CPF Library Renovation FONSI & RROF

CITY OF BELLEVUE

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

September 16, 2026
City of Bellevue, NE, 1500 Wall Street, Bellevue, NE 68005, (402) 293-3000

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Bellevue.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or after October 7, 2026, the City of Bellevue will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Project Funds (CPF) program funds under FY 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, in the amount of $1,729,655 to implement the Bellevue Library Renovation Enhancement project. The project includes the parking and sidewalk improvements to enhance accessibility, safety and functionality of the facility. This project is identified as Categorically Excluded, Subject to 58.5. Since the project is not exempt from 24 CFR Part 58.34 Subpart D, a public notice is required.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Bellevue 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 City of Bellevue, Administration Building, City Cleark and CDBG Offices, located at 1500 Wall Street, Bellevue, NE 68005 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The ERR is also available on the website, https://www.onecpd.info/environmental-review/environmental-review-records

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Bellevue, Office of the Mayor, 1500 Wall Street, Bellevue, NE 68005. All comments received by October 5, 2026, will be considered by the City of Bellevue prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS
The City of Bellevue certifies to HUD that, Rusty Hike in his capacity as City of Bellevue City Mayor, 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 Bellevue to use HUD program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Bellevue’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 City of Bellevue; (b) the City of Bellevue 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 HUD at: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Omaha Field Office, Edward Zorinsky Federal Building, 1616 Capitol Avenue, Suite 329, Omaha, Nebraska 68102-4908. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.