CHD BBBSEnvironmental Review
for Activity/Project that is Exempt or
Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5
Pursuant to 24 CFR 58.34(a) and 58.35(b)
Project Information
Project Name:
PS-Center-for-Human-Development-BBBS
HEROS Number:
900000010241208
State / Local Identifier:
Project Location:
210 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060
Additional Location Information:
The project will take place at multiple locations in Northampton where Northampton youths will meet with mentors. CHD's Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County office location
is: 220 Russell Street, Suite 400, Hadley, MA.
Description of the Proposed Project [24 CFR 50.12 & 58.32; 40 CFR 1508.25]:
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County (BBBSHC) Northampton Mentoring Program will create and support quality mentoring relationships for low-income children in Northampton.
We address the national objective of "creating a suitable living environment" by providing activities that "benefit low and moderate income persons". Our project addresses basic needs
(for youth and families), which are identified in the City's Consolidated Plan's list of Public Service priorities. It expects to serve 25 children during the program year. The case
management staff work with local schools and service agencies to obtain referrals for children in need of our services. They conduct thorough intakes with children and families, and
recruit, screen, and train volunteers. Matches are made according to numerous compatibility factors, and each potential match is reviewed by both the case manager and program supervisor,
and is first approved by parent/guardians, Bigs, and Littles. Once a match is made the case manager maintains ongoing contact with each party involved to ensure that the match is successful
and that any challenging issues are addressed. Mentors and mentees meet 2-4 times per month for at least one year (3 semesters for college students).
Level of Environmental Review Determination
Activity / Project is Exempt per 24 CFR 58.34(a):
58.34(a)(4)
Funding Information
Grant Number
HUD Program
Program Name
14.218
Community Planning and Development (CPD)
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) (Entitlement)
14.218
Community Planning and Development (CPD)
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) (Entitlement)
Estimated Total HUD Funded Amount:
$12,000.00
Estimated Total Project Cost [24 CFR 58.2 (a) (5)]:
$64,800.00
Mitigation Measures and Conditions [CFR 1505.2(c)]:
Summarized below are all mitigation measures adopted by the Responsible Entity to reduce, avoid or eliminate adverse environmental impacts and to avoid non-compliance or non-conformance
with the above-listed authorities and factors. These measures/conditions must be incorporated into project contracts, development agreements and other relevant documents. The staff
responsible for implementing and monitoring mitigation measures should be clearly identified in the mitigation plan.
Law, Authority, or Factor
Mitigation Measure or Condition
Comments on Completed Measures
Complete
Preparer Signature: __________________________________________ Date: __________________
Name / Title/ Organization:
Nathan Chung / / NORTHAMPTON
Responsible Entity Agency Official Signature: ___________________________ Date: ____________
Name/ Title: __________________________________ _____________________________________
This original, signed document and related supporting material must be retained on file by the Responsible Entity in an Environment Review Record (ERR) for the activity / project (ref:
24 CFR Part 58.38) and in accordance with recordkeeping requirements for the HUD program(s).