Newtowne 20 Demolition Begins in Annapolis, MD 

Pennrose and the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) have started demolition on Newtowne 20, the public housing site located off Forest Drive in Annapolis, Maryland. Construction on the new residential community is slated to begin in late October. For more information, please visit: https://www.pennrose.com/news/news-releases/2020/newtowne-20-demolition-begins-in-annapolis-maryland/

Special Board Meeting Notice:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the HACA’s Board of Commissioners will hold a Special meeting on Thursday, October 8th, for the purposes of approving the Annual Plan as authorized by the Maryland Open Meetings Act 3-305(b)(1) and (8).

Public Hearing

The Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) has updated its proposed Annual PHA Plan along with minor changes to is Voucher Administrative Plan (Admin Plan) and Public Housing Admissions and Continuing Occupancy Plan (ACOP)  which are sources for HACA’s policies, rules, and requirements concerning HACA’s operations, programs and services.  HACA is seeking public comment on the proposed Plans at a public hearing to be held via video conference on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 5:30 pm, assuming restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19 remain in effect at that time. If you wish to participate in the hearing, please use the following information to connect via computer audio: https://zoom.us/j/92338212750 or phone: (646) 558-8656 Meeting ID: 923 3821 2750.  If you need additional accommodation to participate in this hearing please call (410) 267-8000 or fax (410) 267-8926 or TTY/TDD 711. Comments will be accepted in writing until 12 pm, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 and can be mailed to Melissa Maddox-Evans, Executive Director, HACA, 1217 Madison Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 or e-mailed to info@hacamd.org. The documents are available for review below:

ACOP Draft August 2020

Admin Plan Draft August 2020 

Revised Annual Plan August 2020 

HACA Reasonable Accommodation Policies & Procedures

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETINGS

Upcoming Board Meetings

Monthly Board Meeting

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 4:30 pm

This month's Board Meeting will be conducted via zoom conference call.
See the notice below for specifics on how it will be conducted
and how to get connected.

The Board reserves the right to include a properly Closed Session of the Board under the Open Meetings Act

 October 2020 Board Meeting Update

As we continue to implement precautionary measure to minimize the spread of the coronavirus while continuing to support our clients, this month’s Board Meeting will be conducted as a conference call. Since this is a new format for us, we would like to lay out some ground rules to help things run smoothly.

• All participants other than the board members and staff members will be muted at the beginning of the meeting.
• When you dial in to the call, be sure to record your name or we won’t be able to call you when it comes time for comments from the public.
• When comments from the public are requested, you should click the chat button at the bottom of the video screen and let us know that you have a comment.
• When comments from the public are requested, individuals will be given two minutes to speak.
• If the Board Meeting goes into a closed session, all callers other than the participants in the closed session will be disconnected.
• As required by law, this meeting will be recorded.

To participate in the Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, you should use the following information to get connected by video and phone:

• https://zoom.us/j/93139010391
• You may join via computer audio or dial (646) 558 8656
• Meeting ID: 931 3901 0391

If you would like a copy of the Board Report, please contact us at info@hacamd.org. 

PUBLIC NOTICE - AWARD OF PROJECT-BASED VOUCHERS

The Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis is participating in the Baltimore Regional Project-Based Voucher Program with six other housing agencies and the Baltimore Metropolitan Council. This program has made the following awards of project-based vouchers (PBVs):

The participating Howard County Housing Commission has been recused from decisions in each round of awards because of involvement or potential involvement in a proposal. 

        August 2020 Awards:

• Five (5) to Episcopal Housing Corporation and Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc. for St. Mark’s Court in Pikesville.
• Eight (8) to NRP Holdings, LLC for Tanyard Apartments in Glen Burnie.
• Eight (8) to Village at Little Patuxent, LP for Village at Little Patuxent in Gambrills.

May 2020 Awards

• Ten (10) to Blenheim Run I, LP for Village at Blenheim in Havre de Grace
• Eight (8) to Conifer Realty, LLC for North Odenton Apartments in Odenton
• Twenty-five (25) to Dorsey Overlook, LLLP for Dorsey Overlook in Ellicott City
• Eleven (11) to MBID of Delaware, LLC (Ingerman) and Housing Initiative Partnership, Inc. for Willows at Forest Drive in Annapolis
• Six (6) to Osprey Property Company II, LLC for Towns at Church Creek in Annapolis
• Seven (7) to Taft-Mills Group, LLC for Enclave at Severna Park in Severna Park
• Eight (8) to Taft-Mills Group, LLC for Towns at Odenton in OdentonSix (6) to Woda Cooper Development, Inc. for Harmans Overlook in Hanover

April 2019 Awards

• Twenty (20) to the Howard County Housing Commission for Artist Flats at New Cultural Center.

May 2018 Awards

• Five (5) to Homes for America for Homes for Fountain Green in Bel Air
• Two (2) to Homes for America for Red Maple Place in Towson
• Eight (8) to Woda Cooper Development, Inc. for Robinson Overlook in Columbia
• Eight (8) to Woda Cooper Development, Inc. for Brock Bridge Landing in Jessup

November 2017 Awards

• Fifteen (15) to Volleyball House Apartments, LLLP for Riverwatch II in Elkridge
• Six (6) to Towne Courts LLC in Annapolis

For more information, please contact info@hacamd.org. 

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has released some clear and straightforward recommendations on how to prepare, identify, and deal with COVID-19. As the work continues to identify, contain, and prevent this disease, staying informed is key to minimizing the impact and spread. Here are some quick reference documents from the CDC that can help out...

• What you need to know about Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Stop The Spread of Germs
• Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019
• What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Proactive Response to Newtowne Twenty Gas Leak Press Release - January 31, 2020

HACA has posted a press release explaining their response to gas leak at the Newtowne Twenty Property and how it will impact the process of relocating the residents of Newtowne Twenty. The press release is available below for viewing or download.

2020 Annual Plan Review

Please provide written comments on the content of the 2020 Draft Annual Plan posted below to Alison Duncan, aduncan@hacamd.org or 1217 Madison St Annapolis, MD 21403 by close of business, Friday, March 20, 2020. An announcement will be posted here with the date and time of the Public Meeting to discuss the 2020 Draft Annual Plan. Please check back for details.

New Office Hours

Beginning on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, we will have new office hours. All of our offices will be open Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 4:30 pm and Friday from 8 am to noon.

Newtowne 20 Redevelopment Press Release - November 29, 2018

HACA has posted a press release explaining recent decisions regarding the redevelopment of the Newtowne 20 property. The press release is available below for viewing or download.

SAFETY

Notice of Occupancy Rights Under the Violence Against Women Act (see below)