Glen East, Dothan AL – Senior Rental Housing

July 5th, 2011

Glen East, Dothan AL - Senior Housing 2011

Glen East, Dothan AL 2011 Senior Housing

On May 26, 2011, JPH & Associates, Inc. attended the ribbon cutting of Glen East, in Dothan, Alabama, an affordable rental community for seniors. JPH & Associates, Inc. drafted/submitted the grant and coordinated the funding process from start to finish. The facility was developed by a unique partnership which involved a local nonprofit corporation (Wiregrass Foundation) and a national nonprofit corporation (B’nai B’rith Housing, Inc.). Wiregrass Foundation donated the land and countless hours of support, and B’nai B’rith brought forth extensive affordable housing experience and insight. Funding of $3.8 million originated from HUD’s Section 202 program and a total of 39 one bedroom units were constructed. The Co-Sponsors elected to utilize a design that created a village atmosphere in which smaller buildings with multiple units open up to outside courtyards and walkways. The central focal point of the project is the front entrance and community building which will house administrative staff and provide for a meeting area for the residents. Funding of $4 million, for a second phase, has been procured and construction is anticipated this summer for an additional 37 units.
Glen_East-Dothan_AL-2011 - Kitchen

Glen East - Kitchen - Dothan AL - 2011

St. Giles Manor II, Pinellas Park, FL Senior Housing

July 5th, 2011
St. Giles II, Pinellas Park, FL Aerial View

St. Giles II, Pinellas Park, FL - Aerial View

JPH & Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion and grand opening of St. Giles Manor II, an affordable rental community for seniors. JPH & Associates, Inc. submitted the initial grant application and coordinated the grant/construction process which took over three years. This new facility is located Pinellas Park, FL and was sponsored by the Diocese of Southwest Florida. The project represents a unique partnership between the Sponsor, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the City of Pinellas Park. The City donated the land, valued at over $1 million. The Sponsor was able to utilize this donation to construct a separate 3,000 square foot senior center which is open to the public and connected via a walkway to St. Giles Manor II. A variety of senior programs/services will be provided at the center. HUD provided a $12.5 million dollar grant to construct two companion buildings consisting of 88 one bedroom units. This is the first affordable housing facility for seniors to be built in Pinellas Park.   
St. Giles Manor II, Pinellas Park FL
 
St. Giles, Pinellas Park FL
 
St. Giles, Pinellas Park FL

St. Anthony Garden Court Apts – St Cloud

March 23rd, 2011

St. Anthony's Garden Court Apts

Catholic Charities of Central Florida is now developing St. Anthony Garden Courts, which is 51 unit age/income restricted community being developed in St. Cloud utilizing Neighborhood Stabilization funding. The total cost of the project is $5.6 million and occupancy is expected early this fall. The project consists of a series of one story buildings surrounding a community center. One, two and three bedroom units will be provided and Catholic Charities will coordinate the provision of both on and off-site support services to the residents. JPH Associates, Inc, played a vital role in assisting in the development of the funding application and is now activing as project manager/owner’s representative and will be activitely involved in this community up to and through the lease-up stage.
St Anthony 51-unit community (Catholic Charities of Central Florida)

St. Anthony's Garden Court Apts, St. Cloud FL

Goodwill Industries of SW Florida Receives Grant for Glendale Village

October 4th, 2010

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida will receive over $241,000 to make improvements at Glendale Village, which is a 14-unit subsidized apartment complex built in 1999 and located in Lehigh Acres. This project serves physically disabled. JPH & Associates wrote the grant and will coordinate grant management. Improvements to include:

· Replace carpet with tile (reduce operation costs and improve health of residents).
· Replace HVAC units with newer/more efficient units (reduce energy costs).
· Install gutters with covers on all buildings (protect landscaping and roof edges).
· Increase attic insulation to R-32 (reduce energy costs).
· Replace all windows with hurricane glass (resident safety and hurricane resistant).
· Generator to power sewer lift station/community room (resident safety and hurricane resistant)
· Replace the roof (long term maintenance)
· Install fence at back side of property abutting single family homes (resident security).

JPH & Associates Writes Grant for Goodwill Project-Ohio Place

October 2nd, 2010

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida will receive over $276,000 to make improvements at Ohio Place, which is a 15-unit subsidized apartment complex built in 2002 and located in Ft. Myers. This project serves physically disabled. JPH & Associates wrote the grant and will coordinate grant management. Improvements to include:

• Replace carpet with tile (reduce operation costs and improve health of residents).
• Replace 12 HVAC units with newer/more efficient units (reduce energy costs).
• Install gutters with covers on all buildings (protect landscaping and roof edges).
• Increase attic insulation to R-32 (reduce energy costs).
• Replace all windows with hurricane glass (resident safety and hurricane resistant).
• Generator to power sewer lift station/community room (resident safety and hurricane resistant)
• Replace the roof (long term maintenance)
• Install fence at back side of property abutting single family homes (resident security).

St. Anthony Garden Courts – Grant Announcement

September 30th, 2010

St. Anthony Garden Courts
Catholic Charities of Central Florida
Grant Announcement

Catholic Charities of Central Florida was awarded $6 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funding for Osceola County to construct affordable housing for the elderly. JPH & Associates assisted in preparing the funding application and will coordinate contract management through initial occupancy.

The project will be located in St. Cloud, Florida and will consist of 51 one and two-bedroom units. The site is a townhouse platted development in which only four townhouse units were constructed before the developer declared bankruptcy. Catholic Charities will utilize NSP funding from Osceola County to construct a series of one-story villas and centralized community center. Catholic Charities will be working with local service providers to coordinate important support services for the residents to enable residents to age in place. Residents will pay no more than 30 percent of their adjusted gross income for rent plus utilities. Twenty units will be set aside for residents whose household income is defined as “very low”, and the remaining units will be set aside for residents whose household income is defined as moderate. Construction is projected to in 2010 with occupancy occurring in late 2011.

House and Senate Make Progress on FY11 Appropriations for HUD Section 811 and 202 Programs

July 29th, 2010

Congress had a productive week of appropriations work, with both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees passing FY11 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) spending bills. The Senate Appropriations Committee also marked up its Department of Agriculture bill, which includes funding for rural housing programs (see article below on rural bills).

The House Appropriations Committee’s T-HUD mark up took place on July 20, following passage of the bill through the Subcommittee earlier in July (see Memo, 7/2). At the full committee mark up, T-HUD Subcommittee Chairman John Olver (D-MA) addressed committee members, saying that the subcommittee bill as passed would ensure that affordable housing opportunities are available to families recovering from the economic downturn.

Mainstream vouchers for the Section 811 Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities program were also included in the Senate’s bill, at the $114 million level requested by the Administration and included in the House bill. These funds were formerly included in the Section 811 line item but were moved by the Administration in an attempt to streamline voucher funding requests.

The Senate bill funds the Section 811 program at $200 million, below the House level of $300 million. The Administration requested only $90 million for the capital advance portion of the program, instead of its FY10 level of $186 million. Members of both the House and Senate expressed their intent to continue funding the Section 811 program despite the Administration’s proposed cut. The Senate level of $200 million, along with the $114 million in rental assistance, would boost the program by $14 million above FY10 levels. The House bill would increase the program by $114 million.

The Senate would also fund the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program at the FY10 level of $825 million, again disregarding the Administration’s proposed cuts.

JPH & Associates Awarded 811 Project

July 24th, 2010

The US Department of HUD recently announced the awardees for the Section 811 Program. Jph & Associates is pleased to announce the award of the following project:

Project Name: Abilities at Morningside II, Clearwater, FL
Non-profit Sponsor: Abilities of Florida Inc
Capital Advance: $1,083,600; Three-year rental subsidy is $72,000.
The funds will be used to acquire and rehabilitate 8 units for very low-income persons with disabilities. The project consists of seven (7) one-bedroom units, and one (1) two-bedroom unit scattered throughout an existing condominium complex. The location is in close proximity to required services, such as medical, shopping, and public transprotation. This integrated model allows the residents to blend in the surrounding community yet provides the accessibility features that allow them to live as independently as possible.

JPH & Associates Awarded 202 Projects

July 24th, 2010

The US Department of HUD recently announced the awardees for the Section 202 Program. Jph & Associates is pleased to announce the award of the following projects:

Project Name: Blessed Pope XXIII Manor, Fort Myers, FL
Non-profit Sponsor: Diocese of Venice
Capital Advance: $9,724,600; Three-year rental subsidy: $691,200
The funds will be used to construct 68 units for very low-income elderly persons. The project design features a three-story building with 68 one-bedroom units. The construction will incorporate energy efficient features, as well as, visitability and universal design standards. The project will include a community room for social activities and a common laundry area. Residents will have access to a wide variety of supportive services that will allow them to live as independently as possible. In addition to the HUD financing, Lee County is contributing $600,000 in HOME funding and over $250,000 in impact fee reductions.

Project Name: DGN III, Pembroke Pines, FL
Non-profit Sponsor: Miami Jewish Home & Hospital
Capital Advance: $10,634,700; Three-year rental subsidy: $762,300
The funds will be used to construct 75 units for very low-income elderly persons. The project design features a three-story building with 75 one-bedroom units. The construction will incorporate visitability and universal design standards. The project will include a community room for social activities and a common laundry area. The site is in close proximity to medical services, shopping, banking, etc. Residents will have access to a wide variety of supportive services that will allow them to live as independently as possible. The site is being leased from the State of Florida for 75 years at $1 per year. This represents the third phase of the previously successful two Section 202 projects which account for 147 units.

Project Name: Glen East II, Dothan, AL
Non-profit Sponsor: Bnai Brith Housing Inc
Capital Advance: $4,007,200; Three-year rental subsidy: $354,600
The funds will be used to construct 37 units for very low-income elderly persons. The project represents a second phase and when built will provide a total of 76 units adjacent to another senior center. The residents will be within walking distance of a number of shopping, medical facilities, as well as other service facilities. Public transportation is also available to the site.

The House Subcommittee Budget for 2011

July 24th, 2010

The House Subcommittee would also fully fund mainstream vouchers for people with disabilities at $114 million, the same as the President’s request. The Administration separated the rental assistance from the Section 811 Housing for Persons with Disabilities program in its FY11 request, transferring the funds in full to the Tenant Based Rental Assistance line item as mainstream vouchers. The House Subcommittee bill would provide these requested funds within the tenant-based line item.

The House bill also funds the Section 811 program at the FY10 level of $300 million, effectively providing an increase of $114 million to the program with the additional funds within the tenant-based line item. The President’s budget request would fully fund the Section 811 tenant-based vouchers, but would cut the production side of the Section 811 program by $96 million.

The Administration also proposed cutting the production portion of the Section 202 Housing for the Elderly program, and the Subcommittee’s bill would include funding for the program at the FY10 level of $825 million.

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