1. No category

NWIHA News
A Periodic Publication of the
Northwest Indian Housing Association
First Quarter Edition
April 27, 2015
P. O. Box 3785, Seattle, WA 98124-3785 (206) 290-5498 FAX (206) 388-4739 Visit us at: www.nwiha.org
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL:
2015 NWIHA Youth Scholarship Program Awards
Announced
To be of Service – an Interview with Timothy Horan,
Executive Director, Spokane Indian Housing
Authority
Twenty-two (22) awards of $1,000 each will be made to
Native American youth who applied for scholarship
funds – in the round of funding that ended on March 31,
2015. “We received many applications, but had a
limited amount of funds to give,” noted NWIHA
Executive Director, Joe Diehl. “Tough choices had to be
made among the 35 deserving applicants.”
Many thanks to all the organizations and individuals that
contributed funds to his year’s round.
This round’s winners of $1,000 each:
Rachel Castaneda (Makah)
Morgan Crawford (Siletz)
Keanu Curleybear (Quinault)
Laurie Dunne (Metlakatla)
Cheyanne Fasana (Grand Ronde)
Hailey Greene (Makah)
Willow Jim (Yakama)
Emma Johnson (Cowlitz)
Krista Johnson (Lower Elwha)
Alexandria Koumentis (Grand Ronde)
Rielly Leighton (Nez Perce)
Chantal McFetridge (Samish)
Sara Moore (Lower Elwha)
Cameron Moses (Colville)
Wade Moses (Colville)
Taylor Nelson (Metlakatla)
Taylor Nicholson (Colville)
Triston Schwehm (Metlakatla)
Tazia Wagner (Metlakatla)
Lane Walker (Colville)
Theresa Wellington-McGilton (Metlakatla)
Victoria Wynecoop (Spokane)
Last Spring, NWIHA welcomed Timothy Horan to the
Pacific Northwest. Timothy rarely brags about his
extensive background – both in Indian country, as an
educator, and as a mayor of a Midwest city. With such a
diversified experience, Mr. Horan has developed a
philosophical view of his role in housing.
“One of the most fulfilling parts of my job is helping a
community accomplish its housing-related goals – and
creating an atmosphere of excellence, while employing
initiative, creativity, innovation and imagination.” To
Timothy, it is a lot more than just knowing the program
regulations, or repeating numbers and statistics.
“I don’t want my legacy to simply be a higher number of
houses built; rather, I want to instill a new way of
thinking about the work we do, with very new and
innovative ways to address the clients’ needs,” he
observed.
Best wishes to all the applicants in the pursuit of their
dreams!
I asked him - what makes a good Executive Director?
“Knowing how a housing authority operates, some
1
experience in finance and development, technical
competency, with the patience of Job and the heart of a
Saint!”
Yakama Nation Housing Authority Housing Fair
is May 27, 2015
The Yakama Nation Housing Authority Housing
Fair is May 27, 2015 at the Winter Lodge, Yakama
Cultural Heritage Center, Toppenish, WA. This
will be the 8th annual Yakama housing fair. Each
year they have a mix of returning vendors and new
vendors. The fair covers a wide variety of subjects
for the Yakama Reservation clients and visitors.
Horan developed that broad perspective from early on in
his career. Elected Mayor of South Haven, Michigan in
the 1970’s, he was suddenly in charge of a $15 million
budget and 78 employees. After six years in the “school
of hard knocks” - he went to another school: to become
an elementary and secondary school teacher in Oakland,
CA. “That is where I learned a lot about the patience of
Job,” he noted. Teaching continued his passion to be of
service to the community.
Displays, demonstrations, lectures, and
informational hand-outs, cover such topics as:
landscaping and yard care, green housekeeping tips,
credit counseling, mortgages and HUD-184,
insurance coverage, Yakama Nation and
Washington State social programs, home safety, and
many more topics. Contact the YNHA Housing
Department at (509) 877-6171 for more information
or to request an exhibitor’s application.
Thirteen years ago, he went to work in Indian country
for the first time. “I relocated from the San Francisco
Bay Area to Mendocino County and found that several
of the area Tribes were looking for people to apply for
positions in housing. I have a background that is
construction and government related. Additionally I
welcomed the opportunity to begin working with Tribes.
I started as an Executive Director with the Round
Valley Tribe.”
Timothy has been working in Indian country ever since
– working for the Mescalero Apache Tribe, Chukchansi
Tribe, Navajo Tribe (Navajo Partnership for Housing in
Gallup, NM) and now – with the Spokane Tribe. “I love
the Spokane area. It’s a decent size metropolitan area
and has a variety of arts, culture, dining and great places
to hike.”
What is the biggest challenge, facing housing programs
– I asked. “Well it’s always money,” Timothy noted.
“But more than money it’s developing a clarity of
purpose. Coming to a clear understanding what our
mission truly is - and the best ways to go about
accomplishing it.”
Timothy added, “Resources can be marshalled behind
purpose and intent. Knowing and understanding the best
ways to be of service so that in the end we truly have
made a difference that elevates everyone we have the
opportunity to work with.”
Timothy Horan has dedicated himself to a lifetime of
service. We are blessed to have his skills, talents and
visionary ideas in the Pacific Northwest. Joe Diehl
2
2015
AMERIND Risk | NAIHC
ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE FAIR
RISK MANAGEMENT
WORKERS’ SAFETY
HUMAN RESOURCES
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
TRIBAL HOUSING
MANAGEMENT
NAHASDA
For more information, please contact us:
(800) 352-3496 | AMERINDRisk.org
Contact: Cora Gaane, Vice President – Tribal Advocate, Wells Fargo – Native American Banking Services
4141 Inand Empire Boulevard, Suite 350 – Ontario, CA 91764
Office: (909) 481-6515 Cell: (909) 319-0607 Fax: (909) 941-0900 E-Mail: [email protected]
4
NWIHA WELCOMES:
Patrick Curry
CURRY and ASSOCIATES, Inc.
Contact:
Patrick Curry
2321 SW 115th Street
Seattle, WA 98146
TEL: (206) 963-9176
[email protected]
5
New Training Workshop Planned: Your Feedback is Needed!
Nothing can be more important to us than the financing and development of the infrastructure necessary to build our
communities – communities that will not only meet our current needs, but also the needs of generations to come. And we
all know the potential decision-making risks involved in the early stages of housing development, risks that can impact
our communities for many years.
To help us prepare to meet this critical stage of the development process, NAIHC and NwONAP are in the process of
developing a new workshop for the membership of NWIHA: “Developing and Financing Infrastructure for Housing
Development”. This two-day training will focus on improving the job skills necessary to successfully finance and
develop the infrastructure needed for all types of projects – scattered site or cluster, large and small, low- and mixedincome, and projects with or without existing infrastructure.
Since this training workshop is in response to a training-needs survey of NWIHA members, it would be very beneficial to
get your feedback to ensure the training is as meaningful and relevant as possible. Very soon you will be receiving an
email containing a link to a survey that will enable you to provide your experiences and future plans regarding
infrastructure development and financing. Your responses and the responses of your fellow NWIHA members will be the
cornerstone in developing this training workshop.
This is a great opportunity for all of us to be involved in guaranteeing our training needs are met - so watch for the survey
and help us ensure that you receive the information you need to help build your communities.
Yakama Nation Housing Authority
611 S. Camas Avenue, Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-6171
Two Housing Authority News Updates!
1. YNHA Recognized Rental Tenant for Contributions to the Neighborhood
The Yakama Nation Housing Authority conducted its annual business meeting on January 23, 2015. The business meeting
is the opportunity for departments to report on activities and accomplishments for the prior year. The meeting attendees
included all YNHA staff and managers, the YNHA board of commissioners, and our tribal council committee members
were also invited. This year, during the Housing Department report, the Housing Manager took the opportunity to
recognize and honor a model rental tenant. Shirley Crique, elder, Yakama tribal member, YNHA rental tenant, and good
neighbor was the recipient of well-earned respect and appreciation. Shirley Crique has been an active member of the
community at our Adams View Park. She has set up information tables at our Housing Fairs, Native Night Out events,
and formal community meetings. Shirley Crique has hosted Neighborhood Watch meetings in her home, she has recruited
fellow tenants to join the Neighborhood Watch group, she has encouraged tenants to participate in Watch efforts, grounds
clean up, playground monitoring, and reports to YNHA on grounds and roads maintenance issues. Shirley Crique is a
model tenant, she has been our YNHA client since 1987, she has successfully passed routine housing inspections, she
maintains a clean and healthy home, she maintains an excellent payment record, she maintains a lovely yard, and she is a
very kind and friendly woman. It was a pleasure for staff to acknowledge her contributions to the YNHA community with
the Certificate of Appreciation, Pendleton notebook, and beaded pen.
2. YNHA Housing Department Conducted House Keeping Classes and Family Budgeting classes for clients
The YNHA Residential Services staff conducted the first of several housekeeping classes for our tenants. Rhonda Moore,
Resident Services Supervisor, and staff prepared the class topic outline, set up in-park sessions, led the classes and
provided house cleaning supplies to attendees. The classes were held twice per month, with 1 afternoon session and
repeated as 1 evening session. The classes provided basic lessons in keeping kitchen and bath clean, maintaining a clean
refrigerator and stove, appropriate storage for clothing, linens, food, household supplies, and separate storage for cleaning
6
solvents and tools, as well as minimum steps for yard care. It was an opportunity to review the tenant rental agreement
and refresh both tenants and staff of their respective responsibilities based on the lease. Tenant and staff feedback
indicate the classes were well received and we will schedule future sessions.
Debra Whitefoot, YNHA Housing Enforcement Specialist, prepared and conducted a family budgeting class for our
clients. These classes were also scheduled twice per month, with 1 afternoon session and 1 repeat evening session. The
classes originated from staff discussions on the idea of financial literacy information presented locally where our clients
live, rather than rely on off-site classes held miles away. The class consisted of basic budgeting information with the
monthly family income used as the basis for developing a practical monthly expense plan. The class helped clients
identify their mandatory and recurring expenses as well as their discretionary budget items. The session also touched on
banking services, credit history, credit scores, predatory lenders and predatory appliance/furniture companies. The class
also had a brief discussion on mortgages and the HUD-184 Loan Guarantee Program as an option available to our rental
tenants if they want to consider home ownership. The classes ended with a question and answers segment. The feed-back
from tenants and staff were positive and these classes will be scheduled for future sessions.
BREAKING NEWS! Connecting the Dots to Homeownership on Indian Reservations Presented By:
* Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior
* Office of Native American Programs, Office of Housing and Urban Development
* Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
* Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture
* U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
There is no charge for the workshops, and they include a continental breakfast and lunch.
Join one of these workshops to discuss how we can increase opportunities for homeownership on Indian reservations.
The workshops are designed to address common challenges to homeownership on reservations, including:
* Systemic barriers to homeownership
* Lack of tribal member's access to the Veteran Administration's Native American Direct Loan program (NADL) and
HUD's Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program
* Lack of comprehensive yet easy to understand individual guide designed for potential homeowners for reservations
* Need for new, or enhancement to current, homeownership resources on reservations
* Breakdowns in communication between tribes and government agencies, and financial institutions that assist tribes
Please note that staff from the Veterans Affairs offices in Denver or Atlanta will be presenting at these workshops. This is
a unique opportunity to learn more about VA's Native American Direct Lending program and how your tribe can make
sure that tribal members who are Veterans have access to the program. If you are unsure about your tribe's eligibility,
please contact Craig Nolte at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected] or at (206) 396-2192.
Register today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting-the-dots-to-homeownership-on-indian-reservations-spokaneregistration-16299462130
7
Invited participants include tribal council members and staff, local lenders and certain organizations that can collaborate
with Indian tribes to promote homeownership. Tribal staff from Veterans Services departments should consider
participating in the workshops too.
Questions? Contact: N. Iris Friday [email protected]<mailto:[email protected] or Craig Nolte
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]
Upcoming Sessions:
Skagit Valley/Bow
Skagit Ridge Hotel
Wednesday, May 6
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting-the-dots-to-homeownership-on-indian-reservations-bowregistration-16299628628
Olympia
Evergreen State College
Thursday, May 7
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting-the-dots-to-homeownership-on-indian-reservations-olympiaregistration-16299705859
Port Angeles
Peninsula College Longhouse
Friday, May 8
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting-the-dots-to-homeownership-on-indian-reservations-portangeles-registration-16299793120
Warm Springs
Tribal Credit Conference Room
May 27
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/connecting-the-dots-to-homeownership-on-indian-reservations-warmsprings-registration-16299927522
Craig A. Nolte
Regional Manager, Community Development
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
(206) 396-2192
[email protected] | www.frbsf.org
May the Force Be With You
The Spokane Indian Housing Authority Force Account crew is becoming just that “a force.” Below is a photo of the
SIHA force account crew standing in front of the Pavilion that they completed last April. Followed by a sample of various
jobs they have completed. This group of local workers is getting quite a resume with all of the experience they have been
getting, included is a list of their accomplishments in just the last 2 years. These are all high quality projects with strict
Architectural specs. (Not all of the workers were present for the photo).
1. Remodeled and renovated the 12 senior units, Wellpinit area.
2. Remodeled 5 rental units at the McCoy Lake Rental area on the West End of the Spokane Indian Reservation.
3. Remodeled 3 rental units at the Martha Boardman Rental area, Ford area.
4. Built a neighborhood Pavilion at the Tshimakian Meadows Rental area, including a kitchen area with restrooms,
concrete walkways, 3 horse shoe pits, outdoor- fire pit, volleyball court, and fireplace, with a parking area.
5. Moved an existing residence 5 miles to a new location and renovated it for a new homebuyer family.
6. Rebuilt a homebuyer home that was destroyed by fire.
7. Added 48 wood sheds to existing rental units throughout Spokane Indian Housing Authority Managed properties.
8
This is
the
one of
remodeled tax credit
Phillips and Juan Nyola
finishing the trim at the
projects. Dave
shown here
McCoy Lake Site
9
Another remodel unit at the McCoy Lake Rental area. New siding over an R-5.6 foil faced rigid insulation. That’s Force Account staff member
Thomas Eli putting on some shake siding. The Force Account does many different facets of work from excavation to finish work.
10
All of the remodels got the crawl spaces and attics insulated. R- 30 added, where there previously was none in the crawl, and R-49 where there
used to be R-38 in the attic. Exterior walls went from r-19 to r-26. Customers are reporting as high as 50% savings on electric bills. Our
weatherization division does the insulation portion of these jobs.
11
Open Kitchen design to living entry and dining in the senior units
The House moving operation was a coordination of many trades, Police, Fire, Safety, Avista, Bates Moving, all the residents along the way and
the Force account crew. This picture is when the house arrived at its new location in the McCoy lake Area.
12
The before and after shots of the house move. Pictured is Tim Horan, the Executive Director of SIHA.
This is just a small sample of the talent associated with the SIHA Force Account Crew as they venture to improve and
grow. They are presently getting ready to start building the new West End Community Center. (end)
Dear Healthy Homes Partner:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in partnership with the National Environmental Health
Association (NEHA), announces the first annual Secretary’s Awards for Healthy Homes.
Many of HUD’s partners have been leaders in the movement to help residents have healthier places to live.
For instance, Public Housing Authorities and other affordable housing owners and managers, Community Action
Agencies and a host of other health and housing advocacy groups have done groundbreaking work in reducing second
hand tobacco smoke, reducing toxic chemicals through Integrated Pest Management practices, helping residents access
healthcare, and generally working to promote policies that improve indoor environmental quality.
HUD hopes to recognize you for your efforts in this important work.
These awards will recognize excellence in healthy housing innovation and achievement in three categories: Public
Housing/ Multifamily Supported Housing, Public Policy, and Cross Program Coordination among Health, Environment
and Housing.
The activities or policies nominated must show measurable benefits in the health of residents and be available to low
and/or moderate income families. Applications must be submitted via email no later than 11:59:59 p.m. PT on April 30,
2015.
Click here for the link to the award information and application.
13
The Awards will be presented at the NEHA Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, FL.
Please review the award application, the award categories, the criteria by which awards will be judged and submission
information.
Feel free to forward this information to other organizations that may be working in this field. Please contact me directly if
you have any questions. We look forward to your participation in the HUD Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes!
Karen M. Griego
Healthy Homes Representative - Regions IX & X
Program Environmental Clearance Officer
U.S. Department of HUD
Office of Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes
500 Gold Avenue SW, Ste. 7301
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Tel. (505) 346-6462
Fax (815) 572-0033
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/
Yakama Nation Housing Authority
611 S. Camas Ave., Wapato, WA 98951
(509) 877-6171
One notice for the public:
The Yakama Nation Housing Authority Housing Fair is May 27, 2015 at the Winter Lodge, Yakama Cultural
Heritage Center, Toppenish, WA. This will be the 8th annual Yakama housing fair.
Each year we have a mix of returning vendors and new vendors. Our fair covers a wide variety of subjects for
our Yakama Reservation clients and visitors.
Displays, demonstrations, lectures, and informational hand-outs, cover such topics as: landscaping and yard
care, green housekeeping tips, credit counseling, mortgages and HUD-184, insurance coverage, Yakama Nation
and Washington State social programs, home safety, and many more topics.
Contact the YNHA Housing Department at (509) 877-6171 for more information or to request an exhibitor’s
application.
New Executive Director at Yakama Nation Housing Authority
Mr. Craig Dougall has been hired as the new Executive Director of the Yakama Nation Housing Authority. Mr. Dougall
will begin his work on Monday morning, April 27, 2015. Many thanks to Elena L. Bassett, who served as the Interim
Executive Director for YNHA. Elena will continue to serve as NWIHA’s Liaison and co-chair of the housing committee
for the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI).
14
The Northwest Indian Housing Association
WELCOMES:
*
GOODE & COMPANY, PS
We are a publicly accountable, self-supporting
team dedicated to increasing housing access and
affordability and to expanding the availability of
quality community services for the people of
Washington.
Certified Public Accountants
Contact:
CONTACT:
Ronald D. Goode CPA CFE CGFM
Goode & Company, PS
7121 E. 2nd Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Tel and Fax (509) 464-6964
Bob Peterson
1000 2nd Avenue Suite 2700
Seattle, WA 98104-1046
Phone 206-464-7139
Fax 206-587-5113
[email protected]
[email protected]
15
Department of Commerce
Housing Division
Associate Member of NWIHA
Donn Falconer, Tribal Liaison for Weatherization
1011 Plum St. SE
P. O. Box 42525
Olympia, WA 98504-2525
TEL: (360) 725-2981 FAX: (360) 586-5880
E-mail: [email protected]
16
The Northwest Indian Housing Association
Welcomes:
TRIBAL RISK AND
INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC
A 2013 New Associate Member!
Contact:
Bob Matson
Tribal Risk and Insurance Services LLC
14900 Interurban Ave S, Suite 284
Seattle, WA 98168
Tel (206) 233-9966
Fax (206) 233-9970
[email protected]
Save the Date! October 5-7, 2015 at the Spokane Convention Center.
HOUSING WASHINGTON 2015!
Hear from national experts; connect with industry leaders; and collaborate with your colleagues and peers at one of the
best and largest housing conventions in the country. NWIHA is a nonprofit supporter and we’ll see you at our exhibitor
table!
Barney Frank, Congressman (1981-2012); Chairman, House Financial Services Committee (2007-2011)
Johann Hari, British Journalist and Author, Chasing the Scream
Michele Norris, Author & Host/Special Correspondent, NPR
17
“COOK WITH CAUTION”

Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol don’t
use the stove or stovetop.
 Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, or broiling
food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time,
turn off the stove.
 If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it
regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a
timer to remind you that you are cooking.
 Keep anything that can catch fire—over mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains—away from your stovetop.
IF YOU HAVE A COOKING FIRE…





Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to
help contain the fire.
Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after you leave.
If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and
you have a clear way out.
Keep a lid nearby when you’re cooking to smother small
grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan
and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is
completely cooled.
For an oven fire turn off the heat and keep the door closed.
Cooking and Kids
Have a “kid-free zone” of at
least 3 feet around the stove
and areas where hot food or
drink is prepared or carried.
FACTS
! The leading
fires in
the kitchen is unattended
! Most cooking fires in
home involve the
Marijuana or other Illegal Drug Use in the CIHA Homes
The Colville Business Council has proposed to amend Chapter 3-1 of the Tribal Criminal Code to legalize the possession of
Marijuana on the Reservation. If the amendment is passed, CIHA will still be required by federal funding sources to have
policies in affect regarding illegal drug use, including possession of drug paraphernalia in our homes. Illegal drugs, including
marijuana, are not allowed, and the policy will be enforced, including up to termination of your lease. CIHA will continue
working with the families, during appeal hearings and court cases, to seek out lifestyle changes in order to allow families to
remain in their homes.
EAGLE NEST COMMMUNITY CENTER IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
The new community building is open 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on
all CIHA business days. Take the first right after entering the
Lone Pine Housing site in Omak and park in the parking lot. We
are on the outskirt of the Eagle Nest homes development, so
watch for construction traffic and please do not enter the construction zone.
EAGLE NEST COMMUNITY CENTER
The gathering hall will hold up to 100
people and is available for rent. The conference room is available for meetings.
Rental Fees: $50 per day or $100 per day
for large events (non-fundable). $50
cleaning deposit that is refundable as
long as the space is cleaned afterward.
Contact Sabrina at 509-826-1560 for
more information.
EAGLE NEST DEVELOPMENT
CIHA is developing 20 new dwelling units
for low-income Tribal Members and their
families. Scheduled to be completed in
July 2015, there will be 3 duplex buildings
and 14 single family homes. Homes are 2,
3, and 4 bedroom units.
Contact Sabrina for more information on
income qualifications and an application to
get on the waiting list.
OWNER: Colville Indian Housing Authority
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: St. Clair Construction
ARCHITECT: Architects West
HUD's Office of Native American Programs - 2015 Training Sessions
April
.
Occupancy and Maintenance Training
Rapid City, SD
Participants at this 2-day interactive training will receive instruction based on real-life examples on how to
successfully operate effective occupancy and maintenance programs. As part of the occupancy portion of the
training, participants will also receive guidance on and take part in interactive exercises on the a-z of
Apr. 28- admissions and occupancy including eligibility, wait lists, rent calculation, collections and inspections. The
29
maintenance portion of the training will discuss budgeting and oversight, policies, staff roles in carrying out
a range of maintenance activities, work order systems, preventative maintenance, unit turn-around, health
& safety violations, homeowner maintenance, and team safety.
http://www.firstpic.org/events/
Executive Director Training
Rapid City, SD
Participants at this 2-day training will receive instruction on how to successfully administer a housing
authority/ housing program in the era of NAHASDA. This training will cover the complex roles and
Apr. 28- responsibilities of an executive director (ED), development of policies and procedures, planning and
budgeting, procurement, self monitoring, responsibilities and interaction with tribal council and tribal
29
departments or agencies. The trainer will offer EDs tips and tools to assist the ED in leading and inspiring
staff to bring their best to the job while managing equally complex policy, political, and fiscal realities.
http://www.firstpic.org/events/
May
Procurement and Construction Administration Training
Sioux Falls, SD
Procurement Training, May 12-13: Training participants at all experience levels will gain the confidence and
knowledge to conduct efficient and effective procurement that complies with HUD and other funding source
requirements. This 2-day training addresses both management and construction development procurement.
Training topics will range from careful preplanning and the basics of purchasing to unique factors in tribal
housing purchasing, the practical how-to’s of procurement planning and policy development, as well as
specific regional issues. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on group exercises that
are designed to turn theoretical knowledge into daily practice.
May 12- Construction Administration, May 14, 2015: Learn how to manage construction in Native communities from
the drafting table to the grand opening! Building upon the procurement principles taught in the May 12-13
14
class, this 1-day course will offer IHBG Grantees the skills to understand the process of construction
administration. Training topics include basic skills, reading schematics and drawings, understanding the
project manual, contracting, construction, and closeout. Topics of special interest include contracting for
rehabilitation work and also special procurement and construction issues such as designbuild, force account,
small purchase, and non-competitive. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on group
exercises that are designed to turn theoretical knowledge into daily practice.
http://www.firstpic.org/events/
Executive Director Training
Amherst, NY
Register and view travel accommodations: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ewonap-executiveMay 20- director-training-tickets-15693642106
View Agenda: http://nativelearningcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Agenda-Executive22
Director-Roles-Responsibilities.pdf
20
June
June 23
IHP/APR Training
Billings, MT
Participants at this 2-day training will receive step-by-step instruction on how to successfully complete the
combined, automated IHP/APR form. The trainer will provide a walk-through of the new Excel form, which
simplifies completion with drop-down menus, auto-filling data, and more. Participants will also receive
guidance on the development, planning, and reporting processes and requirements. All grantees are
encouraged to attend this training.
http://www.firstpic.org/events/
June 911
Financial Management/Program Income/Basic Audit
Albuquerque, NM
Registration coming soon.
June
22-26
NAHASDA Essentials Training
Chicago, IL
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ewonap-nahasda-essentials-training-tickets-16433483993
June
23-24
Procurement Training
Reno, NV
Training participants at all experience levels will gain the confidence and knowledge to conduct efficient and
effective procurement that complies with HUD and other funding source requirements. This 2-day training
addresses both management and construction development procurement. Training topics will range from
careful preplanning and the basics of purchasing to unique factors in tribal housing purchasing, the practical
how-to’s of procurement planning and policy development, as well as specific regional issues. Attendees will
have the opportunity to participate in hands-on group exercises that are designed to turn theoretical
knowledge into daily practice.
http://www.firstpic.org/events/
June
23-24
Community Needs Assessment
Portland, OR
Registration coming soon.
July
Jul. 1415
Financial Management Training
Bismarck, ND
Registration coming soon.
August
Aug.
25-27
NAHASDA Essentials Training
Phoenix, AZ
Registration coming soon.
September
Self-Sufficiency Programs
Sept. 2Tacoma, WA
3
Registration coming soon.
Sept.
22-23
Practical Decision-Making
Oklahoma City, OK
Registration coming soon.
Sept.
29 Oct. 1
Environmental
Oklahoma City, OK
Registration coming soon.
Sept.
29 Oct. 1
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Training
Phoenix, AZ
Registration coming soon.
21
October
Tribal Council Board of Commissioners
Oct. 7-8 Pendleton, OR
Registration coming soon.
Managing Multiple Funding Sources and Self-Monitoring
Oct. 7-8 Denver, CO
Registration coming soon.
For further information, or to request specific trainings in the future, contact Lisa Stewart at (206) 220-6166
or email her at [email protected]
Progress and technology at Warm Springs
By Adam Rose, senior project coordinator, and Adam Teefey, architect
(Aerial photos courtesy of Advanced Native Construction. Photos on Page 3 are courtesy of Adam Teefey.)
The Warm Springs Housing Authority recently closed with its equity investor, Prestige Affordable Housing Equity
Partners, on the financing of a $9.7 million new construction project. The Greeley Heights project is the first tribal
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project in Oregon in more than 20 years. It will build 35 single-family
detached homes and a beautiful new community amenity on the Warm Springs Reservation.
Now that the financing of the project is in place, the real fun has begun as construction moves forward. The project
is financed by: $7,374,814 in investor equity, $305,966 in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant funds from
the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle, and an award of General Housing Account Program (GHAP) funds from Oregon
Housing and Community Services.
Travois is proud to serve as the development and asset management consultant on the project. The Warm Springs Housing
Authority has engaged Advanced Native Construction, a local Oregon contractor with a portfolio of tribal projects
throughout the Northwest, to serve as the general contractor for the project.
In just three short months since construction started, the housing authority and Advanced Native Construction have made
great progress in constructing the homes and community building, which were designed by the Travois architectural
design team. As of late March, the project was 30 percent complete with foundations and framing well underway on
many of the units.
22
To document progress at the site, Advanced Native Construction has integrated the use of drone technology into
the project. The technology not only captures progress but also provides a great perspective on the construction of the
entire site.
With this technology, Advanced Native Construction is able to capture stunning aerial photos and videos, and we thank
them for sharing the aerial photos and videos with us. Visit the Travois blog to see three videos shot from the air by a
drone: http://travois.com/progress-technology-warm-springs/.
In addition to providing housing, the development is closely connected to other important services. The new homes will
be located within walking distance of an innovative elementary school, Warm Springs K-8 Academy, and a healthcare
clinic. The elementary school, a $21-million 80,000-square-foot facility, provides continuous education for students from
kindergarten through eighth grade. It opened last fall and gives children the opportunity to remain in their community to
attend school.
23
NWIHA Welcomes Fairway Independent Mortgage to our Associate Membership Category
Contact: Corina Fiedler
Fairway Independent Mortgage
5620 112th Street East, Suite 126
Puyallup, WA 98373
Tel (253) 255-5941
Fax (253) 251-1397
[email protected]
24
AHP grant funds for housing available
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle’s 2015 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) funding round is now open. Just like
the tax credit program, the AHP process is quite competitive. It provides grants and subsidized loans to support affordable
rental housing and homeownership opportunities. AHP funds can be used in combination with other programs and
funding sources, including the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program and NAHASDA.
Applications are due on May 15. Travois has submitted 57 successful applications, 53 of which are LIHTC projects,
working with 32 tribal clients to raise more than $22 million. If you are interested in learning more about how AHP
grant funds can be used on tribal housing projects, please contact [email protected] or call Bryan Schuler, vice
president for housing development, at 816-994-8970.
#20Years Equals a Milestone Anniversary
It’s our anniversary — and it’s a big one! In 2015, Travois is celebrating 20 years of service and a $1 billion impact in
American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities.
Since our beginnings in 1995, Native organizations have worked with us to create a $1 billion impact using two federal
tax credit programs: the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program to build or rehabilitate safe, affordable
housing and the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program to develop and expand businesses, infrastructure and new
services.
We have kicked off a #20YearsEquals campaign to highlight our clients and partners’ incredible achievements over the
past 20 years. For us and our clients, 20 years equals more than 180 LIHTC and NMTC projects in 20 states with 79
Native organizations, 4,621 new or rehabilitated homes, over 14,140 people living in safe, affordable housing, and 20 jobcreating businesses. Download our 20-year report for a quick snapshot of these shared accomplishments.
We are collecting success stories about what our partners, clients and friends have accomplished in the last 20
years and want to help shine a spotlight on all of the positive things that are happening in Indian Country and Native
communities. We want to know what 20 years equals for other people while we are talking about what it means to us.
We have gotten a great response already and are posting videos and comments at www.travois.com/20YearsEquals and
are sharing stories through social media as well. We would love to hear from tribes, tribal organizations and businesses
and entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest! Please contact Beth Heap or Eden Rensing at 816-994-8970 or
[email protected].
25
2015 PIH Notices from
the Office of Public and Indian Housing Published Since Our Last Newsletter
Go to this web site to download the related Adobe PDF file:
http://www.hud.gov/pih/publications/notices/notices.html
2015 Notices:
Notice
PIH 2015-07
PIH 2015-06
PIH 2015-05 (HA)
•
Attachment
(MS-Excel)
PIH 2015-04 (HA)
PIH 2015-03
PIH 2015-02 (HA)
Issued/Expires
Subject/Purpose
Issued: April 23,
2015
Expires: This notice
remains in effect
until amended,
superseded, or
rescinded
Issued: April 23,
2015
Expires: This notice
remains in effect
until amended,
superseded, or
rescinded
Funding Availability for Tenant-Protection
Vouchers for Certain At-Risk Households in
Low-Vacancy Areas – Fiscal Year 2015 - HUD is
making up to $7,000,000 available for Tenant
Protection Vouchers (TPV) for certain at-risk
households in low-vacancy areas for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2015.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Privacy Protection
Guidance for Third Parties - The purpose of this
Notice is to inform all public housing agencies
(PHAs) about their responsibilities for safeguarding
personally identifiable information (PII) required by
HUD and preventing potential breaches of this
sensitive data.
Issued: April 1,
Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Guidance - The
2015
purpose of this Notice is to provide guidance in
Expires: This notice three areas of the Project-based Voucher (PBV)
remains in effect
program that HUD believes would be beneficial to
until amended,
public housing agencies (PHAs) administering the
superseded, or
program especially in light of the recent increased
rescinded
interest and activity in the PBV program.
Issued: Mar. 12,
Expiration of Temporary Compliance Assistance
2015
for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher
Expires: Mar. 31,
Programs — Temporary Compliance Assistance
2015
- On January 6, 2015, HUD published a proposed
rule that would streamline regulatory requirements
pertaining to the Housing Choice Voucher program,
and solicited comment for a period of 60 days.
Issued: Feb. 27,
Implementation of the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY)
2015
2015 Funding Provisions for the Housing Choice
Expires: Dec. 31,
Voucher Program - This Notice implements the
2015
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program funding
provisions of the Consolidated and Further
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, (the Act)
(P.L. 113-235), referred to hereafter as “the 2015
Act,” enacted on December 16, 2014.
Issued: Jan. 9, 2015 Extension: Administrative Guidance for Effective
Expires: This notice and Mandated Use of the Enterprise Income
remains in effect
Verification (EIV) System - This notice provides
26
until amended,
superseded, or
rescinded
PIH 2015-01
•
Attachment c (MSWord)
Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) with
administrative guidance related to the mandated use
of HUD’s EIV system, as required by HUD’s
regulation at 24 CFR §5.233.
Issued: Jan. 9, 2015 Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Program:
Expires: This notice Guidance and Procedures for Environmental
remains in effect
Reviews under Part 50 - This Public and Indian
until revoked,
Housing (PIH) Notice rescinds Notice PIH 1999-37,
superseded, or
issued August 19, 1999, and the three subsequent
rescinded
Notices that either extended or reinstated that
Notice.
Our Mission
The Mission of the Northwest Indian Housing Association is to promote safe,
sanitary, decent and affordable housing for Tribal members in the Pacific Northwest.
We accomplish this by providing training and education opportunities; providing a
forum for the discussion and resolution of issues; advocating for the collective
benefit of all members; effectively linking members to information and financial
resources; and working collaboratively with our industry partners.
NWIHA News
USDA
This newsletter is just another member service of…NWIHA! NWIHA News is a publication of the
Northwest Indian Housing Association. Copyright © 2015, All Rights Reserved. Articles may be
reprinted or duplicated by members for their staff, without prior permission. April 2015 Edition. Visit us
at: www.nwiha.org or simply e-mail to: [email protected]
For more information, contact Joe Diehl, Editor.
TEL (206) 290-5498 FAX: (206) 388-4739
27
News Briefs
Washington State
Renewable Energy for
America Program (REAP)
Deadlines are approaching for the following renewable energy programs:
•
•
•
•
REAP Grants (over $20,000 and
Combinations) are due by April 30,
2015.
REAP Grants ($20,000 or less not
competing for set aside funds, over
$20,000 and Combinations) may be
accepted between May 1, 2015 and
June 30, 2015.
REAP Grants ($20,000 or less
competing for set aside funds) are
due by April 30, 2015.
REAP Guaranteed Loans are on a continuous application cycle.
More information can be found in the
Dec. 29, 2014 issue of the Federal
Register.
Guaranteed Rural Rental
Housing Program
Loan guarantees are available to
construct, acquire and rehabilitate
affordable rural rental housing. USDA
will review responses submitted
by eligible lenders, on the lender’s
letterhead, and signed by both the
prospective borrower and lender.
Eligible lenders may submit a complete application with a response.
The response deadline is December
31, 2015. Details are on page 29159
of the May 21, 2014 Federal Register. Selected responses that develop
into complete applications will normally be funded with the fiscal year funds
available on the date the application is
completed.
For more information, please contact
Mary Traxler at [email protected].
Washington State
Rural Developments is published
monthly by USDA Rural Development,
Washington State Office, located at
1835 Black Lake Blvd., SW, Suite B,
Olympia, WA 98512
Contact Us
http://www.rd.usda.gov/wa
Email the Editor: Phil Eggman
[email protected]
———
USDA Rural Development is an equal opportunity
provider & employer. To file a complaint of
discrimination, write
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Director, Office of Adjudication,
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410,
by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at
[email protected].
Rural
Developments
Volume 4 - Issue 4
April 2015
Taking Care of Environment is USDA Priority
Day is observed
Earth
annually on April 22 to
raise awareness about the
role each person can play
to protect vital natural
resources and safeguard the
environment.
Since the first Earth Day
State Director
Mario Villanueva
celebration in 1970, the
event has expanded to
include citizens and governments in more than 195 countries, which
is another reason why USDA Rural Development works with utilities, municipalities,
and tribes to help rural communities plan
and build the critical infrastructure they
need to grow and prosper.
In fact, since 2009, USDA Rural Development has invested nearly $1 billion
through various
loans, loan
guarantees, and
grants for rural
drinking water
and wastewater
treatment upgrades in rural
communities across Washington State.
Collectively, this work generates powerful environmental benefits. Individually,
each project demonstrates how even the
smallest community — and the everyday
people living there — can accomplish
the substantial and vitally important work
of preserving and protecting our natural
resources and quality of life for future
generations.
USDA Rural Development’s contributions
to the environment go beyond investment
in critical infrastructure. Today, farmers,
ranchers, and small rural businesses
have new opportunities through USDA’s
Renewable Energy for America Program
(REAP) that can help save them money
without damage to the environment.
Farmers and ranchers have long understood the need to care for our air, land
and water. They know that farms are more
productive and efficient when they’re
properly cared for. Protecting natural
resources protects their bottom lines and
may be able to improve them as well. For
example, the emerging biogas industry is
important to rural America and a possible
boon to economic development.
In Washington State and across the
country, renewable energy systems, like
anaerobic digesters that capture methane
from farming and ranching operations,
generate electricity while reducing pollution to water and air. Small businesses
can even take advantage of funding to
help improve and upgrade lighting and
refrigeration equipment, reducing their
impact on the environment and saving
money in the process.
Department wide,
USDA staff are personally committed
to a better, cleaner
environment and try
daily to do their part,
not just in April. For
example, the USDA
Green Team here in Olympia is a group
of federal employees who have signed
a charter and formally decided to work
together to reduce the government’s
environmental footprint, ensure a healthy
working environment, and enlist co-workers as partners in reducing waste, energy
use, and water use, while also increasing
the quality of the USDA Service Center’s
indoor environment.
There are many ways we can do our part
to make our planet healthier. What is
important is that we do it together, so that
what we have now will be available for
generations to come.
Mario Villanueva
Washington State Director
Washington State Rural Developments
Rural Economic Development
Loan/Grant Program (REDLG)
USDA Rural Development is
inviting applications for loans and
grants under the Rural Economic
Development Loan and Grant
(REDLG) for Fiscal Year 2015.
The REDLG Program provides
financing to eligible Rural Utilities
Service (RUS) electric or telecommunications intermediaries that
re-lend funds for rural economic development and job creation projects
as a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF).
Applications for this program are
accepted through the Washington
State Office year around.
For more information about this
program, please contact Ted Anderson at (509) 924-7350, extension
115 or email him at ted.anderson@
wa.usda.gov.
Farm Labor Housing Loan &
Grant Program (FLHLG)
USDA Rural Development is
soliciting pre-applications for Farm
Labor Housing loans and grants to
construct off-farm units and related
facilities for domestic farm laborers,
or to purchase and substantially
rehabilitate non-farm labor housing
properties.
This year, RHS will assign additional points to pre-applications for
projects based in or serving census
tracts with poverty rates greater
than or equal to 20 percent over the
last 30 years. RHS will publish on
its website the amount of funding
available in FY 2015.
Pre-applications will be due June
23, 2015. For additional details,
please see Page 15743 of the
March 25 Federal Register.
For more information concerning
this program, please contact Mary
Traxler at [email protected].
gov.
April 2015
Section 502 Direct Home Loan Packaging Opportunity
502 Direct loan program
allows a loan applicaTtionhecurrently
packager, who has real estate
and/or mortgage experience, to
submit a complete loan application
package on behalf of an applicant.
A packager may be a nonprofit or
for-profit individual or organization.
Fees charged by Public Agencies
or Private Nonprofit organizations
that are tax exempt under the
Internal Revenue Code, may be
included in the loan amount.
At this time, a loan application
packaging fee up to $750 may be
charged for a Section 502 direct
loan application package and up
to $500 for Section 504 direct loan
only application package. The fee
may be charged for closed loans
that do not involve the purchase
of an Agency Real Estate Owned
property or a Section 502 loan under the Mutual Self-Help Housing
program.
Packagers agree to provide the
following services:
• Provide outreach in underserved
counties
• Assist the Agency in reaching
very-low income applicants
• Prescreen potential applicants
• Counsel potential applicants
on how to improve their ability to
qualify for a home
• Ensure that applications are
complete and fully documented
• Inform applicants about the pro-
program; the application process;
borrower/property eligibility requirements; the underwriting process,
including the use of payment subsidies; and the roles and responsibilities of a loan application packager
and the Agency staff.
gram requirements and process
• Comply with the Equal Credit
Opportunity Act and the civil rights
requirements
Rural Development Handbook –
1-3550, Chapter 3 which can be
found at: http://www.rurdev.usda.
gov/Handbooks.html provides processing guidance to loan application packagers.
In addition to this standard packaging program, Washington State is
requesting to be considered for a
Pilot packaging program which will
allow for a larger packaging fee (in
some cases, up to $1,500). While
we do not have a confirmed start
date for our participation in this pilot, we are moving in that direction
and hope to be considered by next
fiscal year.
Packagers who are interested in
participating under that pilot, need
to attend a 3 day certification
course which provides a review
of the Section 502 direct loan
The course is targeted to individuals working for housing non
profits and public agencies that are
interested in packaging direct loan
applications and who have experience in housing loan origination
and/or housing counseling.
The next course will be offered
by NeighborWorks on May 4 – 6,
2015, and will be held in Kansas
City, MO. The course number is
LE210 and is called USDA Rural
Development Sec502 Direct Loans:
Affordable Rural Homeownership.
For more details (e.g. how to register, cost, etc.), click the following
link:
http://www.neighborworks.org/
Training-Services/Training-Professional-Development/In-Person-Training/Kansas-City-NeighborWorks-Training-Institute
If you are interested in becoming
a packager under the current program, or the upcoming pilot, please
contact Tammy Repine at Tammy.
[email protected] for additional
information.
USDA Seeks Applications for Rural Business Development Grant Program
extensions and water and waste
disposal facilities; provide technical
assistance, establish revolving loan
funds and to support rural distance
learning programs that provide educational or job training.
Rural Development
announced the availability of its
UnewSDA
Rural Business Development
Grant (RBDG). Individual businesses are not eligible to apply, but nonprofits, cooperatives, state agencies,
public bodies, and Native American
tribes are eligible (for a tribe to apply
to assist a tribal business enterprise,
the governing board must be independent from the tribal government).
RBDG funds can be used to acquire
or develop land, buildings, plants
and equipment; build or improve
access roads, parking areas, utility
Priority will be considered for projects that:
• Local and regional food systems
including Value Added Agriculture
• Underserved Counties for Business
Programs (Columbia, Douglas, Garfield, Pend Oreille, Wahkiakum)
• High poverty census tracts and
communities
• Underserved populations (minority
and women-owned businesses)
• Access to capital markets
• Advancing the Bio economy,
supporting renewable energy and
promoting energy efficiency.
• Smart Communities broadband and
connectivity
The deadline to apply is June 5,
2015. All applications must be sent
Visit us on the web at http://www.rd.usda.gov/wa
-2-
to the USDA Rural Development
Washington State Office, 1835 Black
Lake Blvd. SW, Suite B, Olympia,
WA 98512.
For more information on the RBDG,
please contact Carlotta Donisi by
calling (360) 704-7724 or email her
at [email protected].
14 PHOTOS from our April 2015 Quarterly Meeting at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Worley, ID!