HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2023-087 Designating Certifying Officers for Environmental Review Purposes MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-087
RELATING TO COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES; DESIGNATING
THE COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DIRECTOR AND THE ENVI-
RONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER AS THE CERTIFYING OFFICERS FOR ENVI-
RONMENTAL REVIEW PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNITED STATES DE-
PARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
WHEREAS in September 2022, the Town of Marana received notice from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the Town
now qualifies as a Metropolitan City and is eligible to receive Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds directly from HUD; and
WHEREAS on May 2, 2023, the Town Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-039
approving and adopting the Town of Marana CDBG Five-Year Consolidated Plan includ-
ing the 2023 Action Plan,which HUD subsequently approved,and the first program year
began on July 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS HUD-funded projects require environmental review in compliance
with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), where applicable, and must
comply with other federal laws and HUD requirements; and
WHEREAS in order to fulfill its obligations under 24 Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR) Part 58, the Town as a "Responsible Entity" may designate "Certifying Officers"
to certify compliance with the NEPA and other relevant federal laws, to issue any re-
quired public notifications, to submit the request for release of funds and certification,
when required, and to ensure the Environmental Review Record (ERR) is complete; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that designating the Community and Neigh-
borhood Services Director and the Environmental Project Manager as the "Certifying Of-
ficers" as set forth in this resolution is in the best interests of the Town and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Town of Marana hereby designates the Community and Neigh-
borhood Services Director and the Environmental Project Manager as the "Certifying Of-
ficers" for environmental review and other related responsibilities on applicable HUD-
funded projects.
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SECTION 2. The Town's Manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized to
undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms, obliga-
tions, and objectives of this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 19th day of September, 2023.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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David L. Udall, Town Clerk Jane .. all, Town Attorney
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MARANA AZ
ESTABLISHED 1977
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