here - Reno Housing Authority

An experienced leadership team directs…
Board of Commissioners
sets policy for the Authority
The Board of Commissioners
is responsible for setting policy
and supervising the Executive
Director. They are appointed
by the Mayor of Reno and confirmed by the City Council to
serve four-year terms. One of the
five is normally a resident of the
City of Sparks, and one must be
a participant in the Authority’s
housing programs. Commissioners as of December 2010 are
shown at left.
Seated are Jessica Sferrazza, Dick Scott and Irene Dixon-Chappell. Standing
are Reverend Glenn Taylor, Sr. and Dr. Lloyd Diedrichsen.
A long-time director
Executive Director David C.
Morton has been responsible
for the day-to-day operations of
Reno Housing Authority (RHA)
since September 1988. A highly
respected professional, he served
from 2001 to 2003 as President of
the Public Housing Authorities
Directors Association (PHADA),
a national organization of over
1900 Housing Authority Directors.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Housing Authority is to provide and facilitate the development of affordable quality housing that offers self-sufficiency opportunities for low-income citizens of Reno, Sparks and Washoe County.
…RHA’s award winning housing programs
RHA awarded $21 million grant from HUD to
purchase foreclosed homes
Early in 2010, RHA received notice that its application for funding as the lead agency in a local
consortium was one of only 56 NSP2 grants to
be awarded in the USA. Under this grant, RHA
is purchasing, rehabilitating, renting and selling
approximately 200 foreclosed properties in four
designated target areas – Northeast Reno, Sparks,
Stead and Sun Valley.
Excellent physical inspection scores of
RHA’s Public Housing properties
Public Housing Assessment (PHAS) and
Section 8 Management Assessment Program
(SEMAP)
HUD evaluates both the Public Housing Program
and the Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program around the country using PHAS
and SEMAP. These assessments measure RHA’s
performance in administering all components of
the Public Housing and Section 8 programs. RHA
scored 98 out of 100 on PHAS and 104 out of 100
on SEMAP, making RHA a high performer in both
categories.
The Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) performs physical inspections of all HUD housing.
RHA’s most recent REAC scores are exceptionally
high in all complexes!
Complex Actual Possible
Score
Score
Stead Manor 98
100
Essex Manor 99 100
100
Silverada Manor 98
Mineral Manor 99
100
Tom Sawyer Village 98 100
Myra Birch Manor 98 100
John McGraw Court 100 100
Hawk View Apartments 96
100
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Major undertaking to assist neighborhoods hit hard...
Councilwoman Jessica Sferrazza led City of Reno’s efforts
to assist neighborhoods
Beginning in late 2008, the Housing Authority was asked by local
governments in the Truckee Meadows to assist in dealing with foreclosures and community revitalization. The improvement of the
older Oliver Montello neighborhood was a high priority for the City
of Reno. Councilwoman Jessica Sferrazza, who also serves on RHA’s
Board of Commissioners, led this effort. She convinced US Senator
Harry Reid to secure two HUD Economic Development Initiative
(EDI) Grants totaling $778,000. Those funds were assigned to RHA
to purchase vacant homes in the Oliver Montello neighborhood.
Additional HOME funding was provided to carry out much needed
rehabilitation.
RHA is well equipped to carry out Neighborhood
Stabilization Program (NSP)
Oliver Montello and the Good Neighbor Program were essentially
the “warm up” for RHA’s involvement in assisting with foreclosed
single family properties. A much bigger endeavor began in early
2009 with the assignment of $4.2 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Funding allocated by the State of Nevada to the Washoe County
HOME Consortium. Under NSP1, RHA purchased and rehabbed 35
homes in Stead, Sun Valley and Sparks. At least 25% of the funding
had to be used to purchase properties to be rented to persons under
50% of the median income. The remaining 75% was to benefit persons between 50% and 120% of the median income using a first time
homebuyer program.
RHA is administering HUD’s
Good Neighbor Program
Reno, Sparks and Washoe
County elected officials authorized RHA to utilize HUD’s
Good Neighbor Program in their
jurisdictions. A total of 11 single
family properties have been purchased and rehabbed around the
county under this program.
RHA awarded $21 Million
competitive NSP2 Grant
In February 2010, RHA led a successful Consortium application
for funding in a national competition for “stimulus” funding
under NSP2.
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...by foreclosures in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County
Purchase of 100th foreclosure was cause for celebration
Pictured above are David Morton, Executive Director of the Reno Housing Authority; Hilary Lopez, Chief of Federal
Programs for the Nevada Housing Division; Tony Ramirez, HUD Reno Field Office Director; City of Reno Councilman David Aiazzi; City of Reno Mayor Robert Cashell; City of Reno Councilwoman and Reno Housing Authority
Commissioner Jessica Sferrazza; Reno Housing Authority Commissioner Lloyd Diedrichsen; Reno Housing Authority Commissioner Glenn Taylor; and City of Reno Community Reinvestment Manager Jodi Royal-Goodwin at the
celebration for the 100th house purchased.
Neighborhoods have strongly supported RHA’s stabilization efforts
Pictured above left are Reno Housing Authority Commissioners Glenn Taylor, Jessica Sferrazza, and Dick Scott
at the demolition of 1900 Montello in the Oliver Montello area. Pictured above right are Brian Kaiser and Brian
Bonnenfant from the University of Nevada at Reno’s Center for Regional Studies; Reno Housing Authority Compliance Auditor Wendryn Barnhart; and Reno Housing Authority Research Assistant David Sovich, all of whom were
essential to the grant preparation for NSP2. In the center is HUD’s Deputy Secretary Ron Sims. This was taken at a
press conference in Sparks recognizing local neighborhood stabilization accomplishments.
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Beautiful Sky Vista Planned Community is one of four...
Neighborhood heavily
impacted by collapse of
housing market
The Sky Vista neighborhood
in Stead was designated as a
target area in both NSP1 and
NSP2. This quite beautiful master planned development was
built between 1997 and 2004 and
has a variety of neighborhoods
ranging from apartments and
duplexes to five bedroom three
bath “mansions.” The prices
of homes increased dramatically leading up to the collapse
of the housing market in 2006.
With foreclosures increasing and
prices falling, attempting to shore
up this neighborhood is a high
priority under NSP1 and NSP2.
Buying and rehabilitating
foreclosures
RHA’s plan has centered on buying foreclosures and rehabilitating them. Once rehabilitation has
been completed, they are either
rented or sold. Initially all of
the rentals were to be to persons
under 50% of the median income
and the remaining were to be
sold to middle income families
between 50% and 120% of the
median income. This plan was
modified to rent some of those
homes to middle income families in the Sky Vista community.
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...specific neighborhoods targeted by RHA
Properties purchased in Stead’s NSP2
Target Area (census tract 26.06)
Affordable HOME rents for
low income renters
Rents for persons under 50% of the median income
are calculated based on affordable HOME rents.
Applications are submitted to RHA and are carefully reviewed to make sure they meet income criteria; reference checks and housekeeping inspections are also being done.
RHA has really good deals for middle
income homeowners
Sales of rehabbed homes in the target area are
being handled by real estate brokers. The homebuyers must be first time homebuyers who complete eight hours of credit counseling, have at
least a 3.5% down payment and are able to secure
a conventional loan. Eligible persons will receive
a $5,000 grant and a $15,000 forgivable loan from
RHA. The price of the home will be set at whatever RHA has expended to purchase and rehab the
home or the appraised value, whichever is lower.
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Newer homes in Highland Ranch Community...
Properties purchased in Sun Valley’s NSP2
Target Area (census tract 27.01)
Quality Lifestyle Homes
The Highland Ranch Community is comprised of
approximately 1,625 single-family homes built in
northeast Sun Valley by Lifestyle Homes. These
affordable entry-level homes had risen dramatically in price prior to the collapse of the housing
bubble. A large number of foreclosures have since
occurred and many more homeowners are “under
water.” For Washoe County officials this neighborhood was a high priority for RHA’s efforts.
Homeowners Associations welcome
improvements carried out by RHA
In Highland Ranch as in Sky Vista, the Homeowners
Association (HOA) is a highly active organization
that strives to keep the neighborhood attractive
and well maintained. RHA’s efforts to rehabilitate
houses and install appealing xeriscape landscaping
have been well received by the HOA Board and
staff.
Focus on homeownership in 2011 and 2012
Only five houses were purchased in this target area
under NSP1 due to funding restraints in the grant.
Under NSP2, however, RHA has purchased a number of homes in the neighborhood. Most of those
purchased through 2010 will be used for affordable rentals for persons under 50% of the median
income. A much larger number will be purchased
in 2011-2012 and will be sold on affordable terms
to first-time homebuyers who are between 50%120% of median income.
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...offer good opportunities for tenants and owners
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Three Sparks census tracts are included...
Building on a successful longtime
rehabilitation program in Sparks
The City of Sparks has long had an active rehabilitation program. To a large extent, NSP1 and NSP2
are following in this progressive tradition. Most
of the properties purchased have been foreclosures
or short sales, and all have required at least some
rehabilitation. Where rehab is being done, active
steps are being taken to improve the energy efficiency of the property.
Evaporative coolers and xeriscaping lessen
carbon footprints
In order to incorporate “green” practices and
reduce ongoing utility costs, RHA is installing
evaporative coolers rather than air conditioning
whenever possible. This is being done for homes
which will be rented and sold. In addition, the
amount of turf has been reduced in the yards of
virtually every home purchased by RHA. Under
NSP2, all properties are being xeriscaped to reduce
wasteful water consumption. Landscape architects are being utilized to design attractive yards
without lawns.
Many local contractors have participated in
NSP work
For the most part, all rehab is being awarded to
local contractors. Participating in this work has
enabled firms to stay in business during this difficult recession when new construction is at an
extremely low level.
Properties purchased in the Sparks NSP2 Target Area
(census tracts 29.02, 30.00, and 31.06)
Eight properties to
the west of Pyramid
were purchased with
NSP1 funds.
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...in Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 target areas
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Northeast Reno efforts focus on older homes...
Dramatic improvements in older
neighborhood
The City of Reno has made an older northeast Reno
neighborhood a priority for revitalization. The Oliver Montello neighborhood and Pat Baker Park
is a traditionally African-American community
that has long suffered from crime, drugs and gang
problems. Led by Councilwoman Jessica Sferrazza, the City has been committed to changing
this and has coordinated city efforts to address this
problem. A key part of this endeavor is related to
housing. RHA was assigned HUD EDI and HOME
funding to deal with vacant homes prior to NSP,
and the City has strongly supported RHA in NSP
efforts in this area.
RHA has carried out selected demolition of
blighted structures
Demonstrating its commitment to the neighborhood improvement effort, RHA has utilized nonfederal funding of its own to purchase additional
properties with blighted structures and demolish
them. Long-term plans are to build highly energy
efficient homes on these sites that will be positive
additions to the revitalization of the neighborhood.
Properties purchased in Northeast Reno’s NSP2 Target Area (census tract 17.00)
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...in Oliver Montello neighborhood around Pat Baker Park
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RHA’s Housing Choice Voucher Program serves…
For many years, RHA has operated a variety of rental assistance
programs that were created
under Section 8 of the 1974
Federal Housing and Community Development Act. In these
programs, RHA provides subsidies to local landlords on behalf
of low-income families and
individuals living in privately
owned housing in Reno, Sparks
and Washoe County.
Many are seniors living on social
security or small pensions. A
large number are one-wageearner families or single heads
of household with children who
are unable to pay market rents
without assistance. The Housing Choice Voucher Program is
quite popular with tenants who
can use a voucher to find their
own units and live in whatever
neighborhood they wish. Many
take advantage of the program’s
portability features to transfer
their assistance to other parts of
the country.
The chief goal for all Section 8
programs is to provide decent,
safe, and sanitary housing at an
affordable cost. Federal regulations specify minimum Housing Quality Standards that a
unit must meet before it can be
rented. The standards help protect the family by assuring a
basic level of acceptable housing
that must be maintained for the
duration of the lease.
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…Reno, Sparks & Washoe County
With a Housing Choice Voucher,
the total amount of assistance to
each family for rent and utilities
is based on family income and
composition. New admissions
or families who move to a new
unit may not pay more than 40
percent of their income toward
initial rent and utilities. Units
must meet a rent reasonableness test, i.e., the rents cannot be
higher than similar units in the
area. This test is performed on
each unit leased or when a landlord requests an increase.
All participants are responsible
for meeting Section 8 family obligations, which include:
•Reporting all money coming into the household and
changes in family members
•Permitting inspection of the
housing unit by RHA after reasonable notice
•Giving RHA and the owner at
least 30 days written notice if
they intend to move
•No illegal use of a controlled
substance
•No involvement in drug-related or violent criminal activities
A client’s portion of the rent can
change with changes in income
or family composition. To ensure
correct calculation of the client’s
portion of the rent, RHA verifies
sources of income. This is done
by a combination of verifications sent to the income source
and access to national and state
databases. If unreported income
is found, this can result in termination of assistance.
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Non-profit Washoe Affordable Housing Corporation…
In an effort to improve contract administration of privately owned
federally assisted properties with Section 8 assistance, HUD determined in the late 1990s to withdraw from its direct administration
around the country and turn this responsibility over to a Public
Housing agency in each state. RHA produced the successful proposal to administer HUD’s Nevada properties, and in October 2000
delegated the task to its nonprofit Washoe Affordable Housing Corporation (WAHC).
For over ten years, WAHC has performed with excellence, delivering
high quality management and occupancy reviews, timely and accurate subsidy payments, and impartial mediation of disputes between
owners and residents.
WAHC maintains a knowledgeable and professional staff, and takes
a hands-on approach to quality improvement and education.
WAHC’s positive impact on the
lives of Nevada’s low-income
families in nearly a dozen urban
and rural communities statewide can be seen in the overall
improvement of the housing
in its care. In 2007 WAHC was
chosen by HUD as a model
small contract administrator
to participate in a nationwide
study and review of the program. WAHC has received the
HUD San Francisco Multifamily
Hub Office’s Award for Excellence four times.
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…overseesSection
Section88properties
propertiesacross
across Nevada
…oversees
Nevada
BATTLE MOUNTAIN
WOODHAUS APTS
CALIENTE
CALIENTE RENAISSANCE APTS
CARSON CITY
FOOTHILL GARDEN APTS
HIGHLAND MANOR
SOUTHGATE APTS
ELKO
GREEN ACRE PARK APTS
FALLON
CHURCHILL VILLAGE APTS
HENDERSON
HIGHLAND VILLAGE APTS
PALO VERDE GARDENS
LAS VEGAS
ARTHUR McCANTS MANOR
BALTIMORE GARDENS APTS
BILL RAYSON MANOR
CAMINAR GROUP HOME (PEDREGAL HOUSE)
CASA TIEMPO
CLARK TERRACE MUTUAL HOME
CLARK TOWERS
CLEVELAND GARDENS APTS
ESCONDIDO APTS
GRANADA APTS
MONSIGNOR SHALLOW APTS
RUBY DUNCAN MANOR
SIERRA POINTE APTS
STELLA FLEMING TOWERS
SUNRISE GARDEN APTS
WALKER HOUSE APTS
NORTH LAS VEGAS
CENTENNIAL PARK ARMS
ROSE GARDEN TOWNHOUSES
STATZ AVENUE APTS
RENO
CARVILLE PARK APTS
CENTENNIAL PARK ANNEX
COMMUNITY GARDENS
GOLDEN APTS
ORVIS RING APTS I & II
PINEWOOD TERRACE
SIERRA MANOR APTS
SILVER TERRACE
SUNSET RIDGE APTS
WASHOE MILL APTS
YERINGTON
YERINGTON MANOR
WAHC LIST OF PROJECTS AND LOCATIONS
WAHC LIST OF PROJECTS AND LOCATIONS
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RHA’s Public Housing complexes…
Hawk View Apartments
The 100 apartments for families
at Hawk View were built next to
Hug High School in northeast
Reno. They have a great view of
the “Hawks” practice field and
the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Mineral Manor
Built in 1959, this Public Housing
complex for families in northeast
Reno was originally composed
of 75 duplexes on 18 spacious
acres. One of the duplexes was
converted to a childcare center
in 1977. Two others were incorporated into RHA’s administrative offices in the 1980s.
Stead Manor
Built on city land at the old Stead
Air Force Base, the 68 townhouse
units in this complex for families
are ten miles north of downtown
Reno. The Reno National Air
Races at the adjacent airport are
a major event each year. A variety of employers and the Sierra
Nevada Job Corps Center are
nearby.
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…are great places to live
Tom Sawyer Village
Tom Sawyer Village is a beautiful development designed for
elderly and disabled persons.
There are 100 garden apartments, lavish landscaping and
a wonderful location adjacent to
Paradise Park.
Silverada Manor
Designed originally as private
rental housing, Silverada Manor
has 150 units for elderly and disabled persons. A wide variety of
services are available nearby for
residents. Excellent public transportation is readily available.
Myra Birch Manor
Built as a private apartment
complex, this 56-unit townhouse complex for families was
purchased by RHA in 1981. It is
located in southeast Reno near
the City of Reno’s Miguel Rivera
Center, a large recreational and
social services center on Neil
Road.
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Attractive complexes and…
Ala Moana Apartments
In 1996, RHA issued bonds to
purchase and upgrade the 156
unit Ala Moana Apartments in
southwest Reno. RHA’s bond for
this purchase received a high rating for such issuances. The goal
was to maintain long-term rental
affordability, not to convert it to
Public Housing or any other subsidized program.
Yorkshire Terrace
In 1996, RHA competed for and
obtained Low Income Tax Credits for the construction of 30
attractive three- and four-bedroom duplex units to house large
low-income families in Raleigh
Heights. The rents are set at levels that are affordable for families below 50 to 60 percent of the
median income, and a few are
designed for families below 30
percent of the median income.
Essex Manor
Located in the Raleigh Heights
area north of Reno, the 53
duplexes in this complex are
quite attractive and nicely landscaped. Set in a beautiful location at the bottom of Peavine
Mountain, the complex is fortunate to have a large community
center on site.
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…partnerships that benefit the community
John McGraw Court
These 34 units, the first Public Housing complex in Sparks,
were built in 1995 on a portion of
a 5-acre site. Later, 16 non-Public
Housing units were developed
on the site and are administered
by the same staff.
Silver Sage Court
In 1995, RHA formed a joint
venture partnership with Silver
Sage Manor, Inc., a nonprofit
organization consisting of members of local churches. The Silver
Sage Court Joint Venture raised
funds to build 16 units of elderly
housing on the remainder of the
John McGraw Court site. The
two complexes share joint management, maintenance and community facilities.
Pilgrim Rest Senior Housing
RHA staff manages seven attractive cottages designed for the
elderly on Hillboro Avenue.
These were constructed and are
owned by a nonprofit group set
up by the Pilgrim Rest Baptist
Church. RHA assisted the church
members in their original design
for the property and later with
obtaining Project Based Voucher
assistance for the units.
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A variety of affordable housing options…
Sarrazin Arms Apartments
The Sarrazin Arms Apartments
is a 57-unit complex of efficiency
apartments in the downtown
area. It was acquired in 1992 with
a loan of HOME funds from the
City of Reno for the down payment. The former owner agreed
to carry the remainder of the
financing. Many improvements
and upgrades have been made
since the complex was purchased.
D&K Horizons
This
transitional
housing
facility for families was built
on the former site of a large,
vacant,
dilapidated
house
in northeast Reno. The new
four-unit complex was named
D&K Horizons in honor of
two outstanding community
leaders: Dolores Feemster and
Kathryn Wishart. The facility
was designed for homeless
families.
Carville Court
Shortly after starting construction on D&K Horizons, RHA
was able to purchase the adjacent property with three deteriorated duplexes on Carville
Drive at a foreclosure sale. These
badly neglected properties were
also a blighting influence on the
neighborhood. RHA’s primary
goal was to improve the neighborhood around D&K Horizons. Extensive rehabilitation
efforts were carried out.
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…that are community assets
Joseph’s Inn
This downtown three story
building was purchased and
renovated by the Community Housing Resources Board
(CHRB) in 1993. RHA played
an instrumental role in assisting this non-profit in obtaining a
15-year contract for single room
occupancy (SRO) Mod Rehab
rental assistance to 22 units in
this complex.
Scattered Site Homes
Over the years, RHA has purchased several single-family
homes that it has utilized under
various homeownership programs for low-income families.
Additional properties were later
bought to support the development of Hillboro Place. The
experiences of these prior transactions helped prepare RHA to
carry out the current foreclosure
purchase programs.
Colonial Court
RHA purchased this 12-unit
apartment complex in 2008.
This was the first family property purchased in the City of
Sparks by RHA. A private management firm has been hired to
manage the property.
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Solid management of RHA assets is a high priority...
Residents are proud of their
well-managed and attractive
complexes
Overall, solid management of
RHA assets has contributed
greatly to increasing the appeal
and attractiveness of all housing
complexes. Residents enjoy living in areas that are well-maintained and they are proud of
RHA complexes.
Interns obtain valuable work
experience and bring fresh
insights to RHA
One or more University students have long worked in paid
part-time internships at RHA.
In recent years, however, the
program has been expanded to
allow for multiple students during the year. Shown at right are
four interns working in 2010
with RHA Commissioners Jessica Sferrazza, Glenn Taylor and
Lloyd Diedrichsen.
Sheriff’s Work Program is a
strong plus for RHA’s
Maintenance Program
The Sheriff’s Work Program has
provided an invaluable service
to RHA in helping with manual
labor projects and keeping the
grounds clean and neat at all of
the Public Housing sites. RHA
provides a supervisor and is able
to utilize one or more workers
doing community service seven
days a week. This service is free
of charge to RHA.
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…. and the positive results are clear to everyone
Reduction in turf results in
considerable water savings
With assistance from the Truckee
Meadows Water Authority, RHA
has drastically reduced the turf
area at most of its housing complexes. The reduction in turf area
has helped not only decrease
water consumption, but has also
lowered RHA’s utility costs.
Improved accessibility
RHA has put great emphasis on
modifications at locations designed for elderly and disabled
persons to provide for their accessibility needs. Resources from
the Capital Fund Program have
helped RHA complete accessibility projects at all dwelling units
for the disabled or elderly.
Curb appeal is a priority
In an effort to increase the desirability of a neighborhood, RHA
puts great effort into ensuring
the curb appeal of each complex. This way, Public Housing
complexes help to improve the
neighborhoods around them.
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Resident Councils carry out a variety of activities & programs
Resident Councils and
Resident Advisory Board
help set priorities
RHA’s
Resident
Advisory
Board helps draft and review
the agency plan required by
the Quality Housing and Work
Responsibility Act of 1998. Each
president of the eight Public
Housing Resident Councils is
automatically included on the
Resident Advisory Board, along
with several Housing Choice
Voucher participants.
Community space
Resident Councils
The Resident Councils at the five family and three senior Public
Housing complexes meet regularly and participate with RHA staff
and various social service agencies to carry out programs for their
residents. They are active in lobbying government agencies and have
also been successful in obtaining school zones, speed bumps, crosswalks and bus routes near the properties.
Community celebrations
The Resident Councils at each complex are pleased to be able to have
community celebrations in each of their community spaces. These
celebrations are greatly enjoyed by residents, especially children, and
they help create the sense of community which is very important to
RHA. The Easter, Halloween, and Christmas celebrations are especially popular.
A priority to RHA has been to
provide new community space
where it did not exist and to
upgrade those already in use by
residents. Because of those community spaces, RHA has been
able to attract a variety of community resource agencies to provide on-site services to residents.
Annual Air Races fund raiser
The National Championship
Air Races take place every September. The Stead Manor Resident Council has conducted an
annual fund raiser at this event,
which takes place adjacent to the
complex. Annually, Stead Manor
raises over $2,400 for resident
youth activities.
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Elderly residents receive special treatment
Seniors receive health and
nutrition services
A monthly blood pressure clinic
is provided by a local Home
Health agency to RHA seniors.
Nutrition education programs
are also offered by community
volunteers to provide RHA
seniors with information on topics that affect their health and
wellbeing.
Case Management and Homemaking keep seniors
independent
Through a grant provided by the State of Nevada’s Aging and Disability Services Division, the Independent Living Program provides
case management and homemaking services to seniors living in its
senior/disabled Public Housing complexes. The Elderly Services
Coordinator, whose position is funded by this grant, provides on-site
information and referral as well as on-site case management to RHA
seniors. The grant allows RHA to provide light housekeeping services employing two contracted homemakers who are previous Public Housing residents. These services enable seniors to remain independent and living in their own apartments as opposed to requiring
long-term or group home care.
Community partnerships aid seniors
The Elderly Services Coordinator works with the Food Bank of
Northern Nevada to distribute commodity food boxes at three senior
Public Housing complexes. The Washoe County Senior Center utilizes one of RHA’s senior complexes as a Congregate Meal Site for its
lunch program.
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Most “Senior” Residents
Honored in 90+ Club
Since 1989, RHA has held an
annual celebration to honor all
residents who are
90 years of age or
older. On this occasion, they are treated
to a delicious meal,
thoughtful gifts and
great entertainment.
New members are
presented with a
plaque to celebrate
their “membership”
in this special club.
Self-sufficiency programs help families reach their goals
Resident businesses and employment
A number of RHA residents have started businesses with assistance from RHA. Training and
interest-free loans are provided, where needed, to
help the residents get started. Senior homemaking
services have long been carried out by current or
former residents who were assisted in becoming
contractors. A resident company currently provides cleaning services for most NSP properties.
Community Work Experience Program
(CWEP)
RHA has a partnership with the Community Work
Experience Program through the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, which has provided
valuable work experience, work history and/or
transferable skills to clients. RHA benefits from
the placements, with each volunteer spending
15-35 hours per week in RHA offices. Placement
is temporary and the goal is to gain enough work
experience to obtain employment within the community and move off of the program.
Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program
RHA’s FSS Program has been an important tool for
families striving to become self-sufficient. There is
a strong Program Coordinating Committee (PCC)
which meets quarterly and supports the FSS Program by providing resources and case management to the participants. With the training and
assistance they receive, many families are able to
improve their economic situations and build up
substantial escrow accounts. Charles Schwab bank
has been instrumental in providing Individual
Development and Empowerment Account (IDEA)
funds available to many FSS participants interested in homeownership.
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Several innovative programs benefit RHA youth
Downtown Sparks Kiwanis Club provides
free bicycles to RHA youth
The Kiwanis Club has been very active in providing many completely refurbished bicycles as well
as new helmets to RHA youth. They hold bike
safety and repair days every summer at RHA family sites.
Nevada Cooperative Extension (4-H)
Community-based instructors provide extraordinary learning opportunities for youth, family members and parents during this after-school program.
4-H offers young people opportunities in leadership, career development, citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering, math and more.
School Incentive Program (SIP)
RHA has SIP Awards for youth biannually, in March
and August. Participants are rewarded based on
three criteria: grades, citizenship, and attendance.
Youth are awarded school supplies such as backpacks, elaborate binders, et cetera, depending on
how many goals are achieved. Participants must
be enrolled in the SIP in order to be involved in
other RHA activities.
Kidscape Productions
Scouting at RHA
Both the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts are active
at RHA sites. The Girl Scouts provide many wonderful opportunities for girls, including inviting
55 girls to the 2010 Shop with a Sheriff event. The
Boy Scouts provide many activities and opportunities as well, including the annual pinewood derby
races at the Boys & Girls Club.
This is a professional acting program for school
children over the age of nine and is offered at two
RHA sites. Opportunities include improvisation,
scene study and performances. The curriculum
was created at Juilliard in New York and at the
Yale School of Drama in Connecticut. The class
strengthens important skills such as self-esteem,
self-confidence, reading and presentation skills.
Junior Ski Program
The Junior Ski Program and Bobo’s Mogul Mouse
award full scholarships and equipment rentals
to RHA youth who are active in RHA’s School
Incentive Program or Vocational Visions Program.
Forty-five children are given the opportunity to ski
or snowboard at Sky Tavern each winter.
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Outstanding opportunity for youth...
Grants from the Helen Close Charitable Foundation have provided a large number of RHA’s Public Housing youth the opportunity to live on a
ranch for several days each year. At the ranch, the
youth experience a variety of ranching and farming activities.
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...thanks to the Helen Close Charitable Foundation
They learn to care for and ride horses, receive
hands-on education on ranching, lessons on roping, and hear informational talks on the culture
of the area. In addition, they swim, fish, hike and
learn archery and horseshoes.
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Talented and dedicated employees...
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...enable RHA to achieve high standards
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Reno Housing Authority
Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Assets
June 30, 2009
June 30, 2010
Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Accounts and Notes Receivable
Deferred Charges
Investment - Joint Venture
Investments
Land, Structures and Equipment
Other Assets
Total Assets
$
$
5,804,170
1,047,923
87,983
89,582
9,606,235
23,461,027
217,376
40,314,296
$
$
5,708,373
650,619
84,618
79,714
9,947,573
29,769,330
368,330
46,608,557
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrual
Deferred Credits
Notes and Bonds Payable
Other Liabilities
Total Liabilities
$
$
$
1,290,334
21,419
5,003,642
386,957
6,702,352
$
1,435,549
21,164
4,723,436
525,526
6,705,675
Net Assets
$
33,611,944
$
39,902,882
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$
40,314,296
$
46,608,557
Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
Fiscal Year
2009
Fiscal Year
2010
Revenue
Federal Assistance
Rental Income
Interest and Investment Revenue
Other Income
Total Revenue
$
42,481,449
3,635,645
367,123
449,449
46,933,666
$
$
$
4,888,052
497,136
818,241
1,460,805
374,828
35,753,833
1,709,114
248,413
45,750,422
$
4,755,725
1,007,190
901,853
1,810,709
337,711
38,282,438
1,512,939
235,889
48,844,454
$
1,183,244
$
6,290,938
$
$
50,518,721
3,673,794
83,676
859,201
55,135,392
Expenses
Administrative Costs
Program Costs
Utilities
Maintenance
General Expenses
Housing Assistance
Depreciation and Amortization
Interest Expense
Total Expenses
Change in Net Assets
$
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