December 4, 2025
City of Aurora
Housing and Community Development Division
15151 East Alameda Parkway
Aurora, CO 80012
303.739.7900
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Village Exchange Center, Inc.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about December 22, 2025 the city of Aurora will authorize Village Exchange Center, Inc. to submit a request to the HUD Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) for the release of Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Community Project Funding (CPF) funds under Title 1, Section 105(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a), and under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, as amended, to undertake a project known as Village Exchange Renovation Project for the purpose of renovation.
The religious facility, constructed in 1956, consists of two single-story community center buildings constructed between 1963 and 1970. The facility is used for church activities, event space, a food pantry, and associated administrative activities. The proposed renovations include updating building life and safety systems with sprinkler and fire alarm design and installations and modifications to existing underground water pipes; converting the basement church kitchen into a fully functioning commissary kitchen with expanded capacity and installation of a service elevator to the pantry and kitchen areas; expanding restroom capacities; and relocating the front entrance to provide increased accessibility. Additional on-site improvements include asphalt-paved parking areas and associated landscaping. The estimated funding for the project is $2,1000,000 with $1,700,000 in CPF funds. The project is located at 1609 Havana Street, Aurora, CO 80010.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The city of Aurora 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 city of Aurora, Aurora Municipal Center, Housing and Community Development Division, located at 15151 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012 and may be examined or copied on weekdays 8 A.M to 4 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Sarah Pulliam, Manager of Community Development, city of Aurora, Housing and Community Development Division, 15151 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012, and by email to
[email protected]. All comments received by December 19, 2025, will be considered by the city of Aurora prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The city of Aurora certifies to HUD that Sarah Pulliam in her capacity as Manager of Community Development 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 Village Exchange Center, Inc. to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the city of Aurora 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 Aurora; (b) the city of Aurora 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 Noemi Ghirghi, CPD Region VIII Director at
[email protected]. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Sarah Pulliam, Manager of Community Development