Federal Register, Volume 69 Issue 213 (Thursday, November 4, 2004)

[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 213 (Thursday, November 4, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64440-64460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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Part IV

Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the Second Quarter of Calendar
Year 2004; Notice

Federal Register / Vol. 69, No. 213 / Thursday, November 4, 2004 /
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

[Docket No. FR-4936-N-02]

Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the Second
Quarter of Calendar Year 2004

AGENCY: Office of the General Counsel, HUD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Section 106 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
Reform Act of 1989 (the HUD Reform Act) requires HUD to publish
quarterly Federal Register notices of all regulatory waivers that HUD
has approved. Each notice covers the quarterly period since the
previous Federal Register notice. The purpose of this notice is to
comply with the requirements of section 106 of the HUD Reform Act. This
notice contains a list of regulatory waivers granted by HUD during the
period beginning on April 1, 2004, and ending on June 30, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information about this
notice, contact Aaron Santa Anna, Assistant General Counsel for
Regulations, Room 10276, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-0500, telephone (202)
708-3055 (this is not a toll-free number). Persons with hearing-or
speech-impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the
toll-free Federal Information Relay Service at 800-877-8339.
For information concerning a particular waiver that was granted and
for which public notice is provided in this document, contact the
person whose name and address follow the description of the waiver
granted in the accompanying list of waivers that have been granted in
the second quarter of calendar year 2004.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 106 of the HUD Reform Act added a
new section 7(q) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act
(42 U.S.C. 3535(q)), which provides that:
1. Any waiver of a regulation must be in writing and must specify
the grounds for approving the waiver;
2. Authority to approve a waiver of a regulation may be delegated
by the Secretary only to an individual of Assistant Secretary or
equivalent rank, and the person to whom authority to waive is delegated
must also have authority to issue the particular regulation to be
waived;
3. Not less than quarterly, the Secretary must notify the public of
all waivers of regulations that HUD has approved, by publishing a
notice in the Federal Register. These notices (each covering the period
since the most recent previous notification) shall:
a. Identify the project, activity, or undertaking involved;
b. Describe the nature of the provision waived and the designation
of the provision;
c. Indicate the name and title of the person who granted the waiver
request;
d. Describe briefly the grounds for approval of the request; and
e. State how additional information about a particular waiver may
be obtained.
Section 106 of the HUD Reform Act also contains requirements
applicable to waivers of HUD handbook provisions that are not relevant
to the purpose of this notice.
This notice follows procedures provided in HUD's Statement of
Policy on Waiver of Regulations and Directives issued on April 22, 1991
(56 FR 16337). This notice covers waivers of regulations granted by HUD
from April 1, 2004, through June 30, 2004. For ease of reference, the
waivers granted by HUD are listed by HUD program office (for example,
the Office of Community Planning and Development, the Office of Fair
Housing and Equal Opportunity, the Office of Housing, and the Office of
Public and Indian Housing, etc.). Within each program office grouping,
the waivers are listed sequentially by the regulatory section of title
24 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that is being waived. For
example, a waiver of a provision in 24 CFR part 58 would be listed
before a waiver of a provision in 24 CFR part 570.
Where more than one regulatory provision is involved in the grant
of a particular waiver request, the action is listed under the section
number of the first regulatory requirement that appears in 24 CFR and
that is being waived. For example, a waiver of both Sec. Sec. 58.73
and 58.74 would appear sequentially in the listing under Sec. 58.73.
Waiver of regulations that involve the same initial regulatory
citation are in time sequence beginning with the earliest-dated
regulatory waiver.
Should HUD receive additional information about waivers granted
during the period covered by this report before the next report is
published, the next updated report (which will be for the period July
1, 2004 through September 30, 2004) will include these earlier waivers
that were granted, as well as those that occurred during April 1, 2004,
through June 30, 2004.
Accordingly, information about approved waiver requests pertaining
to HUD regulations is provided in the Appendix that follows this
notice.

Dated: October 28, 2004.
Kathleen D. Koch,
Acting General Counsel.

Appendix--Listing of Waivers of Regulatory Requirements Granted by
Offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development April 1,
2004, Through June 30, 2004

Note to Reader: More information about the granting of these
waivers, including a copy of the waiver request and approval, may be
obtained by contacting the person whose name is listed as the
contact person directly after each set of regulatory waivers
granted.

The regulatory waivers granted appear in the following order:
I. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Community
Planning and Development.
II. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Fair Housing and
Equal Opportunity.
III. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Housing.
IV. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Public and
Indian Housing.

I. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Community Planning and
Development

For further information about the following regulatory waivers,
please see the name of the contact person that immediately follows
the description of the waiver granted.
Regulation: 24 CFR 92.503(b)(1).
Project/Activity: The City of Amarillo, Texas, requested a
waiver of the HOME Program repayment requirement for foreclosed
properties, as established at 24 CFR 92.503(b)(1).
Nature of Requirement: Section 92.503(b)(1) requires the grantee
to repay funds when invested in a homebuyer project that does not
meet the affordability requirement for the period specified in 24
CFR 92.254 of the HOME regulations.
Granted by: Roy A. Bernardi, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: May 19, 2004.
Reasons Waived: Participating jurisdictions have very limited
ability to prevent foreclosures of owner-occupied properties. The
City of Amarillo was unaware that its program design potentially
obligated it to repay all or a portion of the HOME funds that it
provided to a homebuyer in the event of foreclosure, requiring the
city to make such repayments for properties under its original
program design would constitute a hardship. The potential hardship
to the city justified good cause for granting the waiver.
Contact: Virginia Sardone, Office of Affordable Housing,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-2470.

II. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Fair Housing and Equal
Opportunity

For further information about the following regulatory waivers,
please see the name of the contact person that immediately follows
the description of the waiver granted.

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Regulation: 24 CFR 135.38.
Project/Activity: City of Watsonville, California, Public
Parking Facility and Community Planning and Development funded
assistance.
Nature of Requirement: The work to be performed under a contract
for this project, which funded by HUD assistance, is subject to the
requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act
of 1968 in section 3 of HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 135. The
purpose of section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic
opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects
covered by section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be
directed to low- and very-low income persons, particularly persons
who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing. Section 135.38 of
HUD's regulations requires all section 3 contracts to include a
clause that reflects compliance with section 3.
Granted by: Carolyn Y. Peoples, Assistant Secretary for Fair
Housing and Equal Opportunity.
Date Granted: April 5, 2004.
Reason Waived: The City of Watsonville, a Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement city was in jeopardy of losing $2.75
million dollar grant from the United States Department of Commerce's
Economic Development Administration (EDA) for a public parking
structure in downtown Watsonville. This was an issue because EDA
took the position that the inclusion of the section 3 clause in the
construction contracts would conflict with its procurement
regulations and stated that it would not approve the City of
Watsonville's procurement document if they include the section 3
clause. Because of the exigent circumstances outlined in the waiver
request and the considerable harm that would have resulted to the
City of Watsonville, the waiver was granted.
Contact: Linda J. Thompson, Director of Office of Economic
Opportunity, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20410-2000, telephone (202) 708-6385.

III. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Housing

For further information about the following regulatory waivers,
please see the name of the contact person that immediately follows
the description of the waiver granted.
Regulation: 24 CFR 5.801.
Project/Activity: United Manor Apartments, Tarboro, NC, Project
Number: 053-35018.
Nature of Requirement: Section 5.801 governs the submission of
the financial statements for multifamily properties receiving HUD
assistance.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 21, 2004.
Reason Waived: The property was under construction with a
certificate of occupancy anticipated for June 2004. The submission
of the Fiscal Year 2003 financial statement was waived because the
property was not in operation during that fiscal year.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-3730.
Regulation: 24 CFR 236.725(e)(2).
Project/Activity: Oakview Apartments, Millville, NJ, Project
Number: 031-001N1.
Nature of Requirement: Section 236.725 limits the term of the
rental assistance contract to the term of the mortgage or 40 years
from the date of the first payment made under the contract,
whichever is the lesser.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 18, 2004.
Reason Waived: The regulation was waived because it was
determined that the project could be maintained as an affordable
housing resource to the maturity date of the non-insured Section 236
mortgage plus an additional five years through the execution and
recording of a Decoupling Use Agreement.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-3730.
Regulation: 24 CFR 290.30(a).
Project/Activity: Hilltop Gardens, Danville, VA, Project Number:
051-EH162.
Nature of Requirement: Section 290.30(a) requires that HUD-held
multifamily mortgages be sold on a competitive basis, except for
certain ``negotiated'' sales to state or local governments.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 8, 2004.
Reason Waived: The sale of the note of Roman Eagle Properties,
Inc., to Roman Eagle Memorial Home was determined more beneficial to
the community than a competitive note sale because it ensures a
local, continuing involvement in the facility and would give the
residents a greater feeling of stability in that the original
sponsor would continue to be very much involved in the property and
dedicated to the principles sought in the property when the original
financing was secured from HUD in 1991.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-3730.
Regulation: 24 CFR 401.600.
Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to
the 12-month limitation imposed on above-market rents (24 CFR
401.600):

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FHA Number Project City State
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4735109............................. Bedford Manor Apartments.... BATTLE CREEK........... MI
5494002............................. Colony Apts................. COLUMBIA............... SC
10135343............................ Creekside Gardens........... LOVELAND............... CO
8335351............................. Cumberland Manor Apartments. CUMBERLAND............. KY
7135648............................. Cyril Court Apartments...... CHICAGO................ IL
4735110............................. East Glen Apartments........ EAST LANSING........... MI
5335448............................. Gateway Village............. HILLSBOROUGH........... NC
8435256............................. Granada Villa............... BELTON................. MO
9135083............................. Lakeview Apartments......... EUREKA................. SD
5435475............................. Lancaster Manor Apartments.. LANCASTER.............. SC
7335444............................. Laurel Woods Apartments..... SOUTH BEND............. IN
6435241............................. Livingston Manor Apartments. DENHAM SPRINGS......... LA
5235370............................. Monterey Apartments......... BALTIMORE.............. MD
5344119............................. Oak Hill Apartments......... WADESBORO.............. NC
6435243............................. Oakwood Apartments.......... LEESVILLE.............. LA
35168............................... Parkchester I Apartments.... WASHINGTON............. DC
9435040............................. Patterson Place............. BISMARCK............... ND
10292501............................ Plaza Apartments............ COFFEYVILLE............ KS
5435489............................. Prescott Manor.............. COLUMBIA............... SC
6535026............................. St. Francis Apartments...... MERIDIAN............... MS
3435190............................. Strawberry Patch............ WHITEHALL.............. PA
8635186............................. Sunset Village Apartments... CLARKSVILLE............ TN
11435034............................ Union Acres Apartments...... CENTER................. TX
5235362............................. Upton Druid Apartments...... BALTIMORE.............. MD
12235495............................ Valley View Apartments...... DELANO................. CA
1335118............................. Village Point Apartments.... NEW HARTFORD........... NY

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8335324............................. Virginia Apartments......... LOUISVILLE............. KY
5335371............................. Virginia Dare Apartments.... ELIZABETH CITY......... NC
5435499............................. Winnfield West Apartments... WINNSBORO.............. SC
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Nature of Requirement: Section 401.600 requires that projects be
marked down to market rents within 12 months of their first
expiration date after January 1, 1998. The intent of this provision
is to ensure timely processing of requests for restructuring, and
that the properties will not default on their Federal Housing
Administration (FHA) insured mortgages during the restructuring
process.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 27, 2004.
Reason Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to
the participating administrative entities (PAEs) in a timely manner
and therefore the restructuring analysis was unavoidably delayed due
to no fault of the owner.
Contact: Norman Dailey, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance
Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Portals
Building, Suite 400, 1280 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3856.
Regulation: 24 CFR 401.600.
Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to
the 12-month limitation imposed on above-market rents (24 CFR
401.600):

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FHA Number Project City State
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4635374............................. Addy Square................. ADDYSTON............... OH
1257295............................. Aldus I (aka Faile Street).. BRONX.................. NY
3135233............................. Aspen Hamilton Apartments... PATERSON............... NJ
5235350............................. Barclay Greenmount.......... BALTIMORE.............. MD
6535353............................. Bennie S. Gooden Estates.... CLARKSDALE............. MS
4235378............................. Boardwalk Apartments........ CLEVELAND.............. OH
7135482............................. Bryn Mawr Apartments........ CHICAGO................ IL
12235565............................ Buckingham Apartments....... LOS ANGELES............ CA
5335452............................. Carriage House Apartments... ENFIELD................ NC
5235359............................. Charles Landing South....... INDIAN HEAD............ MD
3335146............................. Coraopolis Gardens.......... CORAOPOLIS............. PA
6135325............................. Dempsey Apartments.......... MACON.................. GA
1235566............................. Ellenville Urban Renew Hsg ELLENVILLE............. NY
(aka Canal Lock Apts).
7135492............................. Evergreen Terrace II (aka JOLIET................. IL
Buff Plaza).
11435351............................ Fox Run Apartments.......... ORANGE................. TX
3435194............................. Freeland III Housing........ FREELAND............... PA
11435266............................ Heritage Square............. TEXAS CITY............. TX
8235231............................. Hicky Garden Apartments..... MARIANNA............... AR
1257289............................. Hunts Point I Rehab Project. BRONX.................. NY
8735141............................. Ivy Avenue Apartments....... CROSSVILLE............. TN
3435201............................. Lancaster Apartments........ LANCASTER.............. PA
8135187............................. Lexington Village Apartments LEXINGTON.............. TN
5335455............................. Liberty Village Apartments.. LIBERTY................ NC
6635161............................. Lincoln Fields Apartments... MIAMI................. FL
11635110............................ Lintero Apartments.......... SILVER CITY............ NM
8335382............................. Lynn Acres Apartments....... SHELBYVILLE............ KY
5335402............................. Meadow Woods Apartments..... FAIRMONT............... NC
5435482............................. Northbridge Court........... MONCKS CORNER.......... SC
11635101............................ Northgate Village Apartments FARMINGTON............. NM
11335069............................ River Park Village LAMPASAS............... TX
Apartments.
8335381............................. Rivertown Apartments........ LOUISVILLE............ KY
6335203............................. The Oaks Apartments......... SAINT AUGUSTINE........ FL
3335147............................. Verona Gardens.............. VERONA................. PA
5235367............................. Windsor Gardens............. FREDERICK.............. MD
7335464............................. Woodland East Apartments III MICHIGAN CITY.......... IN
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Nature of Requirement: Section 401.600 requires that projects be
marked down to market rents within 12 months of their first
expiration date after January 1, 1998. The intent of this provision
is to ensure timely processing of requests for restructuring, and
that the properties will not default on their FHA insured mortgages
during the restructuring process.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 19, 2004.
Reason Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to
the participating administrative entities (PAEs) in a timely manner
and therefore the restructuring analysis was unavoidably delayed due
to no fault of the owner.
Contact: Norman Dailey, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance
Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Portals
Building, Suite 400, 1280 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3856, extension 3786.
Regulation: 24 CFR 401.600.
Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to
the 12-month limitation imposed on above-market rents (24 CFR
401.600):

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Nature of Requirement: Section 401.600 requires that projects be
marked down to market rents within 12 months of their first
expiration date after January 1, 1998. The intent of this provision
is to ensure timely processing of requests for restructuring, and
that the properties will not default on their FHA insured mortgages
during the restructuring process.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 18, 2004.
Reason Waived: The projects listed above were not assigned to
the participating administrative entities (PAEs) in a timely manner
and therefore the restructuring analysis was unavoidably delayed due
to no fault of the owner.
Contact: Norman Dailey, Office of Multifamily Housing Assistance
Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Portals
Building, Suite 400, 1280 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3856.
Regulation: 24 CFR 401.461.
Project/Activity: The following projects requested waivers to
the simple interest requirement on the second mortgage to allow
compound interest at the applicable federal rate in 24 CFR 401.461.

Nature of Requirement: Section 401.461 requires that the second
mortgages have an interest rate not more than the applicable federal
rate. Section 401.461(b)(1) states that interest will accrue but not
compound. The intent of simple interest instead of compound interest
is to limit the size of the second mortgage accruals to increase the
likelihood of long-term financial and physical integrity.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 26, 2004.
Reason Waived: This regulatory restriction would be construed as
a form of federal subsidy, thereby creating a loss of tax credit
equity. The loss would have adversely affected the ability to close
the restructuring plan and could cause the loss or deterioration of
these affordable housing projects. Therefore, compound interest was
necessary for the owner to obtain Low Income Housing Tax Credits
under favorable terms and in order to maximize the savings to the
federal government.
Contact: Dennis Manning, Office of Multifamily Housing
Assistance Restructuring, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Portals Building, Suite 400, 1280 Maryland Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20410-8000 telephone (202) 708-3856.
Regulation: 24 CFR 883.306(b)(1).
Project/Activity: Ashland/Dellwood Apartments, Cambridge, MN,
Project Number: MN46-H162--MHFA 80-092.
Nature of Requirement: Section 883.306 restricts distribution on
state agency administered Section 8 projects. Section 883.306(b)(1)
provides that, for projects for elderly families, the first year's
distribution will be limited to six percent on equity.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 10, 2004.
Reason Waived: The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA)
negotiated and secured from the owner of Dellwood a commitment to
remain in the Section 8 program for 10 years beyond its current
commitment in return for an adjustment in allowable distribution
consistent with that available to smaller projects in the MHFA
portfolio. The terms of the Dellwood's negotiations were the same as
imposed on the other MHFA bond financed Section 8 assisted projects
that were provided a waiver permitting MHFA to continue to collect
override and contract administration fees.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-3730.
Regulation: 24 CFR 883.606(b).
Project/Activity: District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency's
(DCHFA) Series 1998 and Series 1999 Multifamily Mortgage Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Washington, DC.
Nature of Requirement: Part 883 of HUD's regulations in 24 CFR
regulates the section 8 housing assistance payments contracts
administered by state housing agencies. Under Sec. 883.606(b), an
agency administering a contract on newly constructed or
substantially rehabilitated units is entitled to a reasonable fee,
determined by HUD, provided there is no override on the permanent
loan granted by the agency to the owner for a project containing
assisted units.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 2, 2004.
Reason Waived: HUD overlooked issuance of its waiver of the
regulatory prohibition during its review and approval of this
transaction. The fee income is used to support the DCHFA's
affordable housing programs.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-3730.
Regulation: 24 CFR 883.606(b).
Project/Activity: Maine State Housing Authority (MSHA)
application for bond refunding proposal and the enforcement of a
regulatory prohibition of the collection of both contract
administration fees and bond yield override in connection with the
same project.
Nature of Requirement: Part 883 of HUD's regulations in 24 CFR
regulates the section 8 housing assistance payments contracts
administered by state housing agencies. Under Sec. 883.6.6(b), an
agency administering a contract on newly constructed or
substantially rehabilitated units is entitled to a reasonable fee,
determined by HUD, provided there is no override on the permanent
loan granted by the agency to the owner for a project containing
assisted units.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 2, 2004.

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Reason Waived: HUD neglected to issue a waiver of the regulatory
prohibition during its review and approval of this transaction. The
fee income is used to support the HFA's affordable housing programs.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-3730.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: NCR of Harborcreek, Harborcreek, PA, Project
Number: 033-EE105/PA28-S001-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 1, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Wofford Park, Hattiesburg, MS, Project Number:
065-HD029/MS26-Q021-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 1, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Neumann Senior Housing, Philadelphia, PA,
Project Number: 034-EE118/PA26-S011-008.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 8, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Arcadia Commons, Albany, GA, Project Number:
061-EE110/GA06-S021-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 9, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: East Pittsburgh Commons, East Pittsburgh, PA,
Project Number: 033-HD077/PA28-Q021-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 9, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Garrett Road Apartments, Monroe, LA, Project
Number: 064-HD070/LA48-Q021-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 9, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Hoover Supportive Housing Development, Hoover,
AL, Project Number: 062-HD041/AL09-Q981-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 14, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor exhausted
all efforts to obtain the funds through other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Independent Living Horizons VIII, Augusta, GA,
Project Number: 061-EE112/GA06-S021-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 16, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: West Kingsbridge Senior Housing, New York--
Bronx, NY, Project Number: 012-EE212/NY36-S961-030.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 20, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: West Brighton Seniors, Brighton, NY, Project
Number: 014-EE206/NY06-S011-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.

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Date Granted: April 22, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Franklin Street Residence, Westfield, MA,
Project Number: 023-HD187/MA06-Q021-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 28, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Spruce Landing, Kansas City, MO, Project
Number: 084-HD036/MO16-Q01-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 28, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Brush Hill, Yarmouth, MA, Project Number: 023-
HD182/MA06-Q011-010.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 30, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: ASI--Fargo, Fargo, ND, Project Number: 094-
HD009/ND99-Q011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 3, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Westover Cove, Alvin, TX, Project Number: 114-
HD026/TX24-Q021-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 3, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Jubilee House, Wellesley, MA, Project Number:
023-HD159/MA06-Q991-007.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 5, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Presbyterian Oaks II, Talladega, AL, Project
Number: 062-EE054/AL09-S021-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 7, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Village Woods II, York, ME, Project Number:
024-EE065/ME36-S021-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 7, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Mystic Valley Elder Services, Wakefield, MA,
Project Number: 023-EE158/MA06-S021-009.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 11, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: St. Dominic Place, New Iberia, LA, Project
Number: 064-EE140/LA48-S021-007.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.

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Date Granted: May 11, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Genesee, Seattle, WA, Project Number: 127-
HD028/WA19-Q011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 13, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: American Training, Inc., North Andover, MA,
Project Number: 023-HD189/MA06-Q021-007.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 17, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Central Middlesex Association for Retarded
Citizens (CMARC), Woburn, MA, Project Number: 023-HD186/MA06-Q021-
004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 17, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Family Services of Western Pennsylvania GLI,
Sarver, PA, Project Number: 033-HD063/PA28-Q011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 17, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Creative Living, Andover, MA, Project Number:
023-HD174/MA06-Q011-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 19, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Chestnut Park Apartments, Norfolk, NE, Project
Number: 103-HD028/NE26-Q021-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 20, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Turning Point, Inc., Salem, MA, Project
Number: 023-HD183/MA06-Q021-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 20, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: BCARC Home IV, Inc., Palm Bay, FL, Project
Number: 067-HD086/FL29-Q011-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 26, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Bishop B. Martin Senior Housing, Brooklyn, NY,
Project Number: 012-EE323/NY36-S021-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 26, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Hall Commons, Brigeport, CT, Project Number:
017-Ee063/CT26-S001-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.

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Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 26, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Whalley Avenue Housing II, New Haven, CT,
Project Number: 017-HD031/CT26-Q011-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 26, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Peaks Island VOA Elderly Housing, Peaks
Island, ME, Project Number: 024-EE-58/ME36-S011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 28, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Pathways Vision, Greenwich, CT, Project
Number: 017-HD022/CT26-Q9981-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Lincoln Senior Housing, Derby, CT, Project
Number: 017-EE069/CT26-S021-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 4, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Woodside Village VI, Oak Bluffs, MA, Project
Number: 013-EE162/MA06-S021-013.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 16, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Lee Central School Elderly Housing, Lee, MA,
Project Number: 023-EE163/MA06-S021-014.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 18, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: John Marvin Tower, Augusta, ME, Project
Number: 025-EE067/ME36-S021-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 21, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Salvation Army Missoula Silvercrest, Missoula,
MT, Project Number: 093-EE010/MT99-S011-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 24, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Stillwater Heights, Burrillville, RI, Project
Number: 061-EE049/RI43-S021-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 29, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources, and there were increased costs associated with required
design features since the project is located next to the National
Register Historic district.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Lincoln Street Apartments, Marlboro, MA,
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Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 1, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to process the firm
commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: The Promise Project, Ellenwood, GA, Project
Number: 061-EE098/GA06-S001-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 1, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to submit the firm
commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Johnnie B. Moore Towers, Atlanta, GA, Project
Number: 061-EE094/GA06-S001-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 2, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to process the firm
commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Cornhill Apartments, Rochester, NY, Project
Number: 014-HD099/NY06-Q001-009.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 6, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed due to delays
resulting from the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, and
additional time was needed to submit and review the firm commitment
application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Kona Group Home (FKA Molokai Group Home),
Kaunakakai, HI, Project Number: 140-HD028/HI10-Q001-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 6, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to locate a site.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Luther Ridge, Middletown, CT, Project Number:
017-EE053/CT26-S991-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 6, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to submit the firm
commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Daisy House, Rochester, NY, Project Number:
014-EE208/NY06-S011-007.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 7, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to
secure secondary financing and to make the site environmentally
acceptable.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Bruch Hill Residences, Yarmouth, MA, Project
Number: 023-HD182/MA06-Q011-010.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 9, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to resolve title
issues and to secure secondary financing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Hemlock Nob Estates, Tannersville, NY, Project
Number: 014-EE209/NY06-S011-008.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 9, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to
complete its documentation for firm commitment and to proceed to
initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: St. Francis Cabrini Gardens, Coram, NY,
Project Number: 012-EE288/NY36-S001-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 9, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to
revise the firm commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street,

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SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Westmoreland Apartments, Huntington, WV,
Project Number: 045-EE017/WV15-S011-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 9, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to finalize the cost
with the contractor.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: West Brighton Seniors, Brighton, NY, Project
Number: 014-EE206/NY06-S011-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 16, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process to be completed,
which is required by the state.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Gulfport Manor (Stephen's Country Village,
Gulfport, MS, Project Number: 065-EE031/MS26-S001-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 20, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to revise plans and
cost factors, and to process the firm commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Villa at Marion Park, Akron, OH, Project
Number: 042-EE112/OH12-S991-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 20, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed due to local
opposition at several sites and to submit a firm commitment
application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: McTaggert I, Stow, OH, Project Number: 042-
HD089/OH12-Q001-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 22, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed due to local
opposition at several sites and to submit the firm commitment
application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Dina Titus Estates, Las Vegas, NV, Project
Number: 125-HD069/NV25-Q011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 27, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to prepare the initial
closing documents.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: North End New Bedford Elderly Housing, New
Bedford, MA, Project Number: 023-EE129/MA06-S011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 3, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to submit the firm
commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Positively 3rd Street, New York, NY, Project
Number: 012-EE287/NY36-S001-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 3, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to review the initial
closing documents.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: PSCH--Cypress Housing, Queens, NY, Project
Number: 012-HD088/NY36-Q981-009.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 3, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to prepare the closing
documents and to secure necessary supplemental funding from the New
York State Office of Mental Health (NYSOMH).
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Union County Supportive Living, Westfield, NJ,
Project Number: 031-HD127/NJ39-Q011-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 3, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to locate an alternate
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Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Victory House at Palmer Park, Palmer Park, MD,
Project Number: 000-EE056/MD39-S011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 3, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the Sponsor/Owner
to seek additional funding.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Balsam Lake Disabled Housing, Balsam Lake, WI,
Project Number: 075-HD069/WI39-Q011-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 4, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to obtain approval on
the site drainage plan from the county.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Closter Independent Living, Closter, NJ,
Project Number: 031-HD126/NJ39-Q011-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 5, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for local approvals.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Community Options Middlesex, Old Bridge, NJ,
Project Number: 031-HD111/NJ39-Q001-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 5, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to locate an alternate
site and to address deficiencies to the firm commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Community Options Siek Road, Butler, NJ,
Project Number: 031-HD110/NJ39-Q001-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 5, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to secure an
alternative site and a different housing consultant.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Delran Consumer Home, Delran, NJ, Project
Number: 035-HD046/NJ39-Q001-015.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 5, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to obtain an
approvable site.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Hunterdon Consumer Home, East Amwell, NJ,
Project Number: 031-HD121/NJ39-Q001-012.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 5, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to
seek an alternative site, replace the engineer, and seek secondary
financing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Windham Willows, Windham, NY, Project Number:
014-EE210/NY06-S011-009.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 6, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to obtain approval of
the storm water drainage play from the New York State Department of
Engineering and to complete documentation for the firm commitment.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Independence II Consumer Home, Mount Laurel,
NJ, Project Number: 035-HD048/NJ39-Q011-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 11, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to submit and review
the firm commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Community Hope VII Consumer Home, Sussex, NJ,
Project Number: 031-HD130/NJ39-Q011-009.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.

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Date Granted: May 13, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to
locate an alternative site and revise the drawings.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Fayette Hills Unity, Oak Hill, WV, Project
Number: 045-HD033/WV15-Q011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 13, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to submit the firm
commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Hemet Ability First, Hemet, CA, Project
Number: 122-HD130/CA16-Q001-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 14, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to locate an
alternative site and to seek additional financing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: NCR of North Fairmount, Cincinnati, OH,
Project Number: 046-EE056/OH10-S001-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 14, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to submit the firm
commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: David Coleman Homes, Marion, SC, Project
Number: 054-HD095/SC16-Q011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 17, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to process the initial
closing package.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Burbank Accessible Apartments, Burbank, CA,
Project Number: 122-HD133/CA16-Q001-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 20, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to secure the building
permit, conducted by the city's building department, which resulted
in a delay of the issuance of the building permit.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: The Center on Halsted, Chicago, IL, Project
Number: 071-HD122/IL06-Q011-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 20, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to seek additional
financing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Northwood Elderly Housing, Northwood, NH,
Project Number: 024-EE064/NH36-S011-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 26, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed due to litigation.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Walter Riley Davis Senior Complex, Milwaukee,
WI, Project Number: 075-EE115/WI39-S021-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 26, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the Owner to cure
deficiencies in and for HUD to review the firm commitment
application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Winchester Senior Housing, Elko, NV, Project
Number: 125-EE118/NV25-S001-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 26, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to prepare for initial
closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Community Hope VI Consumer Home, Roxbury, NJ,
Project Number: 031-HD128/NJ39-Q011-007.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.

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Date Granted: May 27, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to review the firm
commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Fairham Homes (AKA Hamilton Plaza),
Middletown, OH, Project Number: 046-HD025/OH10-Q011-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 27, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the owner to cure
deficiencies in the firm commitment appication and for the project
to be initially closed.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Harmony Village Apartments, Detroit, MI,
Project Number: 044-EE076/MI28-S011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 27, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to review the closing
documents.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: PSCH--Ozone Park Residence, Ozone Park, NY,
Project Number: 012-HD100/NY36-Q001-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to finalize closing
documents.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Sherman Apartments, Aurora, IL, Project
Number: 071-HD121/IL06-Q011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 7, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to process the firm
commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Christian Life Retirement Center V, Elgin, IL,
Project Number: 071-EE165/IL06-S011-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 15, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed due to a change of
site.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: SHDC No. 3--Kamaoa Road Group Home, Na'alehu,
HI, Project Number: 140-HD024/HI10-Q001-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 16, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed for the sponsor to
seek additional financing sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Peaks Island VOA Elderly Housing, Peaks
Island, ME, Project Number: 024-EE058/ME36-S011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 29, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time is needed to submit the firm
commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Harvard Square, Irvine, CA, Project Number:
143-HD011/CA43-Q001-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the
duration of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months
from the date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months,
as approved by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 27, 2004.
Reason Waived: Additional time was needed to resolve funding
issues.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: NCR of Harborcreek, Harborcreek, PA, Project
Number: 033-E015/PA28-S001-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 1, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable to other similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources. Also, additional time was needed to issue the firm
commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Tremont Terrace, Ft. Worth, TX, Project
Number: 113-HD018/TX21-Q001-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
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Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 2, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources. Also, additional time was needed to work with the company
that has receivership of the adjacent property to obtain easement
rights, and to work with the City of Fort Worth's attorney about the
plat issues and correct language for the easement.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Grand Street Settlement Senior Housing, New
York, NY, Project Number: 012-EE279/NY36-S991-019.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 8, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area. The sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources and additional time was needed to process the firm
commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: La Casa de Felicidad, Bronx, NY, Project
Number: 012-EE271/NY36-S991-011.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 20, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area.The sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources and additional time was needed to review the initial closing
documents.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Woodlands Supportive Housing, The Woodlands,
TX, Project Number: 114-HD020/TX24-Q011-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 20, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area. The sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources and and additional time was needed to issue a firm
commitment and prepare for final closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Spruce Landing, Kansas City, MO, Project
Number: 084-HD036/MO16-Q011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 28, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable to other similar projects in the area. The sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources and additional time was needed during the platting of the
site.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Unity Gardens Senior Apartments, Windham, ME,
Project Number: 024-EE053/ME36-S001-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 30, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area, and the
sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from
other sources. Also, the project encountered delays due to the
processing requirements of the Maine State Housing Authority and the
various layers of funding involved in the project development.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: South Hampton Road, Amesbury, MA, Project
Number: 023-HD179/MA06-Q011-007.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 14, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable to other similar projects developed in the area. The
sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from
other sources and additional time was needed to secure a new site.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Proctor Avenue Residence, Revere, MA, Project
Number: 023-HD153/MA06-Q991-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 19, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area. The sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from outside
sources. Also, the project was delayed due to an identity of
interest involving the architect and the original general
contractor, and the project's development director had to be
replaced.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Westland Terrace Program, Haverhill, MA,
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Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 20, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to other similar projects in the area. The
sponsor exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from
other sources and additional time was needed to secure a different
consultant and general contractor.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Woodside Village V, Oak Bluffs, MA, Project
Number: 023-EE138/MA06-S011-010.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 15, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area. The sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources and additional time was needed to issue the firm commitment
application and to prepare for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Woodside Village IV, Oak Bluffs, MA, Project
Number: 023-EE119/MA06-S001-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 16, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed, comparable
in cost to similar projects developed in the area, and the sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources and additional time was needed to issue the firm commitment
application and to prepare for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Sycamore Place II Senior Apartments,
Brentwood, CA, Project Number: 121-EE154/CA39-S011-014.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 22, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable to other similar projects in the area. The sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources and additional time was needed to issue the firm commitment
application and to prepare for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165 and 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: PSCH-Cypressx Housing, Queens, NY, Project
Number: 012-HD088/NY36-Q98-009.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 24 months.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 30, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and
comparable in cost to similar projects in the area. The sponsor
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other
sources, and additional project cost was associated with an increase
in the cost of construction and Davis-Bacon wage rates. Also,
additional time was needed to complete the closing documents.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.205.
Project/Activity: Immanuel Courtyard IV, Omaha, NE, Project
Number: 103-EE029/NE26-S301-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.205 requires Section 202
project owners to have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) or
(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code prior to initial closing.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 20, 2004.
Reason Waived: The sponsor proposed to physically attach the
subject project to other, previously funded projects, which would
permit the subject project to share in the existing community space.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
Project/Activity: Harford Village, Harford, PA, Project Number:
034-EE075.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that
receive reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959
and housing assistance under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of
1937. Section 891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly
persons. To qualify, households must include a minimum of one person
who is at least 62 years of age at the time of initial occupancy.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: March 17, 2004.
Reason Waived: The project is located in a rural section of
northern Pennsylvania. Over a 24-month period, the property
reflected only six months with 100 percent occupancy, and the owner
anticipated two additional vacancies within the next month. Further,
the occupancy level would not support the complex and, without the
waiver, early mortgage default was considered certain.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-3730.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
Project/Activity: John Davis Manor Apartments, Patterson, AR,
Project Number: 082-EE096.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that
receive reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959
and housing assistance under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of
1937. Section 891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly
persons. To qualify, households must include a minimum of one person
who is at least 62 years of age at the time of initial occupancy.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 15, 2004.
Reason Waived: The owner had difficulty in renting the project's
units. The waiver helped alleviate occupancy and financial problems
at the project.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-3730,
extension 2598.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
Project/Activity: River Cliff Manor, Inc., Judsonia, AR, Project
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Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that
receive reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959
and housing assistance under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of
1937. Section 891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly
persons. To qualify, households must include a minimum of one person
who is at least 62 years of age at the time of initial occupancy.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 15, 2004.
Reason Waived: The owner had difficulty in renting the project's
units. The waiver helped alleviate occupancy and financial problems
at the project.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-3730.
Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
Project/Activity: Aspen Grove Apartments, Hines, OR, Project
Number: 126-EE040.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.410 relates to admission of
families to projects for elderly or handicapped families that
receive reservations under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959
and housing assistance under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of
1937. Section 891.410(c) limits occupancy to very low-income elderly
persons. To qualify, households must include a minimum of one person
who is at least 62 years of age at the time of initial occupancy.
Granted by: John C. Weicher, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 16, 2004.
Reason Waived: The owner had difficulty renting the project's
units. The waiver helped alleviate occupancy and financial problems
at the project.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset
Management, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-3730.

IV. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Public and Indian
Housing

For further information about the following regulatory waivers,
please see the name of the contact person that immediately follows
the description of the waiver granted.
Regulation: 24 CFR 941.610(a)(1)-(a)(7).
Project/Activity: Roberts Village-Bowling Green, phase III
rental, called Marshall Manor III and Bowling Green III, HOPE VI
Project A36URD006I100, Norfolk, VA.
Nature of Requirement: Section 941.610(a)(1)-(a)(7) requires
that HUD review and approve certain legal documents and evidentiary
materials relating to mixed-finance development before closing can
take place and funds can be released.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 14, 2004.
Reason Waived: The waiver was approved in order to streamline
the review and approval process, to reduce duplicate review, and to
expedite closing. The waiver was approved because (1) the Norfolk
Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will submit documentation
which certifies to the accuracy and authenticity of the subject
evidentiary materials, (2) NRHA is a high performing housing
authority with extensive affordable housing development and mixed-
finance experience, (3) the subject mixed-finance development
involves Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Federal Home Loan Bank
Affordable Housing Program funds, and Norfolk City development
funds, all of which have extensive review and financial control
mechanisms and, (4) Marshall Manor III and Bowling Green III are
near duplicates of Marshall Manor II and Bowling Green II, which
were reviewed and approved by HUD and which have the same developer,
the same investor, and the same financial structure.
Contact: Milan Ozdinec, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the
Office of Public Housing Investments, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20510-
5000, telephone (202) 401-8812.
Regulation: 24 CFR 941.606(n)(1)(ii)(B).
Project/Activity: Woodbridge Senior Enhanced (formerly Jeffries
Homes) HOPE VI Project MI28URD001I194/Detroit, MI.
Nature of Requirement: This regulatory section requires that if
the partner or owner entity or any other entity with an identity of
interest with such parties wants to serve as a general contractor
for the project or development, it may award itself the construction
contract only if it can demonstrate to HUD's satisfaction that its
bid is the lowest submitted in response to a public request for
bids.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 25, 2004.
Reason Waived: The waiver was approved in order for Damone
Construction to complete the Senior Enhanced Apartments. The Detroit
Housing Authority (DHC) submitted an independent third party cost
estimate for the work to be performed by Damone Construction, which
totaled $11,046,371.48. DHC also submitted the construction contract
with Damone Construction, which totaled $10,602,057.20, thus
satisfying HUD's condition that the construction contract is less
than or equal to the independent cost estimate.
Contact: Milan Ozdinec, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the
Office of Public Housing Investments, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20510-
5000, telephone (202) 401-8812.
Regulation: 24 CFR 982.505(d).
Project/Activity: Burlington Housing Authority (BHA),
Burlington, VT. The BHA requested a special exception payment
standard that exceeds 120 percent of the fair market rent as a
reasonable accommodation for a housing choice voucher participant
who suffers from severe neck and spinal injuries.
Nature of Requirement: Section 982.505(d) allows a PHA to
approve a higher payment standard within the basic range for a
family that includes a person with a disability as a reasonable
accommodation in accordance with 24 CFR part 8.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 29, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval of the waiver was granted to allow a
disabled housing choice voucher participant and his family to
continue to live in the 3-bedroom house that they rented before he
became disabled and could no longer work.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: 24 CFR 982.207(b)(3) and 983.3(a)(2).
Project/Activity: San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA), San
Francisco, CA. The SFHA requested a waiver of a selection preference
regulation in order to select Housing Opportunities for Persons with
AIDS (HOPWA) eligible families to occupy seven units that will
receive PBA at Mission Creek Apartments and a waiver regarding the
availability of vouchers for project-based assistance so that it
could enter into an agreement to enter into a housing assistance
payments contract (AHAP) for the same project.
Nature of Requirement: Section 982.207(b)(3), which governs
tenant selection under the project-based voucher program, states
that a housing agency may adopt a preference for admission of
families that include a person with disabilities, but may not adopt
a preference for persons with a specific disability. Section
983.3(a)(2) requires that the number of units to be project-based
must not be under a tenant-based or project based housing assistance
payments (HAP) contract or otherwise committed, e.g., vouchers
issued to families searching for housing or units under an AHAP.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 12, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval to waive selection preference
requirements was granted since seven units in this project were
developed with HOPWA funds and none will receive rental or operating
subsidy under the HOPWA program. Since by law persons with HIV/AIDS
only may occupy units developed with HOPWA funds, a public housing
agency may only authorize occupancy of such units that also receive
PBA by persons with HIV/AIDS. The requirement to have vouchers
available at the time of execution of an AHAP was waived since the
SFHA reported that it had a turnover of approximately 23 vouchers
per month. That coupled with the 97 available vouchers at the time
of the waiver request indicated that the SFHA would have sufficient
voucher unit months to meet its contractual obligation for 88 units
at Mission Creek Apartments when the housing assistance payments
contract is executed in September 2005.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
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Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone
(202) 708-0477.
Regulation: 24 CFR 983.151(c).
Project/Activity: San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA), San
Francisco, CA. The SFHA requested a waiver of the regulation so that
it could renew a project-based certificate (PBC) housing assistance
payments (HAP) contract for the 381 Turk Street project beyond the
expiration date of the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) since
funding increments are only renewed for three-month periods.
Nature of Requirement: 24 CFR 983.151(c) requires that, with HUD
field office approval, and at the sole option of the public housing
agency (PHA), PHAs may renew expiring HAP contracts for such period
or periods as the HUD field office determines appropriate to achieve
long-term affordability of the assisted housing, provided that the
term does not extend beyond the ACC expiration date for the funding
source. PHAs must identify the funding source for renewals.
Different funding sources may be used for the initial term and
renewal terms of the HAP contract.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 28, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval was granted to allow the SFHA to provide
rental assistance at this facility up to the maximum 15 years
allowed under the PBC HAP contract without having to request HUD
field office approval to do so every three months.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51(a), (b) and (c) and Section
II.E. of the January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to
PHA Project-Based Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance
(Initial Guidance).
Project/Activity: East St. Louis Housing Authority (ESLHA), East
St. Louis, IL. The ESLHA requested a waiver of competitive selection
of owner proposals and deconcentration requirements to permit it to
attach PBA to nine units at Central City Apartments.
Nature of Requirement: Section 983.51(a), (b) and (c) require
competitive selection of owner proposals in accordance with a
housing authority's HUD-approved advertisement and unit selection
policy. Section II.E. of the Initial Guidance requires that in order
to meet the Department's goal of deconcentration and expanding
housing and economic opportunities, the projects must be in census
tracts with poverty rates of less than 20 percent.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 28, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval to waive competitive selection was
granted for this project since it underwent a competitive process
and was awarded Low Income Housing Tax Credits through the Illinois
Housing Development Authority. An exception to the deconcentration
requirements was granted since the Emerson Park neighborhood, in
which the project will be located, has been targeted for
redevelopment by the city and private investors. The Pfizer/Elemetus
Company has built a $2.5 million office complex for regional staff.
The Metro Link light rail system has developed two stations
containing retail and small businesses. The Emerson Park Development
Corporation recently broke ground for 12 new for-sale single-family
market rate units priced between $140,000 and $180,000. There has
been a significant decrease in the poverty rate of the census tract
over a 10-year period and the housing and commercial activities
described above are consistent with the goal of deconcentrating
poverty and expanding housing and economic opportunities.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51(a), (b) and (c).
Project/Activity: Brainerd Housing Authority (BHA), St. Cloud,
MN. The BHA requested a waiver of competitive selection of owner
proposals to permit it to attach project-based voucher assistance to
6 units at Timberland Townhomes.
Nature of Requirement: Section 983.51(a), (b), and (c) requires
competitive selection of owner proposals in accordance with a
housing authority's HUD-approved advertisement and unit selection
policy. Section 983.56(c) requires that when the housing agency
administering the ACC from which project-based assistance will be
provided submits an application, it must then submit all owner
applications in response to the advertisement to the HUD field
office for review and selection.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 28, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval to waive competitive selection was
granted for this project since it underwent a competitive process
and was awarded Low Income Housing Tax Credits through the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51(a), (b) and (c) and
983.56(c).
Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the City of Tampa (HACT),
Tampa, FL. The HACT requested a waiver of competitive selection of
owner proposals to permit it to attach project-based voucher
assistance to 54 units at Gardens at South Bay.
Nature of Requirement: Section 983.51(a) and (b) requires
competitive selection of owner proposals in accordance with a
housing authority's HUD-approved advertisement and unit selection
policy. Section 983.56(c) requires that when the housing agency
administering the ACC from which project-based assistance will be
provided submits an application, it must then submit all owner
applications in response to the advertisement to the HUD field
office for review and selection.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 10, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval to waive competitive selection was
granted for this project since the project underwent a competitive
process and was awarded bond financing through the Hillsborough
County Finance Authority.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: Section II.E. and Section II.F. of the
January 16, 2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-
Based Assistance (PBA) Program Initial Guidance (Initial Guidance).
Project/Activity: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA),
Minneapolis, MN. The MPHA requested exceptions to the Initial
Guidance since Lindquist Apartments is located in a census tract
with a poverty rate of 37.1 percent and 10 of the 26 units in the
building would have PBA attached.
Nature of Requirement: Section II.E. of the Initial Guidance
requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities,
the projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less
than 20 percent. Section II.F. requires that no more than 25 percent
of the dwelling units in any building may be assisted under a
housing assistance payments (HAP) contract for PBA except for
dwelling units that are specifically made available for elderly
families, disabled families and families receiving supportive
services. Until regulations are promulgated regarding the category
of families receiving supportive services, HUD Headquarters has been
authorizing implementation of this aspect of the law on a case-by-
case basis.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 7, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was
granted since the site of Lindquist Apartments is one block north of
the city of Minneapolis' designated Empowerment Zone and should
derive its benefits. The purpose of establishing empowerment zones
is to open new businesses, and create jobs, housing, and new
educational and healthcare opportunities for thousands of Americans.
These goals are consistent with the goal of deconcentrating poverty
and expanding housing and economic opportunities. Approval of the
exception to exceed the 25 percent cap on the number of units in a
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provide self-sufficiency services. Each resident will be assigned a
case manager who will assist the resident in meeting the
productivity goal of school or work, maintaining housing and
addressing personal or family issues. There will be on-site
workshops and a computer resource room available. The supportive
services are consistent with the statute.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51.
Project/Activity: Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County
(HCAAC), Glen Burnie, MD. The HCAAC requested a waiver of
competitive selection of owner proposals under the project-based
program for the Wiley H. Bates project.
Nature of Requirement: Section 983.51 requires competitive
selection of owner proposals in accordance with a housing
authority's HUD-approved advertisement and unit selection policy.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 4, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval to waive competitive selection was
granted for the Wiley H. Bates project since the project had
undergone a previous federal competition. The project was awarded
$818,642 in Low Income Housing Tax Credits through the Maryland
Department of Housing and Community Development.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51(a), (b) and (c).
Project/Activity: Itasca County Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (ICHRA), Grand Rapids, MN. The ICHRA requested a waiver of
competitive selection of owner proposals to permit it to attach
project-based voucher assistance to 5 units at Oakwood Terrace III.
Nature of Requirement: Section 983.51(a), (b) requires
competitive selection of owner proposals in accordance with a
housing authority's HUD-approved advertisement and unit selection
policy and Sec. 983.56(c) requires that when the housing agency
administering the ACC from which project-based assistance will be
provided submits an application, it must then submit all owner
applications in response to the advertisement to the HUD field
office for review and selection.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 4, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval to waive competitive selection was
granted for this project since it underwent a competitive process
and was awarded Low Income Housing Tax Credits through the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51(a), (b) and (c).
Project/Activity: Mankato Economic Development Agency (MEDA),
Mankato, MN. The MEDA requested a waiver of competitive selection of
owner proposals to permit it to attach project-based voucher
assistance to five units at Dublin Road Townhomes.
Nature of Requirement: Section 983.51(a), (b) requires
competitive selection of owner proposals in accordance with a
housing authority's HUD-approved advertisement and unit selection
policy and Sec. 983.56(c) requires that when a the housing agency
administering the ACC from which project-based assistance will be
provided submits an application, it must then submit all owner
applications in response to the advertisement to the HUD field
office for review and selection.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 4, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval to waive competitive selection was
granted for this project since it underwent a competitive process
and was awarded Low Income Housing Tax Credits through the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: Section II.E. of the January 16, 2001,
Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based Assistance
(PBA) Program; Initial Guidance (Initial Guidance).
Project/Activity: Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), Chicago, IL.
The CHA requested an exception to the Initial Guidance since Leland
Apartments is located in a census tract with a poverty rate of 23.4
percent.
Nature of Requirement: Section II.E. of the Initial Guidance
requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities,
the projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less
than 20 percent.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 1, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was
granted since the project is located in the Broadway-Lawrence Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) District. These districts are part of an
initiative used by local government to promote economic development
by providing incentives for businesses and residents to improve
communities. Leland Apartments was allocated $2,010,000 in TIF
funds. Economic activity in this TIF district included a new Borders
Book Store and a new Starbucks. Residential development included two
condominium developments of 40 and 37 units, respectively, that have
a combination of market rate and affordable for sale units. The
decrease in the poverty rate of the census tract over a ten-year
period and the housing and commercial activities are consistent with
the goal of deconcentrating poverty and expanding housing and
economic opportunities.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: 24 CFR 983.51(a), (b) and (c).
Project/Activity: Clay County Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (CCHRA) and Moorhead Public Housing Agency (MPHA), Clay
County, MN. The CCHRA and MPHA jointly requested a waiver of
competitive selection of owner proposals to permit them to attach
project-based voucher assistance to a combined 38-unit project (an
8-unit of supportive housing project and a 30-unit town house
project).
Nature of Requirement: Section 983.51(a) and (b) requires
competitive selection of owner proposals in accordance with a
housing authority's HUD-approved advertisement and unit selection
policy, and Section 983.51(a) requires that when a the housing
agency administering the ACC from which project-based assistance
will be provided submits an application, it must then submit all
owner applications in response to the advertisement to the HUD field
office for review and selection.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 29, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval to waive competitive selection was
granted for this project since the combined 38-unit project
underwent a competitive process and was awarded Low Income Housing
Tax Credits through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: Section II.E. of the January 16, 2001,
Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based Assistance
(PBA) Program; Initial Guidance (Initial Guidance).
Project/Activity: Albany Housing Authority (AHA), Albany, NY.
The AHA requested an exception to the Initial Guidance since
Creighton Storey Homes is located in a census tract with a poverty
rate of 26 percent.
Nature of Requirement: Section II.E. of the Initial Guidance
requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities,
the projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less
than 20 percent.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
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Date Granted: April 15, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was
granted since the project is located in an area designated as the
South End Revitalization Plan. Over $69 million of development
activity financed by the Department has taken place in the past two
years or is currently underway. Some of these activities include the
reconstruction of South Pearl Street, the renovation of Lincoln Park
Pool, the construction of a new parking garage, the demolition of
two long-vacant AHA high rises, and the renovation or new
construction of over 400 housing units. Approximately two-thirds of
the development dollars support non-housing activities. In addition,
a new convention center is planned for the downtown area, just a few
blocks from the South End that will generate jobs and economic
opportunities. These renovation and new development activities are
consistent with the goal of deconcentrating poverty and expanding
housing and economic opportunities.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: Section II.F. of the January 16, 2001,
Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based Assistance
(PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
Project/Activity: Malden Housing Authority (MHA), Malden, MA.
The requested an exception to the Initial Guidance for the Cross
Street Housing Project to permit the MHA to attach PBA to more than
25 percent of the units in the building.
Nature of Requirement: Section II.F. requires that no more than
25 percent of the dwelling units in any building may be assisted
under a housing assistance payments (HAP) contract for PBA except
for dwelling units that are specifically made available for elderly
families, disabled families and families receiving supportive
services. Until regulations are promulgated regarding the category
of families receiving supportive services, HUD Headquarters is
authorizing implementation of this aspect of the law on a case-by-
case basis.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 12, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval to waive the 25 percent cap on the
number of units in a building that can have PBA attached was granted
for the Cross Street Housing project since the scope of the
supportive services focused on economic self-sufficiency and
included job-training, pre-employment counseling, linkage with GED
classes, as well as linkage to day care for children to support job
training and job opportunities.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: 24 CFR 990.107(f) and 990.109.
Project/Activity: Akron, OH, Metropolitan Housing Authority. A
request was made to permit the Authority to benefit from energy
performance contracting for developments that have resident-paid
utilities. The housing authority estimated that it could increase
energy savings substantially if it were able to undertake energy
performance contracting for its resident-paid utilities.
Nature of Requirement: Under 24 CFR part 990, the Operating Fund
Formula energy conservation incentive that relates to energy
performance contracting currently applies to only PHA-paid
utilities. The Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority has resident-
paid utilities.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 5, 2004.
Reason Waived: In September 1996, the Oakland Housing Authority
was granted a waiver to permit the authority to benefit from energy
performance contracting for developments with resident-paid
utilities. The waiver was granted on the basis that the authority
presented a sound and reasonable methodology for doing so. The Akron
Metropolitan Housing Authority requested a waiver based on the same
approved methodology. The waiver would permit the housing authority
to exclude from its performance funding system (PFS) calculation of
rental income the increased rental income due to the difference
between updated baseline utility allowances (before implementation
of the energy conservation measures) and revised allowances (after
implementation of the measures) for the project(s) involved for the
duration of the contract period, which cannot exceed 12 years.
Contact: Chris Kubacki, Director; Attn: Peggy Mangum, extension
3982, Public Housing Financial Management Division, Office of Public
and Indian Housing, Real Estate Assessment Center, 1280 Maryland
Avenue, SW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20024-2135, telephone (202)
708-4932.
Regulation: 24 CFR 990.107(f) and 990.109.
Project/Activity: Brunswick, GA, Housing Authority. A request
was made to permit the authority to benefit from energy performance
contracting for developments that have resident-paid utilities. The
housing authority estimated that it could increase energy savings
substantially if it were able to undertake energy performance
contracting for its resident-paid utilities.
Nature of Requirement: Under 24 CFR part 990, the Operating Fund
Formula energy conservation incentive that relates to energy
performance contracting currently applies to only PHA-paid
utilities. The Brunswick Housing Authority has resident-paid
utilities.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 12, 2004.
Reason Waived: In September 1996, the Oakland Housing Authority
was granted a waiver to permit the authority to benefit from energy
performance contracting for developments with resident-paid
utilities. The waiver was granted on the basis that the authority
presented a sound and reasonable methodology for doing so. The
Brunswick Housing Authority requested a waiver based on the same
approved methodology. The waiver would permit the housing authority
to exclude from its PFS calculation of rental income the increased
rental income due to the difference between updated baseline utility
allowances (before implementation of the energy conservation
measures) and revised allowances (after implementation of the
measures) for the project(s) involved for the duration of the
contract period, which cannot exceed 12 years.
Contact: Chris Kubacki, Director, Attn: Peggy Mangum, extension
3982, Public Housing Financial Management Division, Office of Public
and Indian Housing, Real Estate Assessment Center, 1280 Maryland
Avenue, SW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20024-2135, telephone (202)
708-4932.
Regulation: 24 CFR 990.107(f) and 990.109.
Project/Activity: Oklahoma City, OK, Housing Authority. A
request was made to permit the authority to benefit from energy
performance contracting for developments that have resident-paid
utilities. The housing authority estimated that it could increase
energy savings substantially if it were able to undertake energy
performance contracting for its resident-paid utilities.
Nature of Requirement: Under 24 CFR part 990, the Operating Fund
Formula energy conservation incentive that relates to energy
performance contracting currently applies to only PHA-paid
utilities. The Oklahoma City Housing Authority has resident-paid
utilities.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary of Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 12, 2004.
Reason Waived: In September 1996, the Oakland Housing Authority
was granted a waiver to permit the authority to benefit from energy
performance contracting for developments with resident-paid
utilities. The waiver was granted on the basis that the authority
presented a sound and reasonable methodology for doing so. The
Oklahoma City Housing Authority requested a waiver based on the same
approved methodology. The waiver would permit the housing authority
to exclude from its PFS calculation of rental income the increased
rental income due to the difference between updated baseline utility
allowances (before implementation of the energy conservation
measures) and revised allowances (after implementation of the
measures) for the project(s) involved for the duration of the
contract period, which cannot exceed 12 years.
Contact: Chris Kubacki, Director, Attn: Peggy Mangum, extension
3982, Public Housing Financial Management Division, Office of Public
and Indian Housing, Real Estate Assessment Center, 1280 Maryland
Avenue, SW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20024-2135, telephone (202)
708-4932.
Regulation: 24 CFR 990.107(f) and 990.109.
Project/Activity: Albuquerque, NM, Housing Authority. A request
was made to permit the authority to benefit from energy performance
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authority estimates that it could increase energy savings
substantially if it were able to undertake energy performance
contracting for its resident-paid utilities.
Nature of Requirement: Under 24 CFR part 990, the Operating Fund
Formula energy conservation incentive that relates to energy
performance contracting currently applies to only PHA-paid
utilities. The Albuquerque Housing Authority has resident-paid
utilities.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary of Public and
Indian Housing
Date Granted: April 12, 2004.
Reason Waived: In September 1996, the Oakland Housing Authority
was granted a waiver to permit the authority to benefit from energy
performance contracting for developments with resident-paid
utilities. The waiver was granted on the basis that the authority
presented a sound and reasonable methodology for doing so. The
Albuquerque Housing Authority requested a waiver based on the same
approved methodology. The waiver would permit the housing authority
to exclude from its PFS calculation of rental income the increased
rental income due to the difference between updated baseline utility
allowances (before implementation of the energy conservation
measures) and revised allowances (after implementation of the
measures) for the project(s) involved for the duration of the
contract period, which cannot exceed 12 years.
Contact: Chris Kubacki, Director, Attn: Peggy Mangum, extension
3982, Public Housing Financial Management Division, Office of Public
and Indian Housing, Real Estate Assessment Center, 1280 Maryland
Avenue, SW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20024-2135, telephone (202)
708-4932.
Regulation: 24 CFR 990.107(f) and 990.109.
Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin,
PA. A request was made to permit the authority to benefit from
energy performance contracting for developments that have resident-
paid utilities. The housing authority estimated that it could
increase energy savings substantially if it were able to undertake
energy performance contracting for its resident-paid utilities.
Nature of Requirement: Under 24 CFR part 990, the Operating Fund
Formula energy conservation incentive that relates to energy
performance contracting currently applies to only PHA-paid
utilities. The Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin has
resident-paid utilities.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary of Public and
Indian Housing
Date Granted: June 14, 2004.
Reason Waived: In September 1996, the Oakland Housing Authority
was granted a waiver to permit the authority to benefit from energy
performance contracting for developments with resident-paid
utilities. The waiver was granted on the basis that the authority
presented a sound and reasonable methodology for doing so. The
Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin requested a waiver based
on the same approved methodology. The waiver would permit the
housing authority to exclude from its PFS calculation of rental
income the increased rental income due to the difference between
updated baseline utility allowances (before implementation of the
energy conservation measures) and revised allowances (after
implementation of the measures) for the project(s) involved for the
duration of the contract period, which cannot exceed 12 years.
Contact: Chris Kubacki, Director, Attn: Peggy Mangum, extension
3982, Public Housing Financial Management Division, Office of Public
and Indian Housing, Real Estate Assessment Center, 1280 Maryland
Avenue, SW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20024-2135, telephone (202)
708-4932.
Regulation: 24 CFR 990.107(f) and 990.109.
Project/Activity: Housing Authority of the County of Santa
Barbara, CA. A request was made to permit the authority to benefit
from energy performance contracting for developments that have
resident-paid utilities. The housing authority estimated that it
could increase energy savings substantially if it were able to
undertake energy performance contracting for its resident-paid
utilities.
Nature of Requirement: Under 24 CFR part 990, the Operating Fund
Formula energy conservation incentive that relates to energy
performance contracting currently applies to only PHA-paid
utilities. The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara has
resident-paid utilities.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary of Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 18, 2004.
Reason Waived: In September 1996, the Oakland Housing Authority
was granted a waiver to permit the authority to benefit from energy
performance contracting for developments with resident-paid
utilities. The waiver was granted on the basis that the authority
presented a sound and reasonable methodology for doing so. The
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara requested a waiver
based on the same approved methodology. The waiver would permit the
housing authority to exclude from its PFS calculation of rental
income the increased rental income due to the difference between
updated baseline utility allowances (before implementation of the
energy conservation measures) and revised allowances (after
implementation of the measures) for the project(s) involved for the
duration of the contract period, which cannot exceed 12 years.
Contact: Chris Kubacki, Director, Attn: Peggy Mangum, extension
3982, Public Housing Financial Management Division, Office of Public
and Indian Housing, Real Estate Assessment Center, 1280 Maryland
Avenue, SW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20024-2135, telephone (202)
708-4932.
Regulation: 24 CFR 1000.312.
Project/Activity: The Hopi Tribal Housing Authority's request
that certain U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (1937 Act) units continue to
be included as formula current assisted stock (FCAS) under the
Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Program after they have been
demolished and replaced using non-1937 Act funds.
Nature of Requirement: The regulation at Sec. 1000.312
establishes that current assisted stock consist of housing units
owned or operated pursuant to an Annual Contributions Contract (ACC)
under management as of September 30, 1997, as indicated in the
formula response form (FRF).
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 30, 2004.
Reason Waived: The units were found to have structural
deficiencies that rendered them unsuitable for habitation and would
require extensive remediation before they would meet minimum
standards for safe, decent and sanitary housing. The Hopi Tribal
Housing Authority indicated that they would enforce with the
homebuyers the original terms and conditions of the Mutual Help and
Occupancy Agreements (MHOA) once the units have been replaced.
Contact: Deborah Lalancette, Director, Grants Management, Denver
Program ONAP, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1999
Broadway, Suite 3390, Denver, CO 80202, telephone (303) 675-1625.
Regulation: 24 CFR 1000.312.
Project/Activity: The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho's request that
certain U.S. Housing Act of 1937 (1937 Act) units continue to be
included as FCAS under the IHBG Program after they have been
replaced using non-1937 Act funds.
Nature of Requirement: The regulation at Sec. 1000.312
establishes that current assisted stock consist of housing units
owned or operated pursuant to an ACC under management as of
September 30, 1997, as indicated in the FRF.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 30, 2004.
Reason Waived: The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho completed two homes
of equivalent size and quality for owners that were initially
determined not FCAS eligible because they did not met the low-income
eligibility requirements of the Native American Housing Assistance
and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996. The replacement homes
were constructed solely with tribal funds. The Tribe has executed
MHOAs with two income-eligible families for the replacement units.
Contact: Deborah Lalancette, Director, Grants Management, Denver
Program ONAP, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1999
Broadway, Suite 3390, Denver, CO 80202-5733, telephone (303) 675-
1625.
Regulation: Section II subpart F of the January 16,
2001, Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based
Assistance (PBA) Program; Initial Guidance.
Project/Activity: Housing Authority of Winston-Salem (HAWS),
Winston-Salem, NC. The HAWS requested an exception to the Initial
Guidance since 29 of the 72 units in Kimberly Park Terrace III will
have PBA attached.
Nature of Requirement: Section II.F. requires that no more than
25 percent of the dwelling units in any building may be assisted
under a housing assistance payments (HAP) contract for PBA except
for dwelling units that are specifically made available for elderly
families, disabled families and families receiving supportive
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regulations are promulgated regarding the category of families
receiving supportive services, HUD Headquarters has been authorizing
implementation of this aspect of the law on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 28, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval of the exception to exceed the 25
percent cap on the number of units in a building that can have PBA
attached was granted since through partnerships developed in
conjunction with the development of a HOPE VI Community and
Supportive Services plan, the following supportive services were
available to all the families living in the development: job
training, placement and retention; childcare, education; and
transportation. The partners include: Winston-Salem Urban League;
Goodwill Industries; Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Workforce
Development Board; Northwest Child Development Council; Department
of Social Services; Forsyth Technical Community College; Winston-
Salem Forsyth County Schools; and Winston-Salem Transit Authority.
The supportive services were consistent with the statute.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: Section II.E. of the January 16, 2001,
Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based Assistance
(PBA) Program; Initial Guidance (Initial Guidance).
Project/Activity: Connecticut Department of Social Services
(DSS), Hartford, CT. The DSS requested an exception to the initial
guidance for two units in the Riverplace Commons Condominiums
located in New Haven, CT. The condominiums are located in a census
tract with a poverty rate greater than 20 percent.
Nature of Requirement: Section II.E. of the Initial Guidance
requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities,
the projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less
than 20 percent.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 8, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was
granted since the area of the city where the units would be located
is currently undergoing a tremendous economic redevelopment and
revitalization effort. There are several housing initiatives
underway in the area. For example, the New Haven Housing Authority
is planning to rebuild a public housing project with a $20 million
HOPE VI grant. Additionally, a blighted public housing complex has
been torn down and plans are underway to develop new housing
opportunities. More than $500 million in state and federal funds
have been targeted for the Front Street area where the Riverplace
Condominiums are located.
The city of New Haven has begun over a dozen urban development
projects that will create jobs in the area in which the proposed
project-based units will be located. Specifically, the city, acting
through its Development Commission, is involved in a comprehensive
revitalization program for the neighborhood. The plan proposes the
redevelopment of significant vacant land and building spaces for new
light industrial and manufacturing uses, and the development of a
waterfront park.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.
Regulation: Section II.E. of the January 16, 2001,
Federal Register Notice, Revisions to PHA Project-Based Assistance
(PBA) Program; Initial Guidance (Initial Guidance).
Project/Activity: Albany Housing Authority (AHA), Albany, NY.
The AHA requested an exception to the initial guidance since DePaul
Residence is located in a census tract with a poverty rate of 26
percent.
Nature of Requirement: Section II subpart E of the initial
guidance requires that in order to meet the Department's goal of
deconcentration and expanding housing and economic opportunities,
the projects must be in census tracts with poverty rates of less
than 20 percent.
Granted by: Michael Liu, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 8, 2004.
Reason Waived: Approval of the exception for deconcentration was
granted since the project is in a New York State-designated Empire
Zone. These zones were created in 1986 to stimulate economic growth.
Through a variety of financial incentives and economic development
benefits, the program was designed to both help existing businesses
expand and attract new businesses from outside the state or new
start-up ventures. Toward that end, a $400 million investment by the
state of New York and the semi-conduction industry went into the
development of SEMATECH NORTH. The facility is located at University
of Albany-SUNY that is located two miles from DePaul Residence. It
was completed in 2003 and created 500 new jobs. Early in 2004
Governor Pataki announced plans for a new college program at the
university that will train Albany residents for jobs at SEMATECH
NORTH. The significant investment into the local colleges and their
related activities to job creation at the SEMATECH NORTH facility
were consistent with the goal of deconcentrating poverty and
expanding housing and economic opportunities.
Contact: Gerald Benoit, Director, Housing Voucher Management and
Operations Division, Office of Public Housing and Voucher Programs,
Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4210, Washington, DC
20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477.

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