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CONCURRENT NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
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Date: May 30, 2025
Name of Responsible Entity: City of Waldo
Address: 14450 NE 148th Avenue, Waldo, FL 32694
Contact: Kim Worley, City Manager
Telephone Number: (352) 468-1001
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Waldo.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about June 17, 2025, the City of Waldo will submit a request to Florida Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce)for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as the City of Waldo CDBG #23DB-N18 Water Plant Improvements Project to make the following improvements:
Activities:
Service Area #1 New Potable Water Well and Well Pump
03J Water Tank/Well/Plant Improvements – The City of Waldo’s Potable Water System is in need ofupgrades to provide quality drinking water, and adequate capacity and pressures to meet the City’s fire protection needs. The project proposed in the installation of a new well and well pump at the City’s Water Treatment Plant. The improvements will include installation of a new well, well pump, yard piping and electrical components to ensure ongoing and optimal operation of the City’s potable water system. The City’s Water Treatment Plant is located at 14750 Weeks Street in the City of Waldo.
Work to be included:
Service Area 1 includes all of the residential housing units in the City of Waldo who are connected to the City of Waldo’s Potable Water System.
The City of Waldo is committing Thirty-Seven Five Hundred Dollars ($37,500.00) as leverage. All of the $37,500.00 in City leverage will be used towards construction of the new well.
Activity: 03J Water Tank/Well/Plant
Local Match Funds: $37,500.00
Total CDBG Funds and Local Match Funds: $500,000.00
Activity: 016 Engineering
CDBG Funds: $89,500.00
Local Match Funds: $0.00
Total CDBG Funds and Local Match Funds: $89,500.00
Activity: 013 Administration
CDBG Funds: $48,000.00
Local Match Funds: $0.00
Total CDBG Funds and Local Match Funds: $48,000.00
Grand Total CDBG Funds: $600,000.00
Grand Total Local Match Funds: $37,500.00
Grant Total CDBG Funds and Local Match Funds: $637,500.00
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Waldo 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 14450 NE 148thAvenue, Waldo, Florida 32694 and may be examined or copied on Monday through Thursday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., excluding Fridays and holidays.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written commentson the ERR to Kim Worley, City Manager, City of Waldo,14450 NE 148th Avenue, Waldo, Florida 32694. Comments may also be submitted via email at kim@waldo-fl.com. All comments must be received by June 16, 2025. Comments will be considered prior to the City of Waldo requesting a release of funds. Comments should specify which notice they are addressing.
The City of Waldo certifies to FloridaCommerce and HUD that Louie Davis 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. FloridaCommerce’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Waldo to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
FloridaCommerce will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Waldo’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 Waldo; (b) the City of Waldohas 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 havecommitted funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by FloridaCommerce; 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 FloridaDepartment of Commerce, Office of Long-Term Resiliency at 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399. Potential objectors should contact the City of Waldo to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Louie Davis, Mayor
Environmental Certifying Official
14450 NE 148th Avenue
Waldo, FL 32694
Telephone Number: (352) 468-1001
2023 Annual Water Quality Report
Waldo, a small town in North Central Florida with old Florida natural beauty and new opportunities waiting. Waldo has a rich history, it was founded in the 1820’s, and established as a City in 1859. Waldo once boasted the Railroad that brought tourist from all over to stay at one of the Resort Hotels, enjoy the Opera or Theatre, baseball games, paddleboat cruises on Lake Alto or hunting and fishing. A series of disastrous freezes that laid havoc on the areas horticultural assests, a downtown fire, the depression and the decision to move the Railroad operations out of Waldo put an end to town’s tourism and trade.
Today the old red caboose on display in the city park holds the key to Waldo’s past. It is the symbol of the town’s rich history and serves as a reminder to its community that Waldo remains a great place to live and to raise a family. Waldo offers new comers the charm of a small town with the benefit of living in Alachua County with its numerous resources and advantages. It’s prime location – easy driving distance to Gainesville, Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa. Excellent business corridor. Vacant lands on US Hwy 301 and US Hwy 24 with utilities available, some with railroad access. Waldo is a diamond in the rough. Undiscovered area of Alachua County with unlimited possibilities primed for developers – commercial and residential. Come visit or contact us and let’s talk about the future.
“The City of Waldo is a Fair Housing Advocate. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you may file a housing discrimination complaint at:1-800-669-9777 (Toll Free) or 1-800-927-9275 (TTY) or locally, Kim Worley, City Manager at (352) 468-1001 or by email at kim@waldo-fl.com”
“The City of Waldo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Advocate. If you have any questions about equal employment opportunities or feel you may have been discriminated against, you may contact Kim Worley, City Manager at (352) 468-1001 or by email at kim@waldo-fl.com”
“The City of Waldo is a Section 504/ADA Compliant Advocate. If you feel you may have been discriminated against, you may contact Kim Worley, City Manager at (352) 468-1001 or by email at kim@waldo-fl.com”