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June 22nd, 2026
Local Govt / Grantee Name Township of Wheeler
Grantee Street Address 8510 E. Monroe Rd.
Grantee City, State Zip Wheeler, MI 48662
Grantee Phone Number 989-842-3428
On or about June 30, 2026, Wheeler Township 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.
The project known as the Wheeler Township Homeowner Rehabilitation Program utilizes MSHDA Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Homeowner Rehabilitation (HMR) funds to provide occupied homeowner rehabilitation assistance up to $25,000 per property. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 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 project will service single family homes within Wheeler Township including Township resident homes located within the Village of Breckenridge limits, located within Gratiot County and Region G of Michigan. The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. The length of time covered in this review is 5 years from release date for grant # NDD-2023-20631-CDB and NDD-2022-20631-CDB-02.
Estimated Project Cost: $1,500,000 with $1,230,000 in program costs and $270,000 in exempted administrative costs.
The Tier I broad assessment of the project area revealed no serious environmental adverse impacts for: Clean Air Act, Coastal Zone Management, Explosive & Flammable Operations, Farmlands Protection, Wetlands Protection, Floodplain Management, Wild & Scenic Rivers, Environmental Justice, Airport Hazards, Flood Insurance, and Coastal Barrier Resources.
Tier II site-specific environmental analyses will be conducted as project sites are identified and will include the following factors: Endangered Species, Noise Abatement/Control, Historic Preservation – SHPO, Historic Preservation – Tribal, and Contamination and Toxic Substances.
An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Wheeler Township 8510 E. Monroe Rd. Wheeler, MI 48662. The record is available for review and may be examined or copied during office hours Tuesday through Thursday 9:00am – 2:00pm and Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Township of Wheeler at 8510 E. Monroe Rd. Wheeler, MI 48662. All comments received by June 29, 2026 will be considered prior to requesting a release of funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Township of Wheeler certifies to MSHDA that the Township of Wheeler and Neil Jenkins in his capacity as Supervisor 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 Township of Wheeler 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 mshda-cdbg@michigan.gov 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.
Neil Jenkins, Supervisor, Certifying Officer
Township of Wheeler