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Minutes of a Meeting of the
Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority
August 18, 2026
adjustment requests continue to move through HUD's review process. Updates
provided to HUD have highlighted the property's improving compliance status and its
readiness to resume normal voucher activity once all required compliance
benchmarks are met.
Ms. Lockley reported the NNRHA Controlled Multi-Family Properties Waitlist data as
follows: There are 2206 Public Housing applications, 33 of which are approved
leaving 2173 pending applications. The Housing Choice Voucher program has 3902
applications, of which 92 were approved with 3810 pending. During the month of July,
the Public Housing program housed 6 new applicants. The Housing Choice Voucher
Program housed 17 new applicants and MOD-Rehab (SRO) housed 2 new applicants
for a total of 25 new applicants housed. The Public Housing program is currently
occupied at 96%, and the Housing Choice Voucher program is currently at 85%. The
MOD Rehab Program, which includes Warwick SRO, is 95% occupied. All of the
apartment affordable housing communities are occupied at 85% on average.
During the month of July, community resource activities included several community
outreach and resident engagement activities. A mini health expo event was hosted at
Pinecroft Apartments, providing residents with access to health and wellness
resources. In addition, a summer youth program was held at the Marshall Courts
Recreation Center, and HRCAP hosted a budget workshop at Aqueduct Apartments.
Staff also coordinated and supported various educational workshops and community
programs for residents at Aqueduct Apartments, Marshall Courts, and the Marshall
Courts Recreation Center.
Mr. Jackson presented an overview of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
reserves and funding activity. The report explained the distinction between reserves
held by HUD and reserves maintained by the Housing Authority. HUD provides
funding for housing assistance payments; however, the amount the Housing Authority
ultimately pays on behalf of program participants may be higher or lower than the
amount received from HUD. He also noted that when housing assistance payment
expenses exceed HUD funding, the Housing Authority must use reserve funds to
cover the difference. As a result, reserve balances fluctuate based on the relationship
between HUD funding allocations and actual program expenditures. The report
reflects these funding and reserve activities. Mr. Jackson also reported that the
Housing Authority is authorized to administer 3,154 vouchers. Although the current
number of vouchers in use is below the authorized level, the program is operating at
full funding utilization and slightly above authorized funding levels. To manage
available funding, the Housing Authority currently requires receiving housing
authorities to absorb voucher holders who transfer assistance to another jurisdiction,
rather than billing NNRHA for those costs.
Ms. Simmons reported that Elevated Technologies, Inc., operating as Metro Elevator,
was selected to complete the elevator modernization project. The contract was
executed in June 2026, and the project remains on schedule with an anticipated
completion date of December 2026. Metro Elevator has begun procuring necessary
materials, while engineering and design activities are underway. Staff will continue to
monitor the project and provide updates as key milestones are achieved. The current
phase focuses on modernizing the passenger elevator, with upgrades to the freight
elevator planned following completion of the initial work. It was also noted that the
modernization will replace the aging elevator system with updated equipment and
bring the elevator into compliance with current code requirements. Extended lead
times for specialized parts and fabrication have been incorporated into the project
schedule.
Additionally, several Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations for Bids (IFBs)
are currently active. An RFP for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
HOME Investment Partnerships Program administration services was posted on
August 7, 2026, and is scheduled to close on September 7, 2026. In addition, IFBs
for Marshall Courts Phase III façade repairs and painting, as well as Pinecroft hallway
painting, were posted on August 7, 2026, with both solicitations closing on September
7, 2026. Ms. Simmons further reported that IFBs for Pinecroft apartment exterior
washing and painting and for Marshall Courts roof overlay, fascia, and gutter repairs
were posted on August 14, 2026, and are scheduled to close on September 14, 2026.
These procurement activities support ongoing capital improvement and property
maintenance efforts across the Authority's portfolio.
Ms. Shaw reported that occupancy levels at The Lift and Rise and Legacy Landing
remain strong. CNI IV-R is currently 99% complete, with remaining work focused on
final infrastructure improvements. The Wellness Center is 96% complete, and the
retail component is 100% complete. Staff also reported ongoing efforts to finalize the
completion and occupancy of retail spaces at the development.Jump to an indexed page (141 of 141)