NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
Date of Publication: 10/02/2025
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
735 East Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48912
(517) 373-8370
On or after
10/10/2025 (CEST) MSHDA will submit a request to HUD for the release of Community Project Funding (CPF) funds under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, P.L. 117-328, as amended, to undertake the following project:
Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program Title: Cody Rouge/ Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to provide needed repairs to up to 97 units of housing and aid economically disadvantaged communities.
Location: The aviation subdivisions and far west neighborhoods of Detroit, Wayne County, MI - specific addresses will be assessed in the site-specific reviews.
Project/Program Description: Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance will provide economically disadvantaged homeowners with exterior repairs (focusing on roofs and windows) and minor interior repairs focusing on livability (furnaces and hot water tanks). Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the tier 1 broad review for each address under this program when addresses become known.
Level of Environmental Review Citation: 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a)(3)
Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site-specific reviews will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review:
Flood Insurance
Floodplain Management
Contamination and Toxic Substances
Historic Preservation
Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any):
Flood Insurance – For each proposed site, FEMA Maps will be reviewed to assess presence within or out of the Floodplain. Flood insurance will be obtained if needed.
Floodplain Management - For each proposed site, FEMA Maps will be reviewed to assess presence within or out of the Floodplain. Mitigation measures will be pursued, and flood insurance and relevant permits will be obtained if needed.
Contamination and Toxic Substances - For each proposed site, the environmental review preparer will provide a report of nearby toxic sites and releases using EPA's NEPAssist and EGLE RIDE Mapper or a similar resource provided by the tribal, environmental, or planning agency/department. This information will be used to determine whether there is evidence of toxins or contamination.
Historic Preservation – For each proposed site, The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will determine National Register of Historic Places listing eligibility and conduct design review as necessary.
Estimated Project Cost: $1,000,000 CPF Grant
The activity/activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements per 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a)(3). An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at MSHDA, 735 E. Michigan, Lansing, Michigan 48912 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8A.M to 5 P.M. or at https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to MSHDA. All comments received by
10/09/2025 will be considered by MSHDA prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
MSHDA certifies to HUD that Anthony Lentych, Certifying Officer, in his capacity as Chief Housing Investment 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 Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance to use HUD program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the RE’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 MSHDA; (b) MSHDA 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 the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development –Detroit Field Office, Keith E. Hernandez, Director, 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.
Anthony Lentych
Chief Housing Investment Officer, Certifying Officer
