HOLMES COUNTY – ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW/CDBG-ED H2525/PROJECT GATEWAY
CONCURRENT NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
May 12, 2025
Holmes County
107 E. Virginia Avenue
Bonifay, Fl 32425
(850)547-1119
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners (County).
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about May 30, 2025, the County will submit a request to the Florida Department of Commerce (FC) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project to meet the minimum infrastructure needs required to allow a participating party (Gateway) to open a new retail fuel and travel facility within the county. The CDBG funded activities include the construction of approximately 1,600 linear feet of new roadway access a road quarter of a mile South of Interstate Road 10 on the West side of State Road 79. The new roadway access will include electrical improvements and installation f traffic signals, guardrails, and other appurtenant needs. The CDBG funded activity will also include new turn lanes for the retail fuel and travel facility. Additionally, as part of this project, the County has received $1,870,700.00 from Florida Commerce’s Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program for the construction potable water and wastewater utilities to the site, including potable water lines, sanitary sewer lines and manholes, sanitary force main, a sanitary sewer pump station, and all associated appurtenances. The total estimated total cost of the project is $5,170,700.00 with $3,300,000.00 in funds from the HUD Small Cities Community Development Block Grant – Economic Development Program (Grant 23DB-E01) and an additional $1,870,700 from Florida Commerce’s Rural Infrastructure Fund Program (Grant D0233).
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The County 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 County Administration Office located at 107 E Virginia Avenue, Bonifay, Fl 32425, and may be examined or coped weekdays 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the County. All comments must be received by May 29, 2025. Comments will be considered prIor to the County requesting a release of funds. Comments should specify which notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The County certifies to the Florida Department of Commerce and HUD that Earl Stafford in his capacity as Board Chairman 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. The State’s approval of the Page 2 of 2 certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the County to use the CDBG funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
Florida Commerce will accept objections to its release of funds and the County’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 County; (b) the County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision of finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State; 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 at 24 CFD Part 58, Sec. 58.76 and shall be addressed to the Florida Department of Commerce, CDBG Program, MSC-400, 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee,, Fl. 32399-6508. Potential objectors should contact the County to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Earl Stafford, Chairman
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Holmes County will hold two public workshops to receive comments regarding future updates to the Land Development Regulations. These workshops are intended to receive public comments specific to the development of land. All are welcome to attend one or both workshops, which will have identical agendas.
Monday, April 21, 6:00 PM
1580 U.S. Hwy 90 – Ponce de Leon, FL
Monday, April 28, 6:00 PM
401 McLaughlin Avenue – Bonifay, FL
Comments are also accepted by email. Please contact the Holmes County Building Department for information at 850-547-1119.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance in obtaining any information from the County or attending the public workshop should contact the County by calling 850-547-1119 at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PROJECT NAME: I-10 & SR 81 Infrastructure Improvements Project
Sealed bids, three original hard copies, will be received by the Holmes County (BOCC) (Owner), on Tuesday April 1, 2025 until 10:00am local time, at the office of:
Holmes County BOCC,
107 E Virginia Ave
Bonifay, Fl. 32425
for construction of the following described Project:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This project consists of the construction of approximately 1,930 LF of asphalt roadway which will serve as new access for future business development. The new roadway varies in width from 30’ to 36’ wide and will require clearing and grubbing, earthwork, base material ditch grading and sodding. Drainage structures are also included consisting of concrete inlets, piping and concrete mitered end sections. Also included are the construction of stormwater ponds, fencing and pavement striping. This project also includes utility upgrades consisting of the construction of approximately 8,700 LF of 10” water main extension from the City water tower to Joe Manning Road. Sewer upgrades are also included consisting of the construction of a new sewer lift station, 8” gravity sewer with concrete manholes and a 4” sewer force main.
Plans, specifications, and contract documents will be open to public inspection at the office listed above or may be obtained from:
David H. Melvin Consulting Engineers
Attn: Rod Adams, P.E.
4428 Lafayette Street, P.O. Box 840, Marianna, Florida 32447
(850) 482-3045
upon payment of $250 per hard copy set which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling. This payment will not be refunded. Electronic Copies of bid documents will be available free of charge. The Owner plans to open bids and publicly read aloud on April 1, 2025 at 10:00am or soon thereafter, at the Holmes County BOCC Board Room located at 107 E Virginia Ave; Bonifay, FL 32425.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids. Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable according to the Department of Treasury Circular 570.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.
Attention: Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting on March 12, 2025 at 10:00am CT. Meeting to be held at the DHM upstairs conference room located at 4428 Lafayette Street; Marianna, FL 32446.
Attention: Bidding Contractors must be prequalified by the DEPARTMENT (FDOT) as required by Section 2 of the current FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction
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