DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Human Services
Title
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Resolution Delegating Certifying Officer Authority for Environmental Reviews
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
a) Adopt Resolution delegating authority to the County Administrator to serve as the Certifying Officer for environmental reviews conducted under certain federal and state funded grant programs and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); and
b) Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.
**Change, Moved Consent Item L-1 to Consent Item K-1, 01/21/2026**
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No action needed.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
As Charlotte County transitions to entitlement status for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, the County becomes a Responsible Entity and is required to complete environmental reviews in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and HUD environmental review regulations at 24 CFR Part 58. These reviews must be certified by a designated Certifying Officer who assumes legal responsibility for compliance with NEPA and all associated federal environmental authorities.
Pursuant to 24 CFR § 58.13, the Certifying Officer must have the authority to execute the Request for Release of Funds and Certification as outlined in 24 CFR § 58.71 and accept responsibility for the environmental review process on behalf of the County. This resolution formally delegates that authority to the County Administrator, ensuring the County maintains compliance with HUD and federal environmental requirements for all CDBG, HOME, ESG, CDBG-DR, and CDBG-MIT funded activities, while enabling timely project implementation and fund disbursement.
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