Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds: March 2, 2026
Last updated on February 17, 2026
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Posting: February 17, 2026
City of Orlando
Housing and Community Development Department
400 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
407.246.3944
On or after March 2, 2026, the City of Orlando will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Office for the release of program funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act (HCDC) of 1974, as amended, and under Title II of the Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act, as amended, to undertake the following project:
Project: Housing Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS) Renovation of Lake Davis Apartments
The City of Orlando is providing CDBG funds in the amount of $429,000 to HANDS to undertake renovations in the 36-unit multifamily apartment complex located at 1301 Catherine Street, Orlando, Orange County, Florida 32801. HANDS will be installing a new roof, and replacing hot water heaters, HVAC, kitchen cabinets/vanities with plumbing fixtures, and ceiling lights. The funding will pay for the materials and labor to complete this project. The complex has been owned by HANDS of Central Florida since 1997. It has been a complex designated for the affordable community (less than 80% median household income) since it was purchased by HANDS.
The activity proposed is categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. The Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determination for this project is on file at City Hall, 7th Floor, 400 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 where it can be reviewed, examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. or at CPD Public System.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Orlando Housing and Community Development Department. All comments received by March 1, 2026, will be considered by the City of Orlando prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Orlando certifies to HUD that Buddy Dyer, 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. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Orlando to use HUD program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Orlando’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 Orlando; (b) the City of Orlando 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 in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed with attention to Alesia Scott-Ford (alesia.scottford@hud.gov) Field Office Director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Charles East Bennett Federal Building, 400 W. Bay Street, Suite 1015, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Potential objectors should contact the HUD office via email at tonya.r.madison@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Mayor Buddy Dyer, Certifying Officer