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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
[Docket No. FR-5074-N-02]
Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the Second
Quarter of Calendar Year 2006
AGENCY: Office of the General Counsel, HUD.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Section 106 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
Reform Act of 1989 (the HUD Reform Act) requires HUD to publish
quarterly Federal Register notices of all regulatory waivers that HUD
has approved. Each notice covers the quarterly period since the
previous Federal Register notice. The purpose of this notice is to
comply with the requirements of section 106 of the HUD Reform Act. This
notice contains a list of regulatory waivers granted by HUD during the
period beginning on April 1, 2006, and ending on June 30, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information about this
notice, contact Aaron Santa Anna, Assistant General Counsel for
Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Room 10276,Washington, DC 20410-0500, telephone (202) 708-
3055 (this is not a toll-free number). Persons with hearing- or speech-
impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the toll-free
Federal Information Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
For information concerning a particular waiver that was granted and
for which public notice is provided in this document, contact the
person whose name and address follow the description of the waiver
granted in the accompanying list of waivers that have been granted in
the second quarter of calendar year 2006.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 106 of the HUD Reform Act added a
new section 7(q) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act
(42 U.S.C. 3535(q)), which provides that:
1. Any waiver of a regulation must be in writing and must specify
the grounds for approving the waiver;
2. Authority to approve a waiver of a regulation may be delegated
by the Secretary only to an individual of Assistant Secretary or
equivalent rank, and the person to whom authority to waive is delegated
must also have authority to issue the particular regulation to be waived;
3. Not less than quarterly, the Secretary must notify the public of
all waivers of regulations that HUD has approved, by publishing a
notice in the Federal Register. These notices (each covering the period
since the most recent previous notification) shall:
a. Identify the project, activity, or undertaking involved;
b. Describe the nature of the provision waived and the designation
of the provision;
c. Indicate the name and title of the person who granted the waiver
request;
d. Describe briefly the grounds for approval of the request; and
e. State how additional information about a particular waiver may
be obtained.
Section 106 of the HUD Reform Act also contains requirements
applicable to waivers of HUD handbook provisions that are not relevant
to the purpose of this notice.
This notice follows procedures provided in HUD's Statement of
Policy on Waiver of Regulations and Directives issued on April 22, 1991
(56 FR 16337). In accordance with those procedures and with the
requirements of section 106 of the HUD Reform Act, waivers of
regulations are granted by the Assistant Secretary with jurisdiction
over the regulations for which a waiver was requested. In those cases
in which a General Deputy Assistant Secretary granted the waiver, the
General Deputy Assistant Secretary was serving in the absence of the
Assistant Secretary in accordance with the office's Order of Succession.
This notice covers waivers of regulations granted by HUD from April
1, 2006, through June 30, 2006. For ease of reference, the waivers
granted by HUD are listed by HUD program office (for example, the
Office of Community Planning and Development, the Office of Fair
Housing and Equal Opportunity, the Office of Housing, and the Office of
Public and Indian Housing, etc.). Within each program office grouping,
the waivers are listed sequentially by the regulatory section of title
24 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that is being waived. For
example, a waiver of a provision in 24 CFR part 58 would be listed
before a waiver of a provision in 24 CFR part 570.
Where more than one regulatory provision is involved in the grant
of a particular waiver request, the action is listed under the section
number of the first regulatory requirement that appears in 24 CFR and
that is being waived. For example, a waiver of both Sec. 58.73 and
Sec. 58.74 would appear sequentially in the listing under Sec. 58.73.
Waiver of regulations that involve the same initial regulatory
citation are in time sequence beginning with the earliest-dated
regulatory waiver.
Should HUD receive additional information about waivers granted
during the period covered by this report (the second quarter of
calendar year 2006) before the next report is published (the third
quarter of calendar year 2006), HUD will include any additional waivers
granted for the second quarter in the next report.
Accordingly, information about approved waiver requests pertaining
to HUD regulations is provided in the Appendix that follows this notice.
Dated: October 6, 2006.
Keith E. Gottfried,
General Counsel.
Appendix--Listing of Waivers of Regulatory Requirements Granted by
Offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development April 1,
2006, Through June 30, 2006
Note to Reader: More information about the granting of these
waivers, including a copy of the waiver request and approval, may be
obtained by contacting the person whose name is listed as the
contact person directly after each set of regulatory waivers granted.
The regulatory waivers granted appear in the following order:
I. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Community Planning
and Development.
II. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Housing.
III. Regulatory waivers granted by the Office of Public and Indian Housing.
I. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Community Planning and
Development
For further information about the following regulatory waivers,
please see the name of the contact person that immediately follows the
description of the waiver granted.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 58.22(a).
Project/Activity: The City of Fort Scott, KS requested a waiver of
Sec. 58.22(a), limitations on activities pending clearance, of the
Environmental Review regulations for entities assuming HUD
environmental responsibilities (24 CFR part 58) to enable the city to
receive reimbursement for the funds it spends on property acquisition,
demolition, debris removal, building stabilization and infrastructure
repair to protect public health and safety after a fire destroyed and
damaged historic buildings in the central business district in Fort
Scott, Kansas.
Nature of Requirement: Section 58.22(a) of HUD's environmental
review regulations prohibits recipients and any participant in the
development process from committing HUD or non-HUD
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funds on an activity or project under a program listed in Sec. 58.1(b)
if the activity or project would have an adverse environmental impact
or limit the choice of reasonable alternatives, until HUD has approved
the request for release of funds.
Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: May 12, 2006.
Reasons Waived: The City of Fort Scott used non-HUD funds for
acquisition, demolition, debris removal, building stabilization and
infrastructure repair, after an application or HUD assistance was made
to the State of Kansas and prior to an approved request for release of
funds. A fire destroyed and damaged historic buildings in the central
business district of Fort Scott, creating a threat to public health and
safety that the city needed to address immediately. HUD determined that
there was good cause to grant this waiver and the project has not
resulted in an adverse environmental impact, nor is any unmitigated
adverse impact foreseen to occur.
Contact: Danielle Schopp, Office of Community Planning and
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1201.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 58.22(a).
Project/Activity: The State of Connecticut's Department of Economic
and Community Development and the City of Hartford, CT requested a
waiver of Sec. 58.22(a), limitations on activities pending clearance,
of HUD's environmental review regulations for entities assuming HUD
environmental responsibilities (24 CFR part 58) for the Zion Street
Mutual Housing Project in Hartford, Connecticut. Zion Street Mutual
Housing Project intended to use HOME funds for demolition and new
construction of twenty-four units of housing for low to moderate income
families.
Nature of Requirement: Section 58.22(a) of HUD's environmental
review regulations prohibits recipients and any participant in the
development process from committing HUD or non-HUD funds on an activity
or project under a program listed in Sec. 58.1(b) if the activity or
project would have an adverse environmental impact or limit the choice
of reasonable alternatives, until HUD has approved the request for
release of funds.
Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: May 1, 2006.
Reasons Waived: Mutual Housing Association of Greater Hartford,
Inc. (MHAGH) used non-HUD funds to acquire properties, demolish the
existing structures, and construct the new housing units, after an
application for HUD assistance was made and prior to an approved
request for release of funds. MHAGH acquired the property and executed
a construction contract because the low-income housing tax credits for
the project set strict construction time frames and the structures on
the site were in an unsafe condition necessitating immediate action to
demolish. HUD determined that there was good cause to grant this waiver
and the project has not resulted in an adverse environmental impact,
nor is any unmitigated adverse impact foreseen to occur.
Contact: Danielle Schopp, Office of Community Planning and
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1201.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 58.22(a).
Project/Activity: The City of Salem, OR requested a waiver of Sec.
58.22(a), limitations on activities pending clearance, of HUD's
environmental review regulations for entities assuming HUD
environmental responsibilities (24 CFR part 58) to enable the city to
use Special Purpose Economic Development Initiative (EDI) grants for
reimbursement for public improvements in and around the Conference
Center in Salem, Oregon.
Nature of Requirement: Section 58.22(a) of HUD's environmental
review regulations prohibits recipients and any participant in the
development process from committing HUD or non-HUD funds on an activity
or project under a program listed in Sec. 58.1(b) if the activity or
project would have an adverse environmental impact or limit the choice
of reasonable alternatives, until HUD has approved the request for
release of funds.
Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: June 9, 2006.
Reasons Waived: The City of Salem, OR applied for Section 108 Loan
Guarantee Funds to construct a conference center. After application for
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Funds, the city committed non-HUD funds by
executing a construction contract for the Conference Center prior to
obtaining an approved request for release of funds for the Section 108
funds. HUD approved the request for release of funds for the Section
108 funds and subsequently, Special Purpose EDI grants were awarded to
the project. A waiver was required to allow the city to use Special
Purpose EDI funds to reimburse itself for public improvements in and
around the conference center because the city committed non-HUD funds
to the project before receiving an approved request for release of
funds. The city has made changes to their environmental process to
ensure that a similar violation will not occur. HUD determined that
there was good cause to grant this waiver and the project has not
resulted in an adverse environmental impact, nor is any unmitigated
adverse impact foreseen to occur.
Contact: Danielle Schopp, Office of Community Planning and
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1201.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 58.22(a).
Project/Activity: El Lucha Contra el Sida, Puerto Rico requested a
waiver of Sec. 58.22(a), limitations on activities pending clearance,
of the environmental review regulations for entities assuming HUD
environmental responsibilities (24 CFR part 58) for the El Remanso de
Paz project in Ponce, Puerto Rico. El Remanso de Paz is a supportive
housing project that will provide housing and supportive services for
chronically homeless individuals with disabilities.
Nature of Requirement: Section 58.22(a) of HUD's environmental
review regulations prohibits recipients and any participant in the
development process from committing HUD or non-HUD funds on an activity
or project under a program listed in Sec. 58.1(b) if the activity or
project would have an adverse environmental impact or limit the choice
of reasonable alternatives, until HUD has approved the request for
release of funds.
Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: April 10, 2006.
Reasons Waived: The recipient used non-HUD funds to acquire the
property site for a supportive housing project, after an application
for HUD assistance was made and prior to a properly approved request
for release of funds. The recipient acquired this property prior to an
approved request for release of funds because the recipient needed to
obtain a new project site to retain the low-income housing tax credits
that are critical to the project's development and the recipient was
unable to extend an option to buy the property. HUD determined that
there was good cause to grant this waiver and the project has not
resulted in an adverse environmental impact, nor is any unmitigated
adverse impact foreseen to occur.
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Contact: Danielle Schopp, Office of Community Planning and
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1201.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 92.214(a)(6).
Project/Activity: Hennepin County Consortium, Minnesota requested a
waiver to allow it to invest an additional $500,000 from a HUD Notice
of Funding Availability (NOFA) reallocation of recaptured community
housing development organization (CHDO) set-aside funds into the
Louisiana Court Apartments project. The project was troubled and at
risk of foreclosure.
Nature of Requirement: Section 92.214(a)(6) states that, except for
the 12 months following project completion, additional HOME assistance
may not be provided to a previously-assisted HOME project during the
period of affordability.
Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: June 6, 2006.
Reason Waived: This waiver allowed for the reinvestment of
additional funds to help stabilize nine HOME-assisted units for the
remainder of their period of affordability and will result in six
additional HOME units with a 15-year period of affordability. Also, by
stabilizing this project, it was determined that the reinvestment of
HOME funds will help preserve affordable housing and provide additional
HOME-assisted units for the chronically homeless in Minnesota.
Contact: Virginia Sardone, Office of Community Planning and
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-2470.
? Regulations: 24 CFR 92.251(a)(1).
Project/Activity: The State of Missouri requested a waiver of this
regulation to facilitate the recovery of Missouri counties from the
devastation caused by the severe storms, tornados and flooding of March
and April 2006. The waiver was requested for those counties located
within declared disaster areas pursuant to Title IV of the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Nature of Requirement: Section 92.251(a)(1) requires that housing
assisted with HOME funds must meet specific property and rehabilitation
standards.
Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: May 15, 2006.
Reasons Waived: This waiver was determined necessary to facilitate
the recovery of Missouri counties from the devastation caused by the
severe storms, tornados and flooding of March and April 2006. The
waiver allowed counties in the declared disaster areas to make
emergency repairs to storm-damaged, owner-occupied units and return
these units to habitability more quickly, and helped these counties
meet the critical housing needs of families whose homes were damaged
and increase the number of assisted households.
Contact: Virginia Sardone, Office of Community Planning and
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-2470.
? Regulations: 24 CFR 92.300(a)(1) and 24 CFR 92.500(d)(1)(B).
Project/Activity: The City of New Orleans, LA requested waivers to
facilitate its recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita. The city is located within a declared disaster area
pursuant to Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act. The city requested these waivers in addition
to the waivers granted by HUD on September 14, 2005 (Hurricane Katrina)
and October 4, 2005 (Hurricane Rita) for the designated disaster areas.
Nature of Requirement: Section 92.300(a)(1) requires that a PJ
reserve not less than 15 percent of each annual allocation for housing
owned, sponsored or developed by (CHDOs) within 24 months after HUD
notifies the PJ that HUD has executed the jurisdiction's HOME
Investment Partnership Agreement. Section 92.500(d)(1)(B) requires that
a PJ commit its annual allocation of HOME funds within 24 months after
HUD notifies the PJ that HUD has executed the jurisdiction's HOME
Investment Partnership Agreement.
Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: May 15, 2006.
Reasons Waived: These waivers were determined necessary to
facilitate the recovery of the City of New Orleans from the devastation
caused by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita by waiving the 2004 and
2007 CHDO reservation requirements, and waiving the FY 2004, FY 2005,
FY 2006 and FY 2007 HOME commitment requirement. These waivers will
ensure that needed HOME funds are not deobligated. The City has
flexibility to address the rebuilding of its devastated areas and it
was determined that the City had an adequate timeframe to rebuild its
CHDO capacity. It was also determined that the City has sufficient
flexibility and time to assess, redesign, and implement its housing
programs and delivery systems.
Contact: Virginia Sardone, Office of Community Planning and
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-2470.
? Regulations: 24 CFR 92.500(d)(1)(A) and 24 CFR 92.500(d)(1)(B).
Project/Activity: The Gulfport Consortium requested waivers of
these regulations to facilitate its recovery from the devastation
caused by Hurricanes Katrina. The Consortium is located within a
declared disaster area pursuant to Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The Consortium requested
these waivers in addition to the waivers granted by HUD on September
14, 2005, for the designated disaster areas.
Nature of Requirement: Section 92.500(d)(1)(A) of HUD's regulations
requires HUD to reduce or recapture any HOME funds that are required to
be reserved by a participating lower jurisdiction (PJ) under Sec.
92.300(a)(1) that are not reserved for a community housing development
organization pursuant to a written agreement within 24 months after the
last day of the month in which HUD notifies the PJ of HUD's execution
of the HOME Investment Partnership Agreement. Section 92.500(d)(1)(B)
of HUD's regulations requires that a PJ commit its annual allocation of
HOME funds within 24 months after HUD notifies the PJ that HUD has
executed the jurisdiction's HOME Investment Partnership Agreement.
HUD's September 14, 2005, hurricane disaster relief waivers do not
address this commitment requirement.
Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: April 13, 2006.
Reasons Waived: As a result of the devastating effects of Hurricane
Katrina on August 29, 2005, the Consortium temporarily suspended all
HOME programs and projects. The hurricane caused widespread damage in
the Gulf Coast Region. These waivers were determined necessary to
facilitate the recovery of the City of New Orleans from the devastation
caused by Hurricane Katrina by suspending the 2004 Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO) reservation requirements and commitment
requirements will ensure that much
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needed HOME funds will not be deobligated. The Consortium advised of
its commitment to reinstate all of its HOME programs and projects
within 90 days following the granting of the waivers.
Contact: Virginia Sardone, Office of Community Planning and
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-2470.
? Regulations: 24 CFR 92.500(d)(1)(B).
Project/Activity: The City of Alexandria, LA requested a waiver to
facilitate its recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita. The city is located within a declared disaster area
pursuant to Title IV of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act. The city requested this waiver in addition to
the waivers granted by HUD on September 14, 2005 (Hurricane Katrina)
and October 4, 2005 (Hurricane Rita) for the designated disaster areas.
Nature of Requirement: Section 92.500(d)(1)(B) requires that a PJ
commit its annual allocation of HOME funds within 24 months after HUD
notifies the PJ that HUD has executed the jurisdiction's HOME
Investment Partnership Agreement.
Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: June 9, 2006.
Reasons Waived: It was determined that this waiver would facilitate
the recovery of the City of Alexandria from the devastation caused by
Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita by waiving the FY 2004 and FY 2005
HOME commitment requirement. The waiver would help ensure that needed
HOME funds are not deobligated while the city is seeking solutions to
its difficulties.
Contact: Virginia Sardone, Office of Community Planning and
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-2470.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 92.503(b).
Project/Activity: The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency requested a
waiver that would allow them to substitute a comparable property for
the HOME-assisted property in lieu of the repayment requirement for a
project that fail to meet to the affordability requirements for the
specified period.
Nature of Requirement: Section 92.503(b) requires that any HOME
funds invested in a project that fails to meet the affordability
requirements for the period specified in Sec. 92.252 be repaid by the
participating jurisdiction to its HOME account.
Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: June 9, 2006.
Reason Waived: This waiver permitted the substitution of comparable
units in lieu of the repayment requirement to maintain the number of
affordable housing units available in the community.
Contact: Virginia Sardone, Office of Community Planning and
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-2470.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 570.207(b)(4).
Project/Activity: The City of Freemont, California, requested a
waiver of 24 CFR 570.207(b)(4) of the CDBG regulations regarding the
use of emergency grant payments for up to six consecutive months.
Nature of Requirement: Section 570.207(b)(4) of the CDBG
regulations prohibits income payments. For the CDBG program, ``income
payments'' means a series of subsistence-type grant payments made to an
individual or family for items such as food, clothing, housing (rent or
mortgage), or utilities, but excludes emergency grant payments made
over a period of up to three consecutive months to the providers of
such items and services on behalf of an individual or family.
Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: June 9, 2006.
Reasons Waived: Due to the number of Hurricane Katrina evacuees
that relocated to the City of Freemont and the needs of this
population, it was determined, pursuant to 24 CFR 5.110, that good
cause existed to waive the provisions of 24 CFR 570.207(b)(4) to permit
emergency grant payments for up to six consecutive months. While this
waiver allowed for emergency grant payments to be made for up to six
consecutive months, the payments must be made to service providers as
opposed to the affected individuals or households. The relief granted
by this waiver was made available to the city solely for activities
related to Hurricane Katrina and relief for the affected individuals
residing in the city of Freemont.
Contact: Stanley Gimont, Office of Community Planning and
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1577.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3).
Project/Activity: The City of Orlando, Florida, requested a waiver
of 24 CFR 570.208(a)(3) of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
regulations to facilitate the construction of new multi-family
residential rental units and new single-family owner-occupied
residential units that will be made available to both low- and
moderate-income-rate and market-rate households. The project will
reduce a concentration of lower-income households by creating a mixed-
income housing development.
Nature of Requirement: Section 570.208(a)(3) of the CDBG
regulations generally requires that at least 51 percent of the units in
multi-unit residential structures and 100 percent of single-family unit
structures be occupied by low- and moderate-income households. The city
requested that a project, known as Carver Court, be allowed to meet the
low- and moderate-income national objective for housing, although less
than 100 percent of the single-family units would be available to low-
and moderate-income households.
Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: June 22, 2006.
Reasons Waived: The City of Orlando's Housing Authority sought to
undertake new housing construction that would result in a 203-unit
mixed-income residential community. The mixed-income approach that
would aid in the deconcentration of public housing units within the
project area and further assist in subsidizing the cost of the low- and
moderate-income housing. The project would include 146 rental units and
57 owner-occupied single-family units. Of the 146 rental units, 116
were to be occupied by low- and moderate-income households, while 30
units would be provided to market-rate renters. Of the 57 owner-
occupied single-family units, 22 will be occupied by low- and moderate-
income households, while 35 units would be sold to market-rate
homebuyers. Of the combined 203 residential units, 68 percent, or 138
units would be occupied by low- and moderate-income households.
Contact: Stanley Gimont, Office of Community Planning and
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1577.
? Statutory Provision/Regulation: 42 U.S.C. 11374(a)(2)(B)
and 24 CFR 576.21(b).
Project/Activity: The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut, requested a
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waiver of the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program statutory provision
at 42 U.S.C. 11374(a)(2)(B) and the regulation at 24 CFR 576.21 (b).
Nature of Requirements: The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
(Act) (42 U.S.C. 11374(a)(2)(B)) provides that no more than 30 percent
of a recipient's grant may be used for essential services. This
requirement is found at 24 CFR 576.21(b). The Act further provides a
statutory waiver (42 U.S.C. 11374(b)) of the 30 percent limitation, if
the Secretary finds that a recipient ``demonstrates that the other
eligible activities under the program are already being carried out in
the locality with other resources.'' This waiver authority is found at
24 CFR 576.21(c). A variety of services addressing homeless needs are
eligible essential services, including those concerned with employment,
health, drug abuse and education.
Granted By: Pamela H. Patenaude, Assistant Secretary for Community
Planning and Development.
Date Granted: May 1, 2006.
Reasons Waived: The City of Bridgeport met the statutory standard
for waiving the 30 percent limitation on essential services. The City
of Bridgeport provided a letter that demonstrated that other categories
of ESG activities would be carried out locally with other resources.
Therefore, it was determined that the waiver was appropriate.
Contact: Mike Roanhouse, Office of Community Planning and
Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-7000, telephone (202) 708-1226.
II. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Housing--Federal
Housing Administration (FHA)
For further information about the following regulatory waivers,
please see the name of the contact person that immediately follows the
description of the waiver granted.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 219.220(b).
Project/Activity: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Riverview Towers Phase
II--FHA Project Number 033-44052). The Pittsburgh Multifamily Program
Center requested waiver of this regulation to allow for the re-
amortization and extension of maturity for the flexible subsidy loan on
the subject property. This will allow the property to remain affordable
and continue to serve the same elderly and very low-income tenant
population.
Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR 219.220(b) govern
the repayment of assistance provided under the Flexible Subsidy Program
for Troubled Projects prior to May 1, 1996, requiring that assistance
paid to project owners must be repaid at the earlier of the expiration
of the term of the mortgage, termination of mortgage insurance,
prepayment of the mortgage or at sale of the project. Section 5.110
relates to admission of families to projects for elderly or handicapped
families that received reservations under Section 202 of the Housing
Act of 1959 and housing assistance under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing
Act of 1937.
Granted By: Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Housing--Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 9, 2006.
Reason Waived: This waiver was granted to allow modification of the
terms of the flexible subsidy loan to prevent the property falling into
serious disrepair. Waiver of this requirement allowed the property to
be decent, safe and affordable housing for its tenants. The property's
insured mortgage will mature on July 13, 2013. The project obtained
firm commitments totaling $2,563,350 from various sources with the
intention of performing extensive renovations/modernization to the
property. In order to secure loans from the Pennsylvania Housing
Finance Agency under the Urban Redevelopment Act, Riverview Towers
proposed to modify the terms of the flexible subsidy loan.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management,
Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street, SW., Room 6l60, Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202)
708-3730.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 219.220(b).
Project/Activity: Rockland, Massachusetts (Rockland Place--FHA
Project Number 023-057NI). The Boston Multifamily Hub requested waiver
of the regulations to allow for the repayment of principal only on the
flexible subsidy loan, and re-amortize the accrued interest in a new
Residual Receipts Note.
Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR 219.220(b) govern
the repayment of assistance provided under the Flexible Subsidy Program
for Troubled Projects prior to May 1, 1996, requiring that assistance
paid to project owners must be repaid at the earlier of the expiration
of the term of the mortgage, termination of mortgage insurance,
prepayment of the mortgage or at sale of the project. Section 5.110
relates to admission of families to projects for elderly or handicapped
families that received reservations under Section 202 of the Housing
Act of 1959 and housing assistance under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing
Act of 1937.
Granted By: Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Housing-Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 27, 2006.
Reason Waived: This waiver was granted to assist in bringing the
property to an acceptable condition. Rockland Place had received three
less than acceptable physical inspection scores assessed by the
Department. The proposal would infuse cash to the property by selling
the property to a new owner with rehabilitation and preservation
requirements. The purchaser offered to pay the second flexible subsidy
loan in full, plus accrued interest, at the time of the prepayment of
the noninsured mortgage. The purchaser also proposed to pay the
principal amount of $1,000,000 on the first flexible subsidy loan at
prepayment and re-amortize the accrued interest in a new residual
receipts note, which will be due upon any future sale, refinancing or
expiration of affordability restrictions.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management,
Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202)
708-3730.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 290.30(a)
Project/Activity: Bronx, New York (Highbridge House--FHA Project
Number 012-11027, and Stevenson Towers--FHA Project Number 012-11028).
The owners of Highbridge House and Stevenson Towers have requested
prepayment approval and that the Department assign the mortgages to a
new mortgagee.
Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 290, subpart
B, govern the sale of HUD-held mortgages. Section 290.30(a) of those
regulations state that ``e[xcept]
as otherwise provided in Section
290.31(a)(2), HUD will sell HUD-held multifamily mortgages on a
competitive basis. HUD retains full discretion to offer any qualifying
mortgage for sale and to withhold or withdraw any offered mortgage from
sale.'' Section 290.31(a)(2) permits ``negotiated'' sales to state or
local governments for mortgage loans that are current and secured by
subsidized projects, provided such loans are sold with FHA insurance.
Granted By: Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Housing--Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 1, 2006.
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Reason Waived: The General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing
has granted prepayment approval of their HUD-held mortgages and
assignment of the mortgages to a new mortgagee, RCG Longview II, L.P.,
for mortgage tax savings in the state of New York. This regulation
requires a competitive sale of HUD-held mortgages. Waiver of this
regulation will allow HUD to enter into a noncompetitive loan sale
arrangement with RCG Longview II, L.P., the lender for the borrowers.
RCG Longview II, has agreed to these assignments and to pay the full
amount of the HUD loans.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW.,
Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 708-3730 (this is not
a toll free number).
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Harrison Haven, Kingman, AZ, Project Number: 123-
EE096/AZ20-S041-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 6, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Residence Connections, Bowling Green, OH, Project
Number: 042-HD111/OH12-Q021-009.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 19, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing, Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Nassau AHRC Development 2004, Levittown, NY,
Project Number: 012-HD123/NY36-Q041-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 19, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner has
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: James River Apartments, Richmond, VA, Project
Number: 051-HD121/VA36-Q031-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 19, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Harvey II, Harvey, IL, Project Number: 071-EE174/
IL06-S021-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 19, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Gula Miller Senior Heights, Chataignier, LA,
Project Number: 064-EE154/LA48-S031-008.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 20, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Broadway Towers, Anniston, AL, Project Number:
062-EE071/AL09-S041-008.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 24, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Echols Place Apartments, Clovis, NM, Project
Number: 116-HD025/NM16-Q041-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
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Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Roselawn Apartments, Artesia, NM, Project Number:
116-EE033/NM16-S041-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner has
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Third Ward VOA Elderly Housing, St. Louis, MO,
Project Number: 085-Ee081/MO36-S041-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202)
708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Omaha Care Senior Living, Macy, NE, Project
Number: 103-EE030/NE26-S031-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 28, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Tuscumbia VOA, Tuscumbia, AL, Project Number:
062-HD056/AL09-Q041-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 1, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Rendu Terrace West, Mobile, AL, Project Number:
062-EE063/AL09-S031-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 1, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Palermo Lakes Apartments, Miami, FL, Project
Number: 066-EE100/FL29-S031-012.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 8, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: VOA Selma, Selma, AL, Project Number: 062-EE065/
AL09-S041-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 8, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner has
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Somerset 2003 Consumer Home, Green Brook
Township, NJ, Project Number: 031-HD136/NJ39-Q031-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 22, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all
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efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: NCR of Alief II, Houston, TX, Project Number:
114-EE120/TX24-S041-008.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 24, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Westminster Homes II, Jennings, LA, Project
Number: 064-EE172/LA48-S041-010.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 24, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Maison De Monde (Sunset Housing), Sunset, LA,
Project Number: 064-HD089/LA48-Q041-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 24, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Venture Development 2004, Garnerville, NY,
Project Number: 012-HD124/NY36-Q041-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 25, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Josiah Place, North Platte, NE, Project Number:
103-HD032-NE26-Q041-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 25, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: TBD, Stevens Point, WI, Project Number: 075-
HD087/WI39-Q041-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 31, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: TBD, Burlington, WI, Project Number: 075-HD088/
WI39-Q041-007.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 1, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: TBD, West Allis, WI, Project Number: 075-EE127/
WI39-S031-007.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 1, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW.,
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Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: RCCC Villa, Ruthven, IA, Project Number: 074-
Ee045/IA05-S041-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 1, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Rose Hill House II, Kirkwood, MO, Project Number:
085-EE080/MO36-S041-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Northside Coalition Senior Housing, Pittsburgh,
PA, Project Number: 033-EE121/PA28-S041-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Brush Hill Residence, Yarmouth, MA, Project
Number: 023-HD182/MA06-Q011-010.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Glengarra Place, Missoula, MT, Project Number:
093-EE017/MT99-S041-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Las Villas De Magnolia, Houston, TX, Project
Number: 114-EE123/TX24-S041-011.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Birmingham Green Adult Care Residence, Manassas,
VA, Project Number: 000-HD054/VA39-Q021-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 8, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Birmingham Green Assisted Living, Inc., Manassas,
VA, Project Number: 000-EE057/VA39-S021-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 12, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Magnolia Heights Apartments, Joplin, MO, Project
Number: 084-HD051/MO16-Q041-005.
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Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 12, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Bob Miller Estates, McCurtain, OK, Project
Number: 118-EE038/OK56-S041-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 13, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Louis Sandmann Senior Housing, Coalgate, OK,
Project Number: 118-EE042/OK56-S051-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 13, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Clayton Place Senior Housing, Clayton, OK,
Project Number: 118-EE035/OK56-S041-008.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 14, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Champ Hodges Estates, Hartshorne, OK, Project
Number: 118-EE037/OK56-S041-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 14, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Mount Olive Manor II, Flanders, NJ, Project
Number: 031-EE064/NJ39-S041-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 14, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Heritage Park, Muskogee, OK, Project Number: 118-
HD028/OK56-Q041-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 15, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Garland VOA Elderly Housing, Garland, TX, Project
Number: 113-EE027/TX21-S021-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 15, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202)
708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Dunson School Apartments, LaGrange, GA, Project
Number: 061-EE145/GA06-S041-016.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 15, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
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in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Davidson Heights, Stilwell, OK, Project Number:
118-EE032/OK56-S041-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 15, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner has
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Moravian House IV, Bethlehem, PA, Project Number:
034-HD080/PA26-Q041-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 15, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202)
708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Villa De Lucas, Beaumont, TX, Project Number:
114-HD028/TX24-Q031-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 15, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d).
Project/Activity: Beattie House at Mt. Eustis Commons, Littleton,
NH, Project Number: 024-EE083/NH36-S041-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial closing.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 27, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
in cost to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner has
exhausted all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Gulfport Manor, Gulfport, MS, Project Number:
065-EE031/MS26-S001-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on
a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 21, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner has exhausted
all efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The
sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202)
708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Inglis Gardens at Germantown, Philadelphia, PA,
Project Number: 034-HD075/PA26-Q031-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on
a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 5, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to prepare for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Garland VOA Elderly Housing, Garland, TX, Project
Number: 113-Ee027/TX21-S021-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on
a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 24, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to secure amendment funds and prepare for
initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant
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Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Sky Forest Acres, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Project
Number: 136-HD014/CA30-Q011-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on
a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to secure amendment funds and prepare for
initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Haley's Park, Nashville, TN, Project Number: 086-
HD033/TN43-Q031-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on
a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to secure amendment funds.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Sanchez Project, Middlebury, VT, Project Number:
024-HD044/VT36-Q031-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on
a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all
efforts to obtain additional funds from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to secure amendment funds and prepare for
initially closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Southview Senior Residence, Bronx, NY, Project
Number: 012-EE318/NY36-S011-012.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on
a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time due to the zoning authorization approval
process.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Denrael Residence, Salisbury, MA, Project Number:
023-HD199/MA06-Q031-007.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on
a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 7, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to secure amendment funds and to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Coop Apartments, Pittsfield, MA, Project Number:
023-HD204/MA06-Q031-012.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on
a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 9, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to revise the firm commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW.,
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Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Gates Plaza Senior Residence, Brooklyn, NY,
Project Number: 012-EE329/NY36-S031-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on
a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 16, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to prepare for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.100(d) and 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Willow Bend Creek Apartments, Fort Worth, TX,
Project Number: 113-HD020/TX21-Q021-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.100(d) prohibits amendment of
the amount of the approved capital advance funds prior to initial
closing. Section 891.165 provides that the duration of the fund
reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the date of
issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved by HUD on
a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 27, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project is economically designed and comparable
to similar projects in the area, and the sponsor/owner exhausted all
efforts to obtain additional funding from other sources. The sponsor/
owner needed additional time to prepare for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.120(c).
Project/Activity: Tri Cities Terrace South, Richland, WA, Project
Number: 171-HD014/WA19-Q041-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.120(c) prohibits the use of HUD
funding to cover the cost of acquisition and/or related operating
expenses for excess amenities.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 24, 2006.
Reason Waived: Waivers are approved when the Department determines
that the amenities are a necessity in meeting the health and safety
needs of the residents.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Howland Housing, Howland Township, OH, Project
Number: 042-EE161/OH12-S031-014.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 25, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to locate
another site.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Delmor Dwellings, Bucyrus, OH, Project Number:
042-HD113/OH12-Q031-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 27, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to re-bid
the construction contract.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: VOA Sandusky, Sandusky, OH, Project Number: 042-
HD110/OH12-Q021-008.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 14, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to re-bid
the construction contract.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Meadowlark Apartments, Oregon City, OR, Project
Number: 126-HD038/OR16-Q031-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 27, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Woodside Village, Toledo, OH, Project Number:
042-HD112/OH12-Q031-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
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Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 27, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to revise
the firm commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Hale Mahaolu Ehiku, Kihei, HI, Project Number:
140-EE028/HI10-S021-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 1, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: St. George Housing Corporation, Superior, WI,
Project Number: 075-HD074/WI39-Q021-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 1, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to research
that use of the site met legal requirement sfor the structure to be
built on the site.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Gardens at Immanuel House, New Haven, CT, Project
Number: 017-EE071/CT26-S021-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 10, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure
secondary financing and to submit the firm commitment exhibits.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Whalley Avenue Housing II, New Haven, CT, Project
Number: 017-HD031/CT26-Q011-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 10, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to revise
the firm commitment application and to secure secondary financing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202)
708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Columbia Supportive Living, Knowlton, NJ, Project
Number: 031-HD131/NJ39-Q021-001.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 11, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to redesign
the project.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Brush Hill Residences, Yarmouth, MA, Project
Number: 023-HD182/MA06-Q011-010.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 17, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to submit
the firm commitment application.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Robinstein Homes, Cleveland, OH, Project Number:
042-HD115/OH12-Q031-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 19, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Hungry Run Housing Corporation, Rib Lake, WI,
Project Number: 075-EE124/WI39-S031-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 22, 2006.
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Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Grace Manor, Inglewood, CA, Project Number: 122-
HD159/CA16-Q031-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 22, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: McTaggert II Akron, OH, Project Number: 042-
HD096/OH12-Q011-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 23, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to locate
another site and to prepare for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202)
708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Wills Manor, Los Angeles, Project Number: 122-
HD161/CA16-Q031-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 24, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Fox Creek II, Akron, OH, Project Number: 042-
HD116/OH12-Q031-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 24, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Fox Creek I, Springfield Township, OH, Project
Number: 042-HD117/OH12-Q031-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 24, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Goodman Lake Housing Corporation, Richland
Center, WI, Project Number: 075-EE126/WI39-S031-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 24, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve
issues pertaining to whether the site met the legal requirements
necessary for the structure to be built.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Spruce Manor, Jacksonville, IL, Project Number:
072-HD132/IL06-Q021-019.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 25, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000, telephone (202)
708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Tikigaqmiut Senior Housing, Point Hope, AK,
Project Number: 176-EE029/AK06-S021-004.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 30, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve
title issues.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban
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Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Albany Housing VI, Albany, GA, Project Number:
061-HD098/GA06-Q041-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 31, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Kaktovik Senior Housing, Kaktovik, AK, Project
Number: 176-EE032/AK06-S021-007.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve
title issues and to prepare for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Aaniyak Senior Housing, Anaktuvuk Pass, AK,
Project Number: 176-EE030/AK06-S021-005.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve
title issues and to prepare for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Olgonikgum Uttuganaknich Senior Housing,
Wainwright, AK, Project Number: 176-EE031/AK06-S021-006.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve
title issues and to prepare for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Villa Regina, West Palm Beach, FL, Project
Number: 066-EE086/FL29-S011-010.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Harvey II, Harvey, Il, Project Number: 071-EE174/
IL06-S021-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 2, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Balsam Terrace, Jacksonville, IL, Project Number:
072-EE147/IL06-S021-011.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 7, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to prepare
for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Utuqqanaaqagvik Senior Housing, Nuiqsut, AK,
Project Number: 176-EE033/Ak06-S021-008.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 7, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve
title issues and to prepare for initial closing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
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Project/Activity: Delta Partners Manor II, Drew, MS, Project
Number: 065-EE041/MS26-S031-003.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 13, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to select a
new contractor.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: LaPalma Apartments, Miami, FL, Project Number:
066-EE093/FL29-S021-014.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 13, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to secure
secondary financing.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.165.
Project/Activity: Hanover Lutheran Retirement, Hanover, PA, Project
Number: 034-EE135/PA26-S031-007.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.165 provides that the duration
of the fund reservation of the capital advance is 18 months from the
date of issuance with limited exceptions up to 24 months, as approved
by HUD on a case-by-case basis.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 15, 2006.
Reason Waived: The sponsor/owner needed additional time to resolve
problems with the water system and local municipality issues.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.305.
Project/Activity: Advance Supportive Housing II, New Milford, NJ,
Project Number: 031-HD139/NJ39-Q031-007.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.305 requires any nonprofit
entity to have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) or (c)(4) of
the Internal Revenue Code.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 25, 2006.
Reason Waived: The required tax-exemption ruling from IRS was to be
issued, but not in time for the scheduled initial closing of the project.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.310(b)(1) and (b)(2).
Project/Activity: Nassau AHRC Development 2004, Levittown, NY,
Project Number: 012-HD123/NY36-Q041-002.
Nature of Requirement: Section 891.310(b)(1) and (b)(3) require
that all entrances, common areas, units to be occupied by resident
staff, and amenities must be readily accessible to and usable by
persons with disabilities.
Granted by: Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing--
Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: June 1, 2006.
Reason Waived: The project consists of the acquisition and
rehabilitation of two single-family homes in order to create at least
one group home for the developmentally disabled. One home would house
four residents and the other would house three residents. The waiver
would permit one home to be fully accessible, which would result in the
total project meeting the accessibility requirements.
Contact: Willie Spearmon, Director, Office of Housing Assistance
and Grant Administration, Office of Housing, Department of Housing and
Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20410-8000,
telephone (202) 708-3000.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
Project/Activity: Gary, West Virginia (The Oaks--Project Number
045-EE014). The Charleston Multifamily Program Center requested
permission to waive the age requirement to alleviate occupancy problems
at the project.
Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 requires
occupancy to be limited to very low income (VLI) elderly persons (i.e.,
households composed of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62
years of age at the time of initial occupancy). These regulations also
require that an owner is to determine the eligibility in selecting tenants.
Granted By: Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Housing--Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: April 6, 2006.
Reason Waived: This waiver was granted in order to alleviate
occupancy problems at this Section 202/8 Supportive Housing for the
Elderly project. The project consisted of 10 vacant units. The
property's owner, McDowell County Action Network aggressively
advertised and marketed the property to no avail. The Housing Authority
of Mingo County advised they had six applicants on their waiting list
with only two of those age eligible for the Oaks. Waiver of the age
requirement allowed the property to rent to families or individuals who
are 55 years of age but below the age of 62 and allowed the additional
flexibility of renting vacant units.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management,
Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202)
708-3730.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
Project/Activity: Strawberry, Arkansas (Strawberry Fields
Apartments--FHA Project Number 082-EE140). The Fort Worth Multifamily
Hub requested waiver of the age and very low-income requirements for
this property to fill vacant units.
Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR, part 891 requires
occupancy to be limited to very low income (VLI) elderly persons (i.e.,
households composed of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62
years of age at the time of initial occupancy). These regulations also
require that an owner is to determine the eligibility in selecting tenants.
Granted By: Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Housing--Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 19, 2006.
Reason Waived: This waiver was granted to alleviate the current
occupancy problem at this Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program,
Section 202 project. The local housing market indicated that there was
not sufficient demand for housing for the
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very low-income elderly. The owner/managing agent aggressively marked
the property with the local housing authorities and various religious,
social and community organizations. The property of the time of the
request for the waiver, had two vacant units and no waiting list.
Waiver of the age and income restrictions allowed the project
flexibility to offer units to individuals who meet the definition of
lower income elderly and, allowed the owner to increase occupancy levels.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management,
Office of Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202)
708-3730.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
Project/Activity: Ravenden, Arkansas (Cedar Ridge Apartments--FHA
Project Number 082-EE128). The Fort Worth Multifamily Hub requested
waiver of the very low-income limit to alleviate occupancy problems at
the property.
Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 requires
occupancy to be limited to very low income (VLI) elderly persons (i.e.,
households composed of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62
years of age at the time of initial occupancy). These regulations also
require that an owner is to determine the eligibility in selecting tenants.
Granted By: Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 26, 2006.
Reason Waived: This waiver was granted to permit admission of
lower-income (income between 51 and 80 percent of median), elderly
applicants when there are no very low-income elderly applicants to fill
vacant units. The market analysis indicated that there was insufficient
effective demand to fill the complex with very low-income elderly. The
owner aggressively marketed the property with the local housing
authorities and various religious, social and community organizations.
The property at the time of the request for waiver had 3 vacant units
and with no waiting list. Granting of the waiver allowed the owner the
flexibility to offer units to individuals who meet the definition of
lower income elderly and, increase occupancy levels.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management,
Office of Housing Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202)
708-3730.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 891.410(c).
Project/Activity: Stebbins, Alaska (Cupluaq House--FHA Project
Number 176-EE012). The Anchorage Multifamily Housing Program Center has
requested an age waiver for the subject project to alleviate current
occupancy and financial problems at the property.
Nature of Requirement: HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 891 requires
occupancy to be limited to very low income (VLI) elderly persons (i.e.,
households composed of one or more persons at least one of whom is 62
years of age at the time of initial occupancy). These regulations also
require that an owner is to determine the eligibility in selecting tenants.
Granted By: Frank L. Davis, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Housing--Deputy Federal Housing Commissioner.
Date Granted: May 31, 2006
Reason Waived: This waiver was granted to assist the project in
renting up vacant units, thereby attaining full occupancy for the
project. The property only managed to reach 60 percent occupancy since
2001. The current occupancy level does not support the complex.
Permission to waive the elderly and very low-income requirement
assisted in alleviating the current occupancy and financial problems at
the property.
Contact: Beverly J. Miller, Director, Office of Asset Management,
Office of Housing, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 6160, Washington, DC 20410, telephone
(202) 708-3730.
III. Regulatory Waivers Granted by the Office of Public and Indian Housing
For further information about the following regulatory waivers,
please see the name of the contact person that immediately follows the
description of the waiver granted.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 5.1005.
Project/Activity: Ms. Diane L. Brown-Job, President of Pleasant
View Tenant Association, Inc. in Danville, VA approval of waiver of
electronic filing requirement for FY2006 ROSS Family-Homeownership.
Nature of Requirement: Applicants described under 24 CFR 5.1001 are
required to submit electronic applications or plans for grants and
other financial assistance in response to any application that HUD has
placed on the http://www.grants.gov/Apply website or its successor.
Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 20, 2006.
Reason Waived: This requirement was waived to the mobility
impairments of the grant writer that prevent her from accessing the
application electronically
Contact: Dominique Blom, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office
of Public Housing Investments, Office of Public and Indian Housing,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20410, Room 4130, telephone (202) 708-0614, ext. 4181.
? Regulations: 24 CFR 5.801.
Project/Activity: City of Vacaville Housing Authority (CA131),
Vacaville, CA.
Nature of Requirement: The regulation is 85.801 establishes certain
reporting compliance dates. The audited financial statements are
required to be submitted to the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) no
later than nine months after the housing authority's (HA) fiscal year
end (FYE), in accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: May 23, 2006.
Reason Waived: The City of Vacaville Housing Authority (CVHA), a
Section 8 only entity, administers the Section 8 Housing Voucher
Program for the Solano County Housing Authority (SCHA). Both HAs
requested a 30-day extension of the audited financial submission
deadline of March 31, 2006, for FYE June 30, 2005. The HAs were unable
to complete the audit process due to confusion as to whether or not the
CVHA should be considered a sub-recipient of the SCHA, since it
administers the Section 8 Housing Voucher Program for the SCHA. The
CVHA requested clarification from the Department as to which HA has
audit responsibilities over the SCHA's Section 8 Housing Voucher
Program. Because the circumstances surrounding the waiver request were
unusual and beyond the HAs' control, the HAs were granted an extension
of 30 days to submit their audited financial information.
Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100,
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 902.20.
Project/Activity: Winter Haven Housing Authority (FL139), Winter
Haven, FL.
Nature of Requirement: This regulation establishes criteria to
determine whether a housing authority
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(HA) meets the standard of decent, safe, sanitary, and in good repair.
The Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) provides for an independent
physical inspection of a HA's property of properties that includes a
statistically valid sample of the units.
Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 14, 2006.
Reason Waived: The HA requested a waiver of the Physical Assessment
Subsystem (PASS) indicator for fiscal year ending (FYE) September 30,
2005, because it was impacted by multiple hurricanes during fiscal year
2004. The HA's housing developments sustained significant damages that
the HA is in the process of repairing. Consequently, the PASS
requirements were waived and no physical inspections will be conducted
for FYE September 30, 2005.
Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100,
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 902.20.
Project/Activity: Caruthersville Housing Authority (MO036),
Caruthersville, MO.
Nature of Requirement: This regulation establishes criteria to
determine whether a housing authority (HA) meet the standard of decent,
safe, sanitary, and in good repair. The Real Estate Assessment Center
(REAC) provides for an independent physical inspection of a HA's
property of properties that includes a statistically valid sample of
the units.
Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 9, 2006.
Reason Waived: The HA was granted a waiver from physical
inspections because of severe category F4 tornado damage to 197 of its
304 public housing units, and the declaration of the City of
Caruthersville as by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100,
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 902.30.
Project/Activity: Arcadia Housing Authority (FL055), Arcadia, FL.
Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain reporting
compliance dates. The audited financial statements are required to be
submitted to the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) no later than
nine months after the housing authority's (HA) fiscal year end (FYE),
in accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: April 5, 2006.
Reason Waived: The HA requested a three-month waiver of the audited
financial submission due date of March 31, 2006, for FYE June 30, 2005,
because the HA required additional time to procure an auditor. The HA's
previous auditor informed the HA that he will no longer conduct audits
in the state of Florida. The HA made numerous attempts to procure a new
audit firm since August 2005, without success. The HA was granted a
waiver extending the due date to June 30, 2006.
Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100,
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 902.30.
Project/Activity: City of Las Vegas Housing Authority (NM007), Las
Vegas, NM.
Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain reporting
compliance dates. The audited financial statements are required to be
submitted to the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) no later than
nine months after the housing authority's (HA) fiscal year end (FYE),
in accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: May 3, 2006.
Reason Waived: The HA requested a waiver extension of one-month to
the audited financial information submission due date of March 31,
2006, for FYE June 30, 2005. The HA is an agency of the City of Las
Vegas whose audit for fiscal year (FY) 2005 was delayed because the
audit firm completing the FY 2004 audit filed for bankruptcy. A new
audit firm, engaged by the City of Las Vegas in September 2005,
proceeded to complete the FY 2004 audit and received the State
Auditor's consent before proceeding to audit the City's FY 2005 books
and records. The waiver provides a one-month extension to April 30,
2006, for the HA to submit its audited financial information.
Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100,
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 902.30.
Project/Activity: Mercer County Housing Authority (PA020), Sharon, PA.
Nature of Requirement: The regulation establishes certain reporting
compliance dates. The audited financial statements are required to be
submitted to the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) no later than
nine months after the housing authority's (HA) fiscal year end (FYE),
in accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: May 26, 2006.
Reason Waived: The HA requested a waiver of its (LPF) score of
zero, and an extension of its March 31, 2006, submission deadline for
FYE June 30, 2005. The reason for failing to submit its audited
financial information by the submission deadline was because the HA's
terminal server crashed causing extensive damage to the operating
system thereby rendering the computer system useless for almost a week.
The HA was at the last step of the audit submission process when the
system crashed. Documentation provided by the HA substantiated the fact
that the computer system crashed on March 31, 2006, and was completely
reinstalled on April 4, 2006. The circumstances surrounding the HA's
waiver request were beyond the HA's control and the HA was given 15
days from receipt of the waiver approval letter to complete and submit
its audited financial information to the REAC.
Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100,
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 902.50.
Project/Activity: Milton Housing Authority (FL053), Milton, FL.
Nature of Requirement: Section 902.50 provides for measurement of
the level of resident satisfaction with living condition at the public
housing authority. The Resident Service and Satisfaction Assessment are
performed through the use of a survey under the Resident Assessment
Subsystem (RASS) indicator. Additionally, the housing authority (HA) is
responsible for completing implementation plan activities and
developing a follow-up
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plan in accordance with the RASS requirements.
Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: June 9, 2006.
Reason Waived: The HA sustained direct hits from two hurricanes
Ivan and Dennis, resulting in damages to roofs, flooded units, exterior
siding, etc. that required the relocation of residents. Additionally,
the HA was unable to certify the address information in the RASS for
FYE March 31, 2006, because the city changed the unit and building
addresses. The circumstances surrounding the waiver request under the
RASS indicator were unusual and beyond the HA's control and therefore
the RASS requirements are waived for FYE March 31, 2006.
Contact: David R. Ziaya, Program Manager, NASS, Real Estate
Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of
Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW., Suite 100,
Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8574.
? Regulation: 24 CFR 902.20 and 24 CFR 5.801(c) and 5.801(d)(1).
Project/Activity: Opelousas Housing Authority (LA055), Opelousas, LA.
Nature of Requirement: Section 902.20 establishes criteria
determine whether a housing authority (HA) is meeting the standard of
decent, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. The Real Estate Assessment
Center (REAC) provides for an independent physical inspection of a HA's
property of properties that includes a statistically valid sample of
the units. Section 5.801 establishes certain reporting compliance
dates; namely, the Un-audited financial statements are required to be
submitted within two months after the HA's Fiscal Year End (FYE), and
the audited financial statements are required to be submitted no later
than nine months after the HA's FYE, in accordance with the Single
Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133 (24 CFR 902.30), and the Management
operations certifications are required to be submitted within two
months after the HA's FYE (24 CFR 902.40). The Resident Service and
Satisfaction Indicator are performed through the use of a survey. The
HA is responsible for completing implementation plan activities and
developing a follow-up plan (24 CFR 902.50).
Granted By: Orlando J. Cabrera, Assistant Secretary for Public and
Indian Housing.
Date Granted: May 5, 2006.
Reason Waived: The Opelousas Housing Authority, a hurricane Katrina
disaster declared HA, was granted a waiver from the submission of all
four Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) indicators, as well as the
overall PHAS score under 24 CFR 902 and 24 CFR 5.801(c) and 5.801(d)(1)
for FYE June 30, 2006.
Contact: Wanda Funk, Hurricane Disaster Relief Coordinator, Real
Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian Housing,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street, SW.,
Suite 100, Washington, DC 20410, telephone (202) 475-8736.
? Regulations: 24 CFR part 5 and 24 CFR Chapter IX.
Project/Activity: The PHAs identified in Table 1, are all located
within a presidentially declared disaster area as a result of damages
caused by Hurricanes Katrina and/or Rita or Hurricane Wilma, and each
PHA notified HUD of the need for one or more regulatory waivers made
available to PHAs in Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma disaster areas
by three Federal Register notices. The first notice is Regulatory and
Administrative Waivers Granted for Public and Indian Housing Programs
to Assist with Recovery and Relief in Hurricane Katrina Disaster Areas,
signed September 27, 2005, and published in the Federal Register on
October 3, 2005 (70 FR 57716), the second notice is Regulatory and
Administrative Waivers Granted for Public and Indian Housing Programs
to Assist with Recovery and Relief in Hurricane Rita Disaster Areas;
and Additional Administrative Relief for Hurricane Katrina, signed
October 25, 2005, and published in the Federal Register on November 1,
2005 (70 FR 66222), and the third notice is Regulatory and
Administrative Waivers Granted for Public and Indian Housing Programs
To Assist With Recovery and Relief in Hurricane Wilma Disaster Areas,
signed on March 7, 2006, and published in the Federal Register on March
13, 2006 (71 FR 12988):
Nature of Requirements: The three Federal Register notices provided
for waiver of the following regulations, in 24 CFR part 5 and 24 CFR
Chapter IX for those PHAs in the disaster areas that notified HUD
through a special waiver request process designed to expedite both the
submission of regulatory requests to HUD and HUD's response to the request.
1. 24 CFR 5.216(g)(5) (Disclosure and Verification of Social
Security and Employer Identification Numbers);
2. 24 CFR 5.512(c) (Verification of Eligible Immigration Status;
Secondary Verification);
3. 24 CFR 5.801(c) and 5.801(d) (Uniform Financial Reporting
Standards (UFRS));
4. 24 CFR 902 (Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS));
5. 24 CFR 903.5 (Annual Plan Submission Deadline);
6. 24 CFR 905.10(i) (Capital Fund Formula; Limitation of
Replacement Housing Funds to New Development);
7. 24 CFR 941.306 (Maximum Project);
8. 24 CFR 965.302 (Requirement for Energy Audits);
9. 24 CFR 982.54 (Administrative Plan);
10. 24 CFR 982.206 (Waiting List; Opening and Public Notice);
11. 24 CFR 982.401(d) (Housing Quality Standards; Space Requirements);
12. 24 CFR 982.503(b) (Waiver of payment standard; Establishing
Payment Standard; Amounts);
13. 24 CFR 984.303 (Contract of Participation; Family Self-
Sufficiency (FSS) Program; Extension of Contract) and 24 CFR 984.105
(Minimum Payment Size);
14. 24 CFR part 985 (Section 8 Management Assessment Program
(SEMAP)); and
15. 24 CFR 990.145 (Dwelling Units with Approved Vacancies).
16. 24 CFR 1000.156 and 1000.158 (IHBG Moderate Design Requirements
for Housing Development).
17. 24 CFR 1000.214 (Indian Housing Plan (IHP) Submission Deadline).
18. 24 CFR 1003.400(c) and Section I.C. of FY 2005 Indian Community
Development Block Grants (ICDBG) Program Notice of Funding Availability
(NOFA) (Grant Ceilings for ICDBG Imminent Threat Applications).
19. 24 CFR 1003.401 and Section I.C. of FY 2005 ICDBG NOFA
(Application Requirements for ICDBG Imminent Threat Funds).
20. 24 CFR 1003.604 (ICDBG Citizen Participation Requirements).
Both Federal Register notices described the regulatory requirement in
detail and the period of suspension or alternative compliance date.
Granted By: Roy A. Bernardi, Deputy Secretary by the October 3,
2005 notice and the November 1, 2005 notice, both in the Federal
Register. The March 13, 2006 notice was granted by Orlando J. Cabrera,
Assistant Secretary, Public and Indian Housing, published in the
Federal Register.
Date Granted: Please refer to Table 1. Table 1 identifies public
housing agencies (PHAs) that have requested and were granted the
regulatory waivers made available through the three Federal Register
notices. The table identity's by number (as listed in the Federal
Register notices) the regulatory waivers granted to each housing entity
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and identifies whether the housing entity was located in a Hurricane
Katrina, Hurricane Rita or Hurricane Wilma disaster area.
Reason waived: The regulations waived in the October 3, 2005, and
the November 1, 2005, and the March 13, 2006, Federal Register notices
were waived to facilitate the delivery of safe and decent housing under
HUD's Public Housing programs to families and individuals that were
displaced from their housing as a result of the hurricanes.
Contacts: Reference the items numbers with the items identified in
the aforementioned ``Nature of Requirements'' section for the following
contacts:
? For requirements 1, 2 and 8, Patricia S. Arnaudo,
Director, Public Housing Management and Occupancy Division, Office of
Public Housing and Voucher Programs, Office of Public and Indian
Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street,
SW., Room 4222, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0744;
? For requirements 3, 4 and 15,Wanda F. Funk, Senior
Advisor, Real Estate Assessment Center, Office of Public and Indian
Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 550 12th Street,
SW., Suite 100, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 475-8736;
? For requirement 5, Merrie Nichols-Dixon, Division
Director, Compliance and Coordination Division, Office of Field
Operations, Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW., Room 4112, Washington,
DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-4016;
? For requirements 6 and 7, Jeffery Riddel, Acting Director,
Capital Fund Division, Public Housing Investments, Office of Public and
Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451
Seventh Street, SW., Room 4146, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone
(202) 401-8812;
? For requirements 9-14, Alfred C. Jurison, Director,
Housing Voucher Management and Operations Division, Office of Public
Housing and Voucher Programs, Office of Public and Indian Housing,
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 Seventh Street, SW.,
Room 4210, Washington, DC 20410-5000, telephone (202) 708-0477;
? For requirements 16-20, Deborah M. Lalancette, Director,
Office of Grants Management, Office of Native American Programs, Office
of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, 1670 Broadway Denver, CO 80202, telephone (303) 675-1600.
Table 1
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Housing authority Name and
Hurricane Disaster Area
(K)(R) and (W) indicate Date
Housing authority code whether the Housing Regulatory waivers granted acceptable
Authority was located in notification
hurricane Katrina, Rita, or received
Wilma disaster area
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FL005........................... MIAMI DADE HOUSING AUTHORITY 1-9, 13-15...................... 05/01/06
(W).
FL010........................... HOUSING AUTHORITY OF FORT 4, 8, 9, 14..................... 04/27/06
LAUDERDALE (W).
FL021........................... PAHOKEE HOUSING AUTHORITY 4, 13, 14....................... 04/03/06
(W).
FL116........................... DANIA BEACH HOUSING 4, 10, 14....................... 04/06/06
AUTHORITY (W).
LA003........................... EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH 8............................... 04/10/06
HOUSING AUTHORITY (K).
LA055........................... HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE 1-8, 10, 11, 15................. 05/05/06
CITY OF OPELOUSAS (K).
LA172........................... CALCASIEU PARISH HOUSING 1-6, 9-14....................... 04/14/06
DEPARTMENT (K).
LA178........................... ST. MARTIN PARISH POLICE 13 & 14......................... 04/06/06
JURY (K).
LA207........................... TANGIPAHOA PARISH GOVERNMENT 1, 3, 5, 8-11, 14............... 04/14/06
(K).
LA219........................... City of Baton Rouge Office 12 & 14......................... 04/14/06
of Community Development
(K).
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