On or about 11/10/2025 the County of Oakland will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of funds under Title I, Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), to undertake projects known as CDBG – Pontiac Demolition for the purpose of:

Project Scope: The city of Pontiac will be demolishing park bathrooms, residential structures and commercial buildings throughout the city.

City of Pontiac Demolition

$392,781.37 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
$392,781.37 Approximate Total Development Cost

Finding of No Significant Impact

The County of Oakland has determined that the project 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 Oakland County Neighborhood & Housing Development Division, 1200 N Telegraph Road, Bldg., 34E, Pontiac, MI, 48341 and can be examined or copied weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please contact Peter Essenmacher of Oakland County at 248-858-0196

Public Comments

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the County of Oakland at the address written above. All comments received by 11/7/2025 will be considered by the County of Oakland County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

Release of Funds

The County of Oakland certifies to HUD that David Coulter in his capacity as Oakland County Executive 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 County of Oakland to use Program funds.

Objections to Release of Funds

HUD will consider objections to its release of funds and the County of Oakland 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 one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the County of Oakland; (b) the County of Oakland 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 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Detroit Field Office, Keith E. Hernandez, Director, Community Planning and Development at 477 Michigan Ave, Suite 1600, Detroit, MI 48226 or DetroitCPD@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

David Coulter, County Executive, Certifying Officer
Oakland County Michigan
2100 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford MI 48328

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