NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
January 21, 2026
Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department
1112 Manatee Avenue West, Suite 500
Bradenton, Florida 34205
(941) 748-4501, ext. 1266
This notice shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Manatee County, FL.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or after February 6th, 2026, Manatee County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnership Program funds (American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds under the Section 3205 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L. 117-2) (“ARP”), to undertake the following project:
Habor58 Ministries, Inc., plans to undertake the project known as 23332 Residential Campus Construction for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care. The project is located at 5215 Lorraine Rd, Bradenton, FL 34211. The project consists of approximately 11,243 sq ft of studio housing units and associated common spaces for individuals who meet the Qualifying Populations and low-income status definitions as defined by HUD. The project will provide on-site social services to help these individuals live independently and achieve self-sufficiency. The total budget for this project is estimated to be $1,771,400. Approximate funding for the HUD 2021 fiscal year is $573,740.00 in Manatee County HOME-ARP funds.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Manatee 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) on file at the following locations:
• Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department
1112 Manatee Avenue West, Suite 500 Bradenton, Florida 34205
ERR may be examined or copied on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays
• Central Library Branch
1301 Barcarrota Blvd W, Bradenton, Florida 34205
• Braden River Branch Library
4915 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203
The ERR can also be made available to the public for review either electronically or by U.S. mail. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department, Suite 500, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205 or by email to
[email protected]. The ERR can be accessed online at the following website:
https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/community-and-veterans-services-department.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Julia Vieira, Community Development Project Manager at the Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department, Suite 500, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205, or at [email protected]@mymanatee.org. Comments can also be submitted by accessing the following survey link: .
All comments received by February 5th, 2026, will be considered by Manatee County prior to submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
Manatee County certifies to HUD that Sarah Brown, in her capacity as Director of the Community and Veterans Services Department and overseer of the Certifying Officer’s activities (Resolution R-25-105), 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 Harbor 58 Ministries, Inc. to use program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD may accept objections to its release of funds and Manatee County’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 one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Manatee County; (b) Manatee 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 via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Jacksonville HUD Office at :
US Department of Housing & Urban Development
ATTN: CPD Environmental Review
400 W. Bay St. – Suite 1015
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Potential objectors should contact the Jacksonville HUD Office via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Sarah Brown, Director, Community and Veterans Services Department
