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Laundromat Now Open at Robert Whalen!
On behalf of the Albany Housing Authority and Robert Whalen Homes, I am proud and excited to announce the opening of the laundry room at the Robert Whalen Homes. There was an operating laundry room in this development previously and we are happy to have it open again.
After several requests from our residents, the process of reopening the laundry room began. The residents voiced that there was a need for a laundry area in this development because there was a lack of laundry facilities in the community. We hope that this laundry space will improve the quality of life for you, our residents.
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PHADA Scholarship Program
In order to encourage academic excellence and community responsibility among high school students, PHADA has implemented a scholarship program for graduating seniors who are preparing to enter college. PHADA will award three (3) scholarships to deserving youth currently residing in a PHADA member agency.
Meet the Tenant Commissioner Candidates Event Location Changed!
NOTICE
CHANGE OF LOCATION
FOR
OCTOBER 2
TENANT COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES EVENT
THE LOCATION FOR
MEET THE TENANT COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES EVENT
HAS BEEN CHANGED!
IT WILL BE HELD AT
EVERLY CROMWELL COMMUNITY CENTER
260 NORTH PEARL STREET ALBANY
ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2
AT 7PM
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Ida Yarbrough Homes Demolition Application
The Ida Yarbrough Homes Demolition Application is now available!
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Academy Lofts
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- New trim and cabinetry bring back the historic character.
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- New trim and cabinetry bring back the historic character.
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- The steel goes up in the creative enterprise and arts center!
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- The steel goes up in the creative enterprise and arts center!
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- The steel goes up in the creative enterprise and arts center!
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- Exterior details are refurbished, giving the old school building a fresh look.
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- Exterior details are refurbished, giving the old school building a fresh look.
Artist are anxiously awaiting the completion of Academy Lofts! Recent photos show the beautiful wood trim and kitchen cabinetry that are being installed in each of the 22 loft-style apartments and are meant to invoke the historic character of the former school building. At the same time steel is being erected, giving shape to the mezzanine level of the 15,000 square foot creative enterprise incubator and arts center. The Albany Barn continues to accept applications for apartments and work studio space expected to be completed near the end of the year.
Westview Springs into Fall!
Westview Homes is getting into the swing of Fall!
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Capital South Campus Center Report
Last activities reported 7/18/13
- Piles and concrete pile caps complete, gravel placement to bottom of grade beam elevation in progress
Work Completed 7/18/13 through 8/19/13
- Concrete grade beam are 100% complete
- Perimeter foundation walls are complete and waterproofing membrane applied
- Leveling plates for steel columns are placed
- Compacted fill between grade beams is complete
Youth Build
- Youth build program continued on a weekly basis on site and classroom. Included was a short classroom session by Omni Development on construction management.
- A field trip to Reo Welding was conducted on August 13th. Students observed project steel fabrication and the use of computer aided fabrication machinery. Bob Reo explained and demonstrated the process from drawings to finish fabricated steel.
- Future field trips are scheduled for a testing lab, concrete batch plant and steel reinforcing fabrication shop.
Short term schedule
- Foundations and partial backfill is complete and ready for steel erection
- Steel fabrication is scheduled to start Wed Aug 21st and weather permitting, complete in 1 week.
- As soon as sufficient steel is erected to support foundation walls, exterior fill operations will continue.
Final Completion
- On track for June 13, 2014
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AHA and Omni Featured in Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
The South End Phase III Project, AHA and Omni have been featured in the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits:
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Board of Commissioners Special Meeting
AGENDA
ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.
200 South Pearl Street
1. Roll Call.
2. Community Forum
3. Action Calendar
08-13-35 Approval, subject to negotiation of terms satisfactory to the Executive Director & approval by General Counsel, to enter into a Joint Venture Agreement with WinnDevelopment Company Limited Partnership to facilitate the acquisition, design, financing, renovation, and ownership of Livingston Apartments in which Albany Housing Authority or an affiliate would act as Managing General Partner & perform certain services, but assume no financial risk, in exchange for a fee of not less than $50,000.
08-13-36 Approval to enter into a Construction Management Agreement for the rehabilitation of 84 Morton Avenue for an amount not to exceed $50,000 with the contractor who submits the proposal found to be most advantageous to the Authority. Requests for Proposals were sent to Sano-Rubin Construction Co. Inc., Bishop Beaudry Construction, Inc. and AOW Associates, Inc. with responses due August 9.
08-13-38 Approval to enter into a contract for Developer Consultant Services for Ida Yarbrough Homes Rehabilitation, Phase I with Calogero Partners, LLC, the consultant who submitted the proposal found to be most advantageous to the Authority, for an amount not to exceed $60,000. Proposals were also submitted by Recap Real Estate Advisors and KLR Consulting, LLC
08-13-39 Authorization for the Executive Director to submit a Section 211 Waiver request to the New York State Civil Service Commission on behalf of Jay Cunningham.
5. Reports of Committees
6. Unfinished Business
7. New Business:
8. Bills and Communications
9. Report of the Executive Secretary
A. Monthly Management Report
B. Monthly Financial Report (Deputy Director)
C. Items for Advisement and Discussion
Bank Balance as of:
10. Adjournment –
NEXT MEETING:
Monday, September 9, 2013 @ 2:00 p.m.
200 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12202
Tenant Commissioner Election
ATTENTION:
Tenant Commissioner Election
ALL RESIDENTS OF THE ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SECTION 8 WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING AS A TENANT COMMISSIONER
- The Public Housing Law requires the election of two tenant commissioners to the Albany Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. You have the opportunity to elect a representative at the election to be held on October 22, 2013. The election will be by mail, and ballots must be postmarked by October 21, 2013.
- One Tenant Commissioner will be elected to represent the Family Tenants of the Albany Housing Authority and Section 8 and one tenant will be elected to represent the Senior Tenants of the Albany Housing Authority and Section 8.
Obligations of the Tenant Commissioner
| Candidate Qualifications: |
- Must be 18 years of age or older by election day (October 22, 2013).
- Must be a resident of the Albany Housing Authority or Section 8 (in good standing) for a minimum of 60 days prior to election day.
Responsibilities of the Board:
- Members of the Housing Authority Board approve all budgets and contracts. They are entrusted with custody of assets representing millions of dollars of public funds as well as administrative control of annual expenditures of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Members see that the annual operating expenditures are wisely and economically spent. Primary responsibility of the Board is to act on all policy matters.
Term of Office:
Terms Of Meetings:
- 2 years, from November 1, 2013 through October 31, 2015
- There are 12 required meetings per year.
- Meetings are usually held the second Monday of every month.
- Meetings start at 2:00 PM and last 2 hours.
Salary:
- Tenant Commissioner shall receive a salary of $2,000.00 per year, pro rated at $166.66/month. This stipend shall not be considered as additional income for rent purposes and shall not affect his/her eligibility for membership in the Authority or for continued occupancy
How to become a Candidate:
- Candidates must file a petition signed by at least 50 residents from the Housing Authority and Section 8 who are eligible voters.
- Candidates must file a statement of intent which must:
- indicate that the candidate will serve if elected;
- state intention to represent either the Family or Senior Tenants;
- describe experience which makes them a good commissioner;
- list three ways they propose to make AHA a better place to live; and
- include their name, address and telephone number.
- Candidates must submit the signed petitions and their statement of intent with any development manager or to the Main Office Reception Desk no later than 4:00 PM on September 13, 2013.
MORE INFORMATION ON BACK, PLEASE READ BOTH SIDES
TENANT COMMISSIONER
ELECTION
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Petitions available from development offices August 15, 2013
List of eligible voters posted at development offices
By-laws governing elections will be posted at offices
Petitions and Candidate statements due in hand to any September 13, 2013
Manager by 4pm or at Main Office Reception Desk
Mandatory Candidate meeting with September (17 or 18), 2013
League of Women Voters of Albany County
Voting will be done by mail
Ballots mailed to all eligible voters by September 27, 2013
Sample ballots posted in development offices
Candidate Event:
Main Office 7:00PM October 2, 2013
200 South Pearl St., Albany NY
All marked ballots must be postmarked by October 21, 2013
Ballots will be opened, counted and results announced October 22, 2013
at the Everly Cromwell Community Center
260 N. Pearl Street, Albany, NY
starting at 4:00 PM
The winning candidate will take office November 1, 2013
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South End Phase III In Development!
Celebrating Phase 3 of the continuing, expanding revitalization of Albany’s South End, 56 affordable housing units in eight buildings, to help meet high demand, and a 1,000 square foot commercial laundromat, as a necessary neighborhood amenity. All new construction, All Energy Star homes, 25 one-bedroom units, 25 two-bedroom units, Six three-bedroom units, $9.6 million construction cost of Phase 3.
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South End Phase 3 Progress!!
The Albany Housing Authority in partnership with Omni Housing Development LLC is now constructing Phase 3 of a multi-phase affordable housing initiative throughout Albany’s South End in accordance to the City of Albany’s Capital South Plan, SEGway to the Future. The scattered-site development consists of 56 residential units in 6 new and 3 rehabilitated buildings and includes a commercial Laundromat that is available for public use. Phase 3 follows Phases 1 and 2, consisting of 52 and 43 units, respectively, and continues the replacement of residential units in the obsolete towers at Lincoln Square Homes. Units will be completed and become available for rental between September and December of 2013.
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ReThink Housing | Why Housing Matters
Having a place to live is a basic need for everyone. Yet, for some people, it remains out of reach. Public housing serves approximately 2.2 million people across the U.S., but the need is much greater; more than half a million people are on waiting lists.
According to the ReThink Survey: Perceptions of Public Housing 2013, the overwhelming majority of Americans believe U.S. citizens deserve a safe and decent place to live. Yet most Americans surveyed do not support public housing in their own neighborhoods and would not want to live near a public housing unit.
Watch, read, and share the inspirational stories from public housing and rethink its impact on individuals, families, and your own community.
Visit the ReThink Housing Website!!
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Re-Imagining Albany High School A Town Hall Meeting
A Town Hall Meeting
As the City School District of Albany partners with the community
to plan for the future of Albany High School
all community members are invited to participate
in this discussion of the academic, social-emotional and
extracurricular programs that will best serve
all students in the decades to come.
Monday, June 10
6:30-8:30 p.m.
William S. Hackett Middle School
45 Delaware Avenue
District representatives will lead a conversation and answer questions
about programs and services that would be offered
in a new or renovated Albany High School.
The forum will be held in the Hackett cafeteria. Parking will be available in the rear lot, accessible from Leonard Place off of Delaware Avenue.
Please call the Communications Office with questions at 475-6065.
We hope you will be able to participate!
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Father’s Day Community Breakfast
Treat your Father or Father Figure to Breakfast
Father’s Day Event:
- Father’s Day Awards
- Music, Food and Drinks
- Prizes and Giveaways
- Father of the Year!
- Free Community Breakfast
Contact Urban Arts for more information and Nominate your Father for the “Father of the Year” award by submitting an essay telling us how great he is and e-mail to info@toodeepentertainment.com or please call (518) 380-6701.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15th, 2013
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