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Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) For Tiered Projects And Programs Date of Publication: June 10, 2026 City of Royal Oak, Michigan 203 South Troy Street Royal Oak, Michigan 48067 P (248) 246-3285 E joem@romi.gov The City of Royal Oak, Michigan administers its Community Development Block Grant program under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. During Program Year 2026 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027), the city will undertake projects that require compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determination for all projects is on file at City of Royal Oak, Community Development Department, 203 S Troy St, Royal Oak, MI 48067 and may be examined or copied Monday - Thursday 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. and Friday 8 A.M. – Noon. It’s also available online at: https://romi.gov/280/Application-Documents or https://cpd.hud.gov/cpd-public/environmental-reviews Tier 1 Broad Review Project/Program: Owner-Occupied Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program Location: undetermined addresses/sites city-wide Purpose: A city administered program to provide technical and financial assistance to low- and moderate-income residents of the city to rehabilitate owner-occupied single-family houses on a city-wide basis. Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed for those laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review for each address under this program when addresses become known. Level of Environmental Review Citation: 24 CRF Part 58.5(a)(3)(i) Tier 2 Site Specific Review: The site specific review will cover the following laws and authorities not addressed in the Tier 1 broad review: 24 CFR 50.4 & 58.6; Contamination and Toxic Substances, Historic Preservation, Noise Abatement and Control. Mitigation Measures/Conditions/Permits (if any): Contamination and Toxic Substances: During Tier 2 site specific reviews, the City of Royal Oak will determine if the draft scope of work is exempt from a lead-based paint (LBP) hazard evaluation. If the draft scope of work requires a risk assessment, the City of Royal Oak’s consultant will perform the LBP inspection and risk assessment. The results will be provided to the homeowner and incorporated into the final scope of work bid packet. At the conclusion of projects involving the clearance of LBP, a clearance test will be performed, shared with the homeowner, and retained at the Tier 2 level. During the development of the draft scope of work, the City of Royal Oak will also conduct a visual inspection for the presence of asbestos. Testing, remediation efforts, and the incorporation of report findings will be retained at the Tier 2 level and shared with the homeowner. Historic Preservation: During Tier 2 site specific reviews, the City of Royal Oak will analyze each site-specific housing rehabilitation project to determine the level of consultation with The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) concerning potential effects the project may have on historic, archaeological, or other cultural resources at the site. The SHPO has an online portal specific to single-family housing rehabilitation or demolition section 106 consultation requests. By law, the SHPO has 30 days to respond after receiving information. Direction will be taken based on the SHPO’s determination. Documentation will be retained at the Tier 2 level. Noise Abatement and Control: During Tier 2 site specific reviews, the City of Royal Oak will provide homeowners with a noise questionnaire to identify their level of concern and interest in developing bid specifications for doors and windows to help reduce the level of noise. Based on their response, bid documents will be developed and distributed. Documentation will retained at the Tier 2 level. Estimated Project Cost: $400,000 Determination: The activity proposes is categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements per Categorically Excluded Subject to 58.5, per 24 CFR 58.35(a)(3)(i)(ii) – rehab. of residential buildings Project/Program: demolition of “clock tower” Location: 25658 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067 Purpose: The City of Royal Oak has complete control and ownership of the ''clock tower'' on Woodward Avenue at the intersection of W. Harrison Avenue. Constructed in 1999 / 2000, the ''clock tower'' once contained digital display panels advertising a former automobile dealership in the city. The electric meter and digital panels were removed over six years ago. The ''clock tower'' has fallen into an advanced state of disrepair. The city will expend CDBG funds to hire a firm to demolish and dispose of all above and below grade elements of the ''clock tower''. No site landscape restoration is required. The 46.5 ft. tall ''clock tower'' measures approximately 20.7 ft. by 20.7 ft at its based. Four steel stud columns are surrounded in masonry and affixed to base plates on concrete footings measuring 6 ft. by 6 ft. by 4 ft. deep. The City of Royal Oak's Depart. of Public Service will utilize "general" city funds to landscape the site afterward. The existing right-of-way will remain closed. No modification other than removal of the blighted structure. Level of Environmental Review Citation: 24 CRF Part 58 Estimated Project Cost: $85,000 Determination: Finding of No Significant Impact. This project will not result in a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Public Comments Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR information to Michael C. Fournier, Mayor via Joseph Murphy, Director of Planning, 203 S Troy Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067 P 248-246-3285 E joem@romi.gov All comments must be received by no later than June 30, 2026. Environmental Certification The City of Royal Oak certifies to HUD that Michael C. Fournier, Certifying Officer, in the 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. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Royal Oak, Michigan to use HUD program funds. Michael C. Fournier, Mayor, Certifying Officer