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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Kelly Nieforth, Director of Community Development DATE: December 10, 2024 SUBJECT: Res 24-655 Authorize the Director of Community Development to Sign Documentation Required for Environmental Reviews Associated with Projects Funded by Community Development Block Grant Funds

BACKGROUND

The City of Oshkosh is required by HUD and the EPA to fulfill environmental review obligations under projects funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. As part of compliance requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 58, the City must designate a Certifying Officer to ensure adherence to the National Environmental Policy Act and other federal regulations.

ANALYSIS

The designation of the Oshkosh Community Development Director as the Certifying Officer centralizes authority, enabling efficiencies in the certification for environmental compliance with federally-mandated protocols. This role spans numerous project classifications, including those exempt by definition under 24 CFR § 58.34, those excluded from comprehensive Part 58 review, and those requiring limited review due to the absence of compliance consultations. Importantly, this designation is applied retroactively to CDBG projects certified before January 25, 2019, which legitimizes earlier actions taken in environmental assessments. This approach not only streamlines current and future project processes but also safeguards the City by ensuring regulatory compliance is met comprehensively and uniformly across applicable projects.

RECOMMENDATION

The City Council authorizes the Director of Community Development to sign documentation required for environmental reviews associated with projects funded by Community Development Block Grant Funds.

Attachments RES 24-655

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