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CITY COUNCIL MEETIW,
MARCH 6, 1985
S. J. Cl"UN'Y FUSING
City Clerk Reimche apprised the Council that in corrpliance
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with Health and Safety Code, Section
34328, requiring the
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housing Authority to file with the
Clerk, at least once a
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year, a report of its activities,
the Housing Authority of
San Joaquin County has filed with
the City Clerk a copy of
its 1984 report.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY,
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February. 22, 1985
City Clerk
City of Lodi
City Hall'
Lodi, California 95240
Dear Sir:
In compliance with the Health and Safety Code Section 34328 requiring this
Housing Authority to file with the Clerk, at least once a year, a report of
its activities,. you will find enclosed a copy of our 1984 Annual Report.
In order that we may document our files, kindly acknowledge receipt of
this report by signing the enclosed duplicate letter and returning the same
to us.
Very truly yours,
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN
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David R. Ward
Executive Director
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hereby- acknowledge receipt of the above report.
DATED: February 1985.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
and
ADMINISTRATION
NAME TITLE RESIDENCE
George L. Dutra
Jose C. De Santiago
Rosetta Rogers
Billy Joe Douglas
Lillian Frierson
Bruce R. Lattimer
Thomas L. McGranahan
ADMINISTRATION
Chairman
Manteca
Vice Chairman
Stockton
Vice Chairwoman
Stockton
Commissioner
Stockton
Commissioner
Stockton
Commissioner
Stockton
Commissioner
Thornton
David R. Ward Executive Director
Hila McKasson Administrator of Finance
and General Services
LEGAL COUNSEL
Al Warren Hoslett Wilson and Hoslett
Commissioners are appointed by the
Board of Supervisors of the County of San Joaquin
The Board of Supervisors
of the County of San Joaquin
The City Council
of the City of Stockton
The City Council
of the City of Tracy
The City Council
of the City of Lodi
The City Council
of .the City of Manteca
The City Council
of the City of Escalon
The City Council
of the City of Ripon
Gertlemen :
This report comes to you as we enter our 44th year of service to our
communities.
During the last four years, the Administration in Washington has
clearly demonstrated, through the deep cuts of its budget axe, that
providing decent, affordable housing ` opportunities for the Nation's
poor and elderly is not a priority.
At best, we Imay expect appropriations for 5,000 new units of public
housing nationally in 1985. We know that in San Joaquin County alone,
2,795 low-income families and elderly, disabled, and handicapped
individuals currently remain on a waiting list in need of affordable.
housing. We also know, based on past experience, that it will be as
much as three years before we can assist all those currently waiting.
Board of Supervisors
of the County of San Joaquin
City Councils of the
Cities of Stockton, Tracy, Lodi,
Manteca, Escalon and Ripon
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February 21, 1985
The private sector will not, and in fact cannot, build or maintain
housing for the poor - only public housing, can fill. that need. We must
move toward a swift remedy if we are to continue the life of our
low-rent developments and ensure that affordable rental opportunities
for the needy of our County remain healthy.
We urge you, the elected officials of our communities, to petition when
and wherever possible for a sure. and lasting commitment to sustaining
public housing_ programs for the families we serve.
Very truly yours,
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
COUNTY OF SAN JOAQU
George L. tra,-Chairm
Board of ommissioners
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different sites, and 294 units of seasonal housing for migrant workers,
along with administering the 2,161 -unit Section 8 Rental Assistance
Program and 45 -unit State Aftercare Program.
At year's end, when we measure the work that we accomplished during
the year, the extraordinary events usually come to mind first. We tend
to overlook the every day, ordinary achievements;. such as, renovating
over 250 vacancies, painting buildings inside and out, repairing
plumbing, heating and cooking equipment, and maintaining hundreds of
acres of lawns and shrubs. Normally, just keeping up is a major
accomplishment.
In 1984, we are proud to report that we not only kept up, we managed
a few extras.
COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT'ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The modernization of Sierra Vista Homes, the oldest public housing.
development in the County, has been underway since the fall of 1983.
Funds for this work have been provided under the Department of
Housing and Urban Development's Comprehensive Improvement
Assistance Program.
The first phase of the three-year improvement pian fo.- Sierra Vista
was completed in May of this year. Work in this phase included
construction of three new streets for better police and fire access,
installation of individual parking slabs for each dwelling, upgrading
and replacement of sewer, gas, and electric systems, repair. of
sidewalks, installation of rear yard patios, and repair of front and
rear concrete porches and stoops.
The second phase of the work started in July of this year. This stage
of the panned improvements includes installation of more adequate
heating and cooling systems, complete renovation of the 34 -year old
bathrooms, replacement of worn out floor tile, remodeling of entryways
to allow more privacy between neighbors, addition of storage areas,
and interior and exterior painting.
In addition, 11 fourplex two-story buildings consisting of two
one -bedroom apartments, one two --bedroom apartment, and one
three-bedroom apartment will be totally remodeled and converted to a
duplex unit consisting of one four-bedroom and one five -bedroom
apartment. Conversion of these buildings will create much needed
housing for large families.
The work on the dwellings is being accomplished on a
building -by -building basis. As each block of buildings is completed,
the surrounding grounds will be landscaped. The work in this phase is
scheduled to be completed by the end of 1986.
SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Since inception, the. Fair Market Rents established by the Department
of Hous, ng and Urban Development (HUD) have been far below the
"real" market rent rates commanded by private property owners. Over
the years, as the Fair Market Rents continued to lag behind the
private market, more and more owners dropped out of our Section 8
Rental Assistance Program in favor of the higher rents that private
renters would pay. Without the ability to pay the "going rate", our
families were faced with increasing difficulty in finding suitable
housing. It wasn't until late 1983 that HUD finally established Fair
Market Rents that were consistent with the private market in our area.
With the additional buying power of the higher Fair Market Rents, we
were able to enter into agreements with. private owners for the
maximum of 2,161 units allocated to our County. Since June of 1984,
we have continued to maintain full lease -up.
HOME WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM
Under our agreement with
Valley Resource Center,
families
living in
our low -rent developments
in Tracy, Thornton, and
Conway
Homes in
Stockton, who are Pacific Gas and Electric customers, received the
Valley Resource Center, with funds provided through the California
State Office of Economic Opportunity installed free water heater
insulation blankets and weatherstripping and caulking around doors
and windows in over 700 residents' homes.
In addition, Valley Resource Center contacted all rental property
owners who are participating in our Section 8 Rental Assistance
Program to seek permission to weatherize their units for the benefit of
our Section 8 families.
As a result of the free home weatherization service provided by Valley
Resource Center, approximatey 1,200 of the families we serve will gain
the benefit of reduced energy bills.
RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM
The City of Stockton has been selected to participate in the
Department of Housing and Urban Development's Rental Rehabilitation
Program. Under the program, HUD makes funds available to
rehabilitate substandard, privately - owned rental properties on- the
condition that the owner agrees to make the property available to
low-income renters. HUD requires that cities and housing authorities
jointly agree on how the Rental Rehabilitation Program will operate.
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In November, we entered into an agreement with the City.Stockton
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to share_ in the administration of the Rental Rehabilitation Program.
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Basically, the City will be responsible for carrying out rehabilitation
activities and the Authority wil be responsible for selecting eligible
families once the rehabilitation work is complete.
Under the City's Rental Rehabilitation Program, 31 rental properties
will be improved. The City will determine whether interested property
owners are eligible, approve rehabilitation loan applications, oversee
construction activity and conduct property inspections to ensure th.t
the rental units meet HUD standards.
To support the City's Program, HUD has allocated 20 units under the
Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program and 11 units under the
new Housing Voucher Program, which will be available to eligible
low-income families.
The benefit of the Rental Rehabilitation Program is that 31 substandard .
rental properties in our City will be improved and 31 additional
low-income families will gain decent, affordable housing.
CENTRAL STORES FACILITY
Due to the lack of warehouse facilities, the Authority has had to rent
quarters to store
parts,
material and
equipment used in
the
maintenance of our
housing
developments
in Stockton, Tracy,
and
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In early 1984, we were able to obtain funds from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to remodel our maintenance shop at
Conway Homes and add a warehouse containing 6,000 square feet.
Located just a few blocks west of the 1-5 freeway, the new Central
Stores facility is more convenient to our suppliers and more accessible
to our maintenance personnel.
1985 PROSPECTUS
WE ARE ON THE MOVE
By spring, we should be moved into our new administrative complex
located at Church and Center Streets. The complex will house our
Administrative, Accounting Application, and Rental Assistance
Departments. With our business offices under one roof, we will be
better able to serve tenants and applicants alike.
REBUILDING OF THE HARNEY LANE CENTER
The County of San Joaquin appointed the Authority to manage its
migrant housing program in 1966. Since then, replacement of the
temporary one -room wood shelters at each of the three centers has
been our goal. Our goal was two-thirds realized with the construction
of new, permanent structures at the two centers on Mathews Road.
The coming year will see our goal fully accomplished. Through the
State Office of Migrant Services, we have obtained funding from the
Farmers' Home Administration to construct 96 replacement dwelling
units at the Harney Lane Migrant Family Farm Labor Center.
Plans and specifications will be completed and submitted to the State
By the spring of 1986, Harney Lane's 96 dwellings will stand ready to
serve the families who come into our community to harvest our crops.
FUNDING FOR MAJOR REHABILITATION
In February, 1985, we will submit an application to HUD for funding to
improve the 60 -unit Tracy Homes development. We will be requesting
approximately 1.6 million dollars under the Comprehensive Improvement
Assistance Program (CTAP) to replace sewer and water lines, add
storage areas, upgrade heating and cooling systems, remodel the
30 -year old bathrooms, replace floor tile, renovate the lawn areas and
paint inside and out.
As always, whether our application will be approved depends on how
much funding, if any, is allocated to HUD to fund C1AP activities for
the year.
MORE HOUSING. OPPORTUNITIES
We expect to ex to . a contract for 20 additional units under the
Section 8 Rental Assistance Program shortly after the first of the new
year. We have also secured a tentative commitment from the State
Other Income
Annual Contributions
Operating Subsidy
TOTAL OPERATING
RECEIPTS
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
Administration
Utilities
Routine Maintenance
General Expense
Housing Assistance Payments
Nonroutine Maintenance
Nonexpendable Equipment
Debt Service
Prior Year Adjustment
TOTAL OPERATING
EXPENDITURES
PROVISION FOR RESERVE
(DEFICIT)
59,589
2,859,129
725,869
$ 5,623,478
472,826
598,882
928,804
560,814
51,535
65,218
2,859,129
[ 1, 083)
$ 5,536,125
$
87,353
4,287,758
$4,295,530
431,606
172,362
3,510,828
8,105
$4,1220901
$ 172,629
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
CONVENTIONAL
PAYMENTS PROGRAM
ASSETS
HOUSING PROGRAM
SECTION_8
Cash
$ [48,544]
$ 422
Accounts Receivable.
296,121
109,219
Accrued Receivables
67,520
Investments
3,645,838
3,995
Debt Amortization Funds
2,722,887
Deferred Charges
58,813
318,121
Land, Structures and
Equipment
20, 247, 786
71,450
Modernization and
Development
3,834,629
TOTAL ASSETS
$30,825,050
$ 503,207
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
MIGRANT FAMILY PAYMENTS PROGRAM
FARM LABOR HOUSING AFTERCARE -
OPERATING RECEIPTS
Rental Income $
147,628
Other Income
12,240
HCD Contributions
285,277
TOTAL OPERATING RECEIPTS $
445,145
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
Administration
137,610
Utilities
124,193
Routine Maintenance
77,567
General Expense
60,736
Nonexpendable Equipment
11,536
Construction and Rehabilitation
33,503
Housing Assistance Payments
TOTAL OPERATING
EXPENDITURES $
445,145
PROVISION FOR RESERVE
(DEFICIT)
$ 406
52,038
$ 52,444
7,824
3,267
41,635
$ 52,726
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LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS
Accounts Payable
Accrued Liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
Surplus and Reserves
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND SURPLUS
134,117
12,039
$ 146,156
$5,417,330
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