Public notice for Rotary Centennial Park Improvements project funding request.

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Hernando County
Rotary Centennial Park Improvements Project
April 26, 2026
Hernando County, Florida
15470 Flight Path Drive
Brooksville, Florida 34604
(352) 540-4338
These notices shall satisfy two separate, but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Hernando County, Florida
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about May 15, 2026 Hernando County, Florida will submit a request to the United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title 1 of the Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Rotary Centennial Park Improvements project for the purpose of improving Hernando Countys public parks as part of ongoing efforts to increase accessibility for all park visitors. The project is located at 10375 Sandlor Street, Spring Hill, Florida and will consist of two concrete entry areas, two future pavilion pads, and sidewalks leading to those areas, existing damaged sidewalks will be removed and replaced. Estimate funding for the project located within the Rotary Centennial Park will be $100,000.00
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Hernando County 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) file at the Hernando County Housing & Supportive Services Department located at 621 W. Jefferson Street, Brooksville, Florida and may be examined or copied on weekdays, Monday to Friday from 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Hernando County Housing & Supportive Services Department at 621 W. Jefferson Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601 or email HousingandSupportiveServices@hernandocounty.us. All comments received by May 14, 2026, will be considered by Hernando County prior to submitting the Request for Release of Funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
Hernando County certifies to the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) that Jeffrey Rogers, in his capacity as County Administrator, 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. HUDs approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Hernando County to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and Hernando Countys 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 Hernando County; (b) Hernando County 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 Jacksonville, Florida Field Office at 400 W. Bay Street, Suite 1015, Jacksonville, FL 32202, ATTN: Tonya Madison, HUD Program CPD Representative. Potential objectors should contact HUD/State to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Certifying Officer: Jeffrey Rogers, County Administrator, Hernando County, Florida,
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