Overview: City of Lobelville plans street improvements in a designated floodplain, inviting public comments on potential impacts. ​

Proposed Action

• City of Lobelville is using CDBG funds for improvements on four streets: Rose Street, Depriest Bend Drive, Fourth Avenue, and West Pine Lane. ​
• The project addresses issues like potholes, rutting, and cracking, with streets scoring less than five on the PASER scale indicating serious need for resurfacing. ​
• An estimated 480 feet of Depriest Bend Drive is located in the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain. ​

Floodplain Considerations

• The project complies with Executive Orders 11988 and 13690, and HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20.
• The extent of the FFRMS floodplain was determined using the Climate Informed Science Approach (CISA). ​
• The city will evaluate alternatives to minimize impacts on the floodplain and is open to public comments regarding these considerations. ​

Public Participation

• The notice aims to inform affected individuals and groups about the project and its potential environmental impacts.
• Comments are encouraged on alternative sites, methods, and ways to mitigate floodplain impacts. ​
• Written comments must be submitted by June 9, 2025, to the City of Lobelville, with contact details provided for further inquiries. ​