NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

October 13, 2026
City of Detroit, Office of Development and Grants
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 908
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Telephone:  313.224.2933

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about October 21, 2026, the City of Detroit will submit a request to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Detroit Field Office for the release of Capital Funds, authorized under Section 9(d) and Section 30 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g(d) and 1437z-2), from the Detroit Housing Commission, to undertake a project known as:

Project Title: Detroit Housing Commission Five-Year Review Plan – Single Family Scattered Sites; 74 addresses in AMP 12, 77 addresses in AMP 13, and 33 addresses in AMP14, located in Detroit, Michigan.

For the Purpose Of: This project includes maintenance and rehabilitation of the existing single-family scattered homes as outlined in the Capital Fund Five-Year Action Plan. The scope of work encompasses administrative and operational activities, in addition to structural repairs, interior and exterior renovations and upgrades to essential building systems to ensure compliance with modern safety, accessibility and energy efficiency standards.

Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits: Based on the findings from each review, the following mitigation measures and conditions may be required: 1. Hours of construction shall be in accordance with local code to mitigate temporary construction phase noise. 2. Conditions of the Section 106 Conditional No Adverse Effect determination are completed. 3. Any asbestos or lead hazard containing materials impacted during renovations must be abated by a qualified professional prior to renovation activities. All local, state, and federal regulations for abatement are to be adhered to.

FUNDING
AMP 12 - $7,721,988.84
AMP 13 - $6,081,217.74
AMP 14 - $2,433,923.35
Total: $16,237,129.93

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act Requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center (CAMYC), 2 Woodward Ave., Suite 908, Detroit, Michigan 48226 and may be examined or copied with an appointment weekday’s 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. A request to review the ERR can be submitted to [email protected]. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit oral or written comments on the ERR to Penny Dwoinen, the City of Detroit Environmental Review Officer at telephone: 313.224.2933 or email: [email protected].  All comments received by October 20, 2026, will be considered by the City of Detroit prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.  

RELEASE OF FUNDS
The City of Detroit certifies to HUD that Ms. Nicole Wyse, in her capacity as Deputy Director of the HUD Compliance and Operations for the Office of Development and Grants at the City of Detroit 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 Detroit to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Detroit’s certification received by November 5th, 2026, or for a period of fifteen (15) 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 Detroit; (b) the City of Detroit 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 has committed funds or incurred costs 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 Ms. Michelle King, PIH Representative, Detroit Field Office at [email protected]. Potential objectors should contact Ms. Michelle King via e-mail to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The City of Detroit does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, handicap, national origin, race, sex or sexual orientation.  Persons or groups with discrimination complaints may file those complaints with the City of Detroit Human Rights Department, 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 1026, Detroit, Michigan, 48226.

Ms. Nicole Wyse, Deputy Director, HUD Compliance and Operations, Office of Development and Grants, City of Detroit