02-19-2025 Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain

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Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals on 02/20/2025: this is to give notice that the City of Paris, Lamar County has determined that the following proposed action under the Community Development Block Grant Program administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) – HOME Partnership Program RSP# 2022-0015, is located in the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain, and the City of Paris will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, as amended by Executive Order 13690, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. If funding is available, the City of Paris proposes assisting between one (1) and fifty (50) single-family, owner- occupied homeowners. The maximum amount to be utilized for reconstruction of ADA-accessible, energy- efficient homes, ranging from 888 to 1,200 square feet, is from $135,000 to $150,000 based on the number of bedrooms. This is a tiered review based on multi-year releases of HOME funds and covers reservations 2022- 0015 and all associated contracts as well as any additional HOME funds awarded in the next 5-year period to include 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 under this same scope of work. The extent of the FFRMS floodplain was determined using the freeboard value approach. According to the FFRMS Freeboard Value Approach Report, approximately 0.17 of the 1827 W Henderson Street, Paris, TX 75460 location is considered to be within the riverine FFRMS floodplain and is within the FFRMS flood elevation of 536 FT NAVD88. According to the FEMA FERMette Map, the 1827 W Henderson Street, Paris, TX 75460 address location is within the FFRMS Floodplain Zone AE. The natural and beneficial functions and values of the floodplain potentially affected by the proposed activity include floodwater storage and conveyance, groundwater recharge, erosion control, surface water quality maintenance, biological productivity, fish and wildlife habitats, harvest for wild & cultivated products, recreational, educational, scientific, historical, and cultural opportunities. There are three primary purposes for this notice: (1) People who may be affected by activities in floodplains 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, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts; (2) An adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these particular areas; and (3) As a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received on or before 03/07/2025 by the City of Paris at P.O. Box 9037, Paris, TX 75461, 903-748-9216. Attention: Robert Vine, City Manager. A full project description may also be reviewed st during regular business hours at City Hall, 135 1 Street SE, Paris, TX 75460, 903-748-9216. Comments may also be submitted via email to rvine@paristexas.gov and please CC: Hannah.Lovato@GrantWorks.net, GrantWorks, Environmental Scientist. Thank you.