NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS 12/25/2025 Linda Gorton, Mayor Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government 200 E. Main Street Lexington, KY 40507 (859)258-3100 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG). REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about January 12, 2026, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of CDBG funds to undertake the following project: GreenHouse17 Mold Abatement, Remediation, and Prevention Project – Using CDBG funds allocated by LFUCG. Greenhouse 17 plans to identify mold sources, affected areas, and appropriate remediation methods to remove interior building materials in rooms damaged by mold, perform a thorough cleaning of the affected areas, and replace the building materials. New HVAC units will be installed in some of the rooms to prevent recurring mold issues. Total estimated project cost: $161,115. Approximately $141,615.00 is from CDBG Grants and $19,500 from ZeroV . FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The LFUCG 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 LFUCG Division of Grants and Special Programs, 6th Floor, 200 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507 or via email to grants@lexingtonky.gov and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 5 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the LFUCG Division of Grants and Special Programs at 200 East Main Street, 6th Floor, Lexington, KY 40507 or submitted to grants@lexingtonky.gov. All comments received by January 12, 2026, will be considered by the LFUCG prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The LFUCG certifies to HUD, Kentucky Office that Linda Gorton in her 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 HUD, Kentucky Office approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Lexington Housing Authority to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD, Kentucky Office will accept objections to its release of fund and the LFUCG'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 LFUCG; (b) the LFUCG 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, Kentucky Office; 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, Kentucky Office at LouisvilleRROF@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Linda Gorton, Mayor Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government 200 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40507 IPL0301584 Dec 25 2025