WinterOvernightSheltersServiceNetErrSignatureEnvironmental 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:
Winter-Overnight-Shelters-ServiceNet
HEROS Number:
900000010184807
State / Local Identifier:
Project Location:
91 Grove St, Northampton, MA 01060
Additional Location Information:
The address for the Interfaith Winter Shelter is: 43 Center Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Description of the Proposed Project [24 CFR 50.12 & 58.32; 40 CFR 1508.25]:
Two ongoing shelters at two locations operated by ServiceNet will continue. The Grove Street Inn is a 21-bed emergency shelter serving homeless individuals. Participants may stay up
to 90 days. Staff provide on-site services that support residents' efforts to rebuild their lives. Sheltering and case management supports, offered by The Grove Street Inn, work towards
meeting the needs identified in Northampton's Housing Needs Assessment and are an integral part of its Strategic Housing Plan. The Grove Street Inn's efforts are also aligned with
HUD's National Objectives. It is structured to serve low-income individuals and has a system in place to ensure that those served fall into this category. The program is equipped to
and invested in aiding participants in finding permanent housing. The Interfaith Winter Shelter (IFS) is a 20-bed emergency shelter sponsored by ServiceNet, Friends of the Hampshire
County Homeless, and the city of Northampton. ServiceNet provides food, staffing, and emergency, overnight shelter for adult homeless individuals during the coldest months of the year,
November 1st to April 30th. At IFS, homeless guests receive two meals a day and warm, safe place to sleep. They can also avail themselves of shower and laundry facilities. There are
opportunities for health care, mental health counseling, and case management. With the support of case managers, participants can research available benefits, get connected to vital
services, and search for housing and employment.
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
B-19-MC-25-0027
Community Planning and Development (CPD)
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) (Entitlement)
Estimated Total HUD Funded Amount:
$20,000.00
Estimated Total Project Cost [24 CFR 58.2 (a) (5)]:
$599,301.00
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:
Keith Benoit / / 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).