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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS October 5, 2026 Village of Calumet 340 6th Street Calumet, MI 49913 906.337.1713 On or about October 30, 2026, the Village of Calumet will request the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to release CDBG funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Program funds will be used to undertake a project known as Five Year Environmental Review for MSHDA CDBG-Funded Homeowner Rehabilitation for the purpose of providing units of local government with funds to provide homeowners, in the Village of Calumet, earning at or below 80% of the area median income with assistance for essential home repairs. The Homeowner Rehabilitation program aims to improve quality of life for local residents by funding essential home repairs for properties occupied by households earning at or below 80% of the area median income. All repairs must: be eligible under CDBG guidelines as defined in the MSHDA CDBG Policy Manual; comply with local building codes; and meet the MSHDA Housing Rehabilitation Standards. The maximum allowance per household is up to $25,000. The program will service single family homes within the Village of Calumet. The length of time covered by this review is 5 years from release date for the grant numbers and fiscal years: B-23-DC-26-0001; B-24-DC-26-0001; B-25-DC-26-0001; B-26-DC-26-0001; B-27-DC-26-0001; NDD-2023-10831-CDB. The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. Estimated Total Program Cost: $400,000. The Tier I broad assessment of the project area revealed no serious environmental adverse impacts for: Airport Hazards; Coastal Barrier Resources; Flood Insurance; Clean Air Act; Coastal Zone Management; Explosive & Flam. Hazards; Farmlands Protection; Floodplain Management; Historic Preservation - THPO; Noise Abatement and Control; Sole Source Aquifers; Wetlands Protection; Wild and Scenic Rivers; and Environmental Justice. Tier II site-specific environmental analyses will be conducted as project sites are identified and will include the following factors: Contamination and Toxic Substances; Endangered Species; and Historic Preservation, SHPO. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the Village of Calumet, 340 6th Street, Calumet MI 49913. The record is available for review and may be examined or copied weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Village of Calumet, 340 6th Street, Calumet MI 49913 or by email [email protected]. All comments received by October 29, 2026 will be considered prior to requesting a release of funds. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The Village of Calumet certifies to MSHDA that the Village of Calumet and Megan Haselden in his/her capacity as Village Manager and Certifying Officer, 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. MSHDA's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Village of Calumet to use HUD Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS MSHDA will accept objections to its release of funds and the Grantee’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 Grantee; (b) the Certifying Officer has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by MSHDA; 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, Sec. 58.76) and can be sent via email to [email protected] or through the mail, addressed to MSHDA - CDBG, 735 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912. Potential objectors should contact MSHDA to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Megan Haselden, Village Manager, Certifying Officer Village of Calumet 
An Exclusive Opportunity for Village Businesses
The Village of Calumet and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are excited to announce a unique marketing opportunity available exclusively to businesses located in Calumet. WLUC TV6 has selected Calumet as the next community for its brand-new "Around Town" promotional campaign, a regional advertising initiative designed to showcase the places, people, and experiences that make Calumet a destination. As part of this pilot program, TV6 is seeking a small group of Calumet businesses to partner with the DDA in launching the campaign. This is a rare opportunity to gain extensive television and digital exposure at a significantly reduced introductory rate. Here is a clip of Around Town Gladstone, so you can see what TV6 is planning for Calumet. TV6 Around Town: Gladstone uncovers the Upper Michigan hidden gem. Around Town Calumet will be a 30-minute TV show that will air on Upper Michigan Today in November and will be aired across our streaming app, TV6+. All advertising will run in November and December. What is "Around Town"? The "Around Town" advertising campaign features professionally produced 15-second television commercials highlighting participating businesses and the vibrant experience of Calumet. These commercials will air multiple times daily across TV6's news programming and receive additional digital exposure through TV6's streaming platform and website. Program Pricing Price Per Month: $400 Minimum Commitment: 2 Month Commitment Because this program is being filmed in Calumet over several days in October, participating businesses will receive a substantial discount from the standard rate of $850 per month. Marketing Package Includes ✅ Professionally produced 15-second commercial advertising your business ✅ Dedicated business listing and link on the TV6 "Around Town" webpage ✅ Daily television exposure across multiple news broadcasts ✅ 500 TV6 livestream advertising impressions each month Monthly Broadcast Schedule Your commercial will air during:
The DDA is seeking a minimum of 10 Calumet businesses to participate in this awesome campaign. You don't have to be retail. We want to show off all Calumet has to offer, including high-tech and other manufacturing or non-traditional businesses we are proud to have in Calumet. Space is limited, and participation will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to express your interest, please contact Mary Myers | (906) 281-6307 | [email protected]. Interest inquiries must be submitted no later than Friday, October 9. Commercials will be filmed in Calumet on October 20 and 21 for all participating businesses. |
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