REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about July 18, 2025, the City of North Wildwood (City) will submit a request to the NJ Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to undertake the following project, pursuant to 24 CFR Part 58, Section 58.36: Removal of Architectural Barriers to Accessibility FY 2025 CDBG funding of $400,000 for the construction of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant access ramp, stairs and other related work Project location: East 18th Avenue and the Boardwalk, North Wildwood, NJ Total estimated project cost: $796,848 The proposed improvements to safely access the Boardwalk at 18th Avenue include demolition of the existing ramp within the active street, restoration of the roadway where disturbed; construction of fully ADA compliant access under the boardwalk to the existing ADA-compliant, at-grade bicycle/pedestrian path on the beach, construction of a new fully ADA-compliant access ramp on the beach between the compliant at-grade path and the Boardwalk and the construction of ADA-compliant steps. The project is expected to be completed by November 2026. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City has determined that the above 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 the City, 901 Atlantic Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ, and may be examined or copied weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of North Wildwood, Clerks Office, Municipal Building, 901 Atlantic Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260, or to sjett@northwildwood.com. All comments received by July 17, 2025, will be considered by the City prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The City certifies to the NJDCA that Patrick Rosenello, in his capacity as Mayor, 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. NJDCAs approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Wildwood to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS NJDCA will consider objections to its release of funds and the City of North Wildwood 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 or other officer of the City of North Wildwood. (b)The City of North Wildwood has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulation 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) and shall be addressed to NJDCA at Small Cities Program, Division of Housing & Community Resources, PO Box 811, Trenton, NJ 08625. Potential objectors should contact NJDCA to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Patrick Rosenello, Mayor City of North Wildwood 1 xFee=$59.90 7/9/25
