Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS April 22, 2026 City of Atlanta Department of Grants and Community Development 55 Trinity Avenue, SW Suite #3500 Atlanta, GA 30303 404-658-7820 On or about April 30, 2026, the City of Atlanta will authorize The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia ("Atlanta Housing") to submit a request to the HUD Atlanta Regional Office for the release of Moving to Work ("MTW") funds under the Housing Act of 1937, as amended, to undertake a project known as Georgia Avenue Highrise FY26 Capital Improvements for the purpose of conducting various capital improvements at Georgia Avenue Highrise, an 81-unit affordable residential apartment community located at 174 Georgia Avenue SE in Atlanta, Georgia. The proposed scope would utilize approximately $985,050 of MTW funds to make improvements to an existing fire sprinkler system, replace 67 packaged terminal air conditioner units, renovate bathrooms (including toilets with leak detectors, sinks, and exhaust fans), upgrade the security camera system in the corridors and common areas, upgrade trash chutes and trash compactors, make corridor improvements (such as painting), and install carpet in the office. The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is available for the public to review electronically. Please submit your request by email to gmenvironmentalreview@atlantaga.gov and to environmental@atlantahousing.org. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Atlanta, Department of Grants and Community Development, Office of Entitlement and Competitive Compliance by email at gmenvironmentalreview@atlantaga.gov. All comments received by April 29, 2026 will be considered by the City of Atlanta prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The City of Atlanta certifies to HUD that Deborah B. Lonon in her capacity as Commissioner 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 Atlanta Housing to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Atlanta'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 the City of Atlanta; (b) the City of Atlanta 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; 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 Courtney Kyles at courtney.n.kyles@hud.gov or 77 Forsyth Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Deborah B. Lonon Commissioner, Department of Grants and Community Development City of Atlanta, GA 4-22-26