Project Title, Locality, and Chief Elected Official

Funding

Project Description

Alberta Downtown Revitalization Project

ALBERTA, TOWN OF

Melissa Parrish

Mayor

$     830,124     VCDBG

$     156,197     Private

$       61,138     Local

$  1,047,459        TOTAL

The Town will revitalize the central business district area through the elimination of physical blight and removal of barriers to economic development. Bringing together public and private partners, the project will create a façade program to improve 11 structures in the project area.  Additionally, the project will result in the rehabilitation of five residential units, drainage improvements that will include the installation of 2,948 linear feet of curb and gutter and 1,000 square yards of asphalt, improvements to the Alberta Town Square, installation of 3,378 square yards of sidewalks, and installation of 15 street lights. A total of 12 persons will benefit from the housing rehabilitation component of this project, of whom all are low- and moderate- income.

Bland County Medical Expansion Project

BLAND COUNTY

Henry Blessing

Chairman, Board of Supervisors

$     700,000     VCDBG

$     475,094     Private    

$     461,189        Federal

$  1,636,283        TOTAL

The Bland County Medical Clinic will be expanded to accommodate growing demand for services.  The expansion will include the construction of a 7,853 square foot addition, renovation of the existing building, and the addition of eight exam rooms, a larger nurses’ station, a patient education office, a mental health office, and a secure storage area for medical supplies.  A sliding fee scale will be used in order to offer affordable health care to low-income clients.  A projected 1,747 new clients will be treated annually at the facility, of which approximately 76 percent will be low- and moderate- income.

Skipwith Road Housing Rehabilitation Project

BOYDTON, TOWN OF

Charles P. Reamy

Mayor

$     640,915     VCDBG

$         1,415     Local

$     642,330        TOTAL

Multi-year

The Town will provide housing rehabilitation to a total of 16 substandard homes in the Skipwith Road and Park Drive community.  A total of 13 homes will be rehabilitated and three homes will be substantially reconstructed (replaced) to meet DHCD Housing Quality Standards.  The project will benefit a total of 34 persons, all of whom are low- and moderate- income.

Hurley Flood Recovery Rehabilitation Project – Phase IV

BUCHANAN COUNTY

Roger Rife

Chairman, Board of Supervisors

$     500,000        VCDBG

$       54,000        Private

$     544,000        TOTAL

On May 2, 2002, the community of Hurley experienced a devastating flood that severely damaged more than 100 homes.  This project represents part of the ongoing flood recovery project and will result in the substantial reconstruction of 11 substandard homes.  The project will benefit a total of 28 persons, all of whom are low- and moderate- income.

Six and Twenty Mile Creek Water Project

BUCHANAN COUNTY

Roger Rife

Chairman, Board of Supervisors

$     330,000        VCDBG

$     110,000     State

$     812,224     Federal

$     117,769     Local

$     110,000        Private

$  1,479,993        TOTAL

The County will provide a public water system for a community that currently experiences problems with the quantity and quality of the available water sources.  Presently, these households are not served by a public water distribution system and rely on wells, springs, cisterns, and in some cases, hauling water from other sources, to meet their needs.  The project will provide for the installation of 1,200 linear feet of six-inch water line, 19,550 linear feet of four-inch water line, 1,600 linear feet of two-inch service line, 2,200 linear feet of one-inch service line, 1,100 linear feet of three-quarter- inch service line, one 10,000 gallon water tank, three pitless booster pump stations, and 33 service meters.  A total of 74 persons will benefit from this project, of whom 70 are low- to moderate- income.

Clinchco Housing Rehabilitation Project – Downtown Service Area

CLINCHCO, TOWN OF

Randy Moore

Mayor

$     500,000        VCDBG

$       26,000        Local    

$     526,000        TOTAL

The Town will provide housing rehabilitation to a total of 12 substandard homes in the Downtown area.  A total of nine homes will be rehabilitated and three homes will be substantially reconstructed (replaced) to meet DHCD Housing Quality Standards.  The project will benefit a total of 31 persons, all of whom are low- and moderate- income.

Commerce-Hill Streets Neighborhood Improvement Project

CULPEPER, TOWN OF

Pranas A. Rimeikis

Mayor

$     835,863        VCDBG

$     378,784     Private

$     294,921        Local    

$  1,509,568        TOTAL

Multi-year

The Town will undertake a comprehensive improvement project in the Commerce-Hill Streets Neighborhood.  Activities include the rehabilitation of 43 housing units to DHCD Housing Quality Standards, the acquisition and rehabilitation of one vacant unit that will be sold to a qualified low- to moderate- income household, installation of 400 linear feet of curb and gutter, repair of 12 linear feet of curb and gutter, installation of 11 driveway aprons, installation of 486 square yards of sidewalk, installation of seven handicap curb ramps, and replacement of one fire hydrant.  The project will benefit a total of 184 persons, of whom 169 are low- and moderate- income.

Washington Park Community Improvement Program – Phase II

GREENSVILLE COUNTY

Peggy R. Wiley

Chairperson, Board of Supervisors

$     800,000        VCDBG

$     127,500     Private

$     160,690        Local    

$   1,088,190       TOTAL

Multi-year

The County will substantially improve the living conditions in the Washington Park community by rehabilitating substandard housing and correcting deficient infrastructure issues.  This project will result in the rehabilitation of five houses, substantial reconstruction of eight houses, and demolition of three vacant, dilapidated units.  The County will also create affordable homeownership opportunities for six low- to moderate- income families who are currently leasing their housing units.  Infrastructure improvements will also be completed, to include the installation of 200 square yards of sidewalk, 550 linear feet of curb and gutter, 120 square yards of entrance gutter, 500 linear feet of roadway, and drainage improvements.  The project will benefit a total of 53 persons, of whom 39 are low- and moderate- income persons.

Sunnybrooke Subdivision Housing Production – Section II

HALIFAX COUNTY

William I. Fitzgerald

Chairman, Board of Supervisors

$     550,550        VCDBG

$     795,000     Private

$         9,200        Local    

$  1,354,750        TOTAL

The County will continue to provide affordable housing opportunities in the Sunnybrooke Subdivision through the acquisition of open lots and construction of single-family homes.  A total of ten lots will be developed and housing will be made available to ten low- to moderate income first time homebuyers.  The project will benefit approximately 25 persons, all of whom are low- and moderate- income.

Lebanon Housing Rehabilitation Project – Town Wide Phase III

LEBANON, TOWN OF

Nelson A. Dodi

Mayor

$     500,000        VCDBG

$     180,000        Local    

$     680,000        TOTAL

The Town will rehabilitate 11 substandard homes and substantially reconstruct two homes to meet DHCD Housing Quality Standards.  This project will eliminate health and safety hazards due to substandard housing conditions and will improve the aesthetic nature of the community through the clean-up and removal of garbage and debris.  The project will benefit a total of 35 persons, all of whom are low- and moderate- income.

Robbins Chapel Water Extension – Phase II

LEE COUNTY

John W. Bledsoe

Chairman, Board of Supervisors

$     320,000        VCDBG

$     701,142     State

$     811,174     Federal

$       57,820        Local    

$  1,990,136        TOTAL

The County will provide a public water system for the Hoover Hill, Shepherd Hill, and Sigma communities in the Robbins Chapel area.  The residents in these areas rely on individual private systems which are generally poor in quality and do not provide an adequate quantity to meet their daily needs.  This project will result in the installation of 2,000 linear feet of ten-inch water line, 1,000 linear feet of eight-inch water line, 25,750 linear feet of six-inch water line, 1,000 linear feet of four-inch water line, 4,000 linear feet of three-quarter-inch water line, a 75,000 gallon storage tank, a booster pump station, water service line and appurtenances, and 12 fire hydrants.  A total of 174 persons will benefit from this project, of whom 135 are low- and moderate- income.

Witcher Road Housing Rehabilitation Project

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY

M. Kate Berger

Chairperson, Board of Supervisors

$     608,597        VCDBG

$     328,950     IPR

$         6,971     State

$         5,000     Private

$         5,000        Local    

$     954,518        TOTAL

Multi-year

The County will provide housing rehabilitation to a total of 14 substandard homes in the Witcher Road community.  A total of seven homes will be rehabilitated and seven homes will be substantially reconstructed (replaced) to meet DHCD Housing Quality Standards.  Presently, seven of the homes do not have adequate indoor plumbing and pose a significant health risk.  The project will also include drainage improvements to control water run-off and will remove debris from the neighborhood.  A total of 30 persons will benefit from this project, all of whom are low- and moderate- income.

Saltville Downtown Revitalization Project

SALTVILLE, TOWN OF

Jeffrey L. Campbell

Mayor

$     700,000        VCDBG

$         2,500     State

$     471,080     Federal

$  2,832,457     Private

$  1,105,350         Local    

$  5,111,387        TOTAL

Multi-year

The Town will implement a revitalization project to transform the downtown area into a thriving commercial center.  As a result, the current central parking area will be converted into a Commons area, drainage improvements will be made to improve the economic viability of businesses currently impacted by storm water, fiber optic infrastructure will be installed, 3,000 linear feet of sidewalks will be installed, and ten blighted commercial structures will be improved.  A cultural and heritage-based economic development strategy will be implemented to help establish the Town as a tourist destination.

inewood Heights Redevelopment Project – Phase 1

SMITHFIELD, TOWN OF

James B. Chapmen

Mayor

$  1,400,000        VCDBG

$     302,400     State

$  1,566,400        Local    

$  3,268,800        TOTAL

Multi-year

The Town will undertake a comprehensive community development project to improve the living conditions for residents of the Pinewood Heights community.  A total of 20 homes will be rehabilitated to DHCD Housing Quality Standards and the project will include the acquisition of 32 housing units, including 15 duplexes, two single-family homes, and 11 vacant lots.  Relocation assistance will be provided for the 31 occupied housing units, consisting of nine homeowners and 22 renters.  A total of 32 structures will be demolished.  A total of 108 persons will benefit from this project, of whom 99 are low- and moderate- income.

A.P. Carter Highway Water Project

SCOTT COUNTY

Dr. David Redwine

Chairman, Board of Supervisors

$     480,000        VCDBG

$       49,900     State

$     610,137        Local    

$  1,140,037        TOTAL

Letter of Intent

The County will install a public water system for the A.P. Carter community, an area that has persistent problems with water quality and quantity.  This project will result in the installation of 4,000 linear feet of eight-inch water line, 14,765 linear feet of six-inch water line, 6,500 linear feet of four-inch water line, 1,800 linear feet of three-quarter- inch water line, 4,175 linear feet of three-quarter- inch service line, and 20 fire hydrants.  A total of 106 persons will benefit from this project, of whom 78 are low- and moderate- income.

Crooked Lane Housing Project

STEPHENS CITY, TOWN OF

Ray E. Ewing

Mayor

$     631,645        VCDBG

$     112,250     Private

$  1,033,500        Local    

$  1,777,395        TOTAL

Multi-year

The Town will partner with Habitat for Humanity to make comprehensive improvements in the Crooked Lane and Rowe Lane area.  Through this project, three substandard homes will be rehabilitated to DHCD Housing Quality Standards and Habitat for Humanity will build five homes for low- income families in a newly created subdivision.  The project will also result in the installation of 1,575 linear feet of eight-inch water sanitary sewer, 850 linear feet of six-inch water line, and demolition of one derelict structure.  A total of 39 persons will are projected to benefit from this project, of whom 34 are low- and moderate- income.

Lower Birchfield Water Extension

WISE COUNTY

Fred A. Luntsford, Jr.

Chairman, Board of Supervisors

$     810,000        VCDBG

$  1,540,807      State

$       23,200        Local    

$  2,374,007        TOTAL

Letter of Intent

The Lower Birchfield community will be provided a reliable and safe public water system that will remedy water quality and quantity problems that have impacted the area.  This project will result in the installation of 10,570 linear feet of eight-inch water line, 33,100 linear feet of six-inch water line, 5,950 linear feet of four-inch water line, 1,815 linear feet of two-inch water line, 3,200 linear feet of three-quarter- inch water line, a 91,000 gallon water storage tank, and 20 fire hydrants. A total of 198 persons will benefit from this project, of whom 142 are low- and moderate- income.