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Minutes of a Meeting of the
Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority
July 15, 2025
Mr. Holloman inquired about the criteria inspectors use during inspections.
Ms. Shaw clarified that inspectors prioritize the interior of units, specifically
examining water heaters and the placement of smoke detectors. When Mr. Bell
inquired whether this was a complete or sample inspection, Ms. Shaw confirmed it
was a sample inspection. Mr. Holloman inquired about the nature of the inspections,
specifically if they were random or announced. Ms. Shaw verified that all
inspections are announced 30 days prior to the scheduled appointment.
Ms. Dessoffy reported that the insurance policies were renewed for the next fiscal
year. In addition to the general liability and property insurance NNRHA has an
abundance of insurance to include worker's comp, auto, volunteer and cyber
insurance to name a few. The agency uses a broker to assess the insurance needs
of the Authority and to obtain the best prices. Mr. Holloman inquired about flood
insurance, Ms. Dessoffy confirmed that only Great Oak Senior Living property has
flood insurance because of drainage issues.
David Sialey reported that the 5-year consolidated plan is underway with the
purpose of assessing community needs, establishing priorities and to set long term
goals for housing and community redevelopment. The preliminary budget for
2025-2026 is currently being reviewed internally and by the City prior to allocation
announcements going out to non-profit applicants. The final draft is currently being
reviewed by the City. Marshall Ridley Residential Facade program is a $2.1 million
grant program to assist owner occupied homeowners in the choice neighborhood
initiative area with extemal home improvements. The improvement grant is up to
$20,000 per property. All of the 113 applications received have been processed.
There have been 72 completed cases to date and NNRHA has expended just over
$1.3 million. There is $760K remaining which could assist another 20 to 25 facade
cases.
On July 21st, the program will be reintroduced to the community. The
announcement will be posted on several news outlets. Mr. Bell inquired about
eligibility for the program. Mr. Staley offered several eligibility requirements that the
homeowner must meet and in the event the homeowner did not meet the
requirements there is an option to cure and become eligible. Ms. Shaw clarified that
the facade program repairs existing structures and does not build new structures.
The demolition of Marshall Courts has begun and the Orcutt Townhomes |
construction phase is complete and closing is scheduled for September 30, 2025.
Three lifts have been instaled and are working and all inspections have been
completed. Mr. Holloman inquired about future plans for the demolition site at
Marshal Courts. Mr. Staley responded that it would be green space as there were
stormwater issues at the site and additional greenspace would aid in the mediation
of that issue.
Facade improvements at Marshall Courts Apartments have been completed for the
first phase. The renovation of the Southeastern Family project is expected to be
finished by mid-July. At Ashe Manor Apartments, 12 kitchen renovations have been
completed and work is ongoing.
Ms. Shaw reported that the Lift and Rise occupancy is currently at 94%. The retail
space located on the ground level of the 2700 and 2800 buildings has had some
interest and leasing is expected in the near future. There has been a property
manager hired at the Lift & Rise property with additional maintenance staff to
address and resolve the backlog of service calls more efficiently.
Ms. Shaw reported on Legacy Landing, an onsite housing development with two
phases. The first phase鈥檚 leasing efforts are in progress, and a grand opening has
already taken place. Temporary Certificates of Occupancy have been secured for
the first five (5) townhouses in IV-R, and leasing efforts are now in progress. There
are 63 units in total occupied out of 115 units at Legacy Landing. A closing is
anticipated in September for the final phase of CNI. Additional construction which
includes the infrastructure is 88% complete, the Wellness Trail is 72% complete,
and groundbreaking for the Seafood Market is anticipated for summer 2025. The
retail space already stands at 100% completion. There was a meeting held with
stakeholders of the community to create a name for the seafood market and to
finalize some of the designs. USI continues to assist former Ridley families and
focuses on sustainability. HUD mandates that we track former Ridley families for a
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