Asheville Housing Authority Regular Meeting of the Board ... · II. Regular Meeting - Call to order Vice Chair Wells called to order the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners

Asheville Housing Authority Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners

July 22, 2015 5:00 p.m.

Bartlett Arms Apartments, 121 Bartlett Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Commissioners: Lewis Isaac, Chair Cassandra Wells, Vice Chair

Cindy McMahon, Member Raynetta Waters, Member Jennifer Pickering, Member

Agenda Topics

Call to Order

Roll Call Present Absent

Lewis Isaac, Chair ______ ______ Cassandra Wells, Vice Chair ______ ______ Cindy McMahon, Member ______ ______ Raynetta Waters, Member ______ ______ Jennifer Pickering, Member ______ ______

Approval of Minutes of June 24, 2015 Meeting

Bills and Communications

o MHO presentation regarding resident outreach at Lee Walker Heights

Report of the Secretary

o Asheville Housing Properties o Asheville Housing Vouchers o Income/Expense Report o Review of 2015 Five-Year Plan Goals from Board Retreat o Residents Council Report

New Business

1. Public Hearing regarding, and authorization for the CEO to finalize and submit, the Asheville Housing Authority’s Five-Year PHA Plan for 2015-2019.

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Motion Second

2. Approval of revised replacement reserve projects and budgets for calendar year 2015.

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Motion Second

3. Approval of the sale of Eastview Homes unit 62 and authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary closing documents on behalf of Asheville Housing Authority.

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Motion Second

Old Business

Public Comment

Adjournment

Work Session

The Commission Members will hold a work session at 4:00 p.m. in the Chief Executive Officer’s office located at 165 S. French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Topics: Review of Regular Meeting Agenda Items

Asheville Housing Authority

Commission Meeting Minutes June 24, 2015

I. Work Session

The work session was held at the Central Office at 5pm. The following Commissioners were present: Vice Chair Cassandra Wells, Member Cindy McMahon, Member Raynetta Waters and Member Jennifer Pickering.

Open session: Jennifer Pickering would like a one-sheet info sheet for landlords in the community. Brandy Woodard, Director of the Housing Choice Voucher Program, said that they are working on outreach to landlords and creating a one-sheet for them would not be a problem. David Nash passed out copies of the Citizen Times article on the Residents’ Council. Jennifer Pickering and Terry Bellamy discussed how Asheville Housing and LEAF can work with Residents’ Council. David Nash gave an update on Lee Walker Heights. Asheville Housing submitted the RAD application today. Asheville Housing has had 2 resident workshops with the designers and architects where residents can express their wishes about how the new community and the individual apartments should look and feel. Asheville Housing and Mountain Housing Opportunities have taken Lee Walker residents on tours of other MHO properties, so that they can get a feel for the kind of work MHO produces.

II. Regular Meeting - Call to order

Vice Chair Wells called to order the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners at 5:00 PM & June 24, 2015, held at HACA Central Office, 165 S French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. Brooke Smith conducted roll call. The following Commissioners were present: Vice Chair Cassandra Wells, Member Cindy McMahon, Member Raynetta Waters and Member Jennifer Pickering. Chair Lewis Isaac arrived a few minutes late due to another commitment.

III. Approval of minutes from last meeting

Cindy McMahon made a motion, seconded by Raynetta Waters, to approve the minutes. The Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes of May 27, 2015.

IV. Bills and Communications

David Nash stated that Gene Bell is in Greensboro today meeting with HUD and VA officials to let them know what HACA has been doing for the last 5 years with the VASH Program and learning new initiatives to make the Program even more effective. National

Alliance to End Homelessness has invited David Nash to speak at their national conference in July about Asheville Housing’s homeless preference model.

V. Report of the Secretary

a) Asheville Housing Properties Noele Tackett reported the monthly Asheville Housing Properties occupancy submitted with the board package

b) Asheville Housing Vouchers Brandy Woodard reported monthly Asheville Housing Vouchers occupancy submitted with the board package

c) Income/Expense Report David Nash summarized the bottom line of the four key budgets submitted with the board package.

d) Residents Council Report Kendra Latham, Sir Charles Gardner, Shavonda Harper, and Tima Jameson from the Residents’ Council attended the meeting. Sir Charles stated that the Council is starting a program with 30 children and adults to pick up trash, attend literacy training, attend leadership training and attend interview training. The trash pickup contract is going well. So far, they have employed 2 full-time and 3 part-time employees. Shovanda Harper stated that the Circle Forward training that the Resident Council leadership have been doing is now being taken out to the developments.

VI. New Business

1. Proclamation honoring the service of Board Member Cindy Henry McMahon.

Rayneeta Waters made a motion, seconded by Jennifer Pickering, to approve proclamation honoring the service of Board Member Cindy Henry McMahon. Vice Chair Cassandra Wells read the proclamation for the record. A copy is attached.

The Board voted as follows: AYE NAY Mr. Lewis Isaac Ms. Cassandra Wells Ms. Cindy McMahon Ms. Raynetta Waters Ms. Jennifer Pickering The Vice Chair declared the motion carried.

2. Consideration of approval of amendment to the Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program to provide for phase-in of the $25 minimum rent over three years, effective back to December 1, 2014.

Brandy Woodard stated that the minimum rent was increased to $25. However, for the benefit of the tenants, Asheville Housing would like to implement this increase over the next 3 years, with the schedule of increases as follows: effective December 1, 2014, $8 minimum rent; effective December 1, 2015, $16 minimum rent; effective December 1, 2016, $25 minimum rent.

Jennifer Pickering made a motion seconded by Lewis Isaac, to approve an amendment to the Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program to provide for phase-in of the $25 minimum rent over three years, effective back to December 1, 2014.


3. Consideration of approval of expanded payment standards for one-bedroom and efficiency apartments under the Housing Choice Voucher Program, effective July 1, 2015.

David Nash stated that HUD allows housing authorities to set payment standards up to 10% above or below the HUD Fair Market Rent, and we would like to exercise that discretion to help participants looking for private market rentals. This in no way increases the amount of rent that tenants will pay and does not impact the contract rent for Asheville Housing’s RAD units. It only increases the amount of money that landlords can receive from vouchers, which will hopefully increase tenants competiveness for units in a tight market in Buncombe County.

Cindy McMahon made a motion, seconded by Raynetta Waters, to authorize approval of expanded payment standards for one-bedroom and efficiency apartments under the Housing Choice Voucher Program, effective July 1, 2015.


4. Consideration of approval of 2015 Statement of Agreement with United Way for the Youthful HAND Program at Lee Walker Heights.

David Nash stated that United Way awarded the Youthful HAND program a grant, and as part of the process of approval, United Way asks the Board to approve the contract.

Lewis Isaac made a motion, seconded by Raynetta Waters, to authorize approval of 2015 Statement of Agreement with United Way for the Youthful HAND Program at Lee Walker Heights.


VII. Unfinished Business

None

VIII. Other Business

Cassandra Wells stated that the Father’s Day event at the Grant Center was a very nice event for the community. The event was sponsored by HACA, Asheville Parks and Recreation, Changing Together and Sparc Network. Constance Proctor stated that on July 9th, Asheville Housing is hosting a third design meeting with residents, the architects and the design team. David Nash stated that when the flyer is completed, he will send it out to Board Members. He also thanked Connie Proctor for all of her hard work and dedication to the Lee Walker community and Asheville Housing overall.

IX. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned.

_________________________________ Lewis Isaac, Chair

ATTEST: ___________________________________ Gene Bell, Secretary

______________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 3 form HUD-50075 (4/2008)

PHA 5-Year and Annual Plan

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing

OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 4/30/2011

1.0

PHA Information PHA Name: Housing Authority of the City of Asheville__________________________________________ PHA Code: NC007__________ PHA Type: Small High Performing Standard HCV (Section 8) PHA Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): 10/2015

2.0

Inventory (based on ACC units at time of FY beginning in 1.0 above) Number of PH units: 96__________ Number of HCV units: 1,581 ________

3.0

Submission Type 5-Year and Annual Plan Annual Plan Only 5-Year Plan Only

4.0 PHA Consortia PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting a joint Plan and complete table below.)

Participating PHAs PHA Code

Program(s) Included in the Consortia

Programs Not in the Consortia

No. of Units in Each Program PH HCV

PHA 1: PHA 2: PHA 3:

5.0

5-Year Plan. Complete items 5.1 and 5.2 only at 5-Year Plan update.

5.1 Mission. State the PHA’s Mission for serving the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low income families in the PHA’s jurisdiction for the next five years:

Asheville Housing’s mission is to provide safe, quality, and affordable housing, to expand available resources, and to collaborate with the community to create opportunities for resident self-reliance and economic independence.

5.2

Goals and Objectives. Identify the PHA’s quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low-income and very low-income, and extremely low-income families for the next five years. Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting the goals and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan. See Addendum 1 – Goals and Objectives.

6.0

PHA Plan Update (a) Identify all PHA Plan elements that have been revised by the PHA since its last Annual Plan submission:

1. Eligibility, Selection and Admissions Policies, including Deconcentration and Wait List: Asheville Housing updated its Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan during the past year and converted all but 96 of its public housing units to project-based vouchers under the Rental Assistance Demonstration. We now maintain one combined waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher program, which includes both project-based (former public housing) and tenant-based vouchers. That waiting list is currently open. Based on current demand for vouchers, we expect that most applicants will receive a project-based voucher unit first, and will then have a priority opportunity to request a tenant mobility voucher after one year in the project-based development. We are not filling vacancies in our remaining public housing units at Lee Walker Heights, pending RAD conversion and redevelopment of that property. For details of these policies, see Admin Plan Chapters 3, 4, 5, and 17.

2. Financial Resources: See Addendum 2 – Financial Resources.

3. Rent Determination: The new Admin Plan follows standard rent determination procedures, but provides only for limited interim reexamination of income between annual reexaminations to encourage residents to go to work without an immediate impact on their rent amount. Pending regulatory waiver approval, we have also adopted streamlining policies to base future rent on the most recent 12 months of data in the Enterprise Income Verification system, unless there is no such data or the resident requests that we calculate rent based on anticipated future income. For details, see Admin Plan Chapter 6.

4. Operations and Management: Asheville Housing completed conversion of 1,429 public housing units to RAD project based vouchers

in late 2014. The RAD properties are each managed by a site manager and maintenance team, all overseen by two property managers. Staff have completed training in 2015 in site-based budgeting and maintenance, and will receive customer service training later this year. We are using the RAD transition to model our management practices on private-sector affordable housing managers, while continuing our focus on serving those with the most need in our community. Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections are now being handled by an outside firm approved by HUD to ensure objective quality control and biennial inspections, including necessary repairs for each RAD unit. Additionally we maintain an unlimited North Carolina general contractor license and Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) license, including required training for all applicable employees. We and our contractors use an integrated pest management approach to pest control, addressing infestations and promptly and thoroughly as possible and educating residents about preventing infestations. We operate two heat treatment machines to minimize the need for chemical treatment.

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5. Grievance Procedure: The preexisting ACOP grievance procedure remains unchanged for residents of the 96 remaining public housing units. RAD project-based voucher tenants are now covered by the Housing Choice Voucher informal appeal process, including RAD protections for appeals of adverse decisions related to the lease, as well as decisions related to HCV subsidies. See Admin Plan Chapters 16 & 17 for details.

6. Designated Housing for Elderly and Disabled Families: None of our remaining public housing or RAD project based voucher units are designated for elderly or disabled families. An affiliated non-profit does own and operate a Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance property at Asheville Terrace Apartments that is currently designated for the elderly and disabled. We will continue to monitor the community need for such housing over time, but current applications indicate that there is more than enough existing capacity for elderly-designated housing in the area.

7. Community Service and Self-Sufficiency: The community service requirement was eliminated for RAD project based voucher residents

at the time of conversion. A new supportive service requirement went into effect for RAD PBV families who are not elderly or disabled. See Admin Plan Chapter 17 for details. We are currently evaluating existing community resources and reaching out to expand supportive service opportunities for our families. We are also finalizing the merger of our public housing and housing choice voucher Family Self-Sufficiency Programs and marketing that program to all residents as the best opportunity to meet the supportive services requirement and truly enhance their self-reliance and earning potential.

8. Safety and Crime Prevention: We are in the third year of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Asheville Police Department (APD) to

share funding for a 10-officer Housing Unit focusing on community policing and law enforcement in our developments. Recent administrative changes and the expiration of a federal grant to APD make the future of that program uncertain, but with or without that team we will coordinate closely with APD to maximize safety and minimize crime in our properties.

9. Pets: Asheville Housing continues to allow approved pets under the policies implemented under the public housing program. Pets

within certain weight restrictions are allowed if registered with the site manager and if a pet deposit and pet fees are paid. Service animals for people with disabilities are not considered pets.

10. Civil Rights Certification: Asheville Housing examines its programs and proposed programs to identify any impediments to fair housing

choice within those programs; addresses those impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the resources available; and works with the City of Asheville to implement any of the City’s initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing. We also assure that the annual plan is consistent with City’s Consolidated Plan. See Addendum 1 – Goals and Objectives.

11. Fiscal Year Audit: The audit for FY2014 has been completed and submitted for approval. It is “unmodified” and includes no findings.

12. Asset Management: We are planning to redevelop our last remaining public housing development, Lee Walker Heights, in conjunction

with a full portfolio conversion to project-based vouchers under the Rental Assistance Demonstration. Long-term preservation of our existing RAD project based voucher units will be handled through the replacement reserve accounts, or through future recapitalization as needed and approved by HUD.

13. Violence Against Women Act: The Admin Plan amendments last year, included all applicable updates related to VAWA. See Admin

Plan Chapter 12 for details.

(b) Identify the specific location(s) where the public may obtain copies of the 5-Year and Annual PHA Plan. For a complete list of PHA Plan elements, see Section 6.0 of the instructions.

This 5-Year PHA Plan, along with the documents referenced herein are available for review and copying at Asheville Housing Authority’s Central Office, 165 S. French Broad Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801.

7.0

Hope VI, Mixed Finance Modernization or Development, Demolition and/or Disposition, Conversion of Public Housing, Homeownership Programs, and Project-based Vouchers. Include statements related to these programs as applicable.

We are planning to utilize Low Income Housing Tax Credits, bank financing and other public-private resources in conjunction with the RAD conversion and redevelopment of Lee Walker Heights. Upon approval of the pending RAD application, Asheville Housing will adopt the required PHA plan amendment.

8.0

Capital Improvements. Please complete Parts 8.1 through 8.3, as applicable.

8.1

Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report. As part of the PHA 5-Year and Annual Plan, annually complete and submit the Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report, form HUD-50075.1, for each current and open CFP grant and CFFP financing. See Attachment (h).

8.2

Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan. As part of the submission of the Annual Plan, PHAs must complete and submit the Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan, form HUD-50075.2, and subsequent annual updates (on a rolling basis, e.g., drop current year, and add latest year for a five year period). Large capital items must be included in the Five-Year Action Plan. See Attachment (i).

8.3

Capital Fund Financing Program (CFFP). Check if the PHA proposes to use any portion of its Capital Fund Program (CFP)/Replacement Housing Factor (RHF) to repay debt incurred to

finance capital improvements.

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9.0

Housing Needs. Based on information provided by the applicable Consolidated Plan, information provided by HUD, and other generally available data, make a reasonable effort to identify the housing needs of the low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families who reside in the jurisdiction served by the PHA, including elderly families, families with disabilities, and households of various races and ethnic groups, and other families who are on the public housing and Section 8 tenant-based assistance waiting lists. The identification of housing needs must address issues of affordability, supply, quality, accessibility, size of units, and location. See Addendum 3 – Housing Needs and Strategies.

9.1

Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Provide a brief description of the PHA’s strategy for addressing the housing needs of families in the jurisdiction and on the waiting list in the upcoming year. Note: Small, Section 8 only, and High Performing PHAs complete only for Annual Plan submission with the 5-Year Plan. See Addendum 4 – Housing Needs and Strategies.

10.0

Additional Information. Describe the following, as well as any additional information HUD has requested. (a) Progress in Meeting Mission and Goals. Provide a brief statement of the PHA’s progress in meeting the mission and goals described in the 5- Year Plan. See Addendum 1 – Goals and Objectives. (b) Significant Amendment and Substantial Deviation/Modification. Provide the PHA’s definition of “significant amendment” and “substantial

deviation/modification.” HACA defines “significant amendment” to be a change that effectively results in the elimination of a basic goal set forth in the 5-Year Plan, or in the addition of a basic goal not set forth in the 5-Year Plan. HACA defines “substantial deviation/modification” to be a change in plans or strategy that is inconsistent with the mission or goals set forth in the 5-Year Plan.

(c) Any Memorandum of Agreement with HUD. N/A. (d) Additional Information HUD has requested re Section 8 Homeownership Program. The HCV Homeownership Program enables eligible

voucher holders to receive monthly subsidy towards mortgage payments on homes they purchase. Since the homeownership program’s inception in 2004, Asheville Housing has helped 65 families to become homeowners.

11.0

Required Submission for HUD Field Office Review. In addition to the PHA Plan template (HUD-50075), PHAs must submit the following documents. Items (a) through (g) may be submitted with signature by mail or electronically with scanned signatures, but electronic submission is encouraged. Items (h) through (i) must be attached electronically with the PHA Plan. Note: Faxed copies of these documents will not be accepted by the Field Office. (a) Form HUD-50077, PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations (includes forms 50077-CR and 50077-SL) (b) Form HUD-50070, Certification for a Drug-Free Workplace (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) (c) Form HUD-50071, Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) (d) Form SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) (e) Form SF-LLL-A, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Continuation Sheet (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) (N/A) (f) Resident Advisory Board (RAB) comments. Comments received from the RAB must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA

Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations. (g) Challenged Elements (h) Form HUD-50075.1, Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) (i) Form HUD-50075.2, Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) Also attached:

• Addendum 1 – Goals and Objectives • Addendum 2 – Financial Resources • Addendum 3 – Housing Needs and Strategies

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 3 Instructions form HUD-50075 (2008)

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This information collection is authorized by Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act, which added a new section 5A to the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended, which introduced 5-Year and Annual PHA Plans. The 5-Year and Annual PHA plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHA’s operations, programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public of the PHA’s mission and strategies for serving the needs of low-income and very low-income families. This form is to be used by all PHA types for submission of the 5-Year and Annual Plans to HUD. Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 12.68 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. HUD may not collect this information, and respondents are not required to complete this form, unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. Privacy Act Notice. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to solicit the information requested in this form by virtue of Title 12, U.S. Code, Section 1701 et seq., and regulations promulgated thereunder at Title 12, Code of Federal Regulations. Responses to the collection of information are required to obtain a benefit or to retain a benefit. The information requested does not lend itself to confidentiality ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Instructions form HUD-50075 Applicability. This form is to be used by all Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) with Fiscal Year beginning April 1, 2008 for the submission of their 5-Year and Annual Plan in accordance with 24 CFR Part 903. The previous version may be used only through April 30, 2008. 1.0 PHA Information Include the full PHA name, PHA code, PHA type, and PHA Fiscal Year Beginning (MM/YYYY).

2.0 Inventory Under each program, enter the number of Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) Public Housing (PH) and Section 8 units (HCV).

3.0 Submission Type Indicate whether this submission is for an Annual and Five Year Plan, Annual Plan only, or 5-Year Plan only.

4.0 PHA Consortia Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete the table.

5.0 Five-Year Plan Identify the PHA’s Mission, Goals and/or Objectives (24 CFR 903.6). Complete only at 5-Year update.

5.1 Mission. A statement of the mission of the public housing agency for serving the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families in the jurisdiction of the PHA during the years covered under the plan.

5.2 Goals and Objectives. Identify quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families.

6.0 PHA Plan Update. In addition to the items captured in the Plan

template, PHAs must have the elements listed below readily available to the public. Additionally, a PHA must:

(a) Identify specifically which plan elements have been revised

since the PHA’s prior plan submission.

(b) Identify where the 5-Year and Annual Plan may be obtained by the public. At a minimum, PHAs must post PHA Plans, including updates, at each Asset Management Project (AMP) and main office or central off ice of the PHA. PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on its official website. PHAs are also encouraged to provide each resident council a copy of its 5-Year and Annual Plan.

PHA Plan Elements. (24 CFR 903.7)

1. Eligibility, Selection and Admissions Policies, including Deconcentration and Wait List Procedures. Describe the PHA’s policies that govern resident or tenant eligibility, selection and admission including admission preferences for both public housing and HCV and unit assignment policies for public housing; and procedures for maintaining waiting lists for admission to public housing and address any site-based waiting lists.

2. Financial Resources. A statement of financial resources, including a listing by general categories, of the PHA’s anticipated resources, such as PHA Operating, Capital and other anticipated Federal resources available to the PHA, as well as tenant rents and other income available to support public housing or tenant-based assistance. The statement also should include the non-Federal sources of funds supporting each Federal program, and state the planned use for the resources.

3. Rent Determination. A statement of the policies of the

PHA governing rents charged for public housing and HCV dwelling units.

4. Operation and Management. A statement of the rules,

standards, and policies of the PHA governing maintenance management of housing owned, assisted, or operated by the public housing agency (which shall include measures necessary for the prevention or eradication of pest infestation, including cockroaches), and management of the PHA and programs of the PHA.

5. Grievance Procedures. A description of the grievance

and informal hearing and review procedures that the PHA makes available to its residents and applicants.

6. Designated Housing for Elderly and Disabled Families.

With respect to public housing projects owned, assisted, or operated by the PHA, describe any projects (or portions thereof), in the upcoming fiscal year, that the PHA has designated or will apply for designation for occupancy by elderly and disabled families. The description shall include the following information: 1) development name and number; 2) designation type; 3) application status; 4) date the designation was approved, submitted, or planned for submission, and; 5) the number of units affected.

7. Community Service and Self-Sufficiency. A description

of: (1) Any programs relating to services and amenities provided or offered to assisted families; (2) Any policies or programs of the PHA for the enhancement of the economic and social self-sufficiency of assisted families, including programs under Section 3 and FSS; (3) How the PHA will comply with the requirements of community service and treatment of income changes resulting from welfare program requirements. (Note: applies to only public housing).

8. Safety and Crime Prevention. For public housing only,

describe the PHA’s plan for safety and crime prevention to ensure the safety of the public housing residents. The statement must include: (i) A description of the need for measures to ensure the safety of public housing residents; (ii) A description of any crime prevention activities conducted or to be conducted by the PHA; and (iii) A description of the coordination between the PHA and the appropriate police precincts for carrying out crime prevention measures and activities.


9. Pets. A statement describing the PHAs policies and requirements pertaining to the ownership of pets in public housing.

10. Civil Rights Certification. A PHA will be considered in

compliance with the Civil Rights and AFFH Certification if: it can document that it examines its programs and proposed programs to identify any impediments to fair housing choice within those programs; addresses those impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the resources available; works with the local jurisdiction to implement any of the jurisdiction’s initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing; and assures that the annual plan is consistent with any applicable Consolidated Plan for its jurisdiction.

11. Fiscal Year Audit. The results of the most recent fiscal

year audit for the PHA. 12. Asset Management. A statement of how the agency will

carry out its asset management functions with respect to the public housing inventory of the agency, including how the agency will plan for the long-term operating, capital investment, rehabilitation, modernization, disposition, and other needs for such inventory.

13. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). A description

of: 1) Any activities, services, or programs provided or offered by an agency, either directly or in partnership with other service providers, to child or adult victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; 2) Any activities, services, or programs provided or offered by a PHA that helps child and adult victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, to obtain or maintain housing; and 3) Any activities, services, or programs provided or offered by a public housing agency to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or to enhance victim safety in assisted families.

7.0 Hope VI, Mixed Finance Modernization or Development,

Demolition and/or Disposition, Conversion of Public Housing, Homeownership Programs, and Project-based Vouchers

(a) Hope VI or Mixed Finance Modernization or Development.

1) A description of any housing (including project number (if known) and unit count) for which the PHA will apply for HOPE VI or Mixed Finance Modernization or Development; and 2) A timetable for the submission of applications or proposals. The application and approval process for Hope VI, Mixed Finance Modernization or Development, is a separate process. See guidance on HUD’s website at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/hope6/index.cfm

(b) Demolition and/or Disposition. With respect to public housing

projects owned by the PHA and subject to ACCs under the Act: (1) A description of any housing (including project number and unit numbers [or addresses]), and the number of affected units along with their sizes and accessibility features) for which the PHA will apply or is currently pending for demolition or disposition; and (2) A timetable for the demolition or disposition. The application and approval process for demolition and/or disposition is a separate process. See guidance on HUD’s website at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/centers/sac/demo_dispo/index.cfm Note: This statement must be submitted to the extent that approved and/or pending demolition and/or disposition has changed.

(c) Conversion of Public Housing. With respect to public

housing owned by a PHA: 1) A description of any building or buildings (including project number and unit count) that the PHA is required to convert to tenant-based assistance or

that the public housing agency plans to voluntarily convert; 2) An analysis of the projects or buildings required to be converted; and 3) A statement of the amount of assistance received under this chapter to be used for rental assistance or other housing assistance in connection with such conversion. See guidance on HUD’s website at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/centers/sac/conversion.cfm

(d) Homeownership. A description of any homeownership

(including project number and unit count) administered by the agency or for which the PHA has applied or will apply for approval.

(e) Project-based Vouchers. If the PHA wishes to use the

project-based voucher program, a statement of the projected number of project-based units and general locations and how project basing would be consistent with its PHA Plan.

8.0 Capital Improvements. This section provides information on a PHA’s

Capital Fund Program. With respect to public housing projects owned, assisted, or operated by the public housing agency, a plan describing the capital improvements necessary to ensure long-term physical and social viability of the projects must be completed along with the required forms. Items identified in 8.1 through 8.3, must be signed where directed and transmitted electronically along with the PHA’s Annual Plan submission.

8.1 Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and

Evaluation Report. PHAs must complete the Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report (form HUD-50075.1), for each Capital Fund Program (CFP) to be undertaken with the current year’s CFP funds or with CFFP proceeds. Additionally, the form shall be used for the following purposes:

(a) To submit the initial budget for a new grant or CFFP; (b) To report on the Performance and Evaluation Report progress

on any open grants previously funded or CFFP; and (c) To record a budget revision on a previously approved open

grant or CFFP, e.g., additions or deletions of work items, modification of budgeted amounts that have been undertaken since the submission of the last Annual Plan. The Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report must be submitted annually.

Additionally, PHAs shall complete the Performance and Evaluation Report section (see footnote 2) of the Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation (form HUD-50075.1), at the following times:

1. At the end of the program year; until the program is completed or all funds are expended;

2. When revisions to the Annual Statement are made,

which do not require prior HUD approval, (e.g., expenditures for emergency work, revisions resulting from the PHAs application of fungibility); and

3. Upon completion or termination of the activities funded

in a specific capital fund program year.

8.2 Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan

PHAs must submit the Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan (form HUD-50075.2) for the entire PHA portfolio for the first year of participation in the CFP and annual update thereafter to eliminate the previous year and to add a new fifth year (rolling basis) so that the form always covers the present five-year period beginning with the current year.

8.3 Capital Fund Financing Program (CFFP). Separate, written

HUD approval is required if the PHA proposes to pledge any

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portion of its CFP/RHF funds to repay debt incurred to finance capital improvements. The PHA must identify in its Annual and 5-year capital plans the amount of the annual payments required to service the debt. The PHA must also submit an annual statement detailing the use of the CFFP proceeds. See guidance on HUD’s website at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/capfund/cffp.cfm

9.0 Housing Needs. Provide a statement of the housing needs of families

residing in the jurisdiction served by the PHA and the means by which the PHA intends, to the maximum extent practicable, to address those needs. (Note: Standard and Troubled PHAs complete annually; Small and High Performers complete only for Annual Plan submitted with the 5-Year Plan).

9.1 Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Provide a description of

the PHA’s strategy for addressing the housing needs of families in the jurisdiction and on the waiting list in the upcoming year. (Note: Standard and Troubled PHAs complete annually; Small and High Performers complete only for Annual Plan submitted with the 5-Year Plan).

10.0 Additional Information. Describe the following, as well as any

additional information requested by HUD:

(a) Progress in Meeting Mission and Goals. PHAs must include (i) a statement of the PHAs progress in meeting the mission and goals described in the 5-Year Plan; (ii) the basic criteria the PHA will use for determining a significant amendment from its 5-year Plan; and a significant amendment or modification to its 5-Year Plan and Annual Plan. (Note: Standard and Troubled PHAs complete annually; Small and High Performers complete only for Annual Plan submitted with the 5-Year Plan).

(b) Significant Amendment and Substantial

Deviation/Modification. PHA must provide the definition of “significant amendment” and “substantial deviation/modification”. (Note: Standard and Troubled PHAs complete annually; Small and High Performers complete only for Annual Plan submitted with the 5-Year Plan.)

(c) PHAs must include or reference any applicable memorandum

of agreement with HUD or any plan to improve performance. (Note: Standard and Troubled PHAs complete annually).

11.0 Required Submission for HUD Field Office Review. In order to be a

complete package, PHAs must submit items (a) through (g), with signature by mail or electronically with scanned signatures. Items (h) and (i) shall be submitted electronically as an attachment to the PHA Plan.

(a) Form HUD-50077, PHA Certifications of Compliance with

the PHA Plans and Related Regulations

(b) Form HUD-50070, Certification for a Drug-Free Workplace (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)

(c) Form HUD-50071, Certification of Payments to Influence

Federal Transactions (PHAs receiving CFP grants only) (d) Form SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (PHAs

receiving CFP grants only)

(e) Form SF-LLL-A, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Continuation Sheet (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)

(f) Resident Advisory Board (RAB) comments. (g) Challenged Elements. Include any element(s) of the PHA

Plan that is challenged. (h) Form HUD-50075.1, Capital Fund Program Annual

Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report (Must be attached electronically for PHAs receiving CFP grants only). See instructions in 8.1.

(i) Form HUD-50075.2, Capital Fund Program Five-Year

Action Plan (Must be attached electronically for PHAs receiving CFP grants only). See instructions in 8.2.

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FINANCIAL RESOURCES (Section 6.0(a)3)

HACA anticipates the following resources for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014. The estimate below is based on FY 2014 actual receipts, projected through the end of the fiscal year.

Sources Planned $ Planned Uses 1. Federal Grants (a) PH Operating Fund 6,769,600 Operations (b) PH 2013 Capital Fund Program 724,400 Renovations (c) HCV Tenant Based Assistance 9,413,100 HAP & Administration (d) ROSS Grants 168,000 Resident Services (e) Shelter + Care 172,600 Rental Assistance 2. Prior Year Federal Grants (unobligated funds as of 5-31-14) (a) 2013 CFP Grant 1,197,600 Renovations (b) 2014 CFP Grant 2,015,300 Renovations (c) Replacement Housing Factor 8,300 Future Development 3. PH Dwelling Rental Income Tenant Rent 3,115,100 Operations 4. Other Income (a) Interest Income 2,000 Operations (b) Other Tenant Income 530,800 Operations (c) Other Non-Tenant Income 148,800 Operations (d) United Way Grants 23,300 Resident Services Total Anticipated Resources 24,288,900

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Addendum 3 - Asheville Housing Authority 5-Year and Annual Plan 2015-19

HOUSING NEEDS AND STRATEGIES

9.0 HOUSING NEEDS

City, County, and Regional Data: The City of Asheville and Asheville Regional Housing Consortium contracted with Bowen National Research in 2014 to conduct a comprehensive regional housing needs analysis. The Bowen Report consisting of almost 400 pages is available on the City’s website. The Consolidated Strategic Housing and Community Development Plan that the City developed based on that needs analysis is also available there. Data specific to Asheville and Buncombe County are broken out in appendices to that report. This PHA Plan is based in part on the needs identified in those documents, including the following key points. The data and charts below are from the Bowen Report’s individual assessment chapters for the City of Asheville and Buncombe County.

• In the City of Asheville, 16,977 people (20% of the population) are living in poverty. These include 4,775 children, or nearly one in three children, 10,565 adults between 18 and 64, and 1,637 seniors age 65 and older:

• In Buncombe County, which Asheville Housing serves through its Housing Choice Voucher program, 35,012 people live in poverty, including 10,311 children (one in five).

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• The vast majority of renters in both Asheville and Buncombe County are either one-

or two-person households:

• In Buncombe County (including Asheville), the 113 multifamily rental developments

(consisting of 12,069 units) have a combined occupancy rate of 99.2%. Of those, the 84 non-subsidized developments are 98.9% occupied and the 29 government-subsidized developments are 100% occupied. (As counted by Bowen, these occupancy rates include only ready units, not units that are being renovated or made ready for rental.)

• The rental housing supply gap is significant, particularly for low income families:

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• The City and County, in collaboration with homeless service providers in the community (including Asheville Housing), have made great strides toward ending homelessness through permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing, and transitional housing, but work remains to be done:

• Excluding the homeless population, the largest number of special needs persons are those with disabilities, the elderly, veterans and persons with mental illness:

• Additionally data gathered by the City/County Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee demonstrates progress that has been made over the last decade toward ending chronic homelessness and reducing all forms of homelessness. Asheville Housing, through its chronic homeless preference, has contributed to this overall reduction.

Homeless Point-in-Time Counts Date Homeless Persons Chronic Homeless

April 24, 2004 689 293 January 28, 2015 562 -18% 47 -75%

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Asheville Housing Authority Applicant Data Asheville Housing Authority data regarding current residents and applicants on our waiting list also informs our goals and strategies:

• As of June 30, 2015 we have 1,488 applicants on our combined HCV waiting list, which includes both applications for project-based and tenant-based vouchers. (Based on current demand for vouchers, we expect that most applicants will receive a project-based voucher unit first, and will then have a priority opportunity to request a tenant-based voucher after one year in the project-based development.)

• Consistent with local and regional housing need data, the vast majority of our applicants (1,055 or 71%) are single individuals eligible only for one-bedroom units.

• The majority (58%) of heads of household are women.

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• Based on race as stated by the applicant head of household, 52% of Asheville

Housing’s applicants are white, 35% are black, and 10% are unknown.

• Just under 4% of applicant households identify themselves as Hispanic.

• 20% of applicant households are people with disabilities and only 5% are elderly (age 62 or older).

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• Of current residents and participants in our programs overall, only 29% have any wage income.

• The average annual income of our residents is $9,197, which is 18% of the area median income of $55,900. 95% of our residents have annual incomes under $25,000 and 9% have no income at all.

• 44% of our families include at least one disabled family member.

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9.1 STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING HOUSING NEEDS

Consistent with the goals and objectives set forth in Addendum 1, and subject to federal funding constraints and other factors beyond the Housing Authority’s control, we will work to address the needs for affordable housing through the following strategies: 1. Need - Shortage of affordable housing for all eligible populations: Strategy 1: Maximize the number of affordable units available to the Housing

Authority within its current resources by: o Converting our Public Housing inventory to Project Based Vouchers under

RAD to ensure long term preservation and sustainability of those units. o Utilize any redevelopment opportunities in the future to expand affordable

opportunities broadly and mix incomes within the affordable range, and to add one bedroom units.

o Employing effective maintenance and management policies to minimize the number of Asheville Housing units that are off-line

o Reducing turnover time for vacated Asheville Housing units o Maintaining Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) lease-up rates by establishing

payment standards that will enable families to rent throughout the jurisdiction o Maintaining HCV lease-up rates by marketing the program to owners

particularly those outside areas of minority and poverty concentration o Participating in the Consolidated Plan development process to ensure

coordination with broader community strategies Strategy 2. Increase the number of affordable housing units by:

o In collaboration with the City and County, completing the RAD conversion and redevelopment of Lee Walker Heights from 96 public housing units to at least 200 mixed income affordable units, with a significant increase in one-bedroom units.

o Applying for additional HCV units whenever they become available o Leveraging affordable housing resources in the community through creation

of mixed-finance housing or other methods o Pursuing housing resources other than Public Housing and Housing Choice

Vouchers as part of any redevelopment activity. 2. Need - the Elderly Strategy: Continuing to monitor the number of elderly applicants for our programs

and processing applications from the limited number of elderly applicants 3. Need - Families with Disabilities Strategy: Targeting available assistance to families with disabilities by:

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o Working closely with homeless services providers to house as many chronically homeless individuals with disabling conditions as can be supported by available case management resources

o Carrying out any additional modifications needed based on the Section 504 needs assessment

o Applying for special-purpose vouchers targeted to individuals and families with disabilities whenever they become available

o Collaborating with local non-profit and government agencies that assist families with disabilities

o Seeking additional resources to develop more units like the Woodfin Apartments targeting this population

4. Need - Races or ethnicities with disproportionate housing needs. Strategy 1: Increase awareness of PHA resources among families of races and

ethnicities with disproportionate needs by: o Affirmatively marketing to those populations

Strategy 2: Conduct activities to affirmatively further fair housing by:

o Marketing the Section 8 program to owners outside of areas of poverty or minority concentration

o Adjusting payment standards where allowed and needed to allow access for participants outside areas of poverty or minority concentration

5. Need - Homeless individuals and families. Strategy: Support the process of achieving “housing first” for chronically homeless

people, and ending chronic and veterans’ homelessness by: o Maintaining admission preferences for chronically homeless applicants who

are receiving case management assistance o Participating in the community’s coordinated assessment strategy to target

available resources in the most effective way possible o Actively participating in initiatives arising out of the 10-Year Plan to End

Homelessness to assist this population o Seeking additional resources to develop more units like the Woodfin

Apartments targeting this population o Working collaboratively with community partners to fund case management

services for disabled formerly homeless individuals in Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program

o Issuing RFP(s) for up to 40 project based voucher units for homeless persons who are hard to house because of mental health, substance abuse, and/or physical health issues

o Issuing RFP(s) for up to 100 project based voucher units under the HUD-VASH program, upon request from the Charles George VA Medical Center to assist with the goal of ending veterans’ homelessness

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6. Need – Resident self-reliance and independence. Strategy: Support increases in resident income from work and other sources by:

o Expanding partnerships with a broad range of community agencies focused on increasing job skills and earned income for residents

o Marketing and expanding the HCV Family Self Sufficiency and Homeownership programs to both PBV and TBV residents to increase incomes, promote self-reliance, and assist residents in establishing escrow accounts.

o Coordinating with local SOAR agencies to increase the number of disabled residents receiving SSD/SSI and Medicaid eligibility.

o Actively implementing the PBV supportive service requirements to promote the goals of increasing incomes.

o Adopting rent calculation policies and procedures that promote, or do not discourage, residents going to work whenever possible.

Page1 form HUD-50075.1 (4/2008)

Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund Program, Capital Fund Program Replacement Housing Factor and Office of Public and Indian Housing Capital Fund Financing Program OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 8/31/2011 Part I: Summary PHA Name: Housing Authority of the City of Asheville Grant Type and Number

Capital Fund Program Grant No: NC19P00750113 Replacement Housing Factor Grant No: Date of CFFP:

FFY of Grant: 2013 FFY of Grant Approval:

Type of Grant Original Annual Statement Reserve for Disasters/Emergencies Revised Annual Statement (revision no: 3) Performance and Evaluation Report for Period Ending: 6/30/2015 Final Performance and Evaluation Report

Line Summary by Development Account Total Estimated Cost Total Actual Cost 1 Original Revised2 Obligated Expended 1 Total non-CFP Funds 2 1406 Operations (may not exceed 20% of line 21) 3 3 1408 Management Improvements 4 1410 Administration (may not exceed 10% of line 21) 192,000.00 67,100.00 67,100.00 67,100.00 5 1411 Audit 6 1415 Liquidated Damages 7 1430 Fees and Costs 8 1440 Site Acquisition 9 1450 Site Improvement 53,063.00 0 10 1460 Dwelling Structures 821,937.00 117,441.00 117,441.00 117,441.00 11 1465.1 Dwelling Equipment—Nonexpendable 12 1470 Non-dwelling Structures 805,031.00 893,000.00 893,000.00 893,000.00 13 1475 Non-dwelling Equipment 50,000.00 0 14 1485 Demolition 15 1492 Moving to Work Demonstration 16 1495.1 Relocation Costs 17 1499 Development Activities 4

1 To be completed for the Performance and Evaluation Report. 2 To be completed for the Performance and Evaluation Report or a Revised Annual Statement. 3 PHAs with under 250 units in management may use 100% of CFP Grants for operations. 4 RHF funds shall be included here.

Page2 form HUD-50075.1 (4/2008)

Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund Program, Capital Fund Program Replacement Housing Factor and Office of Public and Indian Housing Capital Fund Financing Program OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 08/31/2011 Part I: Summary PHA Name: Asheville Grant Type and Number



Type of Grant Original Annual Statement Reserve for Disasters/Emergencies Revised Annual Statement (revision no: 3) Performance and Evaluation Report for Period Ending: 6/30/2015 Final Performance and Evaluation Report

Line Summary by Development Account Total Estimated Cost Total Actual Cost 1 Original Revised 2 Obligated Expended 18a 1501 Collateralization or Debt Service paid by the PHA 18ba 9000 Collateralization or Debt Service paid Via System of Direct

Payment

19 1504 RAD Conversion 844,490.00 844,490.00 488,902.14 20 Amount of Annual Grant:: (sum of lines 2 - 19) 1,922,031.00 1,922,031.00 1,922,031.00 1,566,443.14 21 Amount of line 20 Related to LBP Activities 22 Amount of line 20 Related to Section 504 Activities 23 Amount of line 20 Related to Security - Soft Costs 24 Amount of line 20 Related to Security - Hard Costs 25 Amount of line 20 Related to Energy Conservation Measures Signature of Executive Director Gene Bell Date 7/23/2015

Signature of Public Housing Director Date


Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund Program, Capital Fund Program Replacement Housing Factor and Office of Public and Indian Housing

Page3 form HUD-50075.1 (4/2008)

Capital Fund Financing Program OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 08/31/2011 Part II: Supporting Pages PHA Name: Asheville Grant Type and Number

Capital Fund Program Grant No: NC19P00750113 CFFP (Yes/ No): No Replacement Housing Factor Grant No:

Federal FFY of Grant: 2013

Development Number Name/PHA-Wide Activities

General Description of Major Work Categories

Development Account No.

Quantity Total Estimated Cost Total Actual Cost Status of Work

Original Revised 1 Funds Obligated2

Funds Expended2

PHA-Wide COCC Management Fee 1410 192,000.00 67,100.00 67,100.00 67,100.00 NC007000001 Pavement and Sidewalk Repairs at Aston

Tower and Bartlett Arms 1450

53,063.00 0 0 0

NC007000001 Historic cornice and other exterior renovations of Altamont Apartments

1460 800,000.00 95,505.00 95,505.00 95,505.00 See below

NC007000001 Final completion of Aston Tower project 1460 21,937.00 21,936.00 21,936.00 21,936.00 Completed NC007000002 Reid Center Office and Training Center

Renovations 1470 805,031.00 893,000.00 893,000.00 893,000.00 See below

NC007000002 Reid Center FF&E 1475 50,000.00 0 0 0 NC007000001 RAD Conversion – Construction in

Progress @ Altamont & Pavement Aston 1504 0 614,495.00 614,495.00 258,907.14 Ongoing project

NC007000002 RAD Conversion – Construction in Progress @ Reid (Edington) Center

1504 0 229,995.00 229,995.00 229,995.00 Completed

1 To be completed for the Performance and Evaluation Report or a Revised Annual Statement. 2 To be completed for the Performance and Evaluation Report.


Page4 form HUD-50075.1 (4/2008)

Capital Fund Financing Program OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 08/31/2011 Part III: Implementation Schedule for Capital Fund Financing Program PHA Name: Asheville Federal FFY of Grant: 2013

Development Number

Name/PHA-Wide Activities

All Fund Obligated (Quarter Ending Date)

All Funds Expended (Quarter Ending Date)

Reasons for Revised Target Dates 1

Original Obligation End

Date

Actual Obligation End Date

Original Expenditure End Date

Actual Expenditure End Date

09/08/2015 12/01/2014 09/08/2017

1 Obligation and expenditure end dated can only be revised with HUD approval pursuant to Section 9j of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended.

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Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund Program, Capital Fund Program Replacement Housing Factor and Office of Public and Indian Housing Capital Fund Financing Program OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 8/31/2011 Part I: Summary PHA Name: Housing Authority of the City of Asheville Grant Type and Number



Type of Grant Original Annual Statement Reserve for Disasters/Emergencies Revised Annual Statement (revision no: 2) Performance and Evaluation Report for Period Ending: Final Performance and Evaluation Report

Line Summary by Development Account Total Estimated Cost Total Actual Cost 1 Original Revised2 Obligated Expended 1 Total non-CFP Funds 2 1406 Operations (may not exceed 20% of line 21) 3 0 400,000 400,000 400,000 3 1408 Management Improvements 4 1410 Administration (may not exceed 10% of line 21) 201,346 201,346 201,346 201,346 5 1411 Audit 6 1415 Liquidated Damages 7 1430 Fees and Costs 100,000 0 8 1440 Site Acquisition 9 1450 Site Improvement 10 1460 Dwelling Structures 1,414,000 0 11 1465.1 Dwelling Equipment—Nonexpendable 12 1470 Non-dwelling Structures 400,000 0 13 1475 Non-dwelling Equipment 14 1485 Demolition 15 1492 Moving to Work Demonstration 16 1495.1 Relocation Costs 17 1499 Development Activities 4


Page2 form HUD-50075.1 (4/2008)

Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund Program, Capital Fund Program Replacement Housing Factor and Office of Public and Indian Housing Capital Fund Financing Program OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 08/31/2011 Part I: Summary PHA Name: Asheville Grant Type and Number



Type of Grant Original Annual Statement Reserve for Disasters/Emergencies Revised Annual Statement (revision no: 1) Performance and Evaluation Report for Period Ending: Final Performance and Evaluation Report


Payment

19 1504 RAD Conversion 0 1,414,000 1,414,000 1,414,000 20 Amount of Annual Grant:: (sum of lines 2 - 19) 2,015,346 2,015,346 2,015,346 2,015,346 21 Amount of line 20 Related to LBP Activities 22 Amount of line 20 Related to Section 504 Activities 23 Amount of line 20 Related to Security - Soft Costs 24 Amount of line 20 Related to Security - Hard Costs 25 Amount of line 20 Related to Energy Conservation Measures Signature of Executive Director: Gene Bell Date 07-23-2014

Signature of Public Housing Director Date



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Capital Fund Financing Program OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 08/31/2011 Part II: Supporting Pages PHA Name: Asheville Grant Type and Number








Funds Expended2

NC007000001 AMP Operations 1406 0 100,000 100,000 100,000 Complete NC007000002 AMP Operations 1406 0 100,000 100,000 100,000

NC007000003 AMP Operations 1406 0 100,000 100,000 100,000 NC007000004 AMP Operations 1406 0 100,000 100,000 100,000 PHA-Wide COCC Management Fee 1410 201,346 201,346 201,346 201,346 NC007000001 RAD Initial Deposit to Replacement

Reserve (IDRR) 1460 425,000 0

NC007000002 RAD IDRR 1460 310,000 0 NC007000003 RAD IDRR 1460 412,000 0 NC007000004 RAD IDRR 1460 267,000 0 NC007000002 Reid Center Roof Replacement 1470 400,000 0 NC007000001 RAD IDRR 1504 0 425,000 425,000 425,000

Transferred

NC007000002 RAD IDRR 1504 0 310,000 310,000 310,000 NC007000003 RAD IDRR 1504 0 412,000 412,000 412,000 NC007000004 RAD IDRR 1504 0 142,000 142,000 142,000 NC007000003 RAD Rehab Account 1504 0 60,000 60,000 60,000 NC007000004 RAD Rehab Account 1504 0 65,000 65,000 65,000


Page4 form HUD-50075.1 (4/2008)

Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund Program, Capital Fund Program Replacement Housing Factor and Office of Public and Indian Housing Capital Fund Financing Program OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 08/31/2011 Part III: Implementation Schedule for Capital Fund Financing Program PHA Name: Asheville Federal FFY of Grant: 2014

Development Number






Date




PHA Wide 5/12/2016 12/1/2014 5/12/2018 12/1/2014


Page1 form HUD-50075.1 (4/2008)

Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund Program, Capital Fund Program Replacement Housing Factor and Office of Public and Indian Housing Capital Fund Financing Program OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 8/31/2011 Part I: Summary PHA Name: Asheville Housing Authority Grant Type and Number



Type of Grant Original Annual Statement Reserve for Disasters/Emergencies Revised Annual Statement (revision no: ) Performance and Evaluation Report for Period Ending: 6/30/2015 Final Performance and Evaluation Report

Line Summary by Development Account Total Estimated Cost Total Actual Cost 1 Original Revised2 Obligated Expended 1 Total non-CFP Funds 2 1406 Operations (may not exceed 20% of line 21) 3 3 1408 Management Improvements 4 1410 Administration (may not exceed 10% of line 21) 11,000 0 0 5 1411 Audit 6 1415 Liquidated Damages 7 1430 Fees and Costs 102,582 0 0 8 1440 Site Acquisition 9 1450 Site Improvement 10 1460 Dwelling Structures 11 1465.1 Dwelling Equipment—Nonexpendable 12 1470 Non-dwelling Structures 13 1475 Non-dwelling Equipment 14 1485 Demolition 15 1492 Moving to Work Demonstration 16 1495.1 Relocation Costs 17 1499 Development Activities 4


Page2 form HUD-50075.1 (4/2008)

Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund Program, Capital Fund Program Replacement Housing Factor and Office of Public and Indian Housing Capital Fund Financing Program OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 08/31/2011 Part I: Summary PHA Name: Asheville Housing Authority

Grant Type and Number Capital Fund Program Grant No: NC19P00750115 Replacement Housing Factor Grant No: Date of CFFP:


Type of Grant Original Annual Statement Reserve for Disasters/Emergencies Revised Annual Statement (revision no: ) Performance and Evaluation Report for Period Ending: 6/30/2015 Final Performance and Evaluation Report


Payment

19 1502 Contingency (may not exceed 8% of line 20) 20 Amount of Annual Grant:: (sum of lines 2 - 19) 113,582 0 0 21 Amount of line 20 Related to LBP Activities 22 Amount of line 20 Related to Section 504 Activities 23 Amount of line 20 Related to Security - Soft Costs 24 Amount of line 20 Related to Security - Hard Costs 25 Amount of line 20 Related to Energy Conservation Measures Signature of Executive Director: Gene Bell Date 7/23/2015

Signature of Public Housing Director Michael A. Williams Date


Page3 form HUD-50075.1 (4/2008)

Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund Program, Capital Fund Program Replacement Housing Factor and Office of Public and Indian Housing Capital Fund Financing Program OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 08/31/2011 Part II: Supporting Pages PHA Name: Asheville Housing Authority Grant Type and Number








Funds Expended2

PHA-Wide Management Fee 1410 11,000 NC007000002 Pre-Development Costs for RAD Phase 2

Redevelopment Application – Lee Walker Heights

1430 102,582 Ongoing



Page4 form HUD-50075.1 (4/2008)

Capital Fund Financing Program OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 08/31/2011 Part III: Implementation Schedule for Capital Fund Financing Program PHA Name: Asheville Housing Authority Federal FFY of Grant: 2015

Development Number






Date




NC007000002 4/12/2017 4/12/2019


Capital Fund Program—Five-Year Action Plan U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentOffice of Public and Indian Housing

Expires: 4/30/2011

Page 1 of 5 form HUD-50075.2 (4/2008)

Development Number and Name Work Statement for Year 1

Work Statement for Year 2 Work Statement for Year 3 Work Statement for Year 4 Work Statement for Year 5

FFY 2015 FFY 2016 FFY 2017 FFY 2018 FFY 2019 A. NC007000001 - Central See

NC007000002 – South Annual 102,500 NC007000003 - West StatementNC007000004 – North

B. Physical Improvements Subtotal 102,500 - - C. Management ImprovementsD. PHA-Wide Non-dwelling Structures and

EquipmentE. Administration 11,000 11,000 F. Other: A/E and Predevelopment Fees 102,500 G. OperationsH. DemolitionI. DevelopmentJ. Capital Fund Financing – Debt ServiceK. Total CFP Funds 113,500 113,500 - - L. Total Non-CFP FundsM. Grand Total

Part I: Summary

PHA Name/Number: Asheville Housing Authority, NC007 Locality: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina X Original 5-Year Plan Revision No: __

N/A - RAD Conversion N/A - RAD Conversion


Expires: 4/30/2011

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Expires: 4/30/2011

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Work Statement for Year 1 FFY 2014

Development Number/Name Development Number/NameGeneral Description of Major Work Categories


See Annual

Statement

1460: NC007000002 - Lee Walker Heights Redevelopment Planning

96 102,500 1460: NC007000002 - Lee Walker Heights Redevelopment Construction

96 102,500

$ 102,500 $102,500

Part II: Supporting Pages – Physical Needs Work Statement(s)

Work Statement for Year 2FFY 2015

Quantity Estimated Cost

Subtotal of Estimated Cost


Quantity Estimated Cost

Subtotal of Estimated Cost


Expires: 4/30/2011

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Work Statement forYear 1 FFY 2014

Development Number/Name Development Number/NameGeneral Description of Major Work Categories


See N/A - RAD Conversion N/A - RAD ConversionAnnual

Statement

$0 $0

Quantity Estimated Cost Quantity Estimated Cost

Subtotal of Estimated Cost Subtotal of Estimated Cost

Work Statement for Year 4 Work Statement for Year 5FFY 2017 FFY 2018

Part II: Supporting Pages – Physical Needs Work Statement(s)


Expires: 4/30/2011

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Expires: 4/30/2011

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Development Number/Name Development Number/NameGeneral Description of Major Work Categories General Description of Major Work Categories

See Administration - Management Fee 11,000 Administration - Management Fee 11,000Annual

Statement

Subtotal of Estimated Cost $ 11,000.00 Subtotal of Estimated Cost $ 11,000.00

Part III: Supporting Pages – Management Needs Work Statement(s) Work Statement for Year 2

FFY 2015Estimated Cost


Estimated Cost


Expires: 4/30/2011

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Development Number/Name Development Number/NameGeneral Description of Major Work Categories General Description of Major Work Categories

See N/A - RAD Conversion N/A RAD ConversionAnnual

Statement

Subtotal of Estimated Cost $ - Subtotal of Estimated Cost $ -

FFY 2017 FFY 2018Estimated Cost Estimated Cost

Part III: Supporting Pages – Management Needs Work Statement(s) Work Statement for Year 4 Work Statement for Year 5

Rehab and Replacement Reserve Projects - 2015 Approved: _________________ NotesCentral Asheville Properties

Remaining Balance of CFP Approved to RAD 497,500 Initial Deposit to Replacement Reserve 425,000 RR deposits during 2015 350,000 Minimum Balance 12/31/2015 (380,000) Available to Spend in 2015 892,500

Priority Assigned Project Code PCA Budget ActualReplacement Reserve - Aston & Garden

1 Pavement Repairs High Rick RCFP01 11,636 45,476 JLS under contract; covered by converted CFP funding2 Apartment water heaters Maint Ronnie 26,750 - good stock of replacement heaters purchased last year - replace as needed3 Motion sensor lights in laundry rooms Medium Bobby 200 - implement from operations4 Floor coverings Maint Ronnie 10,400 - continue to replace carpet with tile at turnaround from operations funding5 Refrigerators Maint Ronnie 9,900 - continue to replace as needed from operations6 In Unit Light Bulbs Maint Ronnie 238 - during preventive maintenance, check for any incandescent bulbs and replace with CFL7 Waste Line Study High Scott RR01-1 4,500 4,500 Coordinate with Altamont waste line study8 PCB Operations and Maintenance Program Medium Bobby 400 - Bobby confirmed with Duke Energy: No PCBs on our sites.9 Roofs - Garden High David RR01-2 27,169 54,400 Scott McAllister get quotes on roofs and insulation - Buildings 2 and 5

10 Shower heads - Garden Maint Ronnie 2,150 - complete from operations during preventive maintenance this year11 Exterior Lighting - Garden and Maint Shop High Bobby 7,800 - Replace 12 - 400w Metal Halide fixtures with 200w Induction or LED - get a lease quote from Duke

101,143 104,376 Replacement Reserve - Bartlett

1 Pavement Repairs High Rick RCFP01 1,444 1,450 JLS under contract with CFP carry over funding2 Window - Replacement of 200 Estar windows hold David RR01-3 69,120 2,500 Work with Aaron Wilson to plan and budget for full window replacement over time at Bartlett3 Emergency Generator High Bobby RR01-4 43,380 43,380 Prioritize to eliminate rented generator.4 Kitchen Cabinets Maint Eddie RR01-5 40,200 - Replace as needed from operations5 Interior Carpet Maint Eddie 10,250 - continue to replace with tile at turnaround6 Trash Chute High? Scott RR01-6 9,700 9,700 Scott get pricing on trash chute doors - the chute itself is in good condition.7 ADA Wrap Pipes Maint Eddie 280 - Scott identify materials - maintenance handle from operations

174,374 57,030 Replacement Reserve - Altamont

1 Pavement repairs hold 1,208 - Check condition to see if sealing or touch up needed after exterior project is complete2 HVAC In-Unit Medium Don 34,000 - Don has been installing thermostatic register valves - determine how many remain and complete from operations3 Emergency Generator Medium David 14,600 - Ask engineer to review size and purpose inconjunction with with boiler replacement planning4 Radiator Reflectors Medium Eddie 2,000 - Recommended: Insulated reflectors behind radiotors - handle from operations5 Floor coverings Maint Eddie 9,998 - continue to replace with tile at turnaround6 Trash Chute High? Scott RR01-6 15,520 15,500 Scott get pricing and determine priority. Coordinate with boiler replacement or exterior work. 7 Waste Line Study High Scott RR01-1 4,500 4,500 Coordinate with Aston waste line study and with boiler replacement?

81,826 20,000 Other Critical Projects

1 Complete Altamont cornice and brickwork High David RCFP02 698,387 Remaining to be completed as of 1/1/152 Engineering for Boiler Replacement next year High David RR01-7 10,000 3 Add Surveillance Cameras to Hallways?4 Install new laundry room machines

- 708,387

Total Projects: 357,343 889,793

Total Available: 892,500 Remaining: 2,707

Available Funding

Projects

Engineering for next year, recommended: 4.1 MMBTU 90% Efficiency Boiler - possible combined heat and power or water based HVAC system?

Rehab and Replacement Reserve Projects - 2015 Approved: _________________ NotesSouthside

Initial Deposit to Replacement Reserve 310,000 RR deposits during 2015 310,000 Minimum Balance 12/31/2015 (270,000) Available to Spend in 2015 350,000

Priority Assigned Project Code PCA Budget ActualReplacement Reserve Schedule

1 Pavement Repairs High Rick RR02-1 28,865 29,000 Identify priorities and repair2 Water Heaters High Clinton RR02-2 6,627 11,000 Handle on turnaround and as needed3 Water Heaters -40 Gallon 4,420 included above4 Replace Stab-Lok Breaker Panels High Cliff RR02-3 277,050 150,000 Work underway - in-house staff will save money.

316,962 190,000 - Other Critical Projects

1 Design for Livingston Water System High Scott RR02-4 25,000 Engineering for work scheduled in 20162 Stormwater drainage in Erskine High Scott RR02-5 10,000 3 Cabinet and countertop High Clinton RR02-6 30,000 Replace as needed on turnaround4 Floor tile replacement Medium Clinton RR02-7 10,000 Replace as needed on turnaround

- 75,000 -

Total Projects: 316,962 265,000 -


Available Funding

Rehab and Replacement Reserve Projects - 2015 Approved: _________________ NotesWest Asheville Properties

Initial Deposit to Replacement Reserve 412,000 Rehab Account 60,000 RR deposits during 2015 300,000 Minimum Balance 12/31/2015 (300,000) Available to Spend in 2015 472,000

Priority Assigned Project Code PCA Budget ActualReplacement Reserve Schedule - Pisgah View

1 Pavement Repairs High Rick RR03-1 48,563 40,000 Identify worst areas - bus alley2 Repair decorative concrete fence? Medium Rick 2,666 Rick to remove damaged decorative concrete from operations3 DHW replace with 0.92 EF High Efficiency High Scott RR03-2 400 400 One 40 gal in community center - .95 EF4 DHW replace with 0.67 EF High Eric RR03-2 12,750 10,000 Replace as needed with best DHW that does not increase cost5 Exterior porch lighting - LED High Bobby Rehab 03 33,670 34,000 Rehab - update estimate6 Range hoods High Eric RR03-3 13,813 14,000 85 standard range hoods to go with ranges below7 Ranges High William RR03-4 25,600 26,000 85 gas with electric ignition (full replacement over three years)8 Kitchen exhaust fans High David RR03-5 24,605 25,000 Work with engineer to find a way to install

162,067 149,400 -

Replacement Reserve Schedule - Deaverview1 Pavement Repairs hold Rick 29,725 - Patch for now; save for complete replacement from pooled reserve?3 DHW replace with 0.67 EF High Monte RR03-6 510 500 One 40 gal in community center - replace with .95 EF electric?4 DHW replace with 0.67 EF High Monte RR03-6 3,400 3,400 Replace as needed with best DHW that does not increase cost5 HVAC Common Area Heating High Bobby RR03-7 3,500 3,500 Replace with 95 AFUE furnace @ 3500 each - check heat pump option6 HVAC In-Unit heating hold 37,917 - 7 HVAC - Other hold 10,758 - 8 Exterior porch lighting - LED High Bobby Rehab 03 20,800 21,000 Rehab - update estimate9 Range hoods High Monte RR03-8 25,600 12,800 Replace with ranges below

10 Ranges High William RR03-9 24,000 24,000 Replace 1/2 of all ranges with electric ignition (other half next year)11 Refrigerators High William RR03-10 69,600 70,000 Replace all with 16 cf Energy Star - exception for units replaced in last three years12 Kitchen exhaust fans High David RR03-11 15,200 15,000 Work with engineer to find a way to install13 ADA compliance parking High William 200 Update handicap parking sign to current standard from operations

241,210 150,200 - Other Critical Projects

1 Replace 6 roofs at PVA High Eric RR03-12 70,000 2 PVA camera upgrades High Bobby RR03-13 15,000 3 Complete PVA exterior painting High Eric RR03-14 64,000 In-house paint crew supervised by Eric4 DV mail boxes High Tammy RR03-15 12,000 5 DV camera install hold hold for now6 DV sewer line selected replacement High Scott RR03-16 10,000

- 171,000 -

Total Projects: 403,277 470,600 -


Available Funding

save funding for new install that includes AC - repair as needed from operations

Rehab and Replacement Reserve Projects - 2015 Approved: _________________ NotesNorth Asheville Properties

Initial Deposit to Replacement Reserve 142,000 Rehab Account 65,000 RR deposits during 2015 500,000 Minimum Balance 12/31/2015 (300,000) Available to Spend in 2015 407,000

Priority Assigned Project Code PCA Budget ActualReplacement Reserve Schedule - Hillcrest

1 HVAC Common Area Heating High Bobby RR04-1 11,200 17,700 Combine with AC work from 20162 Community Center Main Electric Panel High Bobby RR04-1 3,197 3,200 3 ADA pipe wrap under sinks Medium Battle 630 Maintenance to handle from operations

15,027 20,900 -

Replacement Reserve Schedule - Klondyke1 Clean rusted areas of Steel Supports High Battle 1,560 Included below2 Paint Steel Supports High Battle RR04-2 10,234 15,000 Robert - in-house paint crew or contractor3 Mud splash prevention - steel supports High Battle 1,250 Included above4 Water savers total High Scott Rehab 04 31,108 31,000 Replace using rehab account5 Programmable thermostats High Scott Rehab 04 14,014 14,000 Replace using rehab account6 In-unit Lighting Fixtures High Bobby Rehab 04 7,508 7,500 Replace using rehab account7 ADA pipe wrap under sinks Medium Battle 630 maintenance handle from operations

66,304 67,500 -

Other Critical Projects1 Finish pending Klondyke units High Battle RR04-4 195,600 Scott McAllister to complete2 Cabinet replacements unit turnaround High Battle RR04-5 20,000 3 Hillcrest roof replacements 4-8 High Battle RR04-6 60,000 4 Hillcrest water heaters - .92 EF High Rodney RR04-7 23,000 Continue to replace as needed with .95 units and pans5 Finish exterior paint - Hillcrest High Rodney Handled from operations.6 Hillcrest PRVs High Rodney RR04-8 20,000 Continue to replace as needed

- 318,600 -

Total Projects: 81,331 407,000 -

Total Available: 407,000 Remaining: -

Available Funding

ASHEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION NO. 2015-2

WHEREAS, the Asheville Housing Authority is a public housing authority and public body corporate and politic under the laws of North Carolina; WHEREAS, Eastview Homes Condominiums was created under a HOPE I grant to provide homeownership opportunities for low income families; WHEREAS, the Asheville Housing Authority owns Unit 62 at Eastview Homes Condominium; WHEREAS, Asheville Housing desires to sell Unit 62 to its employee of nearly six (6) years, Bobby McNeil; WHEREAS, Mr. McNeil meets income limits under HUD regulations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby approves the sale of Eastview Unit 62 to Bobby McNeil and authorizes the Chief Executive Officer to sign the deed and closing documents. Approved this 22nd day of July, 2015. ___________________________________ Lewis Isaac, Chair Attest: __________________________ Gene Bell

NAEH Conference – July 2015


In the early 1990s, [data indicated] that New York City had a quarter of a million people who were homeless at some point in the previous half-decade – which was a surprisingly high number. But only about twenty-five hundred were chronically homeless.

It turns out, furthermore, that this group costs the health-care and social-services systems far more than anyone had ever anticipated. … [I]n New York at least $62 million was being spent annually to shelter just those twenty-five hundred hard-core homeless.

An unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling condition, or a family with at least one adult member who has a disabling condition, who has either been continuously homeless for a year or more, or has had at least four episodes of homelessness in the past three years.

Housing First is an approach that centers on providing homeless people with housing quickly and then providing services as needed. What differentiates a Housing First approach from other strategies is that there is an immediate and primary focus on helping individuals and families quickly access and sustain permanent housing.

The last [point-in-time] count was held on April 24, 2004 and found a total of 689 homeless. However, … looking at who utilizes the services offered by the AHOPE Day Center, we find more than 2,000 different homeless individuals in Asheville and Buncombe County in one year.

In 2003, AHOPE counted 293 chronic homeless people in our community who met [the HUD] definition.

Homeward Bound of WNC– closed and sold its emergency shelters; converted all staff to day center and supportive services for chronic homeless in permanent housing.

Asheville Housing Authority renovated the Woodfin Apartments into 19 Shelter+Care units for the chronically homeless.

Late 2009 - What next?

Housing: With approximately 35 public housing units and 25 vouchers turning over every month, AHA adopted a local preference for chronic homeless people receiving ongoing case management support.

Supportive Services: Supported by Homeward Bound case managers for at least one year, with close collaboration to demonstrate that the model works

Chronic Homeless Housed: 308 Terminated for Fault: 53 Success Rate: 83% Currently Pending Move-In: 28

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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

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Program was established without the need for a major new grant – from existing resources.

Police and community are seeing improvements on the streets.

HACA has a resource to call when these residents have a problem.

We are ending chronic homelessness – down to 74 in 2015; more than 50 of those had approved assistance or a voucher in hand at the time of the count.

Community and resident education. Some new residents have not made the

adjustment – given multiple chances, but ultimately terminated.

Requires cross-silo collaboration locally and, if similar models are to be developed, at HUD.

Identifying the resources for supportive services to take this PSH model to the next level.

Explain to the PHA that this is not the old federal homeless preference.

Your agency will provide long term on-site support for the new residents – whatever it takes.

Some screening flexibility is required by the PHA in looking at criminal infractions, but your agency will be there to help.

Be ready to help move clients out if they can’t stop disturbing their neighbors.

Explain the PHA admissions process and the need for basic quiet enjoyment.

Check the service provider’s track record, or start small.

Require verification by the service provider of its long term commitment before approving the applicant’s preference.

Be ready to meet early and often to iron out problems; provide on-site space for case managers if you can.

David L. Nash, COO [email protected] 828-507-7697

NAEH Conference – July 2015


In the early 1990s, [data indicated] that New York City had a quarter of a million people who were homeless at some point in the previous half-decade – which was a surprisingly high number. But only about twenty-five hundred were chronically homeless.

It turns out, furthermore, that this group costs the health-care and social-services systems far more than anyone had ever anticipated. … [I]n New York at least $62 million was being spent annually to shelter just those twenty-five hundred hard-core homeless.

An unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling condition, or a family with at least one adult member who has a disabling condition, who has either been continuously homeless for a year or more, or has had at least four episodes of homelessness in the past three years.

Housing First is an approach that centers on providing homeless people with housing quickly and then providing services as needed. What differentiates a Housing First approach from other strategies is that there is an immediate and primary focus on helping individuals and families quickly access and sustain permanent housing.

The last [point-in-time] count was held on April 24, 2004 and found a total of 689 homeless. However, … looking at who utilizes the services offered by the AHOPE Day Center, we find more than 2,000 different homeless individuals in Asheville and Buncombe County in one year.

In 2003, AHOPE counted 293 chronic homeless people in our community who met [the HUD] definition.

Homeward Bound of WNC– closed and sold its emergency shelters; converted all staff to day center and supportive services for chronic homeless in permanent housing.

Asheville Housing Authority renovated the Woodfin Apartments into 19 Shelter+Careunits for the chronically homeless.

Late 2009 - What next?

Housing: With approximately 35 public housing units and 25 vouchers turning over every month, AHA adopted a local preference for chronic homeless people receiving ongoing case management support.

Supportive Services: Supported by Homeward Bound case managers for at least one year, with close collaboration to demonstrate that the model works

Chronic Homeless Housed: 308 Terminated for Fault: 53 Success Rate: 83% Currently Pending Move-In: 28

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Unsheltered

Emergency Shelter

Program was established without the need for a major new grant – from existing resources.

Police and community are seeing improvements on the streets.

HACA has a resource to call when these residents have a problem.

We are ending chronic homelessness – down to 74 in 2015; more than 50 of those had approved assistance or a voucher in hand at the time of the count.

Community and resident education. Some new residents have not made the

adjustment – given multiple chances, but ultimately terminated.

Requires cross-silo collaboration locally and, if similar models are to be developed, at HUD.

Identifying the resources for supportive services to take this PSH model to the next level.

Explain to the PHA that this is not the old federal homeless preference.

Your agency will provide long term on-site support for the new residents – whatever it takes.

Some screening flexibility is required by the PHA in looking at criminal infractions, but your agency will be there to help.

Be ready to help move clients out if they can’t stop disturbing their neighbors.

Explain the PHA admissions process and the need for basic quiet enjoyment.

Check the service provider’s track record, or start small.

Require verification by the service provider of its long term commitment before approving the applicant’s preference.

Be ready to meet early and often to iron out problems; provide on-site space for case managers if you can.

David L. Nash, [email protected]

Documents

Asheville Housing Authority Regular Meeting of the Board ... · II. Regular Meeting - Call to order Vice Chair Wells called to order the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners