SRHA Communities

 DEVELOPMENT HAPPENINGS

IN THE PAST 31 YEARS

¿   The Cypress Manor Community, which consists of 113 units of multi-family  apartments, construction began in the early 70’s but was not completed until the late 70’s when the Authority purchased the property.  In 1990 this community received major renovations with CIAP funds. Also, with the implementation of the Comprehensive Grant Program, which are federal dollars provided by HUD for Capital Improvements to public housing communities, vinyl siding has been replaced, parking lots have been paved with black top and stripped, and new HVAC systems is currently being installed.  This community also received funding for a Family Investment Center in 1995, which serves both Cypress Manor and Parker Riddick.

¿    The Authority’s second oldest project, Parker Riddick Village that has 93 units, has a history similar to that of Cypress Manor.  Original construction was begun by a private developer in the early 70’s.  Work was not completed until the Authority purchased the property and completed construction in 1981.  This community has also received HVAC, kitchen renovations, vinyl siding replacement, and exterior doors, parking lot paved with black top and stripped with Comp Grant funds.

¿    By resolutions #244 and 242 dated June 14^th 1983, the Authority obtained construction financing from HUD to enter into an agreement with Beacon Construction Co. of Newport news to construct an 80-unit multi-family rental housing development known as Hoffler Apartments.  The project was a Turnkey Project and was purchased from the developer after successful completion at a cost of approximately $3,300,000.  With CIAP Funds and CGP Funds, this community has received funds for roof repairs, metal screen doors, play ground equipment, renovations of kitchens, HVAC installation, paved parking lot with black top and stripped, window replacements, repairs to trim, gutters and interior stairs, and bathroom cabinet replacements.  In 1995, a Community Investment Center was also built at this site.

¿    In December 1981, SRHA submitted an application to HUD to secure funding for 80 units of low-rent public housing, which was approved, and after securing the proper site, the project came to be known as Colander Bishop Meadows.  SHRA entered into a construction contract with J.R. Wills at a project costs of $2,478,284.00 for the construction of Colander Bishop Meadows.  Also with CGP funds, this community has received range hoods, metal screen doors, HVAC system and paved parking lot with black top and stripped.  This community also received funds to build a Community Investment Center.

¿    In February 1985, the funds received from HUD to construction the 100 unit elderly project was given the name of Chorey Park Apartments.  The contractor was Kenbridge Construction Company.  With CGP funds, a HVAC system was installed, picnic tables and benches were installed, and the parking lot was paved and stripped.

¿    In May 1987, SRHA implemented the Rental Rehabilitation Program.  The primary objective was intended to serve as the principal source of federal assistance for local efforts to expand the stock of decent rental housing affordable to lower income families in the City of Suffolk.

¿    In July of 1990, SRHA Board implemented the Indoor Plumbing Program in the Hollywood and Huntersville section of the City with funds made available through the Virginia Housing Partnership Fund.

¿    In October 1990, SRHA Board approved the contribution to Redevelopment Participation Program in conjunction with Suffolk Main Street Program and its Incentive Grant Fund for Facades in the Downtown area.

¿    In December 1990, the Virginia Housing Partnership Fund Homeownership Assistance Program made funds available to SRHA in the amount of $295,200 to provide permanent financing to eligible homebuyers participating in the program.

¿    In October of 1991, SRHA entered into an Agreement with Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to transfer property of the Mason-South Broad Street Property to construct one single family home.

¿    In November 1986, the Authority, at the request of the City and in accordance with a Rehabilitative Services Agreement, approved in January 1985, administered a water connection fee and Housing Rehabilitation Program in the Pughsville Community.

¿    In December 1986, SRHA partnered with Virginia Housing Development Authority to administer the Rural Homesteading Program in the Pughsville/Belleville Meadows Area.  The purchase of three (3) homes at the cost of $1 each was involved in this program.  The approved buyer was then responsible for doing the necessary rehabilitation to the house.

¿    In August 1986, the Saratoga Conservation Plan was approved by the SRHA Board of Commissioners and recommended to City Council for adoption.

¿    In May of 1981, SRHA authorized the implementation of Water Connection Fee Assistance Program for the East Suffolk Conservation Area.

¿    By Resolution dated April 14, 1992, SRHA awarded a contract to build four single-family homes to G.P. Jackson, Inc. on Brook Avenue in the amount of $135,000.

¿    On Thursday, September 20, 1979, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the construction of the Finney Avenue Residence Home, which is a 12 bed transitional home for disadvantaged adults.  The construction costs were approximately $320,000.

¿    In December 1996, City Council approved a resolution designating the Orlando Community as a Conservation Area and authorized the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to study the community and develop a comprehensive plan.

¿    In December 1996 when City Council approved the Orlando Conservation Plan, the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority appropriated $700,000 to construct 10 single-family homes on property the Housing Authority owned in the community.

¿   In September 1997, a joint Public Hearing held by City Council and the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority approved the Orlando Conservation Plan by Resolution.  The cost estimate for the project, which included infrastructure improvements to the community, was projected at $2.5 million dollars.  At the time of submission of the plan, SRHA informed City Council that the project would be a four-phase job and request would be made annually in the amount of $400,000 from Community Development Block Grant Funds.

¿   In December 1996 when the Orlando Area was designated as a Conservation Area, City Council also designated the Hall Place Neighborhood as a Conservation Area.

¿    In December 1997, Suffolk City Council approved an Ordinance to accept and appropriate $26,950 from surplus delinquent real estate tax collections to the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a Housing Rehabilitation Program to Serve the Elderly.  In doing so, the SRHA Board of Commissioners appropriated $50,000 from Bond funds to fuel this program

¿    During the summer of 1998, the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority accepted applications from residents of the Rosemont Community for homeowners to participate in the Rosemont Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program, which would enable them to receive $5,000 grants from Community Development Block Grant Funds to repair emergency, need items to their homes.  $70,000 was appropriated to this program

¿    In April 1999, City Council appropriated $60,000 in Community Development Block Grant  (CDBG) Funds to continue the Rosemont Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program and also to implement the same program in the Lloyd Place Community.  The Lloyd Place Community also received $60,000 in CDBG Funds.

¿    In April 1999, the Suffolk City Council appropriated $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds to the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority to implement a City Wide Emergency Home Repair Program.  

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