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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

January 14, 2026

Matt Phillips, PE, City Engineer
115 10th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
970-879-2060

These notices satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Steamboat Springs.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about January 30, 2026 the City of Steamboat Springs will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Region VIII for the release of Community Project Funding funds under Public Law 118-42, [March 9, 2024 ] of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 to undertake a project known as West Steamboat Trail B-24-CP-CO-0441 for the purpose of constructing a 3,050 linear foot trail spanning west of the Snow Bowl Plaza, through the City of Steamboat Springs owned Fornier Parcel, in front of the KOA, and through an underpass under US 40 to provide trail connectivity between different Steamboat Springs neighborhoods. HUD has awarded the City of Steamboat Springs one million dollars from the FY2024 Community Project Funding Grant, to help construct the project. Total funding for construction of the project is estimated to be six million dollars.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Steamboat Springs 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 115 10th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 5 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Mr. Matt Phillips, PE, City Engineer, 115 10th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487. All comments received by January 29, 2026, will be considered by Mr. Matt Phillips, PE prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Steamboat Springs certifies to HUD that Matt Phillips, PE in his capacity as City Engineer 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 Region VIII, Colorado approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Steamboat Springs to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD Region VIII will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Steamboat Springs 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 the City of Steamboat Springs; (b) the City of Steamboat Springs 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 HUD Region VIII; 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 via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Noemi Ghirghi, CPD Region VIII Director, at CPDRROFDEN@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact CPDRROFDEN@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Matt Phillips, PE, City Engineer

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

January 14, 2026

Matt Phillips, PE, City Engineer
115 10th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
970-879-2060

These notices satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Steamboat Springs.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about January 30, 2026 the City of Steamboat Springs will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Region VIII for the release of Community Project Funding funds under Public Law 118-42, [March 9, 2024 ] of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 to undertake a project known as West Steamboat Trail B-24-CP-CO-0441 for the purpose of constructing a 3,050 linear foot trail spanning west of the Snow Bowl Plaza, through the City of Steamboat Springs owned Fornier Parcel, in front of the KOA, and through an underpass under US 40 to provide trail connectivity between different Steamboat Springs neighborhoods. HUD has awarded the City of Steamboat Springs one million dollars from the FY2024 Community Project Funding Grant, to help construct the project. Total funding for construction of the project is estimated to be six million dollars.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City of Steamboat Springs 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 115 10th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 5 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Mr. Matt Phillips, PE, City Engineer, 115 10th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487. All comments received by January 29, 2026, will be considered by Mr. Matt Phillips, PE prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Steamboat Springs certifies to HUD that Matt Phillips, PE in his capacity as City Engineer 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 Region VIII, Colorado approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Steamboat Springs to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD Region VIII will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Steamboat Springs 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 the City of Steamboat Springs; (b) the City of Steamboat Springs 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 HUD Region VIII; 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 via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Noemi Ghirghi, CPD Region VIII Director, at CPDRROFDEN@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact CPDRROFDEN@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Matt Phillips, PE, City Engineer