NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS September 21, 2025 Columbus Consolidated Government P.O. Box 1340 Columbus, Georgia 31902 706-225-3918 These notices shall satisfy the two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Housing Authority of Columbus, GA. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about October 7, 2025, the Columbus Consolidated Government will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Moving to Work Block Grant funds under 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act, as amended, and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended, to undertake a project known as Providence Pointe. Project Title: Providence Pointe Purpose: To construct a new multifamily residential complex (Providence Pointe) that provides 102 units with a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, along with community amenities to enhance resident quality of life. Location: 2452 Brownie Lane Road, Columbus, Georgia 31903 Project Description: The project will consist of five residential buildings with 102 total units, featuring one- and two-bedroom layouts. Planned amenities include a community center, outdoor gathering area, furnished exercise room, on-site laundry, and a computer center. Site preparation and construction activities will involve clearing, grading, and installing roadways, parking areas, and building foundations. Estimated Project Cost: $7,400,000 in Moving to Work funds and 1,499,999.93 in HOME funds. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Columbus Consolidated Government has determined that the project will have no significant 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 Columbus Consolidated Government, Government Annex Building, 420 10th Street, Columbus, Georgia, for review and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS An individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Community Reinvestment Department, Attn. Emma Kimbrel, Planner of Community Reinvestment at Kimbrel.Emma@columbusga.org. All comments received by October 7, 2025, will be considered by the Columbus Consolidated Government prior to authorizing submission of a Request for Release of Funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The Columbus Consolidated Government certifies to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that Mr. B.H. "Skip" Henderson III, Certifying Officer, in his capacity as 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. The Department of Housing and Urban Development's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Columbus Consolidated Government to use Program funds listed. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will accept objections to its release of funds and the Columbus Consolidated Government'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 Columbus Consolidated Government; (b) the Columbus Consolidated Government 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 the Department of Housing and Urban Development; 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 the Atlanta CPD Field Office at CPD_COVID-19OEE-ATL@HUD.gov. Potential objectors should contact the Atlanta CPD Field Office via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period. B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Mayor, Columbus Consolidated Government Publish: September 21, 2025 IPL0273884 Sep 21 2025