PHA 5-Year and
Annual Plan
1.0
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development
Office of Public and Indian Housing
PHA Information
PHA Name: HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAVANNAH
PHA Type:
Small
High Performing
PHA Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): 04/2015
PHA Code: GA002
Standard
HCV (Section 8)
2.0
Inventory (based on ACC units at time of FY beginning in 1.0 above)
Number of PH units: 1,599
Number of HCV units: 3,134
3.0
Submission Type
5-Year and Annual Plan
4.0
5.1
5-Year Plan Only
PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting a joint Plan and complete table below.)
PHA Consortia
Participating PHAs
5.0
Annual Plan Only
OMB No. 2577-0226
Expires 4/30/2011
PHA
Code
Program(s) Included in the
Consortia
Programs Not in the
Consortia
No. of Units in Each
Program
PH
HCV
PHA 1:
PHA 2:
PHA 3:
5-Year Plan. Complete items 5.1 and 5.2 only at 5-Year Plan update.
Mission. State the PHA’s Mission for serving the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low income families in the PHA’s
jurisdiction for the next five years:
To effectively and efficiently address the housing needs of Savannah’s low income population while focusing on the educational, job training and
economic self-sufficiency needs of the residents of public housing neighborhoods and the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
PROPOSED SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENT TO
THE FY 2015 ANNUAL PLAN.
THE AMENDMENT WILL BE FOR THE INCLUSION OF PLANS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE
FRANCIS BARTOW PLACE REAL ESTATE PROPERTY, LOCATED AT AUGUSTA AVENUE,
SAVANNAH, GA; AND THE REMOVAL OF HORACE STILLWELL TOWERS AND YAMACRAW
VILLAGE FROM THE HAS RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION (RAD) PROGRAM
PORTFOLIO.
***SEE PAGES 6-7 FOR AMENDED SECTIONS.***
A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENT WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015 AT 10 A.M.
AT THE HAS NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER, LOCATED AT
1407 WHEATON ST.
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5.2
Goals and Objectives. Identify the PHA’s quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low-income and very
low-income, and extremely low-income families for the next five years. Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting the goals and
objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan.
HUD Strategic Goal: Increase the availability of decent, safe, and affordable housing.
PHA Goal: Expand the supply of assisted housing
Objectives:
Apply for additional rental vouchers:
Apply for any additional vouchers should they become available through 03/31/2019.
Reduce public housing vacancies:
Maintain public housing vacancy rate to 3% through 03/31/2019.
Leverage private or other public funds to create additional housing opportunities:
Leverage private and other public funds for the redevelopment of Robert Hitch Village as a mixed-finance community with all
construction phases to be completed by 03/31/2019.
Acquire or build units or developments
Other (list below)
HAS plans to finalize the conversion of its entire real estate portfolio to the
Program by 03/31/2019.
HUD
Rental
Assistance
Demonstration
HAS plans to apply for a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant for the East Savannah Gateway (including Robert
Hitch Village, Fred Wessels Homes and Edgar Blackshear Homes) by 03/31/2017.
HAS will apply for 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits for Fred Wessels Homes by 03/31/2016.
HAS plans to submit a disposition application related to the construction of fifty units of Project Based Rental Assistance
elderly designated housing at Sustainable Fellwood is planned for submission by 03/31/2019.
PHA Goal: Improve the quality of assisted housing
Objectives:
Improve public housing management: (PHAS score)
Attain Public Housing Assessment System score of 90% (“high performer”) by 03/31/2015 and maintain score through
03/31/2019.
Improve voucher management: (SEMAP score)
Maintain Section 8 Management Assessment Program score of 97% or higher (“high performer”) through 03/31/2019.
Renovate or modernize public housing units:
Modernize 500 public housing units with energy efficient retrofits through 03/31/2015.
Provide replacement public housing:
Construct 700 units of replacement housing consisting of single and multifamily units.
PHA Goal: Increase assisted housing choices
Objectives:
Provide voucher mobility counseling:
Provide voucher mobility counseling (portability counseling) to 100% of new families entering the tenant-based Housing
Choice Voucher Program.
Conduct outreach efforts to potential voucher landlords:
Provide program information through outreach efforts to 50 potential landlords annually; bringing 10% of those on as new
landlords under the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Increase voucher payment standards
Implement voucher homeownership program:
Maintain voucher homeownership program through 03/31/2019.
Implement public housing or other homeownership programs:
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5.2
Goals and Objectives. Identify the PHA’s quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low-income and
very low-income, and extremely low-income families for the next five years. Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting
the goals and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan.
Implement public housing site-based waiting lists:
Maintain site-based waiting lists for all public housing neighborhoods.
HUD Strategic Goal: Improve community quality of life and economic vitality
PHA Goal: Provide an improved living environment
Objectives:
Implement measures to deconcentrate poverty by bringing higher income public housing households into lower income
developments:
Increase the number of working families from 36% to 65% by 03/31/2019.
Implement public housing security improvements:
Continue collaborative relationship with the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department through monthly meetings
and the monitoring of case report numbers in an effort to identify and implement security improvements throughout all public
housing neighborhoods.
Other: (list below)
In accordance with the Violence Against Women Act, maintain Memorandum of Understanding between HAS and Safe Shelter through
03/31/2019.
HUD Strategic Goal: Promote self-sufficiency and asset development of families and individuals
PHA Goal:
Promote self-sufficiency and asset development of assisted households
Objectives:
Increase the number and percentage of employed persons in assisted families:
Increase the percentage of families with employed family members from 36% to 65% by 03/31/2019.
Provide or attract supportive services to improve assistance recipients’ employability:
Continue programming under the HOPE VI Endowment Trust and the ROSS Program to provide supportive services to
promote upward mobility, self-sufficiency and improved quality of life for residents of public housing.
Maintain partnership with Chatham County Department of Family and Children Services.
Refer 10% of residents for job training and/or employment opportunities based on current number of families with unemployed
members with expected retention rate of 4%.
Provide or attract supportive services to increase independence for the elderly or families with disabilities.
Maintain contract for Senior Companion Program with Senior Citizens, Inc. through 03/31/2019.
Maintain contract with the Economic Opportunity Authority for Retired Services Volunteer Program (RSVP) for homebound
families through 03/31/2019.
Maintain contract with community resources to provide transportation for elderly and disabled families for grocery shopping,
doctor visits, etc. through 03/31/2019.
Other: (list below)
Maintain the number of active participants in the Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency Program 205, less the number of
graduates, annually through 03/31/2019.
Graduate 2% of active Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency participants from the program annually through 03/31/2019.
Graduate 2% of active Public Housing Family Self-Sufficiency participants from the program annually through 03/31/2019.
HUD Strategic Goal: Ensure Equal Opportunity in Housing for all Americans
PHA Goal: Ensure equal opportunity and affirmatively further fair housing
Objectives:
Undertake affirmative measures to ensure access to assisted housing regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,
familial status, and disability:
Continue to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all other applicable Federal Laws and regulations to
ensure that admission to and occupancy of pubic housing neighborhoods is conducted without regard to race, color, religion,
creed, sex, handicap, disability, or national origin.
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5.2
Goals and Objectives. Identify the PHA’s quantifiable goals and objectives that will enable the PHA to serve the needs of low-income and
very low-income, and extremely low-income families for the next five years. Include a report on the progress the PHA has made in meeting
the goals and objectives described in the previous 5-Year Plan.
Undertake affirmative measures to provide a suitable living environment for families living in assisted housing, regardless of
race, color, religion national origin, sex, familial status, and disability:
Maintain all public housing units in conditions equivalent or superior to HUD’s Uniform Physical Conditions Standards.
Undertake affirmative measures to ensure accessible housing to persons with all varieties of disabilities regardless of unit size
required:
Maintain the number of handicapped units at 5% and the number of hearing-impaired units at 2%.
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form HUD-50075 (4/2008)
6.0
PHA Plan Update
(a) Identify all PHA Plan elements that have been revised by the PHA since its last Annual Plan submission:
ELEMENT 2. FINANCIAL RESOURCES
[24 CFR Part 903.7 9 (b)]
Financial Resources:
Planned Sources and Uses
Planned $
Sources
1. Federal Grants (FY 2015 grants)
a) Public Housing Operating Fund
b) Public Housing Capital Fund
c) HOPE VI Revitalization
d) HOPE VI Demolition
e) Annual Contributions for Section 8 Tenant-Based
Assistance
f)
Public Housing Drug Elimination Program
(including any Technical Assistance funds)
g) Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Grants
h) Community Development Block Grant
i)
HOME
Other Federal Grants (list below)
Special Needs Assistance Program
Section 8 Mod Rehab – Chtm 1
Section 8 Mod Rehab - Chtm 2
Section 8 SRO
2. Prior Year Federal Grants (unobligated funds
only) (list below)
CFP GA06P002501-13
CFP GA06P002501-14
ROSS GA002RFS217A12
ROSS GA002RPS094A12
3. Public Housing Dwelling Rental Income
Dwelling Rents (net)
Maintenance Charges & Other
4. Other Income (list below)
Non-Dwelling Rentals (net)
Investment, Public Housing
Investment, Section 8
HOPE VI Endowment Fund
5. Non-federal sources (list below)
Total resources
Planned Uses
$5,533,696
$1,908,645
$21,210,841
$196,000
$900,000
$696,361
$247,996
$131,470
S8 Special Needs Assistance
S8 Project Based
S8 Project Based
S8 Project Based
$1,354,234
$2,120,717
PH Capital Improvements
$10,000
$30,000
Self-Sufficiency Administration
Self-Sufficiency Administration
$2,130,237
$558,482
Operations
Operations
$197,606
$26,587
$2.339
$417,298
Operations
Operations
Operations
Former PH Residents
Self-Sufficiency
$37,758,834
ELEMENT 4. OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
[24 CFR Part 903.7 9 (e)]
PHA Management Structure.
The Housing Authority of Savannah is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by Savannah City Council. The Executive
Director is hired by and reports directly to the Board of Commissioners and is tasked with the management and daily operations of the organization.
The Executive Department includes six departments, lead by Department Directors that report directly to the Executive Director. Those departments
include: Finance, Public Housing, Assisted Housing Payments, Development Services, Resident Services and Human Resources.
The Public Housing Department includes four management teams that manage six Asset Management Property Groups. Each team is led by an
Asset Manager, all of whom report to the Director of Public Housing. In addition, there are Maintenance employees who work within the AMP
groups that report to their respective Asset Manager. The Assisted Housing Programs Department includes the Housing Choice Voucher Program,
along with the other programs outlined below (with the exception of Public Housing) that report to the Director of Assisted Housing Programs. The
Homeownership Program falls under the Development Services department. ________________________________________________________________________________
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ELEMENT 7. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
[24 CFR Part 903.7 9 (l)]
Services and Programs Provider list updated. The revised table is included prior to Section 11.0.
(b) Identify the specific location(s) where the public may obtain copies of the 5-Year and Annual PHA Plan. For a complete list of PHA Plan
elements, see Section 6.0 of the instructions.
7.0
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, NEIGHBORHOOD MANAGEMENT OFFICES, SECT. 8 OFFICE,
WEBSITE – www.savannahpha.com
Hope VI, Mixed Finance Modernization or Development, Demolition and/or Disposition, Conversion of Public Housing, Homeownership
Programs, and Project-based Vouchers. Include statements related to these programs as applicable.
(a) THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SAVANNAH IS FY 2011 CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS INITATIVE PLANNING GRANTEE
AND SUBMITTED A COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSFORMATION PLAN, FOR THE EAST SAVANNAH
GATEWAY IN JANUARY 2014. IN FEBRUARY 2015, HAS PLANS TO APPLY FOR THE CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS INITIATIVE
IMPLEMENTATION GRANT FOR THIS TARGET AREA WITH FOCUS ON THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ROBERT HITCH
VILLAGE, FRED WESSELS HOMES AND EDGAR BLACKSHEAR HOMES.
(b) HAS BEGAN A HOPE VI COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM IN 2011 TO ENGAGE THE FORMER
FAMILIES OF GARDEN HOMES IN RE-ASSESSING THEIR GOALS AND HELPING THEM ON THE PATH TO SELFSUFFICIENCY.
(c) IN 2003 HAS INITIATED ITS HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM UNDER ITS HOPE VI GRANT AND ADDED A
HOMEOWNERSHIP SPECIALIST TO THE STAFF TO WORK WITH HOUSING CHOICE (SECTION 8) VOUCHER HOLDERS
WHO MET CERTAIN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND WERE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A HOME. HAS CURRENTLY
HAS 66 FAMILIES ON THE PROGRAM AND HAVE PURCHASED HOMES; AND ELEVEN FAMILIES HAVE GRADUATED
FROM THE SECTION 8 PROGRAM. TO DATE, NO HOMEBUYER HAS DEFAULTED ON THEIR MORTGAGE.THE PROGRAM’S
SUCCESS IS DUE TO THE HOMEOWNERSHIP SPECIALIST WHO WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE PROSPECTIVE
HOMEBUYER THROUGH EVERY STEP OF THE PROCESS AND PROVIDES POST-COUNSELING TO ENSURE THE
HOMEBUYER REMAINS IN GOOD STANDARDS WITH THEIR MORTGAGE LENDERS AND MAINTAINS THEIR HOMES.
(d) RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION (RAD) – HUD’S RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION WILL ALLOW PHAS
TO CONVERT, FOR A GIVEN PROPERTY, THE EXISTING PUBLIC HOUSING ACC-BASED SUBSIDY STREAM, OPERATING
AND CAPITAL FUNDING TAKENTOGETHER, TO A NEW FORM OF SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED CONTRACTS. THE NEW
SUBSIDY STREAM AND LONG-TERM NATURE OF THE SECTION 8 CONTRACTS WILL ALLOW EXCESS OPERATING CASH
FLOW FROM CONVERTED PROPERTIES TO BE LEVERAGED / MORTGAGED TO SECURE PROCEEDS WITH WHICH TO
COMPLETE NEEDED REHABILITATION WORK.
THE HAS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO IS CURRENTLY DESIGNATED FOR RAD CONVERSION, AS FOLLOWS:
GA002000001 FRED WESSELS HOMES:
250 FAMILY DESIGNATED UNITS
48 1-BR 106 2-BR 88 3-BR 8 4-BR
GA002000005 EDGAR BLACKSHEAR HOMES:
100 FAMILY DESIGNATED UNITS
15 1-BR 35 2-BR 45 3-BR 5 4-BR
GA002000002 HERBERT KAYTON HOMES:
164 FAMILY DESIGNATED UNITS
32 1-BR 56 2-BR 56 3-BR 14 4-BR 6 5-BR
GA002000002 SIMON FRAZIER HOMES:
236 FAMILY DESIGNATED UNITS
10 0-BR 30 1-BR 76 2-BR 64 3-BR 46 4-BR 10 5-BR
GA002000003 PICKENS PATTERSON TERRACE:
76 FAMILY DESIGNATED UNITS
30 1-BR 30 2-BR 16 3-BR
GA002000003 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES:
60 FAMILY DESIGNATED UNITS
35 3-BR 25 4-BR
HORACE STILLWELL TOWERS (GA002000004) AND YAMACRAW VILLAGE (GA00200006) HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE
RAD CONVERSION PORTFOLIO.
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* NO CHANGE IN THE NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF BEDROOMS AND UNITS IS PLANNED AT THIS TIME. HOWEVER,
AN INTENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS TO INCLUDE PHA RESIDENTS IS PLANNED AT A LATER DATE, AND THERE MAY BE
CHANGES TO THE NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF UNITS AT THAT TIME.
**ONCE THE CONVERSION IS COMPLETE, A PBRA OR A PBV WAITING LIST WILL BE ADOPTED FOR THE CONVERTED
PROPERTIES.
(e) HAS PLANS TO SUBMIT A DISPOSITION APPLICATION TO HUD IN FY 2015 FOR THE VACANT FRANCIS BARTOW
PLACE REAL ESTATE PROPERTY. FRANCIS BARTOW PLACE WAS DEMOLISHED IN 2002 DUE TO A SEVERE TERMITE
INFESTATION, AND THE TRACT HAS REMAINED VACANT FOR THE LAST THIRTEEN YEARS. HAS PLANS TO PARTNER
WITH LOCAL NON-PROFIT SERVICES PROVIDER THROUGH THE SALE OR LONG-TERM GROUND LEASE OF THIS LARGE
TRACT ON AUGUSTA AVENUE. THE PROPERTY WILL BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LARGE SOCIAL
SERVICES BUILDING FOR THIS NON-PROFIT.
THE PLANNED EXPANSIVE FACILITY WILL INCLUDE FAMILY APARTMENTS, PROGRAM UNITS SERVING THE
HOMELESS, VETERANS, SINGLE MOTHERS AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING SPACES. THERE WILL BE EMERGENCY
SHELTER, KITCHEN AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND CHILDREN PLAY AREAS. THE WHOLE FACILITY WILL
PROVIDE A 185 BED PERMANENT OVERNIGHT CAPACITY. THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS STATE OF THE ART FACILITY
WILL HAVE A GREAT IMPACT ON SAVANNAH’S HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME POPULATION AND WILL FURTHER
HAS’S MISSION OF SERVICE.
HAS PLANS TO SUBMIT A DISPOSITION APPLICATION FOR THE PROPERTY TO THE SPECIAL APPLICATIONS CENTER IN
THE SPRING OF 2015.
8.0
Capital Improvements. Please complete Parts 8.1 through 8.3, as applicable.
See HUD Form 50075.2 approved by HUD on 03/25/2014.
8.1
8.2
8.3
9.0
Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report. As part of the PHA 5-Year and Annual Plan, annually
complete and submit the Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report, form HUD-50075.1, for each current and
open CFP grant and CFFP financing.
Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan. As part of the submission of the Annual Plan, phas must complete and submit the Capital Fund
Program Five-Year Action Plan, form HUD-50075.2, and subsequent annual updates (on a rolling basis, e.g., drop current year, and add latest year
for a five year period). Large capital items must be included in the Five-Year Action Plan.
Capital Fund Financing Program (CFFP).
Check if the PHA proposes to use any portion of its Capital Fund Program (CFP)/Replacement Housing Factor (RHF) to repay debt incurred to
finance capital improvements.
Housing Needs. Based on information provided by the applicable Consolidated Plan, information provided by HUD, and other generally available
data, make a reasonable effort to identify the housing needs of the low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families who reside in
the jurisdiction served by the PHA, including elderly families, families with disabilities, and households of various races and ethnic groups, and
other families who are on the public housing and Section 8 tenant-based assistance waiting lists. The identification of housing needs must address
issues of affordability, supply, quality, accessibility, size of units, and location.
Housing Needs of Families in the Jurisdiction by Family Type
Data based on City of Savannah, GA 3-5 Year Strategic Plan (issued 2007) and the 2006 American Housing Survey.
Family Type
Overall
Affordability
Supply
Quality
Accessibility
Size
Location
13,871
5
5
4
3
3
5
Income >30% but <=50% of
AMI
Income >50% but <80% of AMI
8734
4
5
4
3
3
5
4110
4
4
4
2
3
4
Elderly
6890
3
4
2
2
2
2
Income <= 30% of AMI
8990
5
5
3
5
2
2
Black (all incomes)
26,280
4
4
4
2
3
4
White (all incomes)
23,422
2
2
2
2
2
2
Families with Disabilities
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9.1
Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Provide a brief description of the PHA’s strategy for addressing the housing needs of families in the
jurisdiction and on the waiting list in the upcoming year. Note: Small, Section 8 only, and High Performing PHAs complete only for Annual
Plan submission with the 5-Year Plan.
Housing Needs of Families on the Waiting List
Waiting list type: (select one)
Public Housing
# of families
Waiting list total
Extremely low income <=30%
AMI
Very low income
(>30% but <=50% AMI)
Low income
(>50% but <80% AMI)
Families with children
Elderly families
Families with Disabilities
Black
White
Other
Single
% of total families
Annual Turnover
7434
4180
138
171
6023
762
649
2945
Characteristics by Bedroom
Size (Public Housing Only)
1BR
2 BR
3 BR
4 BR
5 BR
5+ BR
3254
2493
1123
485
79
43.77
33.54
15.11
6.52
1.06
6.12
17.91
21.29
13.27
6.25
Is the waiting list closed (select one)? No Yes
If yes:
HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN CLOSED (# OF MONTHS)? CLOSED 01/01/2015
Does the PHA expect to reopen the list in the PHA Plan year? No Yes
Does the PHA permit specific categories of families onto the waiting list, even if generally closed? No Yes
Housing Needs of Families on the Waiting List (INCLUDES ALL EXCEPT MOD REHAB)
Waiting list type: (select one)
Section 8 tenant-based assistance
# of families
% of total families
Annual Turnover
Waiting list total
13014
Extremely low income <=30%
11925
91.63%
AMI
Very low income
0
0%
(>30% but <=50% AMI)
Low income
907
6.97%
(>50% but <80% AMI)
Families with children
7472
57.42%
Elderly families
1825
14.02%
Families with Disabilities
209
1.61%
Black
11957
91.88%
White
831
6.39%
Other
226
1.74%
Is the waiting list closed (select one)? No Yes
HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN CLOSED (# OF MONTHS)? 23 MONTHS (JANUARY 2013)
Does the PHA expect to reopen the list in the PHA Plan year? No Yes
Does the PHA permit specific categories of families onto the waiting list, even if generally closed? No
Age 62+ Applicants for Project-Based Vouchers
Yes
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form HUD-50075 (4/2008)
10.0
Additional Information. Describe the following, as well as any additional information HUD has requested.
(a) Progress in Meeting Mission and Goals. Provide a brief statement of the PHA’s progress in meeting the mission and goals described in the 5Year Plan.
During FY 2014, the Housing Authority of Savannah made progress in the following areas in meeting the goals of the 2005-2009 Five Year
Plan:
GOAL: EXPAND THE SUPPLY OF ASSISTED HOUSING
HAS applied for 186 demolition vouchers for Robert Hitch Village and will continue to apply as funds are available and vouchers are needed.
Unfortunately, HAS did not reach its goal of a 3% vacancy rate; with a current vacancy rate of 11%. The HAS will move forward with
development work at demolished properties in the coming years.
GOAL: IMPROVE QUALITY OF ASSISTED HOUSING
The Housing Authority of Savannah attained a SEMAP score of 97% and, according to HUD guidance, did not report under PHAS, but received a
Standard Performer designation of 69% (FY 2012 score). 1,097 units have been modernized and the demolition of Robert Hitch Village has been
completed.
GOAL: INCREASE ASSISTED HOUSING CHOICES
The Housing Authority of Savannah’s homeownership program has enrolled and assisted seventy-seven participants since the program’s inception
in 2003.
GOAL: IMPROVE COMMUNITY QUALITY OF LIFE AND ECONOMIC VITALITY
The percentage of employed families residing in public housing has decreased to 34% due to over 95% of applicants having incomes below the
Extremely Low Income limit established by HUD. The goal is to increase the number of employed families to 46%.
GOAL: PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ASSET DEVELOPMENT FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS
HAS HCV FSS Program
The HCV FSS Program currently has 168 participants out of 150 mandatory slots for a 112% utilization rate. In the past year, six families have
graduated for a total of 97 since the inception of the program. Of the remaining 168 FSS participants, 152 are currently employed and 104 have
positive escrow balances totaling $272,977.69.
HAS PH FSS Program
The Family Self-Sufficiency Program currently has 58 FSS participants. 43% of FSS participants are currently employed; ten of which have
positive escrows. Twenty-five participants have positive escrow balances totaling $36,105.51.
GOAL: ENSURE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING
HAS continues to comply with Title VI of the Civil Right Act and all other applicable Federal Laws and regulations to ensure that admissions to
and occupancy of all neighborhoods is conducted without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, handicap, disability or national origin. HAS
continues to maintain the number of disabled and hearing impaired units at 5% and 2%, respectively.
(b) Significant Amendment and Substantial Deviation/Modification. Provide the PHA’s definition of “significant amendment” and “substantial
deviation/modification”
A SUBSTANTIAL DEVIATION FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY’S 5-YEAR PLAN IS DEFINED AS ANY CHANGE TO THE
OVERALL MISSION OR TO THE GOALS OR OBJECTIVES AS OUTLINED IN THE PLAN. A SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENT OR
MODIFICATION OF THE 5-YEAR PLAN OR ANNUAL PLAN INCLUDES A MAJOR DEVIATION FROM ANY ACTIVITY,
PROPOSED ACTIVITY, OR POLICY PROVIDED IN THE AGENCY PLAN THAT WOULD AFFECT SERVICES OR PROGRAMS
PROVIDED RESIDENTS. THIS DEFINITION DOES NOT INCLUDE BUDGET REVISIONS, CHANGES TO FLAT RENTS,
CHANGES IN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, CHANGES RESULTING FROM HUD-IMPOSED REGULATIONS, OR MINOR
POLICY CHANGES.
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form HUD-50075 (4/2008)
11.0
Required Submission for HUD Field Office Review. In addition to the PHA Plan template (HUD-50075), PHAs must submit the following
documents. Items (a) through (g) may be submitted with signature by mail or electronically with scanned signatures, but electronic submission is
encouraged. Items (h) through (i) must be attached electronically with the PHA Plan. Note: Faxed copies of these documents will not be accepted
by the Field Office.
(a) Form HUD-50077, PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations (which includes all certifications relating
to Civil Rights)
(b) Form HUD-50070, Certification for a Drug-Free Workplace (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(c) Form HUD-50071, Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(d) Form SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(e) Form SF-LLL-A, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Continuation Sheet (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(f) Resident Advisory Board (RAB) comments. Comments received from the RAB must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA
Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations.
(g) Challenged Elements
(h) Form HUD-50075.1, Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
(i) Form HUD-50075.2, Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan (PHAs receiving CFP grants only)
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form HUD-50075 (4/2008)
11.0 Required Submission for
HUD Field Office Review
(a) Form HUD-50077, PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related
Regulations, Form HUD-50077-CR, Civil Rights Certifications
(b) Form HUD-50070, Certification for a Drug-Free Workplace
(c) Form HUD-50071, Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions
(d) Form SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
(e) Form SF-LLL-A, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Continuation Sheet – NA
(f) Resident Advisory Board (RAB) comments.
(g) Challenged Elements.
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11.0 (f) RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD (RAB) COMMENTS
RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 25, 2014 – 3:30 p.m.
RAB Representatives Present:
Tiffany Brown, Housing Choice Voucher Program
Tonya Felder, Shelter Plus Care Program
Wanda Parrish, Horace Stillwell Towers
Gloria Richardson, Fred Wessels Homes
Shirley Williams, Horace Stillwell Towers
HAS Staff Members Present:
Earline Wesley Davis, Executive Director
Janice Watkins, Director of Public Housing
Tammy Brawner, Management Analyst
Management Analyst Tammy Brawner welcomed everyone and thanked the Resident Advisory Board (RAB) members for agreeing to serve, and stressed the
importance of the role that the group will play in the development of the HAS FY 2015 PHA Plan and FY 2015-2019 Five Year Plan.
PHA Plan Process Overview
Ms. Brawner then made a presentation regarding the purpose of the RAB in the planning process of the Annual Agency Plan and gave a brief history of the Agency
Plan process. Ms. Brawner explained the work of the RAB in assisting staff in the planning process and making recommendations. The Board of Commissioners will
have final approval of the Annual Plan before it is sent to HUD for approval in January.
Rental Assistance Demonstration
Executive Director Earline. Davis then provided an overview of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program. HAS currently has four properties designated as
part of the RAD Program: Yamacraw Village, Horace Stillwell Towers, Fred Wessels Homes, and Edgar Blackshear Homes. These properties will eventually undergo
conversion from Public Housing to Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) properties; this will not have any significant impact on the residents of these neighborhoods,
but will allow HAS more flexibility for funding future capital projects.
Director of Public Housing Janice Watkins indicated that there will be a meeting regarding RAD for Fred Wessels Homes residents on Monday, October 13th.
Other Business from the Executive Director
A discussion was held in which Ms. Davis explained many of the HAS programs including Shelter Plus Care and the Family Self-Sufficiency Program and answered
questions of the RAB.
Ms. Davis invited RAB members in attendance to join staff at the NAHRO Summer Conference in July 2015. This would be an excellent learning opportunity for
residents. Information would be forthcoming in the spring.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
An election of officers was then in order. Mrs. Brawner asked for nominations for Chair and Vice Chair. Bernice Judson of Herbert Kayton Homes
and Gloria Richardson of Fred Wessels Homes were unanimously elected as the Chair and Vice Chair of the RAB.
Mrs. Brawner reminded everyone to read over the information provided at the meeting and to begin conducting neighborhood surveys to form the list
of work items for each neighborhood. She thanked everyone for attending and the meeting was adjourned.
RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 9, 2014 – 3:30 p.m.
RAB Representatives Present:
Tonya Felder, Shelter Plus Care Program
Wanda Parrish, Horace Stillwell Towers
Gloria Richardson, Fred Wessels Homes
Shirley Williams, Horace Stillwell Towers
HAS Staff Members Present:
Tammy Brawner, Management Analyst
Management Analyst Tammy Brawner opened the meeting by greeting everyone and there was a time for welcome.
Election of Officers
An election of officers was then in order. Mrs. Brawner asked for nominations for Chair and Vice Chair. Wanda Parrish of Horace Stillwell Towers nominated Tonya
Felder of the Shelter Plus Care Program to serve as Chair and Shirley Williams of Stillwell Towers nominated Gloria Richardson of Wessels Homes to serve as Vice
Chair. Both nominations were unanimously approved..
Approval of Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the September 25, 2014 meeting were distributed. Representative Gloria Richardson made a motion for approval of the minutes, which was seconded by
Representative Shirley Williams, and unanimously approved.
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Capital Fund Program Budget Requests
Mrs. Brawner had asked the RAB members at the last meeting to consult with their neighbors and develop a list of work items in their respective neighborhoods to be
prioritized, budgeted and included in the Capital Fund Program budgets.
A discussion followed regarding work items that had been discussed with neighbors so far. Mrs. Brawner documented all of the work items provided for Fred Wessels
Homes and Horace Stillwell Towers.
PHA Plan Items
Mrs. Brawner encouraged everyone to continue to talk to their neighbors to collect the work lists for the Capital Fund Program budget and to come prepared to talk
about goals for the Five Year Plan at the next meeting. The RAB was invited to a RAD Community Meeting for Fred Wessels Homes residents on October 13th. She
thanked everyone for attending and the meeting was adjourned
RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 23, 2014 – 3:30 p.m.
RAB Representatives Present:
Tiffany Brown, Housing Choice Voucher Program
Tonya Felder, Shelter Plus Care Program
Wanda Parrish, Horace Stillwell Towers
Sylvia Powell, Yamacraw Village
Gloria Richardson, Fred Wessels Homes
Shirley Williams, Horace Stillwell Towers
HAS Staff Members Present:
Tammy Brawner, Management Analyst
Vice Chair Gloria Richardson opened the meeting by greeting everyone and there was a time of welcome.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the October 9, 2014 meeting were distributed to the Resident Advisory Board (RAB). Representative Wanda Parrish made a motion for approval of the
minutes, which was seconded by Representative Shirley Williams, and unanimously approved.
Capital Fund Program Plan Discussion
Mrs. Brawner had asked the RAB members at the last meeting to consult with their neighbors and develop a list of work items in their respective neighborhoods to be
prioritized, budgeted and included in the Capital Fund Program (CFP) budgets. A discussion was held regarding additional work items collected to budgeted.
Representative Sylvia Powell addressed the needs in Yamacraw Village and a discussion was held regarding bats in the community and how this has been addressed in
previous years.
Draft Five Year Plan Discussion
A discussion was held regarding developing new goals and strategies for the next five year period of FY 2015-2019. During this discussion, various topics were
addressed. These included ideas for more community wide events; such as Red Ribbon Week. The suggestion was made that neighborhoods should combine their
efforts.
A discussion regarding how to curb the issue of residents not adhering to community service requirements was held; as well as some ongoing issues in Horace Stillwell
Towers.
Draft PHA Plan
At the next meeting of the RAB on November 20, 2014, the draft of the PHA Plan and Five Year Plan will be distributed for review. The plan will be available for
public review on November 24, 2014 for forty-five days ahead of the Public Hearing on January 8, 2014.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
PUBLIC HEARING &
RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 8, 2015 – 3:30 p.m.
RAB Representatives Present:
Tonya Foster, Fred Wessels Homes
Jamaica Gordon, Fred Wessels Homes
Sylvia Powell, Yamacraw Village
Gloria Richardson, Fred Wessels Homes
Juliet Wade, Fred Wessels Homes
Shirley Williams, Horace Stillwell Towers
HAS Staff Members Present:
Yolanda Fontaine, Director of Resident Services
Annie Aiken, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Tammy Brawner, Management Analyst
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Public Hearing
Management Analyst Tammy Brawner opened the Public Hearing regarding the Housing Authority of Savannah’s 2015 Annual Plan and 2015-2019 Five Year pLan.
Mrs. Brawner noted that the draft plan had been available for review by the public on the HAS website and all HAS offices since November. Mrs. Brawner asked if
anyone had any comments or suggestions on the proposed plans. No comments were received and the meeting was closed.
Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Meeting
Approval of the FY 2015 PHA Plan
A discussion was held about the contents of the Agency Plan and the recent decoupling of the submission of the Capital Fund Program Budgets from the PHA Plan.
Mrs. Brawner assured the RAB that the comments on work items discussed during the planning process would be taken under consideration in the future, but currently
the CPF Five Year Action Plan would be used to create the 2015 budget submission once HUD released the funding. Mrs. Brawner went over the submission
requirements to HUD and said that with RAB approval, the Plan would then be submitted to the Housing Authority of Savannah’s Board of Commissioners for
approval before submission to HUD on January 16th.
Following this discussion, Representative Shirley Williams made a motion, seconded by Representative Gloria Richardson, for approval of the Agency Plan. Mrs.
Brawner said that HUD usually approves the plans in April and, upon approval, a final copy of the Agency Plan will be mailed to the RAB.
HAS Resident Training Opportunities
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Annie Aiken made a presentation about the many workshops and classes that are available at the Housing Authority of Savannah,
including some never before offered opportunities that will begin in 2015. Ms. Aiken encouraged all residents to contact her to get involved and to invite their
neighbors.
Mrs. Brawner thanked the RAB for all of their support during the planning process and expressed appreciation for all of their hard work. With no further business, the
meeting was adjourned.
11.0 (g) CHALLENGED ELEMENTS
HAS certifies to the following statement: At the submission of the Annual PHA Plan for FY 2015, the Housing Authority of Savannah does not have
any challenged elements.
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Services and Programs
Program Name & Description (including location, if
appropriate)
Estimated Size
Allocation Method
(waiting list/random
selection/specific
criteria/other)
Access
(development office / PHA
main office / other provider
name)
Resident Services Program
This program works collaboratively with various agencies,
organizations and businesses to determine how education,
employment, skills training programs and services can be
made available to ph residents.
Available to all
residents
N/A
HAS Neighborhood
Resource Center, PH
Community Centers, Other
community sites
Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) Personal
Empowerment Program. This program meets weekly and
provides adult residents the opportunity to participate in
group activities, and discussions focused on problem solving,
effective communication, education, employment and
personal enrichment
10-15
Walk-in
Blackshear Community
Center
Public Housing
and Section 8
Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) Early Learning
Program
The program offers parents and children resources and tools
that help build early literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a
fun and organized environment. Sessions include healthy
snacks and guest speakers.
10-15
Walk-ins
Yamacraw Community
Center
Public Housing
and Section 8
Economic Opportunity Authority (EOA) Certified
Housing Counselors Program
EOA has counselors certified by the National Federation of
Housing Counselors to provide counseling services, without
cost, to consumers interested in buying a home. The
Housing Authority will continue to refer residents to EOA
for counseling.
Available to all
residents
N/A
referral
Public Housing
and Section 8
Eligibility
(public housing or
Section 8
participants or
both)
Public Housing
Georgia Dept. of Labor - On Site Assistance
The GDOL provides skills assessments on interest and
aptitude and determines eligibility and suitability for Titles
IIA, IIC, and III, Welfare-To-Work. On-site GDOL staff also
provide job assistance services to applicants.
All PHA residents &
general community
Referrals, walk-ins, first
preference to welfare-towork clients
GA Department of Labor
Public Housing
and Section 8
Chatham County Department of Family and children
Services (DFACS)
DFACS administers the Temporary Assistance to Needy
Families (TANF) program and all related programs and
services pursuant to the Welfare Reform Act. Referrals are
also made for the CAPS childcare assistance program.
All TANF recipients
& other program
recipients
Referrals and walk-ins
Department of Family and
Children Services office
Public Housing
and Section 8
Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS)
CCCS works closely with HAS to increase resident financial
capability through financial workshops. The workshops
cover a variety of topics which provide knowledge and
money management skills.
Available to all
residents
Referrals and walk-ins
Neighborhood Resource
Center, or other community
agencies
Public Housing
and Section 8
Step Up! Savannah Poverty Reduction Initiative
HAS is in partnership with the above initiative providing
work supports, incentives, and work readiness skills training
through the Chatham Apprentice Program (CAP).
EOA Headstart Program
Childcare program.
Available to all
residents
Referrals and walk ins
HAS Neighborhood
Resource Center
Public housing
200
Waiting lists, referrals,
first priority to Housing
Authority residents
EOA (618 W. Henry Street),
Housing Authority
neighborhoods
Public Housing
Undetermined
Referrals and waiting list
Referral; Meals on Wheels
located at Neighborhood
Resource Center.
HAS Neighborhood
Resource Ctr, Savannah
Technical College Campus
and other satellite
Senior Citizens, Inc.
Offers a variety of services to the senior population including
various classes, training and support services. Also provides
hot meals to seniors through Meals on Wheels.
Savannah Technical College – Adult Education Program
Adult Education and GED instruction offered on site at HAS
and other sites within the community. Basic computer
training.
Available to all
residents
Walk-ins and referrals
Public Housing
Public Housing
and Section 8