PUBLIC NOTICE

Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

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Date: May 5, 2026

Tarrant County, Texas

Community Development Department

2501 Parkview Dr, Suite 420

Fort Worth, TX 76102

email: sau@tarrantcountytx.gov

817-850-7940

 

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Tarrant County, Texas.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or after May 26, 2026 Tarrant County will submit a request to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended, and under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, as amended to undertake the following seven (7) Infrastructure projects:

Water Infrastructure Improvement: 200 block of Richard Lane Azle, Texas 76020 ($328,400.00 costs and $168,552.33 CDBG), 7300 block of Woodbridge and Folkstone, Forest Hill, TX 76140 ($228,139.00 costs and $146,609.35 CDBG), 1300 block of Oak Knoll Dr, Haltom City, TX 76117 ($419,653.00 costs and $146,609.33 CDBG), 3100 block of Faye Dr, Richland Hills, TX 76118 ($187,329.25 costs and $164,327.00 CDBG), 6005 Jackie Ter. to 6201 Jackie Ter, Watauga, TX 76148 ($427,825.36 costs and $166,609.33 CDBG)

Sewer Infrastructure Improvements: 200 and 300 block of Huntington Dr, Euless, TX 76040 ($295,894.55 costs and $289,083.20 CDBG)

Park Improvements: 400-500 blocks for Race St and 400-700 blocks of Wichita St, Everman, TX 76140 ( $170,383.13 costs and $150,000.00 CDBG)

Street Improvements: 300 Block of Eckley Street, Grapevine, TX 76051 ($603,000.00 costs and $194,280.00 CDBG)

New Sidewalk Infrastructure: South 3rd and 4th Ave (Kimball St. to Broad St), Kimball St (4th Ave to Dawson), Mansfield, TX 76063 ($297,570.22 costs and $269,463.20 CDBG), 300-500 blocks of W 3rd Street, Kennedale, TX 76060 ($250,000.00 costs and $146,609.33 CDBG), 304-420 Cambridge Dr, Cambridge Dr between Asbury-Bus287, Saginaw, TX 76179 ($235,000.00 costs and $160,000.00 CDBG)

Street & Water Infrastructure Improvements: 800 block of W. Cheryl Ave (Scott Ave to Precinct Line), Hurst, TX 76053 ($554,911.05 costs and $146,609.33 CDBG)

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

Tarrant County has determined that the projects 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 the Tarrant County Community Development office at 2501 Parkview Drive, Suite 420, Fort Worth, Texas 76102 and may be examined or copied weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Tarrant County Community Development at 2501 Parkview Dr, Suite 420, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.  All comments received by May 25, 2026 will be considered by Tarrant County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.  Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS

Tarrant County certifies to US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that County Judge Tim O’Hare, Certifying Officer, in his capacity as Official County Judge 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.  US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Tarrant County to use HUD program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will accept objections to its release of fund and Tarrant County’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 Tarrant County; (b) Tarrant County 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 US Department of Housing and Urban Development (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 US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Community Planning and Development at 307 West 7th Street, Suite 1000, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102.  Objections must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD Fort Worth CPD Office at CPDRROFFTW@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fort Worth CPD Office to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Plans and Reports

Annual Action Plan

The Annual Action Plan (AAP) combines the application, planning, and reporting requirements for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Program Year (PY) 2026 allocations were released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) April 3, 2026: CDBG, $4,186,628.00; HOME, $1,568,422.52; and ESG, $251,690.00. To read the complete 2026 AAP, click here to view.

 

5-Year Consolidated Plan

The Consolidated Plan is designed to help Tarrant County assess affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. This process serves as the framework to identify housing and community development priorities in alignment with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development formula block grant programs. Click here to view the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

 

Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2024

Tarrant County - Community Development Department is making available to all interested citizens and organizations the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The current performance report covers a period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 and describes progress made in achieving goals set forth in the 2024 Action Plan.