2019 PHA Plan
September 17, 2018
Kensley Reserve at Las Brisas
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Fort Worth Regional Office, Region VI Office of Public Housing 801 Cherry Street Unit #45, Suite 2500 Fort Worth, TX 76102
T. Broussard, Exec. Director October24, 2018 3939 Hampton Rd Dallas, TX 75212
Dear Mr. Broussard:
SUBJECT: Approval of PHA Plan for FYB 01/2019 tx009v01
This letter is to inform you that the subject PHA Plan is technically approved. This approval does not constitute an endorsement of the strategies and policies outlined in the Plan.
This approval letter including all other documentation supporting the plan must be maintained in a file and made available for review and inspection at the principal office of the PHA during normal business hours.
As you are aware, the Plan included a Capital Fund Program (CFP) Annual Statement for the upcoming year. Notice PIE 2008-41 (HA), issued November 13, 2008, has been recently clarified to state that Qualified PHAs do not submit CFP documents for HUD review at the time it submits its PHA Plan. We will therefore cease all processing of the submitted CFP documents. Your CFP documents must be revised and resubmitted for HUD review after the grant is awarded for the upcoming year. Once approved, funds will not be available for obligation or draw down until an environmental review of the proposed activity is finalized. In the event funds have been approved for account 1406, please be advised that these funds must be used for Operations and not for Capital Improvements.
In providing assistance to families under programs covered by this Plan, your PHA will comply with the rules, standards and policies established, as provided in 24 CFR Part 903 and other applicable regulations.
If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding your PHA Plan, please contact your specialist.
Sincerely,
Regenia Y. Hawkins Director Office of Public Housing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development OMB No. 2577-0226 Streamlined Annual Office of Public and Indian Housing Expires: 02/29/2016 PHA Plan (High Performer PHAs)
Purpose. 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, goals and objectives for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families
Applicability. Form HUD-50075-HP is to be completed annually by High Performing PHAs. PHAs that meet the definition of a Standard PHA, Troubled PHA, HCV-Only PHA, Small PHA, or Qualified PHA do not need to submit this form.
Definitions.
(1) High-Performer PHA – A PHA that owns or manages more than 550 combined public housing units and housing choice vouchers, and was designated as a high performer on both of the most recent Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) assessments. (2) Small PHA - A PHA that is not designated as PHAS or SEMAP troubled, or at risk of being designated as troubled, and that owns or manages less than 250 public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceeds 550. (3) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Only PHA - A PHA that administers more than 550 HCVs, was not designated as troubled in its most recent SEMAP assessment, and does not own or manage public housing. (4) Standard PHA - A PHA that owns or manages 250 or more public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceeds 550, and that was designated as a standard performer in the most recent PHAS or SEMAP assessments. (5) Troubled PHA - A PHA that achieves an overall PHAS or SEMAP score of less than 60 percent. (6) Qualified PHA - A PHA with 550 or fewer public housing dwelling units and/or housing choice vouchers combined, and is not PHAS or SEMAP troubled.
A. PHA Information.
A.1 PHA Name: ______PHA Code: ______PHA Type: Small High Performer PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): ______PHA Inventory (Based on Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) units at time of FY beginning, above) Number of Public Housing (PH) Units ______Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) ______Total Combined ______PHA Plan Submission Type: Annual Submission Revised Annual Submission
Availability of Information. In addition to the items listed in this form, PHAs must have the elements listed below readily available to the public. A PHA must identify the specific location(s) where the proposed PHA Plan, PHA Plan Elements, and all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan are available for inspection by the public. Additionally, the PHA must provide information on how the public may reasonably obtain additional information of the PHA policies contained in the standard Annual Plan, but excluded from their streamlined submissions. At a minimum, PHAs must post PHA Plans, including updates, at each Asset Management Project (AMP) and main office or central office of the PHA. PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official website. PHAs are also encouraged to provide each resident council a copy of their PHA Plans.
The Annual and Five Year PHA Plans are available at DHA's Services HQ and DHA's website, as well as at each AMP office. Policy documents are available at DHA's Services HQ.
PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete table below) Program(s) not in the No. of Units in Each Program Participating PHAs PHA Code Program(s) in the Consortia Consortia PH HCV Lead PHA:
Page 1 of 5 form HUD-50075-HP (12/2014) B. Annual Plan Elements
B.1 Revision of PHA Plan Elements.
(a) Have the following PHA Plan elements been revised by the PHA since its last Annual PHA Plan submission? YN Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. Financial Resources. Rent Determination. Homeownership Programs. Safety and Crime Prevention. Pet Policy. Substantial Deviation. Significant Amendment/Modification
(b) The PHA must submit its Deconcentration Policy for Field Office Review. The Deconcentration of Poverty Policy is included in Attachment 2.
(c) If the PHA answered yes for any element, describe the revisions for each element below:
. B.2 New Activities (a) Does the PHA intend to undertake any new activities related to the following in the PHA’s current Fiscal Year? YN Hope VI or Choice Neighborhoods. Mixed Finance Modernization or Development. Demolition and/or Disposition. Conversion of Public Housing to Tenant Based Assistance. Conversion of Public Housing to Project-Based Assistance under RAD. Project Based Vouchers. Units with Approved Vacancies for Modernization. Other Capital Grant Programs (i.e., Capital Fund Community Facilities Grants or Emergency Safety and Security Grants).
(b) If any of these activities are planned for the current Fiscal Year, describe the activities. For new demolition activities, describe any public housing development or portion thereof, owned by the PHA for which the PHA has applied or will apply for demolition and/or disposition approval under section 18 of the 1937 Act under the separate demolition/disposition approval process. If using Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs), provide the projected number of project based units and general locations, and describe how project basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan.
B.3 Progress Report. Provide a description of the PHA’s progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in the PHA 5-Year Plan.
Page 2 of 5 form HUD-50075-HP (12/2014) B.4. Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit.
(a) Were there any findings in the most recent FY Audit?
YN
(b) If yes, please describe:
Other Document and/or Certification Requirements.
C.1 Certification Listing Policies and Programs that the PHA has Revised since Submission of its Last Annual Plan
Form 50077-ST-HCV-HP, Certification of Compliance with PHA Plans and Related Regulations, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. Please see Attachment 5.
C.2 Civil Rights Certification.
Form 50077-ST-HCV-HP, Certification of Compliance with PHA Plans and Related Regulations, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. Please see Attachment 6. C.3 Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments.
(a) Did the RAB(s) provide comments to the PHA Plan?
YN
If yes, comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the RAB recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations.
C.4 Certification by State or Local Officials.
Form HUD 50077-SL, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. Please see Attachment 8.
Statement of Capital Improvements. Required in all years for all PHAs completing this form that administer public D housing and receive funding from the Capital Fund Program (CFP).
D.1 Capital Improvements. Include a reference here to the most recent HUD-approved 5-Year Action Plan (HUD-50075.2) and the date that it was approved by HUD.
Page 3 of 5 form HUD-50075-HP (12/2014)
2019 PHA Plan Attachment 1 Revised Elements
Statement of Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs The tables below provide current information regarding DHA’s waiting lists. The information regarding the City of Dallas’ housing needs and DHA’s strategy for addressing these needs has not been revised.
DHA’s combined waiting lists with over 39,000 applicants reflect the City’s housing needs as provided in the City’s Consolidated Plan. Eighty-two percent (82%) of these applicant households have incomes below 30% AMI and the large majority are families with children. In the public housing program, the greatest need is for one- and two-bedroom units.
Public Housing Waiting List Total Percent Income All Income Ranges 22,426 100% Extremely Low-Income (
Source: DHA Information Technology Resources May 31, 2018
Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admission Public Housing Since September 2017 the following changes have been made to the policies that govern Deconcentration, Eligibility, Selection and Admission to the Public Housing Program: • Changes were made in DHA’s policies to change to an Open Enrollment period rather than stating the waiting list would be opened at least every 18 months; • Applicants whose applications are about to expire at 18 months now receive an email message notifying them of that fact and their ability to reapply for housing; • Changes in policies were made regarding changes in family size or composition while on the waiting list. Applicants may now make changes to their preliminary applications as needed. • Families must disclose Social Security numbers of all family members. Language regarding a 90- day period for an applicant to supply Social Security numbers has been removed, however, applicant households may receive 90 days to provide Social Security number documentation for children under the age of 6. If such documentation is not provided during this time period, DHA will impose appropriate penalties, including termination of assistance, if the family has been housed; • The required Criminal History Check has been revised to state that DHA will conduct a criminal background check for every member of the Applicant’s Family age 18 or older. DHA will comply with Federal law to screen applicants to ensure that no member of the Family has engaged in recent violent criminal activity that threatened the safety of the public or in drug related criminal activity. DHA will examine the activity of all adult members of each Applicant’s Family for a period of up to seven (7) years prior to the date of admission into the program and will not admit families with a member with a criminal record as specified otherwise below. Further, the time period for conviction of certain crimes that will prevent an applicant family from being admitted into a housing program has decreased from any conviction to seven (7) years (see table below). These crimes include felony crimes against children (other than registered sex offenders); drug manufacturing, sale, or distribution (other than drug offenses barred by Federal statute); homicide; kidnapping; sexual crimes; and sex crimes against a person. DHA may waive the criminal history requirement for Applicants participating in special programs targeting special needs populations such as homeless persons who were formerly incarcerated, other homeless persons and families, veterans and/or disabled persons;
DHA Criminal Background Screening Convictions for: Felony Misdemeanor Patterns of Offenses (years) (years) Misdemeanors 1 Alcohol related 7 0 2 or more in 3 yrs 2 Arson 7 7 3 Assault &/or Battery 5 5 4 Bad Checks 5 0 5 Burglary 5 5 6 Crimes against animals 5 5 7 Crimes against children (other than registered 7 5 sex offenders 8 Crimes against Gov’t or Gov’t Officials 5 5 9 Cybercrime 5 5 Convictions for: Felony Misdemeanor Patterns of Offenses (years) (years) Misdemeanors 10 Destruction/Damage/ Vandalism of Property 5 5 11 Disturbance to Peace & Order 5 0 2 or more in 3 yrs 12 Domestic Crimes 5 5 13 Drug 5 5 14 Drug Manufacturing, Sale, Distribution (other 7 7 than drug offenses barred by federal statute 15 Embezzlement 5 5 16 Fraud 5 5 17 Gambling 5 5 18 Harassment 5 5 19 Homicide 7 7 20 Kidnapping 7 7 21 Organized Crime/ conspiracy 5 5 22 OUI, OVI, DWI 5 0 2 or more in 3 yrs 23 Petit Theft 5 0 24 Purposefully Obstructs, Impairs or Perverts 5 5 the Law 25 Robbery 5 5 26 Sexual Crimes – Other 7 7 27 Sex Crimes against a person 7 7 28 Theft/ Larceny 5 5 29 Traffic Violations 5 0 30 Trespassing 5 5 31 Weapons 5 5 32 Incarceration (due to conviction) 5 5 33 Any Offense Not listed 7 0
• DHA will withdraw the applications within one week of sending a notice (either by U.S. Mail or digitally) if the Applicant fails to respond to a request for information, or to attend a meeting, briefing, or appointment, or when letters or notices sent to the applicant are returned because the applicant is no longer at the address of record; • DHA’s local preferences have changed and now include 1) vulnerable homeless persons; 2) applicants displaced by a federally declared disaster; 3) working families; and 4) in mixed population sites (those intended to provide housing for seniors and persons with disabilities), applicants who are elderly or have a disability. The local preferences for Fairmount Crossing have been deleted as the project has not yet been developed; • Changes in the policies were made to further describe the definition and role of a live-in aide; • Revisions were made to the policies to state that an applicant’s application to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program would not be withdrawn should the applicant accept housing in a DHA housing unit; • Public Housing sites limited to incentive transfers now include the following: Frazier scattered site homes, Scattered site homes. Single-family homes, Frankford Townhomes, Villas at Hillcrest, and any single-family homes to be developed in the future; • Policies have been changed to clarify that DHA will select applicants from the waiting list via lottery system using its Yardi software system and will maintain detailed records of each waiting list lottery; • Policies have been revised to delete the priorities for administrative transfers.
Housing Choice Voucher Program Since September 2017 the following changes have been made to the policies that govern Eligibility, Selection and Admission to the Housing Choice Voucher Program: • DHA conducts criminal background checks on all applicants. The period of time for such checks has increased from five (5) to seven (7) years. Further, the time period for conviction of certain crimes that will prevent an applicant family from receiving a voucher has decreased from any conviction to seven (7) years. These crimes include felony crimes against children (other than registered sex offenders); drug manufacturing, sale, or distribution (other than drug offenses barred by Federal statute); homicide; kidnapping; sexual crimes; and sex crimes against a person. (Note: applicants with a history of sex crimes against a person and felony crimes against children will generally not be approved for admission, except as stated above.); • Policies were revised to clarify that DHA will use its computer housing software to order its list of applicants by random assignment (lottery); • Applicants will remain active on the waiting list for up to eighteen (18) months. After that time, the application will be removed from the waiting list. Prior to removing the application, DHA will notify the applicant via email that the application is expired and the applicant may reapply during open enrollment; • Polices have be revised to state that DHA reserves the right to select applicants from its waiting list based upon a percentage share of preference and non-preference admissions; • Policies have been revised to permit DHA to take action to reduce housing assistance payment expenses due to a federal funding shortfall where DHA would otherwise be required to terminate participating families from the program due to insufficient funds. This plan will be outlined in DHA’s Standard Operating Procedures.
Financial Resources DHA anticipates approximately $230 million to be available to fund its Public Housing and Section 8 programs in FY 2019. Approximately 70% of these funds ($161.2 million) will be payments to landlords in the Section 8 Program.
Estimate of Original Remaining Sources Planned Use Funding Funding as of January 1, 2019 Public Housing Resources Federal Resources – 2019 Grants Public Housing Operating NA $14,231,398 public housing operations Fund Public Housing Capital Fund NA $7,730,684 public housing capital improvements Subtotal – 2019 Grants $21,962,082 Public Housing Dwelling Rental Income Rental Income NA $9,963,569 public housing and market units operations Other Income Non-Dwelling NA $86,040 public housing operations Miscellaneous Charges NA $102,820 public housing operations Late Charges NA $101,850 public housing operations Subtotal Other Income $290,710 Federal Resources - Prior Year Grants 2018 Capital Fund Program $7,730,684 $7,000,000 public housing capital improvements 2017 Capital Fund Program $5,023,212 $4,000,000 public housing capital improvements 2016 Capital Fund Program $4,166,700 $250,000 public housing capital improvements 2017 Replacement Housing $308,459 $308,459 public housing replacement Factor Fund Program TX21R009501-17 2016 Replacement Housing $283,147 $283,417 public housing replacement Factor Fund Program TX21R009501-16 2015 Replacement Housing $810,334 $810,334 public housing replacement Factor Fund Program TX21R009501-15 2015 Replacement Housing $948,483 $948,483 public housing replacement Factor Fund Program TX21R009502-15 2014 Replacement Housing $810,192 $810,192 public housing replacement Factor Fund Program TX21R009501-14 Estimate of Original Remaining Sources Planned Use Funding Funding as of January 1, 2019 2014 Replacement Housing $948,143 $948,143 public housing replacement Factor Fund Program TX21R009502-14 2012 Replacement Housing $813,887 $813,887 public housing replacement Factor Fund Program TX21R009502-12 2013 Replacement Housing $893,148 $893,148 public housing replacement Factor Fund Program TX21R009501-13 2013 Replacement Housing $370,191 $370,191 public housing replacement Factor Fund Program TX21R009502-13 2017 Resident Opportunity $696,316 $320,000 Low Rent self-sufficiency and Self Sufficiency Program activities Subtotal – Prior Year Grants $17,756,254
Total Resources for Public $49,972,615 Housing Section 8 Program Resources Annual Contributions for NA $161,200,000 payments to landlords Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance (includes VASH) Section 8 Tenant-Based NA $12,861,235 administrative fee Administration Fee Section 8 Mainstream NA $565,000 payments to landlords Section 8 Mainstream NA $77,250 administrative fee Section 8 Single Room NA $230,000 payments to landlord - Occupancy Prince of Wales Apartments and administrative fees 2019 Family Self Sufficiency $752,154 HCV Self Sufficiency Program Activities Project Based Multi Family $1,435,000 Multi Family Operations HAP Contract – Forest Green Project Based Multi Family $2,016,000 Multi Family Operations HAP Contract – Estelle Project Based Multi Family $1,018,000 Multi Family Operations HAP Contract – Lakeland Total Resources for Section 8 $180,154,639 Program
Total Resources $230,127,254
Safety and Crime Prevention Please see DHA’s Crime Reduction Strategies included as Exhibit A to this Attachment.
Definition of Substantial Deviation and Significant Amendment/Modification to the PHA Plan DHA will use the following definition for “Substantial Deviation” and “Significant Amendment or Modification” to the Agency Plan:
Material changes to rent or admissions policies; or
Any addition of non-emergency work items (items not included in the current Annual Statement or Five-Year Action Plan) over $500,000; or
Any change with regard to demolition or disposition, designation of elderly or disabled housing, creation of a homeownership program; Capital Fund financing; development or mixed-finance proposal.
An exception to this definition will be made for any of the above that are adopted to reflect changes mandated by Congress or HUD regulatory requirements; such changes will not be considered significant amendments by DHA.
Exhibit A Safety and Crime Prevention Strategies
2019 PHA Plan Attachment 2 Deconcentration of Poverty Policy
DHA’s Deconcentration of Poverty Policy is found in Section II.K.3. of the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy and provided below. The required annual analysis and certification is provided on the following pages. a. De-concentration: If at any time, one of DHA’s public housing properties has an average tenant income greater than 15 percent higher than DHA-wide average income, extremely low and very low- income applicants will be targeted for admission until it is within 15 percent of DHA-wide average income. In addition, DHA may offer voluntary transfers from higher income properties to lower income properties to help achieve de-concentration goals. It is not practical to try to attract higher income applicants to the lower income properties because there are virtually no higher income applicants to attract.
2019 PHA Plan Attachment 3 New Activities
Mixed Finance Modernization or Development/ Demolition and/or Disposition DHA anticipates submitting either mixed-finance proposals or requests for disposition for Cedar Springs Place, Cedar Springs Place Addition, Brooks Manor, Little Mexico Village, Rhoads Terrace, Park Manor, and Cliff Manor. The number of units to be developed at these sites has not been determined at this time.
Project-Based Vouchers DHA will continue its plan to allocate up to 20 percent of its Housing Choice Vouchers for potential use under the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program. The units will be located throughout DHA’s jurisdiction. DHA uses the PBV Program to 1) meet the requirements under the Walker housing desegregation lawsuit; 2) provide permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities; and 3) enhance the financing of DHA’s redevelopment activities. DHA currently has approximately 1,612 PBV units and anticipates another 166 units will receive PBV assistance during the remainder of the 2015-2019 PHA Plan five-year period.
Units with Approved Vacancies for Modernization DHA anticipates vacating units at Brackins Village for modernization during 2019. Additionally, periodically a public housing unit will be vacated for repairs due to a fire or other extensive damage.
2019 PHA Plan Attachment 4 Mission Statement and Goals Progress Report
Below is a brief summary of DHA’s progress in meeting its mission and goals since the beginning of the five-year PHA Plan period on January 1, 2015. Due to the posting and submission requirements, the status period runs through May 31, 2018.
Goal #1 Increase affordable housing choices for low-income families
Progress January 1 – May 31, 2015 Ø DHA completed construction of Buckeye Trail Commons and Buckeye Trail Commons II. These two housing developments combined provide 323 affordable housing units for low-income families. Ø DHA prepared a long-term development and retention plan for its owned-housing stock and is in the process of implementing the plan. Ø DHA staff continues to work with HUD regarding the disposition of the vacant Rhoads Terrace site. DHA plans to sell the site to a developer who will develop both market-rate and affordable homeownership units on the site. Ø Following approval from HUD to sell the vacant Hall Street site, DHA sold the site and will use the proceeds to develop affordable housing for low-income families. Ø Demolition of the Brooks Manor site has been complete to allow for redevelopment of the site with affordable housing units. Ø The Lakewest Assisted Living Center was completed in early 2015, completing the Senior Living Continuum of Care facilities developed by DHA and Stonegate Development in Lakewest. The facilities include an independent living center, with 360 units; the Assisted Living Center, with 128 units; and a nursing home with 132 beds. Ø DHA/DHC entered into a long-term ground lease with Stonegate Development Corporation for the Simpson Place property. Stonegate will develop an affordable housing living center for seniors on this property. Ø DHA will provide eight (8) Section 8 Project-Based Vouchers (“PBV”) for the Summit Parque Low-Income Housing Tax Credit development in located in North Dallas. The project is being developed by Zenstar Development, LLC. There will be a total of 98 affordable housing units at this site. Construction is anticipated to be complete in the end of 2015. Ø During the first six months of 2015 DHA entered into contracts to provide 35 Section 8 PBV units for Rosemont at Pemberton; 35 PBV units for Rosemont at Cedar Crest; and 10 PBV units at City Walk @ Akard II. Additionally, DHA has entered into contracts to provide 20 Walker PBV units in McKinney. Ø DHA held 17 Landlord Workshops with a total of 86 attendees. Ø Since January 2015, DHA has held two Landlord Leasing Fairs with 68 landlords and 157 voucher holders participating. Ø In the past 12 months, the Section 8 Homeownership Program has issued 13 homeownership vouchers; had three DHA closings and one independent closing; one closing is pending. Ø Also in the past 12 months, the Section 8 Homeownership Program has held ten credit classes with 201 attendees; four post-purchase classes with 224 attendees; and seven homeownership orientations with 186 attendees.
June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016 Ø The Request for Final Construction Inspection for Buckeye Trail Commons and Buckeye Trail Commons II was submitted to TDHCA in July 2015. The inspection was conducted in September. The final inspection for Buckeye I has been closed-out. Staff is continuing to work with TDHCA regarding the close-out of the final construction inspection for Buckeye II. Ø The cost certifications for Buckeye I and II were filed with TDHCA in August 2015. Staff is continuing to work with TDHCA regarding the issuance of the 8609s. Ø The Turner/Buckeye HOPE VI close-out documentation was submitted to HUD in February 2016. Staff is continuing to work with HUD to obtain the final grant close- out documents. Ø HUD approval to dispose of the Rhoads Terrace property was received in July 2015. Bids to dispose of the site per the HUD approval have been received. Disposition of the property should occur by the end of 2016. Ø Stonegate Development Corporation is completing construction of a 150 bed assisted living facility at the former Simpson Place site. The Authority leased the site to Stonegate for this purpose. Ø Following HUD approval, the Cedar Glen site has been vacated and sold through a public bidding process. Ø Ridge Parc Apartments II (RPD II) was refinanced, lowing the interest rate by two full percentage points. RPD II is one of the Authority’s market rate apartment communities. Ø Working with Zenstar Development, LLC DHA is providing eight (8) Section 8 Project- Based Vouchers (“PBV”) for the Summit Parque Low-Income Housing Tax Credit development located in North Dallas. There are a total of 98 affordable housing units at this site. Construction was completed and units were occupied as of January 2016. Ø DHA held 33 Landlord Workshops with a total of 179 attendees since January 2015, and 14 Landlord Workshops with a total of 53 attendees between January 2016 and May 2016. Ø The Section 8 Department has been working to increase the number of participants in the Homeownership Program. Ø Two Homeownership orientations have been held in 2016 for Section 8 participants. Ø Two new Section 8 participants became homeowners in 2015. Additionally, there were two independent closings and one paid off home by a participant. Ø The Authority held four Builder, Lender & Realtor orientations. Ø Four Post-Purchase Classes (Taxes, Pest-Control, Deeds, Wills, Estate Planning, Homeowners Insurance, Budgeting etc.) have been held in 2016 for Section 8 homeownership participants. Ø The Authority has established new partnerships with six new realtors and one new lender for its Section 8 program. Ø The Authority issued 5 Homeownership vouchers in 2016. Ø The Site Based waiting lists for Authority-owned properties allow applicants the option to apply for admission at to up three properties of their choice or choose the first available option. This increases the applicant chance of placement at a location they desire, as well as achieving the Authority’s goal of mixed income. Ø The average unit turnaround time is 27 days, less than the allowed 30 days. Faster unit turnaround time shortens the time families are waiting to be approved for housing.
June 1, 2016 – May 31, 2017 Ø The final TDHCA construction inspection for Buckeye Trail Commons II was closed out with the completion of the 504 handicap accessibility conversions at the site. Ø The cost certifications for Buckeye Trail Commons I and II were approved by TDHCA and the 8609s issued and filed with the IRS. Ø HUD approved the final closeout of the Buckeye-Turner HOPE VI grant. Although the grant has been closed, funds for the community and support services were placed in an escrow account and are now being used to provide services to the residents of Buckeye I and II. Ø The bids for the Rhoads Terrace site were rejected. DHA is currently reviewing plans for the site. Ø DHA is investigating options for redevelopment of the Cedar Springs Place Addition, Brooks Manor, Rhoads Terrace and Little Mexico Village sites. Ø Stonegate Development Corporation completed construction of an assisted living facility with 150 beds at the former Simpson Place site. DHA leased the site to a partnership consisting of an affiliate entity of DHA and Stonegate for this purpose. Ø DHA requested a waiver of the regulations regarding HUD’s total development cost (TDC) limits to permit the construction of 14 new public housing units. Ø DHA procured a Dallas-based public relations firm to develop and roll out a new brand, website, and public awareness campaign to enhance its image within the community and forge new partnerships to create affordable housing choices. Ø DHA launched a new software program to enhance client accessibility and convenience. The new software gives clients the ability to communicate and perform business transactions with DHA from the convenience of their home. For clients without computers or Internet service, DHA has added kiosks to its properties to accommodate client accessibility.
June 1, 2017 – May 31, 2018 Ø Upon receipt of the DHA requested waiver of the regulations regarding HUD’s total development cost (TDC) limits, DHA began construction of 14 new public housing units in northeast Dallas. Construction is anticipated to be complete in 2018. Ø DHA entered into an agreement with a developer to purchase and maintain a 248- unit Section 8 project-based assisted property in West Dallas. This project will include the renovation of all the units and maintain the affordability of the housing. Ø DHA continues to investigate options for redevelopment of the Cedar Springs Place, Cedar Springs Place Addition, Brooks Manor, Rhoads Terrace and Little Mexico Village sites. Ø DHA worked with the owner of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property who sold its share of the housing development (Las Brisas II) to another owner. DHA remains as the general partner of the partnership. The sale provided additional funds for DHA’s housing programs. Ø DHA is working with the owner of Las Brisas I to restructure the ownership of the property to include DHA while providing funds for DHA’s housing programs. Ø In the past 12 months, the Housing Voucher Programs Homeownership Program has issued 39 new vouchers, 3 post-purchase classes with 86 attendees; and 6 homeownership orientations with 153 attendees. Ø DHA has initiated five new Project-Based Voucher Contracts (4 HAP & 1 AHAP), totaling 87 new units for DHA families.
Goal #2 Increase economic self-sufficiency of families for whom it is appropriate and provide an improved quality of life for those for whom self-sufficiency is not an appropriate goal
Progress January 1 – May 31,2015 Ø The Section 8 Department has been working to increase the number of participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program and to closely monitor individuals and families as they prepare to graduate from the Program. Ø The Section 8 Department held 34 FSS Program orientations with 399 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) clients attending and 325 enrolling in the Program. Ø The Section 8 Department established a small cohort with Carrington College of 5 FSS clients. One of the five clients graduated from the program. Ø The Section 8 Department held two job readiness/informational workshops with community partners (HIS Bridge Builders, Carrington College, City Square and Good Will). Ø The Section 8 Department held two job fairs (one Voucher Program Fair and one Community Fair); three hiring events (Airport Terminal Service, Parkland and UPS); two mini job readiness workshops facilitated by the DHA Employment Coordinator; three Success on the Go Events (a collaboration with Dress for Success); one Going Places Network (a six week employment training collaboration with Dress for Success); two resume writing workshops (presented by Certified Resume Writers, Parkland Hospital Recruiter and one-on-one assistance with the DHA Employment Coordinator.
June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016 Ø The Authority has been working to increase the number of participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program and to closely monitor individuals and families as they prepare to graduate from the Program. Ø Weekly FSS Program orientations have been held for Section 8 participants, with 75 enrolling in the Program in 2016 (a total of 289 have enrolled since June 2015). Ø The Authority collaborated with the First Book Marketplace to reach all low-income communities, classrooms and children with the wealth of knowledge they need to read, learn and succeed. Ø The Authority issued 25 Salvation Army Christmas Vouchers. Ø The Authority held two job readiness/informational workshops with community partners (HIS Bridge Builders and Dress for Success) for Section 8 participants. Ø The Authority held one community resources/job fair, one on-site hiring event (CSP Health Services Inc.); four mini job readiness workshops focusing on topics such as job interviewing, resume writing, employment soft skills. Ø The Authority has increased the number of community partners and referral agencies. Ø The Authority held one FSS Quarterly Meeting with WIC, CPS, Buckner International and the Wilkerson Center. Ø The Authority has increased the number of Program Coordinating Committee (PCC) members. Ø The Authority has held a Tax Class facilitated by the YMCAWMC. Ø The Authority continues to be a participant in the MDRC National FSS Study. Ø The Head Start Center at Buckeye Trail Commons opened in 2016. Ø The HOPE VI staff at Buckeye Commons held two Job Fairs and two Health and Community Fairs. Ø The Roseland Community held a Community Fair. Ø The Authority partnered with Ready to Work who provides health education class for seniors. Ø The Authority has two full time Job Developers on staff who provide weekly employment leads to those seeking employment. Ø The Authority’s Resident Service Coordinator and Job Developer staff partner with various independent service providers to provide health service, educational, after school, Head Start, food and nutritional programs as well as job training and resume writing classes for Authority residents.
June 1, 2016 – May 31, 2017 Ø The Buckeye HOPE VI staff partnered with the Texas Construction Academy at UT Arlington and the Texas Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas (“WFSGD”) to provide a two-week highway construction-training program. The Buckeye HOPE VI staff also partnered with WFSGD to provide on-site job readiness Instruction and referrals to employment and training. Ø Buckeye HOPE VI staff hosted Job Talk workshops, Onsite Job Fairs and Virtual Hiring Events. Ø DHA participated in the Dallas Opportunity Fair. Nearly 2,000 youth attended the Fair where Coalition companies made approximately 700 on-the-spot job offers. The interview-to-hire ratio was 1.6 interviews to 1 offer with more than 60% of interviews resulting in a job offer. Ø DHA has partnered with Major League Baseball, Mercy Street and the Texas Rangers to develop a Youth Baseball Academy in West Dallas. The Academy will have five outdoor baseball fields and an indoor facility with classrooms, batting cages, and infield practice areas. Total development cost is approximately $16 million. Ø DHA has partnered with Mercy Street, FC Dallas, and the Dallas Cowboys to construct three new soccer fields and a football/soccer field in West Dallas. Ø DHA began planning for the second phase of the renovation of the Lakewest Shopping Center. An architect has been selected and construction is anticipated to be complete in mid-2018. Ø 2017 is the 20th anniversary of the DHA Phoenix Foundation Crystal Scholarship Award program. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than $1.4 million in collage scholarships to more than 1,000 students. In June 2017, 33 students received scholarships worth approximately $55,550. Funding for this program is through donations, primarily from DHA employees.
June 1, 2017 – May 31, 2018 Ø DHA has been working to increase the number of participants in the Family Self- Sufficiency (FSS) Program and to closely monitor individuals and families as they prepare to graduate from the Program. Ø In 2017, DHA graduated 13 families and issued 8 escrow checks to graduates that accumulated escrow during their FSS Contract period.
Goal #3 Achieve greater cost effectiveness and improved efficiencies in providing high quality housing and services for low-income families
Progress January 1 – May 31,2015 Ø Since January 1, 2015, the Capital Programs Department contracted for $663,948 for improvements at the Authority’s public housing sites. Each of these improvements is procured through a public process to assure cost effectiveness. The procurements are combined when possible to provide for improved efficiencies. A list of the improvements is provided below.
Site Improvement
Roseland - replace water heaters at Roseland Townhomes, the community building, and the resident services building - replace doors at historic buildings - rebuild ADA ramp at Roseland Estates
Monarch Townhomes - replace water heaters
Carroll Townhomes - replace water heaters
Little Mexico Village - repair unit damaged by fire - stucco repair
Frazier - replace water heater at the Head Start facility
Park Manor - install door alarms
Barbara Jordan Square - replace exterior doors
Frankford Townhomes - install automatic doors in the community building Site Improvement
Villas of Hillcrest - replace exterior lights - install sprinkler system
Hidden Ridge - replace awnings Apartments - install new landscaping and erosion prevention
Single Family Homes - exterior painting at several locations and Scattered Sites - foundation repair at one location - replace fences at several locations Ø DHA has utilized its Legal Department to handle closings, real estate and other corporate matters, resulting in fees and expenses paid to DHA and a significant cost saving.
June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016 Ø To help in providing efficient and quality housing, preventive maintenance and REAC inspections are conducted annually to ensure properties are maintained and repairs made timely. Ø Annual and housekeeping inspections are also conducted every six months. Ø The HVAC maintenance contractor conducts annual preventive maintenance checks to ensure air conditioning and heating units are maintained and running efficiently. Ø Between June 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016, the Capital Programs Department contracted for $2,615,390 for improvements at DHA’s public housing sites. Each of these improvements is procured through a public process to assure cost effectiveness. The procurements are combined when possible to provide improved efficiencies. A list of the improvements is provided below.
Site Improvement
Barbara Jordan Square - replace exterior doors - painting and exterior repairs
Roseland Townhomes - foundation repair - sidewalk repairs - replace wood trim and exterior painting
Roseland Estates - rebuild ADA ramp - foundation repair
Roseland Scattered Sites - concrete repair
Park Manor - install door alarms
Audelia Manor - install door alarms Larimore - remodel units Site Improvement
Kelly - remodel units
Conner - concrete repair
Military - concrete repair
Hamptons at Lakewest - replace wood trim and exterior painting
Frankford Townhomes - replace wood trim and exterior painting
Ø The appliances at Ridge Parc Apartments and Meadow Parc Apartments (two of the Authority’s market rate apartment communities) have been replaced with high- efficiency, Energy Star rated appliances.
June 1, 2016 – May 31, 2017 Ø DHA completed an internal review of more than 3,000 client files to determine accuracy in income and rent calculations. These actions ensure DHA is a good steward of federal funding, reaping the maximum benefit from each dollar received. Ø In the wake of HUD’s Final Streamlining Rule, DHA mapped existing business processes to implement the flexibility measures authorized by the rule, including exploring biennial inspections, improving landlord relationships, and accelerating the move-in timeline. Ø DHA became more resilient and instituted risk-mitigation measures by completing a property profile assessment, by leading incident report training for DHA staff, and by collaborating with the City of Dallas to execute seven fire drills for our high-rise buildings. Ø Between June 1, 2016 and May 31, 2017, the Capital Programs Department contracted for $5,365,897 for improvements at DHA’s public housing sites. Each of these improvements is procured through a public process to assure cost effectiveness. The procurements are combined when possible to provide improved efficiencies. A list of the improvements is provided below.
Site Improvement
Audelia Manor - replace windows
Roseland Townhomes - install wrought iron fence - foundation repairs
Roseland Estates - install wrought iron fence
Roseland Scattered Sites - replace water heaters
Single Family Homes - replace fences
Site Improvement
Scattered Sites - replace roofs - replace concrete driveways - exterior painting - replace windows
Frankford Townhomes - replace window screens - replace roofs - replace playground equipment Hamptons at Lakewest - replace HVAC
Lakeview Townhomes - replace damaged wood trim and exterior painting - replace sidewalks
Kingbridge Crossing - replace damaged wood trim and exterior painting - replace HVAC
Villa Creek Apartments - replace roofs
Lakewest Village - replace siding and exterior painting
Kelly Blvd. - replace roofs
Conner Drive - renovation of dwelling units
Villas at Hillcrest - replace roofs - replace playground equipment and surface - install chimney caps
Hidden Ridge Apartments - replace roofs - replace HVAC system
Little Mexico Village - replace cluster mailboxes
Ø DHA purchased and installed a new property management software system, YARDI Voyager 7s, to provide improved operating services. This software will provide applicants and program participants the ability to conduct business with DHA electronically, saving time and money. The software system also has improved efficiencies for routine management tasks such as procurement, purchase orders, and financial tracking. Ø DHA began self-management of all its low-income housing tax credit properties including Roseland Townhomes, Roseland Estates, Carroll Townhomes, Monarch Townhomes, Lakeview Townhomes, Frazier Fellowship, Wahoo Frazier, and Mill City Frazier (Buckeye I & II have been self-managed since the properties opened). By self- managing these properties DHA will be able to better control both operating and capital improvement costs.
June 1, 2017 – May 31, 2018 Ø Between June 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018, the Capital Programs Department contracted for $5,559,916 for improvements at DHA’s housing sites and the Lone Star building. Each of these improvements is procured through a public process to assure cost effectiveness. The procurements are combined when possible to provide improved efficiencies. A list of the improvements is provided below.
Site Improvement
Single Family Homes - replace roofing on 16 units - exterior painting at 25 homes - replace gutters and downspouts at 12 homes - replace windows and front doors - install screen patio at 3741 High Vista
Roseland Townhomes - replace roofs - repair ramp
Roseland Estates - replace roofs
Roseland Homes - replace gymnasium roof
Roseland Scattered Sites I - replace roofs
Deere Street - Roseland - 14 Unit New Construction Scattered Sites II
Villas of Hillcrest - replace roofs
Cedar Springs Place - replace doors
Lakeview Townhomes - install automatic doors - repair storm drain
Villa Creek - exterior painting
Ø Using the newly implemented application process with the Yardi software, in 2017 DHA: • Received 20,675 applications; • Selected 10,211 applicants from all wait lists (Public Housing - 1,165; Housing Choice Voucher - 8,572; Project Based - 477); • Offered public housing units to 655 households • Offered Housing Choice Voucher to 914 families; and • Assisted 45 families evacuated from Hurricane Harvey.
Ø Implementing various aspects of Yardi, including the Rent Café, has allowed staff more time to work directly with residents and applicants as many of the processes previously conducted in person are now conducted on-line with applicants and tenants uploading their information.
Goal #4 Promote nondiscriminatory provisions in all DHA programs and services
Progress January 1 – May 31, 2015 Ø Through its public procurement process, DHA promotes nondiscriminatory policies and activities in the procurement of goods and services. Ø DHA has a nondiscriminatory employment policy. It values diversity and seeks vendors, partners and staff from diverse backgrounds. DHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its programs and services.
June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016 Ø Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants and residents if they or one of their family members have a disability. Reasonable modifications and reasonable accommodations are carried out to assist an eligible applicant or resident with a disability to take full advantage and use of the Authority’s wait list and housing programs. Ø The Grievance Procedure is provided to residents as a forum and procedure to seek just, effective, and efficient settlement of grievances against actions or decisions of the Housing Operations Department. Ø The Authority continues to review and update policies to ensure it does not discriminate against any applicant or resident based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of programs and services.
June 1, 2016 – May 31, 2017 Ø Of the 1,110 requests for reasonable accommodation received during this period, DHA was able to approve 767 requests. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants and residents if they or one of their family members have a disability. Reasonable modifications and accommodations are carried out to assist an eligible applicant or resident in taking full advantage of the waiting list and housing programs. In cases where requests are denied, applicants and residents may exercise their right to a hearing.
June 1, 2017 – May 31, 2018 Ø DHA has played an integral role in developing the region’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Assessment. This Assessment, which is being coordinated by the University of Texas at Arlington, includes participation by more than twenty (20) North Texas cities and housing authorities. Goal #5 Facilitate the development of affordable housing in Dallas utilizing DHA’s development tools such as its tax-exempt status, issuing bonds, and partnering with private developers
Progress January 1 – May 31,2015 Ø Staff met with a developer’s representatives to discuss partnering or purchasing an interest in several of their properties.
June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016 Ø Staff met with several developer representatives to discuss partnering with them to develop affordable housing or purchasing an interest in existing properties.
June 1, 2016 – May 31, 2017 Ø Staff met with several developer representatives to discuss partnering with them to develop affordable housing or purchasing an interest in existing properties in the City of Dallas and neighboring communities. Ø DHA working with the owner of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property who is selling its share of the housing development (Las Brisas) to another owner. DHA is currently and will remain the general partner of the partnership. The sale will provide additional funds for DHA’s housing programs.
June 1, 2017 – May 31, 2018 Ø Staff met with several developer representatives to discuss partnering with them to develop affordable housing or purchasing an interest in existing properties in the City of Dallas and neighboring communities. Ø DHA worked with the owner of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property who sold its share of the housing development (Las Brisas II) to another owner. DHA remains as the general partner of the partnership. The sale provided additional funds for DHA’s housing programs. Ø DHA is working with the owner of Las Brisas I to restructure the ownership of the property to include DHA while providing funds for DHA’s housing programs. Ø DHA entered into an agreement with a developer to purchase and maintain a 248- unit Section 8 project-based assisted property in West Dallas. This project will include the renovation of all the units and maintain the affordability of the housing.
2019 PHA Plan Attachment 5 Certification of Compliance with PHA Plans and Related Regulations Form 50077-ST-HDV-HP
2019 PHA Plan Attachment 6 Civil Rights Certification
2019 PHA Plan Attachment 7 Resident Advisory Board Comments and Responses
DHA staff members meet with the RAB throughout the year to solicit their comments regarding its programs and any proposed changes to those programs. In addition to discussions regarding proposed policy changes, speakers are also invited to the meetings to enhance the members’ knowledge not only of DHA programs, but of affordable housing issues throughout the region. By providing these learning opportunities, the RAB members are better able to understand the issues regarding DHA’s programs and they are better able to provide meaningful input when policy changes are proposed. This input is invaluable to formulating and setting DHA policy throughout the year, rather than limiting their input to the PHA Plan comment period. While comments are taken throughout the year, during the PHA Plan comment period, DHA received written comments regarding the Plan from one RAB member. These comments follow, along with DHA's responses.
Monday, September 10, 2018 at 1:18:54 PM Central Daylight Time
Subject: Fwd: RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD COMMENTS AND RESPONSES Date: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 1:20:24 PM Central Daylight Time From: Bernis ne Williams To: Debbie Quitugua, Tim Lo
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1. In response to the Deconcentration Policy and Mission Statement and Goals Progress Goals # 1 hopefully there will be an increase in affordable housing projects that will better use of tax credit, public housing, and section 8 dollars that better benefit low income families by placing houssing in more proportionately non-minority low income populated communities and promoting family preservation and stabilization through larger percentage allocation of this money being utilized specifically for this purpose.
2. January 2015 -May 2015 it is stated: “In the past 12 months, how can it be confirmed 13 Homeownership vouchers have been issued……” and ….. 201 attendees…..”…….”224 attendees…….”at the mentioned events? How are these client invited and is this public information?
3. June 1 2015 – May 31 2016. What measure are being implemented to significantly increase the number of participants in the Homeownership Program due to the fact it seems as if a strong emphasis is placed on city “owned housing stock” which only increases the city’s responsibilities for upkeep and maintenance of said properties decreasing the chance of self sufficiency and wealth creation through homeownership for voucher holders.
4. June 1 2017 – May 31 2018. How cost effective was it to enter into an agreement with a developer to purchase and maintain a 248 unit Section 8 project based assisted property in WEST DALLAS? At some point in the future will this property become 100% repurchased by DHA and thus become owned housing stock for the city of Dallas becoming an asset as part of speculative gentrification effort? Will DHA remain as a general partner
5. Again during same period of mentioned above time, 39 Homeownership vouchers were issued. What is this notification process and is it public record?
6. Is “Project based voucher units and owned housing stock synonymous terms?
7. How are families identified appropriate for to be all inclusive for economic self sufficiency vs those who are not? Is Family Self Sufficiency going to continue to be a voluntary program or even if so how do we use this component to increase a family’s interest in gaining knowledge that poverty has long range consequences?
Page 1 of 2 8. June 1 2016 – May 31 2017. The outdoor baseball fields, indoor facility with classrooms, batting cages, infield practice areas totaling approximately $16 million – are these facilities and amenities being utilized by mostly the community and housing recipients? This also includes three new soccer fields and a football/soccer field in West Dallas….same question?
9. Is DHA going to cooperate fully with the findings of the NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL HOUSING ASSESSMENT in regards to the Fair Housing Analysis identifying housing and living patterns of integration and segregation, racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, disproportionate housing needs and disparities in access to opportunity? Also identify contributing factors that cause perpetuate or increase housing issues? There is also the Public Engagement and Consultation and Development of Goals and Priorities components that are being pursued.
10. We are or should be aware that tax credit to house the poor actually reinforce racial division when majority white areas balk at planned projects where more than $8 billion-a-year is afforded private developers to apply for credits they can use to finance new housing or rehabilate of existing units but it usually ends up getting spent in disproportionately majority non-white communities. This is a U.S. trend but a city as big as Dallas should have answers by now. I am feeling hopeful about the COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING POLICY. OPPORTUNITY DALLAS POLICY TASK FORCE has synergized an effort that needed attention bringing it all to the forefront: housing, concentrated poverty, segregation, property tax imbalance, mobility, student achievement gaps and my own personal horn to toot – too many poor single female headed households with children, especially women of color.
11. I must mention again, the RAB are all public housing or voucher holders. In other words, we have financial challenges. ICP’S budget is nowhere in the millions but when they ask for voucher holder participation in their events we at least get a gas card! I myself have asked for a gas voucher for travel for more than a 75 mile round trip from West Mckinney, TX to our meetings at the administration building on Hampton Rd in Dallas, TX. I am again requesting for this assistance.
12. I don’t feel valued as a member of this board. My questions are rarely recorded in the minutes so I assume as others should feel the same way of very little value and not respected. How are you actively present and participating but nothing you say is every recorded in a record? It’s though you are non-existent. There is on occasion a comment is recorded and on one occasion a board member I have never seen before comment was in the minutes! I was shocked! We have to do better as a body that represent approximately 24,000 people in poverty. There will and should not respect of person. All RAB questions and answers should be recorded.
Thank you.
B.Ross-Williams, RAB DHA Housing Solutions for North Texas
CEO, Founder TexasCommunitiesFoundation, “Building Better Communities One City at a Time” A Family Preservation and Stabilization Organization
Page 2 of 2 Monday, September 10, 2018 at 1:19:08 PM Central Daylight Time
Subject: Fwd: RAB COMMENTS AND RESPONSES (2) Date: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 1:21:55 PM Central Daylight Time From: Bernis ne Williams To: Debbie Quitugua, Tim Lo
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13. In the PHA Plan Section “New Activities” it seems as if the Project Based Voucher in regards to financing of its own redevelopment activities should allow for more discretion. No where in new activities is any mention of an increase in Homeownership vouchers in which is one way is provide more balance within this agency that is so lopsided always taking money afforded people in poverty and increasing housing stock for one of the richest cities in America! This is one reason why I wonder what is purpose of the Board. I believe we are just to fulfill a federal statute but our input is non-existent. We are not inclusive on decisions made. Matters are never brought up to be discussed. We are the voice of 24,000 AFTER THE FACT! This is unfair! Many more should be on their way to self sufficiency with 203 million coming into the city year after year! This city is getting richer and richer off the back of the poor. Sounds like slavery!
14. Again, This is way too much tax payer money to provide a temporary housing solution for poor people. Societies that have been held bondage in poverty for more than 500 years need a way out and if this money is properly used it could be used effectively to create communities of starter homes where families are responsible for their own lives! No one able to progress always on the cupse of homelessness. Vouchers and public housing is homelessness! It’s instability. It’s temporary! It affects all aspects of your life living somewhere you don’t want to live and raising your children somewhere you don’t want to raise them. IT’S ALL WRONG!
15. HUD should seriously began to provide a pie chart outlining how money is to be spent encouraging the major part to homeownership activities to discourage the high minority segregated low income communities since cities can’t seem to get this under
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16. The City of Dallas City Council did not stand up for what was right for people of color when they had the opportunity to show SUPPORT FOR HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER HOLDERS! THEY FAVORED INCOME DISCRIMINATION!. INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES PROJECT FOUGHT THAT FIGHT FOR US! Although we lost this is one reason city owned housing stock is not what we need to be investing in! 17. Goal #5 PHA Plan looks impressive on paper. The question is location in the City of Dallas and neighboring communities when most communities are not friendly with DHA administrative procedures primarily. Second, North Texas is highly discriminatory when it comes to people of color in certain communities so it is futile reaching out to communities when it is a known fact many could lose their voucher playing this game with people who have properties and building the PBV units- pro- segregation, pro-slavery.
18. Just becoming a little annoyed thinking on it all. RAB. Predominantly POC. Constituents predominantly POC of a program awarded $203 million with $162 million awarded LANDLORDS; predominantly OF NON COLOR! IT ALL JUST HITS TOO CLOSE TO HOME FOR ME. I’M OF ANOTHER TIME AND GENERATION. HAVE A DIFFERENT VIEW OF LIFE AND EXPERIENCED INTEGRATION AND SEGREGATION. WE SHOULD BE MUCH FARTHER!
19. I strongly believe more RAB MEMEBERS input should be taken into consideration.
THANK YOU. B.ROSS WILLIAMS
Page 2 of 2 Analysis and Response to Comments Received From B. Williams, RAB Member
1. With its funds and development opportunities, DHA seeks to preserve affordable housing as well as develop other housing opportunities for low-income families in high-opportunity areas. 2. DHA Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program case managers work with their clients who express an interest in homeownership to attend orientation meetings and work toward meeting that goal. In addition, FSS interest forms are included in DHA recertification process; if families are interested we discuss FSS as well as Homeownership options. 3. Through the FSS Program as well as the tenant-based voucher program, DHA works with eligible families who express a desire to purchase their own homes. The City of Dallas and Habitat for Humanity as well as other non-profit organizations also have homeownership programs for low- income families which is separate from DHA. 4. By participating in the purchase and renovation of this apartment community, DHA is assisting to preserve affordable housing units while also receiving funds to develop affordable housing opportunities in other areas of its service region. 5. Families participating in the FSS program and the tenant based voucher program are informed of the opportunity to use their voucher to purchase a home. If the families are interested, the FSS case manager works with the family to improve their credit, attend a financial literacy class, attend a first-time home buyers’ class, and ensure that the family has savings to being the home buying process. These programs are only offered to current participants, not the general public. 6. A Project-Based Voucher (PBV) is a Housing Choice Voucher which has been committed for a specific housing unit rather than a tenant-based voucher. The units are not owned by DHA, although they may be owned by an affiliated of DHA. DHA-owned housing is housing DHA owns, generally public housing units, although sometime Section 8 Project-Based Assistance (PBA, not PBV) units are included in this general term. 7. Any Housing Choice Voucher participant may enroll in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. While DHA currently has a mandatory number of FSS slots, the FSS program is completely voluntary to families. 8. The West Dallas recreation facilities are utilized by the community participating in programs offered at the facilities, including DHA housing clients. 9. DHA funded a significant portion of this assessment and anticipates using the results as one of many resources for consideration in the development of new housing opportunities using its limited funds. 10. This issue is being addressed by the housing finance agencies that issue tax credits and by local communities. 11. The RAB is a voluntary board. HUD does not provide funding for individualized assistance for members to participate. 12. Meeting minutes are provided as a reference for members who either were not in attendance or who want to review the general discussion of the meetings. The minutes are provided as a DHA service to the RAB members. The RAB meetings are not transcribed. 13. DHA does not currently have a minimum or maximum number of homeownership vouchers. So long that families are interested and meet the criteria for homeownership, DHA staff will assist in meeting this goal. DHA will continue to educate our families of all options offered under the HCV program and look forward to supporting families through the journey of self- sufficiency and/or homeownership. 14. DHA’s funding is significantly limited to providing rental housing opportunities to low-income families and individuals. When available DHA participates in homeownership programs including the Turnkey 3, HOPE 3, and HOPE VI programs. DHA has also created a Section 8 Homeownership Program as permitted by Congress. Additionally, DHA works with other entities whose mission is to provide homeownership opportunities such as Habitat for Humanity. 15. This is a request for HUD. 16. This is a City issue and best resolved by working with your council member. 17. DHA works to assist Section 8 families to locate housing in communities of their choice, including high opportunity areas. We work with landlords in the areas to accept voucher holders and work with organizations such as ICP to encourage families to locate in these areas. 18. DHA’s largest assistance program is the Housing Choice Voucher Program. As required by Congress and federal regulations, this program primarily assists low-income families and individuals to locate housing of their choice in the private market. Program regulations require the assisted family to pay a portion of their adjusted income (typically 30%) for their housing costs and DHA paying the remaining portion of the family’s housing costs with funds received from HUD for that purpose. 19. DHA senior staff members meet regularly throughout the year with the RAB to obtain the members’ input regarding its programs and any proposed changes or adjustments to those programs. Input from the RAB is requested and taken into consideration regarding DHA’s programs.
2019 PHA Plan Attachment 8 Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan
2019 PHA Plan Attachment 9 Additional Plan Documents Public Housing Utility Allowances
Dallas Housing Authority Comparison Between the Proposed Allowance and Current Allowance Amounts Current - 10/01/2017; Proposed 10/01/2018
[PROJECT ELECTRIC NAME UNITTYPE Current Proposed Difference
Roseland Townhomes I BR $69 $79 14% 2BR $87 $100 15% 3 BR $114 $131 15% 4BR $143 $166 16% 5BR $167 $194 16%
Carroll Townhomes 1BR $67 $77 15% 2BR $89 $102 15% 3 BR $116 $134 16%
Monarch Townhomes 1 BR $67 $77 15% 2BR $89 $102 15% 3 BR $116 $134 16%
Roseland Estates 1 BR $71 $81 14% 2BR $88 $101 15% 3 BR $114 $132 16% 4BR $143 $166 16%
Lakeview Townhomes 1 BR $66 $75 14% 2BR $85 $97 14% 3 BR $111 $128 15% 4BR $132 $153 16% 5BR $152 $177 16%
Frazier Fellowship 1 BR $68 $78 15% 2BR $88 $102 16% 3 BR $116 $134 16%
Wahoo Frazier 1 BR $68 $78 15% 2BR $88 $102 16% 3 BR $116 $134 16%
Mill City Frazier 1 BR $68 $78 15% 2BR $88 $102 16% 3 BR $116 $134 16%
Little Mexico 1 BR $39 $43 10% 2BR $46 $52 13% 3 BR $53 $61 15% 4BR $60 $69 15%
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