SUMMARY:
Overview: The City of Lobelville plans street improvements in a designated floodplain, inviting public comments on potential impacts.
Proposed Action
Lobelville uses CDBG funds to improve four streets: Rose Street, Depriest Bend Drive, Fourth Avenue, and West Pine Lane.
The project addresses issues like potholes, rutting, and cracking. Streets scoring less than five on the PASER scale indicate a serious need for resurfacing.
An estimated 480 feet of Depriest Bend Drive is 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 on alternative sites, methods, and ways to mitigate floodplain impacts are encouraged.
Written comments must be submitted to the City of Lobelville by June 9, 2025, with contact details provided for further inquiries.