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Boston: Notice Of Finding Of No Significant Impact And Notice Of Intent To Request Release Of Funds

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~ Boston Scores Receives Federal Funding for Soccer Facility and Upgrades

On January 10, 2025, the City of Boston, represented by Mayor Michelle Wu's Office of Housing (MOH), will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of federal funds through the Community Project Funding (CPF) Program. The request is on behalf of Boston Scores, a non-profit organization that provides after-school soccer and enrichment programs for youth in grades K-12.

The requested funds, totaling $1,664,072, will be used for two projects in East Boston. The first project is the construction of a multi-field soccer facility located at 1 Westbrook Street. This facility will include a regulation size soccer field, two smaller fields, a new field house, outdoor classroom space, a walking track, playground and community garden. This phase of the project was completed between July 3, 2024 and September 13, 2024.

The second project involves upgrades at Boston Scores' main facility at 150 Byron Street in East Boston. Approximately $1,191,072 in CPF funds will be allocated towards bathroom renovations and the installation of mini-split HVAC units.

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According to Mayor Wu's office, these projects are part of the city's efforts to provide more recreational opportunities for youth in underserved communities. "We are committed to investing in our youth and providing them with safe and engaging spaces to learn and play," said Mayor Wu.

In order to receive these funds from HUD's CPF Program, the City of Boston had to conduct an environmental review to determine if there would be any significant impact on the human environment. After careful consideration, it was determined that there would be no significant impact and therefore an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) was not required.

The Environmental Review Record (ERR) is available for public viewing at MOH's Compliance Unit, located at 12 Channel Street, 9th Floor in Boston. The record can be examined or copied on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays.

The public is also invited to submit written comments on the ERR to MOH's Compliance Unit by January 9, 2025. These comments will be taken into consideration by the City of Boston before submitting the request for release of funds. Comments should specify which notice they are addressing.

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Mayor Wu has certified to HUD that she consents to accept the jurisdiction of Federal Courts if any action is brought to enforce responsibilities related to the environmental review process and that all responsibilities have been satisfied. This certification satisfies HUD's responsibilities under NEPA and other related laws and authorities, allowing the City of Boston to use Program Funds.

However, HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Boston's certification for a period of fifteen (15) days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later). Objections can only be made on specific grounds, such as if the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Boston or if another Federal agency has deemed the project unsatisfactory from an environmental quality standpoint.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with required procedures and emailed to HUD's Environmental Officer at CPDRROFBOS@HUD.gov. Potential objectors are advised to contact HUD for verification on the last day of the objection period.

With these federal funds, Boston Scores will be able to continue providing valuable after-school programs for youth in East Boston while also improving recreational facilities in their community. Mayor Wu and her team are committed to investing in these types of projects that benefit both youth and their communities as a whole.

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