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MHA to get $720K in stimulus funding

By JASON LADAY
NJ.com
March 14, 2009

MILLVILLE - The Millville Housing Authority is set to receive more than $720,000 in federal stimulus funds, according to Sen. Frank Lautenberg and local city officials.

MHA Executive Director Paul Dice on Friday confirmed statements made by Lautenburg the day before, stating the housing authority will accept assistance funds available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law Feb. 17.

Dice added he will at the next MHA meeting recommend all of the $720,675 in stimulus funds be put toward infrastructure improvements at its public housing buildings.

"It's a quality of life issue (for our residents)," said Dice. "Roofs are leaking, heaters need to be replaced. We're going to be looking into an energy recovery unit that's more efficient - the less our buildings cost to run, the more we can devote money to upgrades."

Some of the larger projects Dice described that will see fruition sometime in the next three years, thanks to the stimulus money included roofing work at Jaycee Plaza and Riverview West, as well as replacing the plumbing at Riverview East and West.

Heater room upgrades are also on the docket for Ferguson Court, according to Dice.

"It's important to note that these are just some of the projects we're looking at," he added.

As for hiring construction crews and sub-contractors to do the work, Dice said the contracts will be decided in a competitive bidding process.

Priority will not be given to Millville construction firms.

Residents may see crews working on the public buildings relatively soon, as federal stimulus requirements mandate the money must be spent in the next three years.

According to its agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and MHA must dedicate all of the $720,000 within a year or else lose funds amount not obligated to any project.

In addition, the MHA has to spend at least 60 percent of its stimulus funds within two year, and has three years to spend the whole amount.

"As required, we've done a physical needs assessment and, at our next meeting we're going to be prioritizing the projects to try to get these done as soon as possible," said Dice. "I don't think we're going to have any problem spending this money as required (by HUD).

	Press Release About Us > News & Press Releases > Press Release MHA to get $720K in stimulus funding By JASON LADAY NJ.com March 14, 2009 MILLVILLE - The Millville Housing Authority is set to receive more than $720,000 in federal stimulus funds, according to Sen. Frank Lautenberg and local city officials. MHA Executive Director Paul Dice on Friday confirmed statements made by Lautenburg the day before, stating the housing authority will accept assistance funds available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law Feb. 17. Dice added he will at the next MHA meeting recommend all of the $720,675 in stimulus funds be put toward infrastructure improvements at its public housing buildings. "It's a quality of life issue (for our residents)," said Dice. "Roofs are leaking, heaters need to be replaced. We're going to be looking into an energy recovery unit that's more efficient - the less our buildings cost to run, the more we can devote money to upgrades." Some of the larger projects Dice described that will see fruition sometime in the next three years, thanks to the stimulus money included roofing work at Jaycee Plaza and Riverview West, as well as replacing the plumbing at Riverview East and West. Heater room upgrades are also on the docket for Ferguson Court, according to Dice. "It's important to note that these are just some of the projects we're looking at," he added. As for hiring construction crews and sub-contractors to do the work, Dice said the contracts will be decided in a competitive bidding process. Priority will not be given to Millville construction firms. Residents may see crews working on the public buildings relatively soon, as federal stimulus requirements mandate the money must be spent in the next three years. According to its agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and MHA must dedicate all of the $720,000 within a year or else lose funds amount not obligated to any project. In addition, the MHA has to spend at least 60 percent of its stimulus funds within two year, and has three years to spend the whole amount. "As required, we've done a physical needs assessment and, at our next meeting we're going to be prioritizing the projects to try to get these done as soon as possible," said Dice. "I don't think we're going to have any problem spending this money as required (by HUD).