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State Grants $73,000 to Adams Housing Authority - October 10, 2007
ADAMS - The Adams Housing Authority has been awarded $73,000 for technical assistance and emergency capital improvement bond funding by the state Department of Housing and Community Development, according to state Sen. Benjamin B. Downing, D-Pittsfield, and state Rep. Daniel E. Bosley, D-North Adams.
The amount of the awards is based on DHCD's preliminary estimate of the costs associated with projects proposed by the Housing Authority. Projects include:
* $45,000 to replace the roofs on the Sayles Street and Hoosac Street housing units.
* $15,000 to install an owner’s electrical panel and electrical disconnects at the Sayles Street development
* $13,000 to replace the rear stairway and entrance at the Sayles Street housing units.
"Maintaining structurally sound affordable housing is an important piece to encouraging economic growth in our region," said Downing. "The Adams Housing Authority does great work and I am pleased that DHCD has chosen these sites to receive emergency funding."
During the preliminary design phase, DHCD will be able to more accurately assess the scope of the emergency repairs and actual costs and adjust the award amount as needed.
"Housing in Adams is in need of improvements and without this critical funding, these units would be in jeopardy," said Bosley.
The Housing Authority’s executive director, Richard Hamblin said, "This particular administration has been able to find resources necessary for housing authorities to maintain affordable housing. We’re pleased."
The next step is for the Housing Authority's board of directors to ratify DHCD’s contract for financial assistance and related information. |
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