Laserfiche WebLink
HASB will host NSPIRE training for maintenance in 2024 to align with HUD's goal to replace the HQS inspection process <br /> with one that prioritizes health and safety of its residents and focuses more heavily on the living spaces of the residents. <br /> Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management <br /> and participate in homeownership <br /> The Housing Authority of South Bend currently has no resident councils. The Housing Authority has attempted to create <br /> them for five(5) years, but the councils cannot sustain themselves once the participation of Housing Authority officials <br /> ends. <br /> HASB has an active Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program which promotes the development of local strategies to <br /> coordinate public and private resourcs that help residents obtain employment that will enable participating familuies to <br /> achieve economic independence. Guest speakers share their experience and participation is high with more than 60 <br /> participants actively involved in the program,which also has a community service component and cultivates involvement <br /> in this regard. <br /> If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will <br /> be provided or other assistance <br /> The Housing Authority of South Bend was previously designated as troubled. It is improving steadily with <br /> a new director and Board Members.The Mayor and City Council of South Bend have been very supportive <br /> of the efforts to improve the Housing Authority's properties and management. The City is working closely with <br /> the Housing Authority of South Bend in a variety of different ways. <br /> 1.The City is providing$1 millions to the Housing Authority of South Bend(HASB)to make repairs to its vacant scattered- <br /> site units.This will help to house more families,reduce vacancy loss,and bring the HASB out of troubled status.The MOU <br /> for the funds has been executed and a scope of the project and needed repairs is currently being developed. <br /> 2.The City contracted with an outside consulting firm to provide an asset repositioning plan for HASB.The consultant has <br /> completed site visits of all vacant units and has completed the analysis and made initial recommendations. <br /> 3. The City is partnering with HASB on a transformation plan for the redevelopment of two former public housing sites <br /> which are currently vacant.The plan is to combine these sites into a mixed income community.The City and Community <br /> Foundation have applied for$20 million in grant funds for the project.HASB has published a RFQ for a developer partner. <br /> The City has also committed funding to the project. <br /> It is expected that once the vacant units are occupied,HASB will be able to shedd its troubled status. <br /> Discussion <br /> The Housing Authority of South Bend is the largest provider of affordable housing in the City. It provides <br /> affordable housing for the very low-income,the disabled, and veterans. It is a valuable resource and is <br /> needed to meet the housing demand of the very low-income. <br /> 0MB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2025) 193 <br />