AGENDA NRHA Commissioners Meeting February 8, :00 a.m. 201 Granby Street, 12 th floor

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1 AGENDA NRHA Commissioners Meeting February 8, :00 a.m. 201 Granby Street, 12 th floor I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS January 11, 2010 Board of Commissioners Meeting II. REMARKS Executive Director Update Chairman of the Board Comments Commissioners Comments III. DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS 1) Resolution Authoring the Issuance of Refunding Bonds for the Benefit of Fort Norfolk Retirement Community, Inc. in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $10,000,000 and the Execution of Related Documents Presented by James Gehman Chief Development Officer IV. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS 1) Previous Month s Activities a) Disposition Activities b) Contract Activities c) Anticipated Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, or Quotations and Invitations for Bids 2) FY2010 Mid-Year Budget Update there will be a presentation V. HOUSING OPERATIONS 1) NRHA Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Management Assessment Presented by Donnell Brown Chief Housing Officer Page 2

2 AGENDA NRHA Commissioners Meeting February 8, :00 a.m. 201 Granby Street, 12 th floor V. HOUSING OPERATIONS (continued) 2) Application Implementation of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) Funds Presented by Donnell Brown Chief Housing Officer VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. COMMITTEE MEETING NOTES None VIII. CLOSED MEETING The next meeting is Monday, March 8, 2010

3 January 11, 2010 Page 1 of 15 MINUTES OF MEETING The Commissioners of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (the Authority ) met in a regular monthly meeting at the 201 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA at 8:10 A.M. on Monday, January 11, The meeting was called to order by Chairman W. Sheppard Miller, III. Upon roll call those present and those absent were as follows: Present: Ms. Hattie Anderson Mr. Curtis Anderson Mr. F. Nash Bilisoly Dr. Linda Horsey (arrived at 8:15 a.m.) Mr. L. Robert Layton Mr. W. Sheppard Miller, III Absent: Mr. Robert J. Soble Also present were Shurl R. Montgomery, Secretary; Timothy A. Coyle, Attorney, various staff members and one member of the media.... I. Approval of Minutes of Commissioners Meeting The Chairman presented the previously circulated minutes of the November 25, 2009 and December 11, 2009 Board meetings. Upon motion of Mr. Layton, seconded by Mr. Anderson, both sets of minutes were unanimously approved by the five Commissioners then present (Ms. Anderson, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Layton, Mr. Bilisoly and Chairman Miller). II. Remarks... A. Executive Director Update Executive Director Montgomery s list of activities accomplished since the last Board meeting was previously

4 January 11, 2010 Page 2 of 15 circulated to the Board. Several items were summarized and briefly discussed by Mr. Montgomery. 1. Efforts are ongoing to recover from Advantis and/or St. Joe Company approximately $115,000. The Commissioners will continue to receive updates of material developments in the litigation. 2. Chairman Miller, Commissioner Curtis Anderson, Former Chairman Bruce Bishop and Mr. Montgomery recently appeared on the City s Norfolk Perspectives television show which will air for a week beginning Sunday, January 17, The Authority s liability insurance carrier is offering $5, of term life insurance to the Commissioners and full-time employees of the Authority at no cost. The Chairman and several Commissioners asked a number of questions concerning the offer and whether it was, in fact, at no cost to the Authority. Mr. Montgomery indicated that he would report back to the Chairman and that if indeed the insurance would be at no cost to the Authority, the Commissioners would participate. 4. There will be a public hearing tomorrow before City Council for a rezoning of 115 E. Liberty Street (property owned by the Authority) to permit construction of eight single-family homes. 5. Information was distributed concerning an ice skating party for youth living in public housing. 6. Work continues on the repositioning of The Waterside. The $350,000 allocated by the City for refurbishment has been spent and Festevents continues to provide programming at the facility. B. Chairman of the Board and Commissioner Comments 1. At 9:30 this morning, Mr. Norman will brief the Commissioners on the community health workers initiative and introduce the first graduating class. 2. The East Beach Production Report was distributed to the Commissioners.

5 January 11, 2010 Page 3 of The Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. on January 18, 2010 at the Ted Constant Center. The Authority has purchased a table and Commissioners are invited to attend. 4. The Resolution authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds for the benefit of Fort Norfolk Retirement Community will be moved up on the agenda to accommodate the schedules of Mr. Volder and Mr. Consolvo. C. Commissioners Comments None.... III. Development Operations 1) Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Refunding Bonds for the Benefit of Fort Norfolk Retirement Community, Inc. in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $22,500,000 and the Execution of Related Documents Mr. Jim Gehman introduced Mr. Neal Volder and Mr. George Consolvo, Bond Counsel. Mr. Consolvo advised that the bonds were being refunded to provide for a long term fixed interest rate rather than a variable interest rate. After discussion, upon motion of Mr. Layton, seconded by Mr. Bilisoly, the following Resolution was adopted with five affirmative votes (Ms. Anderson, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Layton, Mr. Bilisoly and Chairman Miller) and one abstention (Dr. Horsey). RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF FORT NORFOLK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC., IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,500,000 AND THE EXECUTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS WHEREAS, under the Virginia Housing Authorities Law, Chapter 1, Title 36 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the Act), the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (the Authority) has been given the power to issue refunding bonds for purposes of paying bonds previously

6 January 11, 2010 Page 4 of 15 issued by it for any of its purposes, including, without limitation, bonds previously issued to finance projects located in areas designated by the Authority as redevelopment areas in which there is the need to eliminate blight; WHEREAS, the Authority issued its $20,000,000 Variable Rate Demand First Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Fort Norfolk Retirement Community Inc. - Harbor's Edge Project) Series 2004B (the Series 2004B Bonds) to finance for the benefit of Fort Norfolk Retirement Community, Inc. (the Company), the acquisition, construction and equipping of a senior living community known as Harbor's Edge (the Project) located on an approximately 4.4 acre site in the area of the City of Norfolk, Virginia known as Atlantic City or Fort Norfolk, which has been designated by the Authority as a redevelopment area in which there is the need to eliminate blight; WHEREAS, there has been described to the Authority the plan of refinancing of the Company whereby the Authority would issue additional bonds (the Series 2010 Bonds) under that certain Trust Indenture dated as of October 1, 2004 (the 2004 Indenture), by and between the Authority and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee (the Trustee), and apply the proceeds of such Series 2010 Bonds to (a) currently refund the outstanding principal balance, the redemption premium, if any, and the accrued interest with respect to the Series 2004B Bonds, (b) fund any required reserve fund, and (c) pay costs of issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds; WHEREAS, a public hearing with respect to the Project and the Series 2010 Bonds is not required either by Virginia law or Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; WHEREAS, the Company has elected to proceed immediately with implementing its plan of refinancing described above, whereby the Authority would issue and sell the Series 2010 Bonds pursuant to one or more Purchase Contracts, each to be dated the date of its execution and delivery (collectively, the Purchase Contract), among the Authority, the Company and one or more financial institutions or investment banks to be selected by the Company; and WHEREAS, the Company has requested that the Authority assist with the plan of refinancing by authorizing the

7 January 11, 2010 Page 5 of 15 Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Authority, upon the advice of counsel to the Authority and of Bond Counsel appointed hereunder, and subject to the limitations set forth herein, to review and approve (a) the Purchase Contract and (b) the other documents required to be executed and delivered by the Authority in connection with the issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds, including, without limitation, the following documents (collectively, the Bond Documents): (i) A Supplemental Trust Indenture (the 2010 Supplement) by and between the Authority and the Trustee, supplementing and amending the 2004 Indenture and authorizing the issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds, together with the form of the Series 2010 Bonds; and (ii) A First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement (the First Amendment) by and between the Authority and the Company, amending that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of October 1, 2004 (the Loan Agreement), together with the form of the First Amendment to Promissory Note, amending the promissory note executed and delivered by the Company pursuant to the Loan Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE NORFOLK REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY: 1. The Authority determines that the issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds will be in accordance with the Act and in furtherance of the purposes for which the Authority was organized, and the Authority agrees to assist the Company in the plan of refinancing described above by the issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds pursuant to terms to be approved by the Authority as described herein. 2. The Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Authority, either of whom may act, is authorized to review and approve the Purchase Contract and the Bond Documents; provided, however, that (a) the interest rates for the Series 2010 Bonds shall not exceed eight percent (8%) per annum, (b) the aggregate principal amount of the Series 2010 Bonds shall not exceed $22,500,000, and (c) the final maturity of the Series 2010 Bonds shall not exceed thirty (30) years from the date of issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds. It is understood and agreed that the Company will negotiate and determine (i) the financial institution or institutions or

8 January 11, 2010 Page 6 of 15 investment bank or banks that will be party to the Purchase Contract and that will purchase the Series 2010 Bonds, (ii) any replacement Trustee to be appointed in the 2010 Supplement, (iii) the aggregate principal amount, interest rates, maturities, redemption features and other terms of the Series 2010 Bonds, and (iv) the final terms of the Purchase Contract and Bond Documents. The Chairman or Vice Chairman is authorized and directed to approve the determinations made by the Company (as described in (i) through (iv) above) so long as such determinations are consistent with the limitations set forth in (a), (b) and (c) of this paragraph. The execution and delivery of the Purchase Contract and Bond Documents by the Chairman or Vice Chairman shall constitute conclusive evidence of the Authority's review and approval thereof, subject to the foregoing limitations. 3. The Chairman or Vice Chairman, either of whom may act, is authorized (a) to execute the Purchase Contract and the Bond Documents on behalf of the Authority, and to deliver such documents upon payment for the Series 2010 Bonds, (b) to deem any disclosure document with respect to the Series 2010 Bonds final to the extent required by Federal securities laws, and (c) to execute and deliver the Series 2010 Bonds. The Secretary or any Assistant Secretary of the Authority is authorized and directed to place the Authority s seal on the Series 2010 Bonds. 4. The Authority appoints Kaufman & Canoles, a Professional Corporation, as Bond Counsel to supervise the proceedings and approve the issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds. 5. Each officer of the Authority is authorized, upon the advice of counsel to the Authority, to execute and deliver on behalf of the Authority such instruments, documents or certificates and to do and perform such things and acts as they shall deem necessary or appropriate in carrying out the transactions authorized by this Resolution or contemplated by the Purchase Contract or the Bond Documents, and all of such actions previously done or performed by the officers or commissioners of the Authority are in all respects approved, ratified and confirmed. 6. All costs and expenses in connection with the issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds, including the fees and

9 January 11, 2010 Page 7 of 15 expenses of the Authority, shall be paid promptly from the proceeds of the Series 2010 Bonds, to the extent permitted by law, or from funds provided by the Company. If for any reason the Series 2010 Bonds are not issued, it is understood that all such fees and expenses shall be paid promptly by the Company upon presentation of an invoice and that the Authority shall have no responsibility therefor. The Company shall also pay the Authority s annual administrative fee as required by the Loan Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment. 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. 2) Ballentine Facility Presentation Mr. Jim Gehman gave a PowerPoint presentation, a copy of which has been filed with these minutes. The Chairman clarified that the presentation today was simply an update and that a more complete presentation and thorough discussion will be held during the Commissioners policy meeting in April. 3) Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Amendment No. 3 to Master Development Agreement Between the Authority, the City of Norfolk, SLNWC Investment Company, L.L.C. and SLNWC Holding Company for the Construction of a Mixed Use Development in the Downtown North Redevelopment Project, and Related Action Mr. Jim Gehman reported that the Authority is primarily a conduit for the City of Norfolk s agreement with the developer for the Wells Fargo building. The Chairman added that the latest amendment will have no negative financial impact on the Authority. Upon motion of Mr. Layton, seconded by Mr. Anderson, the following Resolution was adopted with all six of the Commissioners in attendance voting in favor of the Resolution: RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY, THE CITY OF NORFOLK,

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11 January 11, 2010 Page 12 of 15 V. Housing Operations A. Housing Operations Quarterly Report Ms. Donnell Brown summarized the quarterly report and advised the Commissioners that on January 22, 2010 the public housing waiting list will be opened and remain open until March 5, She also reported that the vacant unit turn time has been decreased to 17 days and is now only 2 days shy of the 15-day goal. Five new employers have been added to the workforce development list. The Housing Choice Voucher Program continues to achieve scores which make it a high performer. In response to Dr. Horsey s question concerning the number of residents who are employed, the Chairman indicated that at the next policy meeting a breakdown by community would be provided. In response to a number of questions from Mr. Layton, Dr. Horsey and Ms. Anderson, the Commissioners were advised that REAC inspection scores have two components, that the change in rent standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program were implemented so that more families could receive vouchers, that contractors receiving ARRA funds are required to use their best efforts to hire residents, and that Housing Choice Voucher port out numbers can be added to the quarterly report. Mr. Layton again congratulated Ms. Brown and the housing division on an excellent report. VI. New Business None VII. Committee Meeting Notes None....

12 January 11, 2010 Page 13 of 15 VIII. Closed Meeting Discussion and consideration of the disposition of publicly held real property in the East Ocean View Conservation and Redevelopment, Cottage Line Conservation, and Berkley IV Redevelopment areas as authorized by Section A.3. of the Act. Upon Motion of Dr. Horsey, seconded by Ms. Anderson, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted with all six Commissioners in attendance voting in favor of the Resolution: RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION CONVENING A CLOSED MEETING JANUARY 11, 2010 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Authority will convene in a closed meeting pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as amended (the "Act"), to discuss the following matters which are specifically exempted from public disclosure by the code section referred to below: a. Discussion and consideration of the disposition of publicly held real property in the East Ocean View Conservation and Redevelopment, Cottage Line Conservation, and Berkley IV Redevelopment areas as authorized by Section A.3. of the Act. IX. Certifying a Closed Session Upon Motion of Mr. Layton and seconded by Ms. Anderson, the following Resolution was unanimously approved with Ms. Anderson, Mr. Anderson, Dr. Horsey, Mr. Layton and Chairman Miller voting in the affirmative. Mr. Bilisoly had left the closed meeting at 10:00 a.m. and was not present for this vote.

13 January 11, 2010 Page 14 of 15 RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION CERTIFYING A CLOSED MEETING JANUARY 11, 2010 WHEREAS, the Authority has convened a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and WHEREAS, Section D of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, requires a certification by this Authority that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law; NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made and seconded, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Authority hereby certifies that, to the best of each Commissioner s knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were heard, discussed or considered in the closed meeting, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Authority.... The Chairman reconvened the public meeting at 10:20 A.M. Ms. Donnell Brown introduced Mr. Julius Norman, Manager of Workforce Development, who reported on the Authority s healthier lifestyle program using community health workers. Under the program, residents are recruited and trained for a healthier lifestyle using a ten-week curriculum. The first graduating class of residents was present and all were congratulated on completing the course. This initiative has been viewed as a pilot program by HUD and other cities are now looking into replicating what the Authority has accomplished (such cities include Columbia, Wilmington, Charlotte, Durham and Portsmouth). The Chairman congratulated Mr. Norman and all of the graduates for a job well done.

14 January 11, 2010 Page 15 of 15 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:33 A.M. Chairman Secretary

15 Executive Director s Report Dates: January 8 February 3 Activities accomplished since last Board of Commissioners Meeting: Meetings Attended the Salvation Army Meeting to discuss the KROC Center Met with staff regarding project updates on various Ocean View properties Attended the Residential Rehab Team Meeting to discuss Wards Corner Attended the monthly Waterside Meeting Attended meeting with staff regarding budget work sessions for 2010 Attended Executive Leadership Team Meetings with staff Attended the Light Rail Presentation at City Hall Attended the Waterside Tenant Meeting Met with HR Director regarding compensation matters Attended HRV Board of Managers Monthly Meeting Met with Assistant Executive staff regarding various subjects and projects Met with staff regarding property inventory system demonstration/workshop Met with Chairman regarding February BOC Agenda Met with staff regarding community projects Met with Director of STOP Organization and staff Participated on a conference call with HUD representatives on the ARRA Program Met with Communications staff regarding Anniversary Campaign for July 2010 Attended Public Hearing on High Speed Rail at the cruise terminal Met with representatives from the Hampton Housing Authority Attended a meeting with Chairman and representatives from Habitat for Humanity Attended meeting with budget staff regarding mid year financial report to the BOC

16 Resolution NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: Resolution Authorizing the issuance of additional bonds for the Harbor s Edge/Fort Norfolk retirement community project Executive Contact: Shurl Montgomery Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND The Authority issued $20 million in Revenue Bonds in 2004 (Series 2004 B Bonds) to help finance the construction of the Harbor s Edge retirement complex in the area of the City of Norfolk known as Atlantic City or Fort Norfolk. A Resolution adopted on January 11, 2010 authorizes the issuance of up to $22,500,000 in additional bonds to refund the Series 2004B Bonds, fund reserves and pay issuance costs. The plan for the refunding of the Series 2004B Bonds has changed over the past month and SunTrust has agreed to purchase $10,000,000 of 2010 Bonds. As a result, a more specific Resolution is now needed to authorize the issuance of additional bonds in the amount of $10,000,000 to refund only a portion of the Series 2004B Bonds. The Resolution is specific to the refunding with SunTrust. The January 11, 2010 Resolution will be repealed since it will no longer be needed in connection with the plan for the refunding. The 2010 Bonds will be additional bonds issued pursuant to the original 2004 Trust Indenture. The issuance of the 2010 Bonds is not subject to federal tax law TEFRA requirements and does not require a public hearing. RECOMMENDED ACTION: The bond issuance will generate revenue to the Authority in the form of an annual fee. It does not commit the Authority to any financial obligation and all of the Authority s costs will be reimbursed by the developer. Recommend approval of the resolution.

17 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF FORT NORFOLK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 AND THE EXECUTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS WHEREAS, under the Virginia Housing Authorities Law, Chapter 1, Title 36 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the Act), the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (the Authority) has been given the power to issue refunding bonds for purposes of paying bonds previously issued by it for any of its purposes, including, without limitation, bonds previously issued to finance projects located in areas designated by the Authority as redevelopment areas in which there is the need to eliminate blight; WHEREAS, the Authority issued its $20,000,000 Variable Rate Demand First Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Fort Norfolk Retirement Community Inc. Harbor s Edge Project) Series 2004B (the Series 2004B Bonds) to finance, for the benefit of Fort Norfolk Retirement Community, Inc. (the Company), the acquisition, construction and equipping of a senior living community known as Harbor s Edge (the Project) located on an approximately 4.4 acre site in the area of the City of Norfolk, Virginia known as Atlantic City or Fort Norfolk, which has been designated by the Authority as a redevelopment area in which there is the need to eliminate blight; WHEREAS, there has been described to the Authority the plan of refinancing of the Company whereby the Authority would issue additional refunding bonds (the Series 2010 Bonds) under that certain Trust Indenture dated as of November 1, 2004 (the 2004 Indenture), by and between the Authority and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee (the Trustee), and apply the proceeds of such Series 2010 Bonds to currently refund a $10,000,000 portion of the outstanding principal balance of the Series 2004B Bonds (the Refunded Bonds); WHEREAS, the Authority has been advised that a public hearing with respect to the Project and the Series 2010 Bonds is not required either by Virginia law or Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; WHEREAS, the Company has elected to proceed immediately with implementing its plan of refinancing described above whereby the Authority would issue and sell the Series 2010 Bonds to SunTrust Bank (SunTrust) pursuant to a Bond Purchase Agreement to be dated as of February 1, 2010 (the Purchase Contract), among the Authority, the Company and SunTrust; and WHEREAS, the Company has requested that the Authority assist with the plan of refinancing by approving the issuance and sale of the Series 2010 Bonds and by authorizing the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Authority, upon the advice of counsel to the Authority and of Bond Counsel appointed hereunder, to executed and deliver (a) the Purchase Contract and (b) the other documents required to be executed and delivered by the Authority in connection with the issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds, including, without limitation, the following documents, which have been presented to this meeting in substantially final form (collectively, the Bond Documents): (i) A Supplemental Trust Indenture dated as of February 1, 2010 (the 2010 Trust Indenture Supplement) by and between the Authority and the Trustee, supplementing and

18 amending the 2004 Indenture and authorizing the issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds, together with the form of the Series 2010 Bonds; and (ii) A First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated as of February 1, 2010 (the First Amendment to Loan Agreement) by and between the Authority and the Company, amending that certain Loan and Security Agreement dated as of November 1, 2004 (the Loan Agreement), together with the form of the First Amendment to Promissory Note, amending the promissory note executed and delivered by the Company pursuant to the Loan Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE NORFOLK REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY: 1. The Authority determines that the issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds will be in accordance with the Act and in furtherance of the purposes for which the Authority was organized, and the Authority agrees to assist the Company in the plan of refinancing described above by the issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds and the sale thereof to SunTrust pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Contract. 2. The form of the Series 2010 Bonds, including the aggregate principal amount, final maturity and fixed interest rate thereon of 4.25% per annum, is hereby approved; provided, however, that the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Authority, either of whom may act, are hereby authorized to approve a different fixed interest rate thereon so long as such fixed interest rate does not exceed 4.75% per annum. 3. The Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Authority, either of whom may act, is authorized, upon advice of counsel to the Authority, to review and approve the final form of the Purchase Contract and the Bond Documents. The execution and delivery of the Purchase Contract and Bond Documents by the Chairman or Vice Chairman shall constitute conclusive evidence of such review and approval thereof. 4. The Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Authority, either of whom may act, is authorized (a) to execute the Purchase Contract and the Bond Documents on behalf of the Authority, and to deliver such documents upon payment for the Series 2010 Bonds, and (b) to execute and deliver the Series 2010 Bonds and to assign, without recourse, to the Trustee the First Amendment to Promissory Note. The Secretary or any Assistant Secretary of the Authority, either of whom may act, is authorized and directed to place the Authority s seal on the Series 2010 Bonds. 5. The Authority appoints Kaufman & Canoles, a Professional Corporation, as Bond Counsel to supervise the proceedings and approve the issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds. 6. The proceeds of the Series 2010 Bonds shall be applied to the redemption of the Refunded Bonds as provided in the 2010 Trust Indenture Supplement within 90 days of the issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds and the Trustee is hereby authorized and directed to call the Refunded Bonds for redemption in accordance with the optional redemption provisions set forth in the 2004 Indenture. 2

19 7. The Series 2010 Bonds are hereby designated as, and shall constitute, "Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations" for calendar year 2010 within the meaning of Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 8. The Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Authority, either of whom may act, is authorized and directed to complete, execute and submit to the Internal Revenue Service its Form 8038 with respect to the Series 2010 Bonds. 9. Each officer of the Authority is authorized, upon the advice of counsel to the Authority, to execute and deliver on behalf of the Authority such instruments, documents or certificates and to do and perform such things and acts as they shall deem necessary or appropriate in carrying out the transactions authorized by this Resolution or contemplated by the Purchase Contract or the Bond Documents, and all of such actions previously done or performed by the officers or commissioners of the Authority are in all respects approved, ratified and confirmed. 10. All costs and expenses in connection with the issuance of the Series 2010 Bonds, including the fees and expenses of the Authority, shall be paid promptly from funds provided by the Company. If for any reason the Series 2010 Bonds are not issued, it is understood that all such fees and expenses shall be paid promptly by the Company upon presentation of an invoice and that the Authority shall have no responsibility therefor. The Company shall also pay the Authority s annual administrative fee as required by the Loan Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment to Loan Agreement. 11. The Series 2010 Bonds and the interest thereon shall be limited obligations of the Authority payable solely from the revenues and receipts of the Authority from the Company, and are secured by a transfer, pledge and assignment of and a grant of a security interest in the "Trust Estate" to the Trustee and in favor of the owners of the Series 2010 Bonds, as provided in the 2004 Indenture. The Series 2010 Bonds and interest thereon shall not be deemed to constitute a debt, liability or general obligation of the Commonwealth nor of any political subdivision thereof, including the Authority, and shall not constitute an obligation to pay the Series 2010 Bonds and the interest thereon or other costs incident thereto except from the "Trust Estate" and neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the Commonwealth nor any political subdivision thereof, including the Authority, is pledged to the payment of the principal of, or the interest on the Series 2010 Bonds. The Authority has no taxing power. 12. The resolution of the Authority adopted on January 11, 2010, and entitled " RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF FORT NORFOLK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $22,500,000 AND THE EXECUTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS" is hereby repealed and of no further force or effect. 13. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. 3

20 CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the above resolution was duly adopted by the commissioners of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority at a regular meeting duly called and held on February 8, 2010, and that such resolution is in full force and effect on the date hereof. Dated:, 2010 Executive Director, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority ::ODMA\PCDOCS\DOCSRIC\ \8 4

21 Disposition Report Land Sales Month Ending January 31, 2010 EAST BEACH CONTRACT SALES PROJECT PROPERTY ADDRESS LAND AREA (SF) Land Proceeds FUND SOURCE PRICE (20%)* DEVELOPER REUSE FLOOR AREA IMPROVEMENTS (SF) S/F ROOM DISTRIBUTION VALUE OF IMPROV. COMMENTS Park Place Conservation Project Parcel W. 35th Street 4,144 $ 35,000 n/a CIP Hughes & Long Construction, LLC SF 1,917 3 bdrm $200,000 PRIDE Program Park Place Conservation Parcel 285 Project 517 W. 36th Street 3,867 $ 30,000 n/a CIP (*) East Beach - NRHA 20% land sale Hughes & Long Construction, LLC SF 1,510 3 bdrm $175,000 PRIDE Program (**) Pending Plan Submission/Sale Summary of Sales Fiscal Year 2010 Number of Parcels Disposed Contract Sales Value of Amount Improvements*** Cumulative Totals By Funding Source July 1 $ 27,500 $ - August 4 $ 282,800 $ 739,600 CD $ 33, September 1 $ 31,800 CIP $ 368, st Qtr. Totals 6 $ 342,100 $ 739,600 LOCAL CITY DONATION October 2 $ 72,500 $ 327,000 SOUTH TRUST (Bank) $ 83, November 2 $ 30,000 $ 120,000 NDP December 0 $ - $ - BOND $ 23, nd Qtr. Totals 4 $ 102,500 $ 447,000 CUR EMPOWERMENT ZONE January 2 $ 65,000 $ - "TBD" (BANK, BOND, CIP) February - $ - WORKING FUND March $ 509, rd Qtr. Totals 2 $ 65,000 $ - April May June 4th Qtr. Totals 0 $ - $ - Fiscal YTD Totals (***) 12 $ 509,600 $ 1,186,600 (***) SPECIAL NOTE: Value of Improvements total does not reflect ALL of East Beach - "TBD" values Summary of Acquisition Activity Description Number of Parcels Cost 1st Quarter FY10 7 $ 3,074,900 2nd Quarter FY10 17 $ 1,364,500 3rd Quarter FY10 4th Quarter FY10 TOTAL 24 $ 4,439,400

22 COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY CONTRACT REPORT Meeting Date: 02/08/10 As set forth in Resolution No adopted January 23, 1995, the below listed contracts, change orders, and bid activities are for the Commissioners information only, and no vote is required. January 31, 2010 New contracts issued between $30,000 and $99,999: 1. None New contracts issued for $100,000 & above: 1. None New Interagency Agreements $30,000 and over: 1. None Change orders issued $30,000 and over: 1. None Options exercised for $30,000 & above: KEY to contract type: C Construction O Other than Professional Services N Not to exceed (ceiling) P Professional Services G Goods, Equipment, Materials, etc. F Fixed amount KEY to ownership type, new contracts only: M Minority owned 3 Section 3 W Woman owned BID ACTIVITY FOR CONTRACTS $100,000 AND ABOVE FOR THE MONTH ENDING January 31, 2010 No Activity

23 Anticipated Requests for Proposals, Quotations and Invitations for Bids February 2010 Type of Solicitations Projected Solicitation Date Initiating Department RFP, Grant Writing Consultants (i.e. Lead Removal and Brownfield's grant and others as needed) Pending Release Development RFP, Lamberts Point 26th Street Improvements 2/11/2010 Development (D&C) IFB, Replace Boiler Condensate (201 Granby St) 2/5/2010 Administrative Services IFB, Recondition Roof w/aluminum Coating (201 Granby Street) 2/5/2010 Administrative Services IFB, Replace Storm Doors, Calvert Square Feb 2010 (carrry over from Jan) Capital Fund IFB, Handicapped Accessibility Mods,Young Terrace Feb 2010 (carrry over from Jan) Capital Fund IFB, NRHA Mid-Rise Interior Improvements Feb 2010 (carrry over from Jan) Capital Fund Board of Commissioners Monthly Report: Anticipated RFPs, Quotations, and IFBs February 2010

24 FY2010 BUDGET PRESENTATION Brenda Wilson Director of Budget & Compliance

25 Resolution NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: NRHA Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Management Assessment Executive Contact: Donnell Brown Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND The Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) established a Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) to assess the quality of a Public Housing Agency s operating performance. The operating performance was assessed by the measurement, analysis and reporting of six specified management indicators vacant unit turn time, capital fund, work orders, annual inspection of dwelling units and systems, security, and economic self-sufficiency. HUD required each Public Housing Agency to self-certify the results of its performance in the six areas measured under the system. In 2008 HUD proposed a rule to update and revise the Public Housing Assessment System regulations to reflect recent changes in public housing operations as a result of the conversion to asset management. A central part of this new performance measurement structure will be a system of on-site management reviews of each project. The on-site management reviews will replace the Management Operations Assessment self-certification. NRHA submitted its last self-certification Management Operations Assessment for fiscal year ending June 30, Fiscal year 2008 was considered a transition year and Public Housing Agency s were not required to submit their Management Operations Assessment nor was the agency issued a new overall Public Housing Assessment System score. HUD issued a notice on January 12, 2010 regarding rules for Transition Year 2. The new rules require PHAs to submit their Management Operations Assessment based on the current PHAS rule no later than March 13, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority compiled the results of its Management Operations performance for fiscal year 2009 using the six management indicators under the current Public Housing Assessment System rule. A rating of A was received in all areas except Vacant Unit Turn Time which received a rating of C. Attached for your review is the Management Assessment Certification for fiscal year 2009 and Management Assessment (MASS) Certification Comparison spreadsheet for fiscal years 2001 through NRHA is hereby requesting that the Board of Commissioners of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority approves and authorizes the certification and reporting to HUD of the required Public Housing Assessment system indicators, reflecting the performance of the Authority in the operation and administration of its public housing communities for the year ending June 30, After the MASS certification has been approved by NRHA s Board of Commissioners it will be submitted electronically to HUD. The deadline for submission is March 13, Recommendation: Approve resolution.

26 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING PUBLIC HOUSING ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (PHAS)-MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT (MASS) WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) has established a Public Housing Assessment System to assess the quality of a Public Housing Agency s operating performance; and WHEREAS, under the Program, the operating performance of a Public Housing Agency is assessed by the measurement, analysis and reporting of six specified management indicators; and WHEREAS, HUD requires each Public Housing Agency to certify the results of its performance in the six areas measured under the system; and WHEREAS, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority has assembled and is prepared to certify the Authority s performance indicator areas; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority hereby approves and authorizes the certification and reporting to HUD of the required Public Housing Assessment system indicators, reflecting the performance of the Authority in the operation and administration of its public housing communities for the year ending June 30, The undersigned hereby certifies that this is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority held on February 8, Dated: Secretary, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority

27 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: Housing Reinvention Activity Summary Executive Contact: John C. Kownack Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND The Housing Reinvention Team is pursuing the transformation of NRHA housing properties to provide for sustainable mixed-income communities, while continuing to seek resources and opportunities to maintain the number of housing units affordable to extremely low income families. The team s long-term goals are as follows: Pursue mixed-finance initiatives to renovate or redevelop all NRHA housing properties as opportunities for replacement units and funding allow. Achieve a more balanced distribution of incomes within NRHA housing properties through workforce development activities, new admission and continued occupancy criteria, and increased marketing efforts aimed at attracting households between 30% and 80% AMI. Expand inventory of housing properties that can absorb a sustainable proportion of housing opportunities for extremely low income households (below 30% AMI). The status section of these reports will be used to summarize the current initiatives being undertaken by the Housing Reinvention Team. STATUS Through the use of public housing, Section 8 housing choice vouchers and project-based Section 8, NRHA was providing rental assistance to 6,276 households as of December 31, Approximately 4,900 of the households have incomes below 30% AMI ($20,350 for a fourperson household). We will continue to track the number of extremely low income households served by NRHA as various housing reinvention initiatives are implemented. Broad Creek The Authority will complete by June 30, 2010 its HOPE VI project on the former Bowling Green, Roberts Village and Roberts Village East public housing communities, as well as the site of the former Marshall Manor apartments. To date 400 apartments have been constructed of which 354 are assisted, 27 are low income affordable and 19 are market rate. In addition to the rental units, a total of 94 homeownership units are included on site, 70 in the Bowling Green section, 20 townhouses in the Village East section and four condominiums that are part of the 21-unit Villas project. Currently, 86 for-sale homes have been completed and 74 sold or under contract. The project also includes support for a planned total of 254 off-site homeownership replacement units, which will be assisted with closing cost and down payment assistance to first-time low/moderate income homebuyers. To date 204 homebuyers have been assisted off-site with HOPE VI funds. Beyond June 2010, approximately 170 new market rate and work force homeownership townhouses, single family detached dwellings, and condominiums are planned to be constructed at Village Center. Under the terms of the grant close-out, Village Center is no longer considered part of the Broad Creek HOPE VI project. However, Village Center represents an important component of the redevelopment of Broad Creek area. To proceed, significant infrastructure construction is needed to support the planned development. It is projected that the climate for public or private funded infrastructure improvements will Page 1 of 3 Revised 2/13/08

28 improve considerably once emerging initiatives such as the Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center, the redevelopment of Moton Circle and the City s support for a new Broad Creek regional library move forward. Grandy Village. In 2008, NRHA closed on LIHTC and tax-exempt bonds to provide additional funding to provide air conditioning in existing units, enhance wetlands restoration and provide a new community/educational center at Grandy Village. To date central air conditioning and heating systems have been installed in 253 units, the community center is currently under construction along with improvements to the waterfront to provide access via a pier and Kayak launch. The mixed-finance renovations and improvements are part of a broader effort to revitalize Grandy Village without a HOPE VI style redevelopment by using the Public Housing Capital Fund Program (CFP), LIHTC and tax-exempt bonds to perform renovations, demolish selected units and implement site improvements to support the construction of new housing units. The ongoing renovation of Grandy Village, has included improvements to 341 units, demolition of 54 units, development of 22 new family apartments, replacement of utilities, street improvements, renovation of the gymnasium, restoration of the waterfront and development of a new community center. Funds expended or committed to date exceed $40 million. Construction of community/education center is to be completed by June Childhood education programming will be provided at the center for up to 132 children in partnership with Norfolk Public Schools and STOP, beginning this September. Staff also continues work on architectural and engineering activities support additional residential development at Grandy. Mission College Apartments. Through a created entity, NRHA received approval from the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) to receive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) that will support improvements to Mission College Apartments. Through a combination of LIHTC equity and mortgage financing, the project has provided for over $8 million in unit renovations as well as improvements to the management office and the construction of a new clubhouse and pool. All physical improvements were completed in December Project closeout and completion of permanent financing is anticipated by September Moton Circle. In 2006, the Authority began redevelopment planning for Moton Circle. Working with the residents, broader community and the City through a charrette process, a proposed redevelopment plan was developed in support of a HOPE VI application. The Authority pursued HOPE VI funding unsuccessfully in 2006 and Although the Authority has been unsuccessful in its applications for HOPE VI funding, the redevelopment of Moton Circle remains an important objective. To that end, in August 2009 the Board authorized the Executive Director to pursue the demolition and redevelopment of Moton Circle. A demolition application was submitted in August 2009 and approval from HUD is anticipated later this month or early in March. NRHA will pursue funding options for the redevelopment of the site including development with and without HOPE VI. HUD plans to release a HOPE VI grant notice of funding availability (NOFA) sometime this year as well as the first demonstration grant for Choice Neighborhoods, a program identified to either complement or replace HOPE VI beginning next year. Staff is monitoring and evaluating these and other grant and funding opportunities as efforts continue at Moton Circle. Page 2 of 3 Revised 2/13/08

29 Based on an August submittal the projected timeline for the demolition of Moton Circle is as follows: Date August 10, 2009 August 14, 2009 Late February/Early March 2010 March through Nov 2010 November 2010 June 2011 Activity NRHA Board Authorization Application Submission of Demolition Application to HUD Anticipated Date for HUD Approval Relocation of Moton Circle Residents Begin Demolition Complete Demolition Oakleaf Forest. NRHA is making significant improvements to the street configuration in Oakleaf Forest, including new loop roads to improve access through the community, the creation of additional parking spaces, and removal of the center median to improve safety. The site improvements are being implemented now with funding in the amount of $3.5 million, provided through the Public Housing Capital Fund Program (CFP) with resources provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This significant investment can be used to leverage low income housing tax credits in order to make additional interior and exterior improvements. The community last underwent significant renovations from 1996 through While air conditioning (a/c) was recently installed in all Oakleaf Forest units, there is still a need for interior and exterior improvements that would allow the community to appeal to a broader range of families eligible for assisted housing. A mixed finance project will allow Oakleaf Forest to be a workforce housing community. A 9% LIHTC application was unsuccessful in Alternative financing options are being reviewed to provide resources for the interior improvements, possibly utilizing a combination of tax exempt bonds and 4% tax credits. Additional Projects. Staff continues to seek opportunities to develop or acquire and improve additional rental units in a manner that supports healthy sustainable communities. These efforts could include new construction on existing or expanded NRHA property or acquisition of existing units or cleared land for renovations or new development. FUTURE ACTION Pursue FY-2011 funding from the City for infrastructure supporting Village Center in Broad Creek. Continue to monitor grant and funding opportunities Pursue development of additional rental units to support stated goals Pursue funding for renovation or revitalization of existing multi-family rental communities. Continue to update the Board of Commissioners on Housing Reinvention activities. Page 3 of 3 Revised 2/13/08

30 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: Low Income Public Housing Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Executive Contact: Donnell Brown Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND FSS program was established in 1990 by Section 554 of the National Affordable Housing Act. It is a successor program to the project self-sufficiency and operation bootstrap programs. Regulations governing the FSS program is 24 CFR 984. FSS is a HUD program that encourages communities to develop local strategies to help voucher and public housing residents obtain employment that will lead to economic independence and self-sufficiency. Locally, NRHA works with a host of agencies such as the: Department of Human Services, Norfolk Public Schools, Virginia Employment Commission, and other local partners to develop a comprehensive program that gives participating families the skills needed to obtain specific goals and objectives. Families (head of household only) that are selected to receive a voucher or a public housing dwelling unit are eligible to participate in the 5-year program. The NRHA FSS counselor and the participating family member execute an FSS Contract of Participation (Cop) that specifies the rights and responsibilities of both parties. The 5-year FSS contract specifics goals and services for each participant. Participants must fulfill all requirements in order to obtain full program benefits. The FSS contract requires that the participant comply with the lease that all family members become independent of welfare, and the head of the family seek and maintain suitable employment. Possible sanctions for noncompliance with the FSS contract are terminated from the FSS program, forfeiture of the FSS escrow account, withholding or termination of supportive services, and termination of the housing assistance. Escrow accounts: NHRA has established an interest-bearing FSS escrow account for each participant. An escrow credit based on increases in earned income of the family is credited to the accounts during the term of the FSS contract. NRHA may make a portion of the escrow account available to the family during the term of the contract to enable the participant to complete an interim goal such as education. Revised 2/13/08

31 STATUS In 2008 NRHA was awarded a Low Income Public Housing FSS grant of $121,000. The grant paid for two FSS Counselors. During, 2008/2009 there was 125 participants enrolled in the program. The current year the FSS enrollment is 146 participants. FUTURE ACTION NRHA was recently awarded an additional grant of $136,000 to continue the program in 2010/2011. Revised 2/13/08

32 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: FY2011 Budget Calendar for Commissioners Executive Contact: Clara Graves, Chief Financial Officer Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND The annual budget development process is a formal method through which NRHA establishes its program priorities, goals and service levels for the upcoming year. The annual budget development process is ongoing throughout the year; however, the actual formulation of the FY2011 budget began in January, 2010 and ends with the final review and formal adoption of the Budget. STATUS The intent of this transmittal is to prepare and apprise you of key dates in the process which requires your involvement for the success of the FY2011 budget cycle. FUTURE ACTION Presentation of a Proposed FY2011 Budget scheduled for April 19,2010. Revised 2/13/08

33 Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority FY2011 Proposed Budget Calendar Commissioner Schedule Monday, February 8, 2010 FY2010 Mid Year Budget Update Monday, March 8, 2010 Operating Budgets Process Monday, April 12, 2010 Proposed Budget Publication Monday, April 19, 2010 Present Proposed Budget to Board Conduct Public Hearing Monday, May 24, 2010 Adopt Proposed Budget

34 Agenda Item NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: : APPLICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) JOB ACCESS REVERSE COMMUTE (JARC) FUNDS Executive Contact: Donnell Brown Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND July of 2008 the Board of Commissioners approved for staff to apply for $252,000 from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) grant to support the activities and goal of the Workforce Development Program. The approved grant funded support salaries ($168,000) and leasing of three vans (84,000). The funds are currently being used to supplement the salaries of the transportation supervisor, 5 transportation aides and Resource Development Administrator. The Resource Development Administrator is responsible for the collection of data that will be necessary to contribute to the regional program study. Research continues to suggest that reliable and dependable transportation to be a critical barrier to employment for low-income residents. NRHA has been and is the only consistent provider of transportation service to low income residents in public housing. Although HRT is available, the bus routes and times are a huge challenge to getting workforce development program participates to and from jobs, training and employments sites. The funding has provided an average of 1,500 rides per month. NRHA is requesting authorization to apply for additional $184,000 operational cost made available in the 4 th round of funding to continue the Workforce Development Transportation Program. The funds will be used to continue supplementing the salaries of the transportation team. Recommendation: Approve resolution

35 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UPDATES Meeting Date: Monday, February 8, ) Hampton Blvd. Redevelopment Project 2) 26 th Street/Lamberts Point 3) St. Paul s Quadrant Update 4) Berkley/Liberty Street 5) Campostella Heights Disposition Parcels 2200 A, C, and D 6) New Facility at Ballentine 7) 2010 General Assembly Update 8) Annual Plan 2010 (Draft) 9) Housing Reinvention Activity Summary 10) Family Self-Sufficiency Grant 11) FY2011 Budget Calendar 12) Social Media 13) New Website Performance 14) RECENT ARTICLES & CORRESPONDENCE/UPCOMING EVENTS 1) Board Meeting Schedule for ) Business Success Information Flyer. Event to be held February 25, (See flyer for more pertinent information) 3) NRHA Finalist for Public Relations News Award (See #3 for more information) 4) NAHRO Washington Update/2011 HUD Budget Proposal 5) Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Norfolk State of the City Annual State of the City Address Friday, February 19 at 12:00 p.m. Norfolk Waterside Marriott 235 E. Main Street (Business Attire) 6) Commissioners: There will be a brief meeting to discuss our e-communications following the regular meeting.

36 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: Hampton Blvd. Redevelopment Project Executive Contact: James E. Gehman Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND On October 22, 2009 an order was entered into court by Judge Louis Sherman giving the Authority the right to acquire three properties owned by Tom Arney and one property owned by Ronnie Boone, Jr. Mr. Arney decided not to appeal, Mr. Boone instructed Joe Waldo, his attorney, to appeal. The next step was to get trial dates to hear the argument on just compensation. Dates have been set in February, March and April, STATUS After futile attempts to get information from Mr. Arney as to his expert witness and what value he was going to testify to, Don Schultz (Crenshaw, Ware and Martin) filed Motions for Summary Judgment on all three of Mr. Arney s properties. On January 19, 2010 Judge Sherman heard testimony by Don Schultz. Mr. Arney did not appear. Judge Sherman awarded Summary Judgment on two of Mr. Arney s properties. This means the fair market value for those two properties is what the Authority had offered. On January 28, 2010 Judge Sherman awarded Summary Judgment on the third property owned by Mr. Arney which again the set the fair market value as what the Authority had offered. FUTURE ACTION The money for these properties will be deposited into the court the first week of February, 2010 and the order granting title to the Authority will be entered soon after. The trial date for the Boone property is set for May 3, Revised 2/13/08

37 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: 26 th Street / Lamberts Point Executive Contact: James E. Gehman Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND The 14 townhouse lots offered in our RFP issued December 10, 2009, are on the north side of 26 th Street between the predominately residential uses to the north and the commercial/ industrial area to the south. NRHA specified some townhouse plans that would be a good transition between the competing uses, as well as address the findings of the Market Analysis done previously. These are to be market-rate, owner-occupied units with a Homeowner s Association. The work to reconstruct 26 th Street has been advertised for bids and the work should be completed in about six months. The selected developer will need to contract with an architect to develop final plans. This would take place concurrent with the site work. STATUS On January 15, 2010, we received three proposals: Associated Contracting Services, Inc. (ACS/Ken Jolley), Howerin Construction Corp. (Bobby Howerin) and Tivest Development and Construction (Dwight Etheridge). Each of these builders has a similar ranking in our Builder Performance Ranking, and a long history of partnership with NRHA. Their submissions are being evaluated by staff, and we expect to offer a recommendation by the end of the month. FUTURE ACTION After developer selection and contract execution, we anticipate construction to begin in about six months. Revised 2/13/08

38 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: St Paul s Quadrant Executive Contact: Donnell Brown Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND At the monthly St. Paul s Area Advisory Committee (SPAAC) meetings one or more of the guiding principles are discussed with the committee. Guiding principles are: Replacement of public housing units on one-for-one basis. Invest in resources for safe, healthy, rewarding living. Reconnect missing links (end isolation created by existing roadwork by reconnecting some roads to downtown such as Church Street). Remove barriers to pedestrian mobility. Enhance historic properties such as churches by improving the physical setting. Address storm water (flooding) issues. Provide recreation and open space opportunities. Address economic segregation by providing quality housing for all income levels. Build a community by involving residents and churches and enhancing cultural and economic diversity. Thursday January 7, the SPAAC held a meeting on the 10 th floor at City Hall. Meeting Topic-Create a neighborhood a. Overview of theme- Create a neighborhood b. Replace public housing units on a one for-one basis c. Address economic segregation d. Invest in resources for safe, healthy, rewarding living. The guiding principles that were discussed were: Address economic segregation and Invest in resources for safe, healthy and rewarding living. Ben Carlson a consultant with Goody Clancy provide an overview of the make up of mixed income communities and illustrative examples of how economic segregation could be addressed in the new community. (Att.1) Rhae Parkes a consultant with EJP discussed some of the programs needed as it relates to the guiding principle Invest in resources for safe, healthy, rewarding living. (Att.2) The SPAAC will continue the discussion of program and services needed at the February 4, 2010 meeting. The meeting notes for the January 7th meeting are attached (Att.3) Revised 2/13/08

39 STATUS The agenda for the February 4th meeting is attached (Att.4). A full report will be provided in the March Board report. FUTURE ACTION The NRHA Board of Commissioners will continue to receive monthly update on each advisory committee meeting. The next monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2010 at City Hall. Revised 2/13/08

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49 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: Berkley / Liberty Street Executive Contact: James E. Gehman Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND In August 2009, Berkley IV Disposition Parcel 1602 was awarded to Howerin Construction for development of 8 single-family homes. Parcel 1602 is located on the south side of Liberty Street just east of Main Street. The site is currently zoned C-2 and IN-1 thus requiring a rezoning to R-8 to facilitate the single-family development. During November 2009, the rezoning application was submitted to the Planning Commission who in turn unanimously recommended that the rezoning be approved. The required Public Hearing was scheduled for January 12, On January 6, 2010, we received a letter from New Hope United Church of Christ opposing the rezoning of Parcel The church is located on Liberty Street adjacent to parcel Their letter states that they would like acquire the site for future expansion. During the January 12, 2010 Public Hearing, the church voiced their opposition and we were asked by Councilman Riddick to see if some compromise could be reached. STATUS In response to Councilman Riddick s request, staff met with New Hope United and has tentatively proposed issuing a 12 month option to the church reserving 2-3 sites for parking. While the church s letter states the desire to construct a resource center, daycare facility, and senior housing complex, their more immediate need is additional parking. Staff is currently working to determine the feasibility of this option and its impact on the overall development. FUTURE ACTION Anticipate reaching some compromise with the church and proceeding with the rezoning within the next 30 days. Revised 2/13/08

50 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: Campostella Heights Disposition Parcels 2200 A, C, & D Executive Contact: James E. Gehman Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND In August 2009, Campostella Heights Disposition Parcels 2200 A, C, & D were awarded to Associated Contracting Services for development of 3 single-family homes. In addition to the 3 new homes, the developer is also responsible for constructing an ornamental fence with brick end walls, a center wall, and intermediate piers along the west property line of the site. Other features include a new sidewalk, new planting beds, and a 10 wide grass verge. This site improvement has been referred to as the Campostella Gateway and the design was approved by the civic league in May While the sidewalk, planting beds, and verge costs are funded through the City and NRHA, the fence is part of the development paid by the builder. During January 2010 as the site improvement work commenced, the recently elected Campostella Heights Civic League President, Keela A. Boose voiced concerns regarding the previously approved design. STATUS Staff is attempting to schedule a meeting with Ms. Boose to explain that the cost of the fence is the responsibility of the builder and that its installation is more for the aesthetic appeal of the new homes versus a gateway to the neighborhood. NRHA is willing to delete the Campostella Heights lettering on the brick center wall. However, neighborhood entrance signs are the purview of the City of Norfolk. FUTURE ACTION Staff anticipates meeting with Ms. Boose within the next 10 days and going forward with the current design. Revised 2/13/08

51 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: New Facility at Ballentine Executive Contact: James E. Gehman Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND Through a competitive RFP process, NRHA procured the architecture and engineering firm Clark Nexsen to design a consolidated new headquarters facility for NRHA at 910 Ballentine Boulevard. Following execution of the contract in June, Clark Nexsen completed an intensive programming process, working closely with all NRHA departments to identify the staff, functions, operational and spatial needs of the organization. This work culminated in a written and graphic Building Program, which serves to guide the design phases of the project. NRHA staff and Clark Nexsen also completed research on recently-constructed Public Housing Authority headquarters around the country and confirmed that our proposed amenities and design strategies are complementary with national trends. STATUS The preliminary or Schematic Design phase of the project was completed in November and Clark Nexsen has been progressing with the Design Development phase. This work involves further refinement of the floor plans, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other building systems, and studying a number of options for the exterior character of the building. Staff continues to develop energy efficient/green building strategies for the facility and has determined it is possible to achieve the goal of becoming Norfolk s first LEED Gold certified building. The recent Design Development submittal by Clark Nexsen included a detailed professional cost estimate indicating that the project remains within budget. In conjunction with the design work on the new headquarters building, NRHA has procured a consultant to evaluate the market opportunities and provide a report with options and recommendations for the reuse of the 201 Granby Street facility. FUTURE ACTION Future actions include internal meetings with NRHA departments to refine the design of departmental spaces and general coordination with the public, including the neighborhood, city council and staff, and other interested constituents to ensure general understanding and support of this effort. Completion of the design work and market study is scheduled to correspond with the April 26, 2010 Policy Meeting of the Board. Revised 2/13/08

52 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: 2010 General Assembly Update Executive Contact: Ed Ware Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND Sixty-day session kicked off January 12 and ends March 13. Bills of interest to NRHA are outlined below. STATUS 1) State Housing Trust Fund would provide a reliable source of grants and low interest loans funds that could be used in a variety of way to increase affordable housing supply. Twenty-five percent of State Trust Fund would be used to match communities that established local funds such as Norfolk. Guidelines for Fund would be established by Department of Housing and Community Development and administered by VHDA. Trust Fund bills have passed both the House and Senate in different years. Key is finding a substantial, dedicated source of revenue that House, Senate and Governor can agree on. New options being explored include tax revenues from sale of building materials. The Commonwealth s daunting fiscal challenges make it likely that 2010 will be an uphill fight. Keeping the issue visible during the session and advancing discussion of agreeable revenue sources will be primary goals of (Thirty-nine states have Housing Trust Funds.) No bills introduced this year because of huge budget shortfall. 2) HB 960 enabling legislation for local Housing Trust Funds would clearly establish that any Virginia locality may create and administer a local Fund. Currently this must be done on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. Presently Norfolk, Charlottesville, Arlington and Fairfax have Funds each having a different mechanism for replenishment. This bill is pending before the House Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns. 3) Existing special real estate assessment procedures for affordable housing with long-term use restrictions are not handled uniformly by local assessors. Local tax assessors are required to establish market values for affordable housing that reflect rent and income restrictions placed on these properties through a variety of programs. Since there are no uniformly used procedures to determine these values, assessments vary widely from locality to locality. In addition the law does not apply to housing projects with five units or less. This results in higher tax levies and limits ability of properties to remain affordable. The Virginia Department of Taxation has indicated that General Assembly is responsible for further refining law and providing clearer guidance. HB 233 was introduced to deal with this issue and is pending before the House Finance Committee. Revised 2/13/08

53 4) HB 997 extends City of Norfolk and NRHA s ability to acquire property for the Kroc Center through the use of eminent domain from July 2010 to July The bill passed the House Courts of Justice Subcommittee #1 and is pending before the full Committee. 5) HB 264 requires housing authorities to adopt written policies concerning no trespass policy or barment from premises owned by authority to include written notice of policy to tenant, posted signs, right to hearing for alleged violator as well as appeal process. The bill apparently addresses a local city of Alexandria issue and ignores the fact that legislation was adopted in 2004 directing housing authorities to establish no trespass policies based on guidelines from the Attorney General. The Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials oppose the legislation as redundant and unnecessary. HB 264 was tabled February 2 by the House Committee on General Laws (Subcommittee #1) 6) HB 1152 provides housing authorities (administering established affordable dwelling unit programs) with the opportunity, and exclusive right, to purchase an affordable dwelling unit at a foreclosure sale for amount not to exceed maximum controlled sales price of unit. FUTURE ACTION An update will be provided for the March board meeting. Revised 2/13/08

54 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: Draft Annual Plan 2010 Executive Contact: John C. Kownack Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act (QHWRA) of 1998 requires housing authorities to complete a five-year plan and an annual plan. We are developing our eleventh annual plan (2010) and we are preparing to enter the second year of our 3rd five year plan (2009 through 2013), beginning July 1, The plans include information on NRHA s major goals, objectives, and strategies for public housing and Section 8, such as demolition/disposition, site based waiting lists, requirements/mandates by HUD and our objectives and strategies for achieving our mission. STATUS The attached draft 2010 Annual Plan is being displayed at various sites throughout the City of Norfolk and will be available for a 45-day public review and comment period from February 5 through March 22, Highlights of the draft plan are provided below: Changes anticipated in the administrative policy for the housing choice voucher program include: mandatory usage of the Enterprise Income Verification System (EIVS); revised grievance procedures; and mandatory use of rent reasonableness for determining payment standards. Changes anticipated in the Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) for public housing includes mandatory usage of EIVS and revised grievance procedures. Also under consideration are revisions to applicant suitability criteria relating to home visits, landlord references, and criminal history records. Increases in Flat or maximum public housing rents for public housing communities included in the draft plan. Again, it is emphasized that rents would only increase for families where 30% of their income is in excess of the current Flat rent amount Distribution and acceptance of public housing applications at various locations and through various means as needed and advertised. Consideration is being given to the establishment of a revised waiting list preference ranking system that combines the current Need and Earned preferences list into one weighted preference list. In PIH Notice , the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) strongly encourages Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to implement non-smoking policies in their public housing units in order to provide increased public health protection for residents of public housing. NRHA staff raised the non-smoking issue during the Resident Annual Forum on December 8, There were mixed reactions from the residents on whether NRHA should adopt a non-smoking policy. Some stated that it should be their right to smoke inside their home, while others believed that secondhand smoke negatively impacted other non-smoking residents. The draft plan references the non-smoking policy issue but does not include any changes in policy. Further discussion and research is needed before a recommendation on this subject is reached. As in past years, the draft 2010 Annual Plan will continue to outline various Housing Reinvention goals and initiatives for the next several years and decades. Initiatives referenced in the draft plan include: Page 1 of 2

55 o o o o o o Continued revitalization efforts in Grandy Village, including site improvements that could create developable parcels for additional housing units; Redevelopment of Moton Circle; Participation in the City of Norfolk s St. Paul s Quadrant planning process (Tidewater Gardens); Pursuit of a mixed-finance initiative to renovate Oakleaf Forest; Planning for renovations to Diggs Town in 2013; and Development of new affordable rental housing units for families, seniors and the disabled. Remaining 2010 Annual Plan Calendar of Events February 2010 February 5 through March day public review period 8 th - Provide an update to the Board of Commissioners 9 th - Meet with RAB 23 rd Meet with RAB Throughout - Communicate with residents via community newsletters, meetings, etc. Throughout - Meet with various agencies/organizations March nd Meet with RAB 8 th Brief Board of Commissioners on draft plan 16 th Meet with RAB 22 nd - Public hearing at Ruffner Middle School 23 rd Meet with RAB 30 th RAB meet to develop final comments on plan Throughout - Communicate with residents via community newsletters, meetings, etc. Throughout - Meet with various agencies/organizations Throughout - Revise draft as needed April th - Present proposed plan to Board of Commissioners for approval 12 th through 14 th - Finalize plan as needed 15 th - Submit approved Plan to HUD electronically 16 th - Distribute approved plan and post on NRHA s website. Throughout - Communicate with residents via community newsletters, meetings, etc. Attachment: Draft 2010 Annual Plan Page 2 of 2

56 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: Low Income Public Housing Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Executive Contact: Donnell Brown Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND FSS program was established in 1990 by Section 554 of the National Affordable Housing Act. It is a successor program to the project self-sufficiency and operation bootstrap programs. Regulations governing the FSS program is 24 CFR 984. FSS is a HUD program that encourages communities to develop local strategies to help voucher and public housing residents obtain employment that will lead to economic independence and self-sufficiency. Locally, NRHA works with a host of agencies such as the: Department of Human Services, Norfolk Public Schools, Virginia Employment Commission, and other local partners to develop a comprehensive program that gives participating families the skills needed to obtain specific goals and objectives. Families (head of household only) that are selected to receive a voucher or a public housing dwelling unit are eligible to participate in the 5-year program. The NRHA FSS counselor and the participating family member execute an FSS Contract of Participation (Cop) that specifies the rights and responsibilities of both parties. The 5-year FSS contract specifics goals and services for each participant. Participants must fulfill all requirements in order to obtain full program benefits. The FSS contract requires that the participant comply with the lease that all family members become independent of welfare, and the head of the family seek and maintain suitable employment. Possible sanctions for noncompliance with the FSS contract are terminated from the FSS program, forfeiture of the FSS escrow account, withholding or termination of supportive services, and termination of the housing assistance. Escrow accounts: NHRA has established an interest-bearing FSS escrow account for each participant. An escrow credit based on increases in earned income of the family is credited to the accounts during the term of the FSS contract. NRHA may make a portion of the escrow account available to the family during the term of the contract to enable the participant to complete an interim goal such as education. Revised 2/13/08

57 STATUS In 2008 NRHA was awarded a Low Income Public Housing FSS grant of $121,000. The grant paid for two FSS Counselors. During, 2008/2009 there was 125 participants enrolled in the program. The current year the FSS enrollment is 146 participants. FUTURE ACTION NRHA was awarded an additional grant of $136,000 to continue the program. Revised 2/13/08

58 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: Social Media Executive Contact: Ed Ware Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND Providing information regarding the social media tools used by NRHA s Communications & Marketing (CAM) Department. STATUS Because of tight budgets, more and more businesses are turning to social media as marketing, advertising and PR tools. Marketers are using these new, often free and, therefore, more costeffective tools versus the old, traditional marketing methods. NRHA is actually on the forefront for housing authorities utilizing such media and is creating a fresh image for this 70-year-old organization. CAM currently uses the following social media tools: Twitter Twitter had 21 million US visitors in July Regarding its users, 35- to 54-yearold individuals make up the largest segment. (Twitter 101 for Nonprofits, Frank Berry) Twitter started as a social messaging service, but has since evolved into a powerful business application. A Twitter message, called a tweet, is limited to 140 characters and can be about anything. Because of the character limitations, messages are concise and to the point. CAM uses Twitter ( NRHANorfolk ) as a marketing and PR channel to inform customers/potential customers about NRHA projects, events and other pertinent information. CAM uses Twitter to post items such as the Annual Report and Year in Review Video, news such as Awards and recognition, timely news from news sources or NRHA press releases, and upcoming events (business seminars, etc). During NRHA s first authority-wide food drive, updates were posted regarding how many pounds of food were donated by employees. Because the number of characters allowed per tweet is minimal, it is helpful to post links to more information. These links are shortened using the tinyurl.com website that converts lengthy webpage URLs to shorter ones. Ex: a press release posted on NRHA s website looks like this: That is too many characters to be useful for a tweet, so it is shortened using tinyurl.com to this: Twitter is an opt-in service people choose who they follow. People/companies decide to follow someone based on their tweets and whether they find them helpful or interesting to them. Just because someone is following you/your company doesn t necessarily mean they read all tweets closely. Most Twitterers (the term twits is discouraged) follow hundreds or thousands of people and only scan tweets at intervals. However, that scan gets NRHA s foot in the door. Revised 2/13/08

59 To date, NRHA has 77 followers and follows 21 users. NRHA s followers include Sen. Yvonne Miller, Downtown Norfolk Council, US Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, NJ&G, Nicole Livas with WAVY/Fox, and Inside Business, to name a few. NRHA follows the Urban Land Institute, HUD FHA, LEED for Homes, HUD News and local media, among others. Facebook Facebook is a social networking site where individual users and companies can add friends, send messages, create fan pages, post events, etc. While the site was initially established for college students, it was eventually expanded to anyone and currently has more than 350 million active users worldwide. The site has expanded its privacy settings over the years, allowing users to determine just how much information is shared. Users are able to control who sees their profile information, contact information, applications and can even block other users from interacting with them altogether. NRHA is set up as Norfolk Redevelopment and currently has 156 friends, including Flagship Newspaper, Nauticus, East Beach Norfolk, Hampton Roads Magazine, NJ&G, Norfolk SPCA, reporters and local business people. Facebook allows CAM to post more information about NRHA, including the authority s vision, mission, goals, founding, etc. Facebook also allows for photo albums, where CAM is able to upload photos from events such as groundbreakings, open houses, projects, neighborhoods and community events. CAM is also able to post events on Facebook the most recent is the upcoming Small Business Seminar. There are 17 friends interested in participating in this event, to date. By posting events like these on Facebook, NRHA is able to reach an audience with no cost. Status updates are used to keep friends aware of NRHA s actions. Recent posts include the opening of assisted-rental waiting lists, awards, news and events. Facebook now allows for friends to like the activity NRHA and other users post. For example, when the food drive was posted on NRHA s status, another user not only liked the status, but also commented. This allows for user involvement and feedback on what NRHA is doing. Fan pages are another opportunity for users to be interactive with companies and programs. NRHA follows the pages of local media, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and local universities. There are advertising opportunities available via Facebook and may be something NRHA will consider in the future. The ads run on the right-hand side of profile and home pages. The ads can be targeted to a specific age, sex and location. This is because each user is required to input this data in order to establish his/her profile and is therefore very reliable. Events and development projects would be prime advertising opportunities for NRHA on Facebook. YouTube YouTube is a video sharing site where users can upload videos and share them with other users. Videos range from user generated and created to movie/tv clips, ads, video blogs and more. A majority of the content uploaded is created by individuals, but a number of media sources and companies also use the medium. Unregistered users may view videos, but one must be a registered user in order to upload any material. Account profiles created by users are referred to as channels. CAM has set up an NRHA channel where year in review videos and Channel 48 Norfolk Revised 2/13/08

60 Perspective clips have been uploaded. This is an area where CAM hopes to expand usage over the coming year. Digg CAM has just started using Digg, a social news website where users can discover and share content from anywhere on the Internet by submitting links and stories. Users can then vote and comment on these submissions. Voting stories up and down is the site's cornerstone function, respectively called digging and burying. Many stories get submitted every day, but only the most Dugg stories appear on the front page. Find an article, image, or video online and submit it to Digg.com. The submission will immediately appear in Upcoming Stories, where other members can find it and, if they like it, Digg it. Once a submission has earned a critical mass of Diggs, it becomes popular and jumps to the homepage in its category. If it becomes one of the most popular, it qualifies as a Top 10. If a submission doesn't receive enough Diggs within a certain time period, it eventually falls out of the Upcoming section. Participate in the collaborative editorial process by Digging preferred items. A history of Digging can be shared with friends. If stories with bad links, off-topic content, or duplicate entries are discovered, they can be Buried. That helps rid the system of spam and the good articles can rise to the top. The system only works when users actively participate on a large scale Build a network by inviting friends so they can track and collectively find important news together. Stories can be ed, as well. Opinions can be shared by commenting on stories, images, and videos as well as Digging and Burying comments by other users. FUTURE ACTION CAM will continue to research and explore social media opportunities and track the successful options. The staff plans to take advantage of training opportunities, including an upcoming virtual conference on social media being presented by the American Marketing Association. There are also plans to begin a blog for NRHA, which would then be advertised via the authority s website and social media sites. We will be glad to meet with Commissioner s following the regular board meeting to discuss in more detail. Revised 2/13/08

61 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: New Website Performance Executive Contact: Ed Ware Date: Feb.2, 2010 BACKGROUND NRHA launched a new website in November. The website now has sufficient operating history to provide meaningful performance metrics. STATUS Two evaluation/measurement tools have been utilized to compare NRHA s website with other redevelopment and housing authorities as well as HUD. Of 12 peer organizations across the country, NRHA placed at the top. Website Grader is a search engine optimization (SEO) tool that measures the marketing effectiveness of a website. It provides a score that incorporates things like website traffic, SEO, social popularity and other technical factors. Google Analytics - is an on-line web analysis tool that gives you rich insights into your website traffic and marketing effectiveness. It analyzes things such as how many visitors you have to your website, most viewed pages and how long they stay on the website. FUTURE ACTION We will continue to analyze and make improvements to our website. Revised 2/13/08

62 A website grade of 91/100 for means that of the millions of websites that have previously been evaluated, websitegrader.com has calculated that this site scores higher than 91% of them in terms of its marketing effectiveness. The algorithm uses a proprietary blend of over 50 different variables, including search engine data, website structure, approximate traffic, site performance, and others. Website Authority Website Grade Google Page Rank Google Indexed Pages Traffic NRHA ,064,689 Richmond ,127,370 DC ,719,003 Boston ,163,344 Baltimore ,616 Sacramento ,931 Charlotte ,056,963 San Antonio ,022,849 Portland ,340,355 Atlanta ,071,158 Chicago ,491 HUD 78 7 n/a 8,863 Website Grade 100 Website Grade NRHA Richmond DC Boston Baltimore Sacramento Charlotte San Antonio Portland Atlanta Chicago HUD Authority

63 Visits 8605 (A visit happens when someone or something (robot) visits your site. It consists of one or more page views/ hits. One visitor can make multiple visits to your site.) Pageviews 41,378 (A pageview is each time a visitor views a page on your website, regardless of how many hits are generated. Pages are comprised of files. Every image in a page is a separate file. When a visitor looks at a page (a pageview), they may see numerous images, graphics, pictures etc. and generate multiple hits.) Avg. Time on Site 4:52 Google Analytics (Jan to Jan. 31, 2010) Time on site is one way of measuring visit quality. If visitors spend a long time visiting your site, they may be interacting extensively with it. However, Time on site can be misleading because visitors often leave browser windows open when they are not actually viewing or using your site. New Visits 64.45% A high number of new visitors suggests that you are successful at driving traffic to your site while a high number of return visitors suggests that the site content is engaging enough to keep visitors coming back. Traffic Sources Direct Traffic (User entered the exact web address 23.56% Referring Sites (User clicked a link to our website from another website) Search Engines (User search for our website on a search engine such as Google) Most Visited Pages (besides main page) Job Listings Rental Properties Apply for Public Housing Rent 19.74% 56.70% Top keyword searches: norfolk redevelopment, nrha, norfolk housing authority, nrha norfolk va, norfolk redevelopment

64 Google Page Rank (The lower the number the better) Richmond DC Boston Baltimore Sacramento Charlotte San Antonio Portland Atlanta Chicago HUD Authority Google Indexed Pages (# of pages on website that google searches) Series1 NRHA Richmond DC Boston Baltimore Sacramento Charlotte San Antonio Portland Atlanta Chicago HUD NRHA Authority Series1 Pages Indexed Page Rank

65 DC HUD Chicago 5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 0 Traffic (# of visitors to the website) Boston Baltimore Sacramento Charlotte San Antonio Portland Atlanta Authority Series1 Richmond NRHA Visitors

66 Resolution NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: NRHA Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Management Assessment Executive Contact: Donnell Brown Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND The Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) established a Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) to assess the quality of a Public Housing Agency s operating performance. The operating performance was assessed by the measurement, analysis and reporting of six specified management indicators vacant unit turn time, capital fund, work orders, annual inspection of dwelling units and systems, security, and economic self-sufficiency. HUD required each Public Housing Agency to self-certify the results of its performance in the six areas measured under the system. In 2008 HUD proposed a rule to update and revise the Public Housing Assessment System regulations to reflect recent changes in public housing operations as a result of the conversion to asset management. A central part of this new performance measurement structure will be a system of on-site management reviews of each project. The on-site management reviews will replace the Management Operations Assessment self-certification. NRHA submitted its last self-certification Management Operations Assessment for fiscal year ending June 30, Fiscal year 2008 was considered a transition year and Public Housing Agency s were not required to submit their Management Operations Assessment nor was the agency issued a new overall Public Housing Assessment System score. HUD issued a notice on January 12, 2010 regarding rules for Transition Year 2. The new rules require PHAs to submit their Management Operations Assessment based on the current PHAS rule no later than March 13, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority compiled the results of its Management Operations performance for fiscal year 2009 using the six management indicators under the current Public Housing Assessment System rule. A rating of A was received in all areas except Vacant Unit Turn Time which received a rating of C. Attached for your review is the Management Assessment Certification for fiscal year 2009 and Management Assessment (MASS) Certification Comparison spreadsheet for fiscal years 2001 through NRHA is hereby requesting that the Board of Commissioners of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority approves and authorizes the certification and reporting to HUD of the required Public Housing Assessment system indicators, reflecting the performance of the Authority in the operation and administration of its public housing communities for the year ending June 30, After the MASS certification has been approved by NRHA s Board of Commissioners it will be submitted electronically to HUD. The deadline for submission is March 13, Recommendation: Approve resolution.

67 Commissioners Update NRHA Board of Commissioners Subject: Hampton Blvd. Redevelopment Project Executive Contact: James E. Gehman Date: February 8, 2010 BACKGROUND On October 22, 2009 an order was entered into court by Judge Louis Sherman giving the Authority the right to acquire three properties owned by Tom Arney and one property owned by Ronnie Boone, Jr. Mr. Arney decided not to appeal, Mr. Boone instructed Joe Waldo, his attorney, to appeal. The next step was to get trial dates to hear the argument on just compensation. Dates have been set in February, March and April, STATUS After futile attempts to get information from Mr. Arney as to his expert witness and what value he was going to testify to, Don Schultz (Crenshaw, Ware and Martin) filed Motions for Summary Judgment on all three of Mr. Arney s properties. On January 19, 2010 Judge Sherman heard testimony by Don Schultz. Mr. Arney did not appear. Judge Sherman awarded Summary Judgment on two of Mr. Arney s properties. This means the fair market value for those two properties is what the Authority had offered. On January 28, 2010 Judge Sherman awarded Summary Judgment on the third property owned by Mr. Arney which again the set the fair market value as what the Authority had offered. FUTURE ACTION The money for these properties will be deposited into the court the first week of February, 2010 and the order granting title to the Authority will be entered soon after. The trial date for the Boone property is set for May 3, Revised 2/13/08

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69 RECENT ARTICLES & CORRESPONDENCE/UPCOMING EVENTS

70 Board of Commissioners Meeting Dates Year 2010 Regular Meetings Alternate Meetings Policy Meetings January 11 February 8 March 8 April 12 May 10 June 14 July 12 August 9 September 13 October 11 November 8 December

71 We Care about the Success of Your Business Learn about financial resources available for your business SBA Loan Programs Micro and Traditional Lenders Bonding Norfolk s Aesthetic Improvement Grant... and much more!!! When: February 25, :00 A.M. -1:00 P.M. Registration required - Click here to register For questions contact Joann Johnson at or ecoopstemp@nrha.us Where: City of Norfolk Workforce Development Center 201 East Little Creek Road Norfolk, Virginia 23505

72 For More Information: Kelly R. Williams For Immediate Release NRHA Finalist for PR News Award Norfolk, VA (January 28, 2010) Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority s (NRHA) video campaign Under One Roof has been selected as a finalist in PR News Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards program in the category of Video Program. The competition was fierce and to place as a finalist is a major accomplishment, according to Mary Lou French, PR News Awards Coordinator. The other finalists in this category are: Coca-Cola Enterprises CCE Virtual Facility Tour; The Baron Edmond de Rothschild Chemical Dependency Institute of Beth Israel Medical Center NY, NY - In My Backyard: Dispelling the Myths About Methadone Treatment; Consolidated Edison - The Power of Green Video Series; Seattle City Light - Shrinking Big Foot. The year 2008 was an exciting one for Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA). The Authority s new five-year strategic plan created a new direction with an energy and focus that s clearly making a difference and helping NRHA make a difference within the community. To emphasize these changes, NRHA embarked on a new communications program with an annual report, achievements video and new marketing look. The theme, Under one roof, pulled together the full range of products, programs and services delivered by an exceptional staff. These highlights were put together in print and video format a first for this nearly 70-year-old organization. The Under one roof campaign supported the goals established in NRHA s strategic plan: Quality housing opportunities for all; Sustainable mixed-income communities; A strategic business approach; Community engagement and support. Each goal provided an opportunity to showcase the efforts made by NRHA to improve the City of Norfolk, provide opportunities to residents and offer employees occasions for involvement.