THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 18, 2022 Page 13 $1.65 Million in Congressionally-Directed Funding Announced for the Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission Funding secured by Representative Lori Trahan, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey B ILLERICA, Mass. – The Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission has secured $1.65 million in congressionally-directed funding to establish a crisis diversion facility in the county, Massachusetts Association for Mental Health CEO & President Danna Mauch and Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced today. The funding was included in the recently approved federal omnibus spending package signed by President Biden on March 15, 2022. “We are extremely grateful to Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Senators Elizabeth (D-MA) Warren and Ed Markey (D-MA) for their leadership in marshaling the resources needed to improve the delivery of behavioral healthcare in ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT & NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS March 18, 2022 City of Malden 215 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 This notice shall satisfy two (2) separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Malden. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about April 11, 2022 the City of Malden will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project to be known as Roosevelt Park Improvement Project at 529 Salem Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148. The project involves the reconstruction of an existing multi-use field with a new multi-use synthetic turf field and related improvements, including: improved field and site drainage; earthwork including removal and proper disposal of urban fill beneath the athletic field; site grading that will improve surface runoff and protect against the loss of flood storage; the replacement of portions of the municipal and site storm drain systems that run under the field; an improved outdoor classroom; and other miscellaneous site improvements including basketball shooting areas, new ADA compliant walks, site fencing, seat walls, shade trees, and landscaping. The project anticipates $1.2 million in City of Malden CDBG funds through the Section 108 program. Other anticipated funding includes $1.7 million in local Community Preservation Act funds, and $660,000 from a Bayrd Foundation Grant, with other local funds potentially being sought in the event of a funding gap. The total estimated project cost is approximately $3.56 million. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Malden 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) and is available for review upon request at the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148 or online at: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/ environmental-review-records. Please submit your request to review the ERR through an alternative method to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development at info@maldenredevelopment.com. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on this activity may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Malden. All comments received by the deadline will be considered prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing (e.g. “Roosevelt Park Improvement Project”). Written comments must be received by the City of Malden or the Malden Redevelopment Authority on or before April 4, 2022. Comments may be submitted to info@maldenredevelopment.com or delivered by mail or in person to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, 215 Pleasant Street, Third Floor, Malden, MA 02148, RE: Roosevelt Park Environmental Review. City Hall is open 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 8:00am to 7:00pm on Tuesday; and closed on Fridays. RELEASE OF FUNDS The City of Malden certifies to HUD that Gary Christenson, in his capacity as Mayor of Malden, 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 City of Malden to use HUD program funds for the purpose specified. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Responsible Entity (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 the name of RE; (b) the RE 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/State; 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 Office of CPD - HUD at the following email address: Bosenvironmental@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD office to verify the actual last day of the objection period. For the City of Malden Gary Christenson, Mayor March 18, 2022 the Commonwealth,” said Restoration Center Commission Co-Chairs Mauch and Koutoujian. “This marks a major milestone for the efforts we have undertaken over the last four years as it represents the first direct federal investment in the project. As we move from the study and planning phases and into the implementation phase, this funding will play a critical role in allowing us to begin providing expanded mental health and FUNDING | SEE PAGE 15
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