickory Street. The scope of the planned project will also include any necessary engineering design costs and erosion control measures.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Town of Summerville 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 the Town of Summerville, 200 S. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483 or by emailing pharbert@summervillesc.gov, or call 843-851-4234 between 9:00am and 4:00pm
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Town of Summerville, 200 S. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483 or by emailing pharbert@summervillesc.gov. All comments received by June 1, 2021 will be considered by the Town of Summerville prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Town of Summerville certifies to HUD that Ricky Waring in his 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. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Town of Summerville to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Town of Summerville’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 Town of Summerville; (b) the Town of Summerville 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 Columbia HUD Office at CPD_COVID-19OEE-CSC@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Ricky Waring, Mayor
2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan: Public Notice April 6, 2021 - Notice is hereby given that the Town of Summerville plans to submit its 2021 Annual Action Plan for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on or about May 15, 2021. An Action Plan is developed and submitted annually to meet HUD’s statutory requirements to receive CDBG funding and provides a concise summary of the activities the Town intends to carry out with its annual CDBG allocation. The Town of Summerville anticipates receiving approximately $316,505.00 in CDBG funds from HUD for the 2021 program year (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022).
A draft of the Town’s 2021 Annual Action Plan is available for public review on the Town’s website, www.summervillesc.gov. The 30-day public comment will begin on April 7, 2021 and conclude on May 8, 2021. Written comments on the 2021 AAP may be addressed to the following: CDBG Public Comment, Town of Summerville, 200 S. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483, or emailed to cdbg@summervillesc.gov.
Substantial Amendment: 2020-2024 CDBG Consolidated Plan: Public Notice April 7, 2021 - The Town of Summerville has prepared a Substantial Amendment for its 2020-2024 CDBG Consolidated Action Plan which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A Substantial Amendment is required when projects are added or removed from an approved Plan or if more than 10% of awarded allocations are moved between eligible activities.
A public hearing to obtain input on the Substantial Amendment to the Town’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan will be held on May 12, 2021 at 4:00 PM at Summerville Town Hall, 200 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483. All interested parties are encouraged to attend to offer comments on the Substantial Amendment.
Below is a summary of the amended project activities being proposed for the 2020-2024 Consolidated Action Plan:
Proposed Activity | Proposed Amendment |
Add: This Consolidated Plan has been amended to include a priority need for the Removal of Slum & Bright and a goal for Demolition | $29,550.00 |
Total Substantial Amendment Allocation | $29,550.00 |
A 30-day comment period on the Substantial Amendment will commence on April 7, 2021 and conclude on May 8, 2021. Written comments on the Substantial Amendment should be addressed to P.J. Harbert, Grants Writer, at the address listed above. During the comment period, a copy of the Substantial Amendment will be available for public review Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at Summerville Town Hall, Grant Writers Office. The Substantial Amendment will also be available on the Town’s website at www.summervillesc.gov under the CDBG menu tab. For more information or to request a copy of the Substantial Amendment, please contact P.J. Harbert at (843) 851-4234 or pharbert@summervillesc.gov.
The Substantial Amendment will be submitted to HUD once the 30-day comment period has expired and authorized Town officials have granted approval.
Substantial Amendment: 2020-2024 CDBG Consolidated Plan: Public Notice April 9, 2021 - The Town of Summerville has prepared a Substantial Amendment for its 2020-2024 CDBG Consolidated Action Plan which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A Substantial Amendment is required when projects are added or removed from an approved Plan or if more than 10% of awarded allocations are moved between eligible activities.
A public hearing to obtain input on the Substantial Amendment to the Town’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan will be held on May 12, 2021 at 4:00 PM at Summerville Town Hall, 200 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483. All interested parties are encouraged to attend to offer comments on the Substantial Amendment.
Below is a summary of the amended project activities being proposed for the 2020-2024 Consolidated Action Plan:
Proposed Activity | Proposed Amendment |
Add: This Consolidated Plan has been amended to include a priority need for Rental and Utility Assistance by reallocating CDBG-CV Administration funds to Public Services funds. | $89,667.00 |
Administration | $0.00 |
Public Services | $448,337.00 |
A 30-day comment period on the Substantial Amendment will commence on April 12, 2021 and conclude on May 12, 2021. Written comments on the Substantial Amendment should be addressed to P.J. Harbert, Grants Writer, at the address listed above. During the comment period, a copy of the Substantial Amendment will be available for public review Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at Summerville Town Hall, Grant Writers Office. The Substantial Amendment will also be available on the Town’s website at www.summervillesc.gov under the CDBG menu tab. For more information or to request a copy of the Substantial Amendment, please contact P.J. Harbert at (843) 851-4234 or pharbert@summervillesc.gov.
The Substantial Amendment will be submitted to HUD once the 30-day comment period has expired and authorized Town officials have granted approval.
The Town of Summerville does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its federally assisted programs or activities. Assistance will be provided to accommodate the special needs of disabled persons and persons with limited English language proficiency. Please contact P.J. Harbert, Grants Writer, at the address and telephone number listed above at least 72 hours prior to the hearing if auxiliary aids are required.