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Certification of Exemption for HUD funded projects 201 ' � OW7
Determination of activities listed at 24 CFR 58 . 34 (a )
May be subject to provisions of Sec 58 . 6 , as applicable
Grant Recipient : Indian River County Contract Number: B - 11 - UN - 12 - 0022
Project Description ( Include all actions which are either geographically or functionally related ) :
NSP3 Program Administration funds will be used to pay reasonable and necessary expenses of
implementing the program . This will include but not be limited to County staff salaries/wages , office
supplies , and the possible engagement of a consulting firm to provide administrative and rehabilitation j
assistance . Administration cost to administer the NSP3 program and ensure compliance with regulations
will be ten percent ( 10 % ) of the total allocated amount .
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Location : The service areas for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 ( NSP3 ) is generally located
south of Oslo Road ( 9th Street SW) , east of 27th Avenue , north of 25th Street SW , and west of Lateral J
Canal .
Funding Source : CDBG CDBG / Disaster Recovery NSP X Other
Funding Amount : $ 150 , 042 . 00 Activity Number(s ) : 3
1 hereby certify that the abovementioned project has been reviewed and determined an Exempt
activity per 24 CFR 58 . 34( a ) as follows :
1 . Environmental & other studies , resource identification & the development of plans & strategies ;
2 . Information and financial services ;
X 3 . Administrative and management activities ;
4 . Public services that will not have a physical impact or result in any physical changes , including
X but not limited to services concerned with employment , crime prevention , child care , health , drug
abuse , education , counseling , energy conservation and welfare or recreational needs ;
5 . Inspections and testing of properties for hazards or defects ;
X 6 . Purchase of insurance ;
7 . Purchase of tools ;
8 . Engineering or design costs ;
X 9 . Technical assistance and training ;
10 . Assistance for temporary or permanent improvements that do not alter environmental
conditions and are limited to protection , repair , or restoration activities necessary only to control
or arrest the effects from disasters or imminent threats to public safety including those resulting
from physical deterioration ;
(This exemption applies only in certain circumstances; HUD has released clarification regarding the use
and applicability of this exemption . Documentation of Compliance with 24 CFR Part 58. 6 required when
this exemption is used.
11 . Payment of principal and interest on loans made or obligations guaranteed by HUD ;
12 . Any of the categorical exclusions listed in Sec . 58 . 35 ( a ) provided that there are no
circumstances that require compliance with any other Federal laws and authorities cited in
Section 58 . 5 .
(Before you can consider activities listed in Sec. 58. 35 (a) as exempt activities, you must complete the
categorical exclusion checklists and related review process. Documentation of Compliance with 24 CFR
Part 58. 6 required)
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If your project falls into any of the above categories , a Request for Release of Funds and Certification
( HUD form 7015 . 15) is not required , and no further environmental approval by DCA will be needed by the a
recipient . However , this certification must be acknowledged by DCA before funds can be expended . The i
responsible entity must maintain a copy of this document as a written record of the environmental review
undertaken under this part for each project .
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By signing below the Responsible Entity certifies in writing that each activity or project is exempt and meets
the conditions specified for such exemption under section 24 CFR 58 . 34 ( a ) . Please keep a copy of this
determination in your project files .
Bob Solari .sesame ., Board of County Commissioners Chairman
Responsible Entity Certifying Official Name ,� �, . • • � 5lp :Title ( please print)
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