2005-2006: Cayce Additional Information

A.  PHA Progress in Meeting the Mission and Goals Described in the 5-Year Plan

            The Progress Report follows this narrative.  

B.  Criteria for Substantial Deviations and Significant Amendments

            1)  Amendment and Deviation Definitions

                        a.  Substantial Deviation from the 5-Year Plan

                             A substantial deviation from the Plan  will be when any of the following occurs:

• Changes to the calculation or determination of rent, admissions policies, or organization of the waiting list;

• Changes in the use of funds under the Capital Fund;

• Any change with regard to demolition or disposition, designation of housing, homeownership programs, or conversion activities.

                        b.  Significant Amendment or Modification to the Annual Plan                 

                             Significant Amendment/Modification will  be defined as any of the following:  

• Changes to the calculation or determination of rent, admissions policies, or organization of the waiting list;

• Additions of non-emergency work items;

• Any change with regard to demolition of disposition, designation of housing, homeownership programs, or conversion activities.

                   In the case of substantial deviation or a significant amendment/                                                             modification, the CHA will take the following actions as required:

• Consult with the Resident Advisory Board;

• Ensure consistency with the Consolidated Plan of the State of South Carolina ;

• Provide for a review of the amendments/modifications by the public during a 45-day public review period;

• Provide notification of the amendment or modification and await approval by HUD in accordance with HUD’s plan review procedures before implementing the amendment/modification;

• Conduct a public meeting of the Board of Directors in order to adopt the amendment/modification.

C.  Other Information

            1)  Resident Advisory Board Recommendations

                        The Resident Advisory Board will have its final meeting on    

                        March 23, 2005 .  All final comments will be included in the Plan.

            2)  Resident Membership on PHA Governing Board

                        Brenda Kegler is a PHA resident and member of the PHA Governing Board. Her term expires                         in May, 2006.

3)      PHA Statement of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan

            The City of Cayce falls under the State of South Carolina ’s Consolidated Plan.  All items in                 this Plan are consistent with the State Plan.

4)      Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS)  and Resident Assessment   

      Satisfaction System (RASS) Results

           The Cayce Housing Authority is designated as a Small Deregulated PHA and therefore did 
            not receive a score on PHAS or RASS.