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RESOLUTION NO. 711
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
THAT IS REQUIRED FOR PORTIONS OF THE 1979 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
WHEREAS . the Department of Housing and Urban Development
requires that notice be published specifying that a request
for release of funds and certification will be submitted to
them; NOW THEREFORE ,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN:
Section 1 : The City Council of the City of Baytown
hereby adopts the Environmental Review Record which is
attached as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all
intents and purposes .
Section 2 : The Community Development Advisory Committee
is authorized to publish as required by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development the notice specifying that
request for release of funds and certification will be
submitted.
Section 3 : This resolution shall take effect from and
after its passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, and PASSED by the affirmative vote of
the City Council of the City of Baytown on this 13th day
of December 1979.
0 T 0. HUTTO, Ilayor
ATTEST:
Ck�ti�
EILEEN P. HALL, City Clerk
APPROVED:
SCOTT BOUNDS , City Attorney
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E X H I B I T "A"
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
A. APPLICANT: City of Baytown, Texas 77520
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Emmett 0. Hutto, Mayor, P. 0. Box 424,
Baytown, Texas 77520, (713) 422-8281
B. PROJECT DATA: The project consists of the following elements and
associated finding: ;
Street and Drainage Improvement - 9400,000 to include reconstruction
of existing streets and the provision of curb, gutter, and storm sewer
piping.
- Pedestrian Nays - $56,000 - provide sidewalk along improved streets
to separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic. .Also to connect some
existing sections and replace some.
Rehabilatation of Owner, occupied homes - $130,1000 - to provide grants
to eligible applicants for minor repairs. to their homes.
C. EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND TRENDS:
= The Neighborhoods are typified by high density, deteroriating
residential structures. Mixed land uses are evidenced on the
prephery of the neighborhoods. Concentrated Industrial uses
are located near. Basic City services are available (water,
sewer, garbage, police and fire protection) . Drainage and
street improvements are needed. The population of the neighbor-
hoods is predominately minority (Black and Spanish American) .
Social and economical characteristics are typical for a CDBG
designated area.
D. RELEVANT A-95 MATTERS:
Copies will be forwarded to the HGAC and State Clearing Houses _
for review and other review agencies as required.
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E. COMPARISON WITH APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND PLANS:
The project has been compared with applicable standards and plans,
with the following results:
PROJECT IS
IN COMPLIANCE
NOT
FACTOR: YES NO APPLICABLE
(1) . Local Comprehensive Plans,
' including Land Use and
Growth Management elements X
(2) Areawide (or Regional) Plan X
(3) Local Zoning Ordinances X
FACTOR: RATING SOURCE/DOCUMENTATION
(4) Noise Standards A. F.O. WPC 9118/79
(5) Flood Plain Standards A. Flood Plain Maps
(6) Coastal Zone Standards , N.A. F.O. WPC 9118/79
(7) . Wetlands Standards N.A. F.D. WPC 9/18/79
(8) Air Quality Standards A. F.O. 1,1PC 9/18/79
(9) Water Quality Standards A. Water tests - city-
(10) Wildlife Standards N.A. F.O. !N'PC 9118/79
(11) Other Standards (specify) N.A. F.O. bPC 9/18/79
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Field Observation- conducted on 9/18/79 by William P. Cornelius, Jr.
A. The factor is acceptable
B. The factor is questionable
C. The factor is undesirable or unacceptable
N.A. Not applicable
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F. _ .DESIGN SUITABILITY: PHYSICAL FACTORS (:Matters Affecting
the Project)
The project has been examined with reference to the effect on the project
of each of the factors indicated below, with the following results :
FACTOR RATING SOURCE/DOCUb1ENTATION
(1) Slope Stability N.A.
(2) Foundation Conditions A. Subsidence Records
(3) Terrain N.A.
(4) . Soil Permeability N.A.
(5) Ground Water N.A.
(6) Natural Hazards N.A.
(7) Man-Made Hazards A. F.0. WPC 9/18/79
(8) Nuisances _ A. F.O. WPC 9/18/79
(9) Compatability in use and -
scale with environment A. F.O. WPC 9118/79
(10) Neighborhood Character A. F.O. WPC 9/18/79
Field Observation conducted on 9/18/79 by William P. Cornelius, Jr.
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G. SITE-STRUCTURE-DESIGN SUITABILITY: SERVICE DELIVERY FACTORS. (Matters
Affecting the Project)
The project has been exar..ined with reference to the effect on the project
.of each of the factors listed below, both as such factors now exist and
as they are programmed to exist, with the following results:
RATING . SOURCE/
FACTOR EXISTING PROGRAMMED DOCUb1ENTATION
(1) Elementary Schools A
(2) Junior and Senior High Schools A
(3) Employment A
(4) Shopping A
(5) Park, Playground and Open Space A
(6) Police and Fire A
(7) Health Care and Social Studies A }
(8) Transportation N.A. Non existant
(9) Water Supply System A
(10) Sanitary Sewer System A
(11) Other Services (specify)
Sidewalks A
(12) Storm Sewer System A **
(13)- Solid Waste Disposal A
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(14) Other Utilities (specify) A
(15) Paved Access to Site A
(16) Radio and TV Reception A
* Field Observations - 9/18/1-9 - William P. Cornelius, Jr.
** Additional F.O. - 10/30/79
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H. IMPACTS ON SURROUNDING ENVIROXMENT: PHYSICAL FACTORS (Matters Affected
by the Project.)
The project has been examined with respect to each of the factors
listed below, with reference to whether or not the project will
have any effect on the surrounding environment, with the following
results:
FACTOR RATING SOURCE/DOCUMENTATION
(1) Impact on unique geological
features or resources N.A. F.O.
(2) Impact on rock and soil
stability N.A. F.O.
(3) Impact on soil erodability A F.O.
(4) Impact on ground water
(level, flow, quality) N.A. F.O.
(S) Impact on open streams and
lakes N.A. F.O.
(6) Impact on plant and animal
life N.A. F.O.
(7) Impact on energy resources N.A. F.O.
(8) Impact on aesthetics and
urban design A
* Field Observation - 9/18/79 - William P. Cornelius, Jr.
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I. IMPACTS ON SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT: SERVICE DELIVERY FACTORS (Matters
Affected by the Project)
The project has been examined with respect to each of the factors
listed below, both as such factors now exist and as they are
programmed to exist, with reference to whether or not the project
will have any effect on the surrounding environment, with the
following results:
RATING SOURCE/
FACTOR EXISTING PROGRAITMED DOCUMENTATION
(1) Elementary Schools A
(2) Junior and Senior High
Schools A
(3) Employment A
(4) Shopping A
(5) Park, Playground and Open
Space A
(6) Police and Fire A
(7) Health Care and Social
Services A
(8) ;Transportation N.A. Non existant
(9) Other Services (specify) _
Sidewalks A
(10) Water Supply System A '
(11) Sanitary Sewer System A
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(12) Storm Sewer System A **
(13) Solid Waste Disposal A
(14) Other Utilities (specify) N.A. '
(15) Paved Access to Site A
(16) Radio and TV Reception A
* Field Observation - 9/18/79 - William P. Cornelius, Jr.
** Additional F.O. - 9/30/79
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J. IMPACTS ON SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENTAL: SPECIAL FACTORS: (Matters Affected
by the Project)
The project has been examined with respect to each of the special factors
listed below, with reference to the effect of the project on such special
factors, with the following results:
AFFECTED BY PROJECT
NOT
FACTOR YES NO APPLICABLE
(1) Historic Properties X
No Historical Properties are located in the designated areas.
SOURCE/
FACTOR RATING DOCUMENTATION
(2) Individuals and Families
(a) Displaced N.A.
(b) Emplaced N.A. Grant Application
(3) Impacts on Social Fabric
and Community Structures A -
(4) Other Special Factors
(specify) N.A.
Field Observation - 9/18/79 -, William P. Cornelius, Jr.
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K. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS IDENTIFIED
The following environmental inpacts (beneficial and adverse) have been
identified with respect to the project:
Drainage - curbs, gutters and storm sewer system will provide for a more
sanitary run off of rain water. Present open ditch drainage allows for
ponding and eventual insect spawning.
Streets - short term dust and noise problems associated with reconstruction
of the roads and base material can be expected.
Traffic Congestion and Emissions - the movement of construction equipaent,
and support vehicles into the area will cause increased traffic on the
streets. Associated with this movement will be an increase in vehicle
emission. -
Pedestrian Nays - some sidewalks exist at this time - paths or walking in
the street is common. The provision of sidewalks in conjunction with curbs
and gutters will separate pedestrian and vehicular traffic and eliminate
ponding associated with tire rutts. Connections or replacement-of sone
sidewalks will take place.
L. TREATMENT OF ENVIRO\MENTAL IMPACTS } '
Changes which can be made in order to eliminate adverse environmental ' :
impacts and to enhance environmental quality are:
(1) The project itself can be modified as follows:
Relocation of all citizens in the project area during the
construction stages.
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Restriction of unnecessary traffic movements. (Emission reduced)
Eliminate all construction that would cause short term environmental
concerns. (Dust and noise)
(2) Factors external to the project itself can be modified, as follows :
Increased insect spraying to reduce insect problems.
Strict code enforcement for dilapidated structures to eliminate
asthetically unpleasant sights, overcrowding and breeding grounds
for insects and rodents.
M. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROJECT
Alternative to the project which have been considered, and the results
of such consideration, are as follows:
Do nothing - Alternative Rejected. This alternative -would not improve
the environmental quality of the neighborhood. As is evident, the
selection of this alternative would eliminate the short term aspects
of construction, but would "do nothing" toward long term improvement. ;
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Inclusion with other City Projects - Alternative partially implemented.
Items that fit into regularly scheduled city improvements could be
accomplished with budgeted funds. (Streets, drainage, sidewalks) .
Two proposed projects developed several years ago have been accomplished
because of delays in funding with CDBG (drainage). With limited budgetary
consideration on a City wide basis, only one or two projects could be
accomplished per year. Short term environmental impacts would still
be experienced for a shorter time period, but it would take many years
to accomplish all the proposed projects; and these impacts would be
experienced each year a project is included.
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Community Development Block Grant - alternative in the process of being
implemented. Concentration of funds and manpower over a short period
of time to complete the proposed projects.
Each of the Alternatives have some benefitial and some adverse environmental
impacts. Each has elements that can eliminate or minimize the identified
impacts.
N. CONDITIONS AND SAFEGUARDS
If this project is undertaken, the following conditions and safeguards
should be implemented in order to protect or enhance quality, or
minimize adverse environmental impacts.
Drainage - interior drainage shall be kept open during construction to
ensure storm water flow out of the neighborhood.
Streets - streets being reconstructed shall be sprinkled periodically
when it is apparent that dust blowing will occur. Noise pollution should
be held to normal daylight working hours so as to minimize discomfort
to the residents.
Traffic Congestion and Emissions - the contractor will be encouraged to
use routes that will ensure the most efficient entrance and exit from
the project areas thus minimizing congestion with local traffic.
Unnecessary vehicle operations - i.e.. motors idling while waiting to ti
load or unload - will be discouraged. Both of 'these activities should
reduce to a minimum the discharge of emission pollutants.
Pedestrian Nays - care shall be taken to ensure that pedestrian traffic
has a safe travel area. Rutting and ponding area shall to every extent
possible be allowed to drain to prevent ponding. .
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0. LEVEL OF CLEARANCE FINDING
Based on the foregoing environmental assessment, it is concluded that:
FINDING: A request to HUD for release of funds for the within project
is not an action significantly affecting the quality of the human
environment, and no E.I.S. is required.
The reasons supporting the above finding are:
CLEARANCE PROCEDURES: .
(x) Notice of Finding of No Significant Effect on the Environment has
been published and disseminated and a true copy of same is attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
(x) Public Hearings were not held.
P. CERTIFICATION AND RELEASE OF FUNDS - -
(x) 5-Day Notice was published on specifying
that a request for release of funds and Certification would be
submitted to HUD on a true copy of
the notice is attached as Exhibit B.
(x) Request for Release of Funds was submitted to HUD on
and a copy of same is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
(x) Certification was submitted to HUD on
and a copy of same is attached hereto as Exhibit D.
(x). Approval by HUD of the Certification and Request for Release of Funds
(Notice of Release of Grant Conditions) was received on
Q. ADDITIONAL INFOINUkTION
None