Overview
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) encourages public participation by all residents in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships programs. Involvement of low- and moderate-income residents, people with disabilities, underserved communities and residents of assisted housing is emphasized.
There are several opportunities to provide public comments including:
- During the development of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) that occurs every five years.
- During the development of the Annual Action Plan (AAP) that occurs annually in April/May.
- When there are substantial amendments to the Annual Action Plan or 5-Year Consolidated Plan that occurs periodically as needed.
- When there are changes to the county's Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) that occurs periodically as needed.
- When reporting on program performance through the annual Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) that occurs annually in September.
- When construction projects are being considered in a federally designated floodplain and/or wetland that occurs periodically as needed.
- Before submitting a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) to the human environment and request for release of funds (RROF) to HUD during the environmental review process that occurs periodically as needed.
Opportunities for public comment will be posted on this page with the full HUD required language including the posting date, due date for comments and instructions on how to review related documents and submit comments.
Active Public Comment Opportunities
Floodplain/Wetland Battle Ground NE 1st Street Sidewalks
Posted Date: 06/04/2025
Comments Due: 06/20/2025
Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain and Wetland
To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals
This is to give notice that Clark County, WA under 24 CFR Part 58 has determined that the following proposed action under the Community Development Block Grant program, HUD grant B-23-UC-53-0006, is located in the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain and wetland, and Clark County will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action within the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain and wetland from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, as amended by Executive Order 13690 and Executive Order 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The proposed project location is on NE 1st Street between NE 3rd and NE Clark Avenues in Battle Ground, in Clark County. NE 1st Street is a main thoroughfare for students living east of Battle Ground High School and for residents accessing Central Park. This project will construct approximately 600' of sidewalk on the north side of NE 1st Street from NE 3rd Avenue to Central Park, including curb and gutter, planter strip, ADA ramps, street lighting, and associated stormwater improvements. ADA ramps will be placed at all intersections and an additional one will be place midblock to provide access over to Central Park, which is on the south side of NE 1st Street. The extent of the FFRMS floodplain was determined using a 0.2 percent flood approach. The new stormwater system will discharge filtered runoff into Weaver Creek increasing the amount of water in the riparian wetland area (e.g. marine, estuarine, lacustrine, palustrine, or riverine). The new stormwater system will consist of Filterra Bioscope Vault catchbasins, which will treat stormwater collected from roadway runoff, as well as manholes and a 12” stormwater main for conveyance. At the project’s eastern limits, the new 12” storm main will tie-in an existing 42” culvert, which conveys Weaver Creek underneath NE 1st street. Ultimately the project will result in the discharge of filtered runoff into Weaver Creek and will slightly increase the amount of water in the riparian wetland area in large rain events. In its existing state, Weaver Creek offers many beneficial functions such as flood conveyance and storage, habitat for native flora and fauna, recreational use, cultural value, and more. Ultimately, due to the small scale of the project, adverse effects to these functions aren’t anticipated. In a 100-year storm event, stormwater models show that the proposed improvements would lead to an increase in flows of 0.054cfs (~24 GPM). The proposed improvements impact approximately .068 Acres of floodplain.
There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in the floodplain and wetland and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain and wetland, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate project impacts on the floodplain and wetland. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplain and wetland can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplain and wetland, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by Clark County at the following address on or before June 20, 2025: Clark County Community Services, by mail to PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000, or by phone at 564.397.7801, Attention: Michael Torres, Community Action, Housing and Development Manager. A full description of the project may also be reviewed Monday-Friday, 9 A.M to 4 P.M, with advance notice at 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Ste C214, Vancouver, WA. Comments may also be submitted via email at Michael.Torres@clark.wa.gov.
Date: June 4, 2025