HUD honors Housing Authority of Pikeville as AGENCY OF THE YEAR!
The Louisville HUD Office annually recognizes superior program administration by presenting awards for Small Public Housing Authority (PHA) of the Year for housing authorities with less than 100 units; Mid Size Public Housing Authority of the Year for housing authorities with 100-250 units, and Large Public Housing Authority of the Year for housing authorities with more than 250 units; and, for Housing Choice Voucher Agency of the Year for housing choice voucher rental assistance program administrators. One-hundred and five public housing authorities are in competition for the public housing awards and forty-four Housing Choice Voucher agencies compete for the Housing Choice Voucher award. To be considered for the authority and agency of the year awards, the competing organizations must excel at property, financial, and occupancy rate management.
The Large Public Housing Authority of the Year award was presented to Executive Director Sean Gilbert of the Housing Authority of Pikeville (HAP). The HAP has been designated as a high performer under the Public Housing Assessment System for the last five years. Under the Housing Choice Voucher Management Assessment Program the HAP has achieved high performer status for the last two years. Additionally, the HAP took steps to make changes to enhance its Housing Choice Voucher program.
The HAP has active resident's that participate with the development of the HAP Annual Plan. The HAP manages its capital and operating funds in an efficient and effective manner every year. Their current Board Chairperson has served as a commissioner for over five years. She is also a HAP resident who lends a voice and credence to many of the decisions that the housing authority makes with its planning.
Efforts by the HAP in the community have resulted in a transformation of its outer downtown area. In 2001 the HAP took steps to finalize the formation of a non-profit entity and worked in planning for the revitalization of the Kentucky Avenue/High Street neighborhood. This area consisted of housing that was aged and blighted. Some houses suffered from extensive neglect, which prevented use of the units to the rental assistance program participants. Access to many properties in the neighborhood was prevented due to the physical deterioration and overgrown vegetation.
To accomplish the revitalization initiative, the HAP partnered with the City of Pikeville, Kentucky Housing Corporation, HUD, Appalachian Regional Commission, Kentucky Department of Transportation, the Kentucky Department of Local Government, Pikeville College, and the State Renaissance Program. The first five phases of the Kentucky Avenue/High Street neighborhood revitalization are complete and the HAP is now managing 60 new units of low-income housing in the neighborhood.
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Sean Gilbert accepting the award.
Back Row (from left): Sean Gilbert, Joe Coleman, Chester Alley, Danny England, Mike Stewart and David Thacker. Front Row (from left): Polly Arnold, April Thacker, Louetta Adkins, Angie Clevenger, Dawn Deaton, Laura Newsome, DeeAnna Alley and Stephen Burchett.
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"The City of Pikeville is very fortunate to have one of Kentucky's best Housing Authorities. The staff of the Housing Authority of Pikeville has always stepped up and worked diligently when there has been a housing need in our city" said Pikeville City Manager Donovan Blackburn.
"We are honored to be recognized by HUD as the outstanding Large Housing Agency for the State of Kentucky. We have a tremendously dedicated and efficient staff and Board of Commissioners that works hard to serve the needs of the citizens of Pikeville" said Executive Director Sean Gilbert.
The Housing Authority of Pikeville's Board of Commissioners consists of: Mayor Frankie Justice, Chairperson Dorothy Sykes, Vice-Chairperson Max Thompson, Darrell Pugh and Ben Cassady.
The HAP's Administrative staff is Louetta Adkins(Northgate Manager), DeeAnna Alley(Public Housing Manager), Polly Arnold(Deputy Director), Stephen Burchett(Controller), Dawn Deaton(Section 8 Coordinator), Sean Gilbert(Executive Director), Laura Newsome(Occupancy Specialist) and April Thacker(Kentucky Avenue Manager). Maintenance staff consists of Chester Alley, Angie Clevinger, Joe Coleman, Danny England, David Thacker and Mike Stewart, Maintenance Foreman.
The HAP assists approximately 800 families in the City of Pikeville through various programs. More information about the Housing Authority of Pikeville and its programs is available at www.hapky.org or you may call (606) 432-8124.
"We are honored to be recognized by HUD as the outstanding Large Housing Agency for the State of Kentucky. We have a tremendously dedicated and efficient staff and Board of Commissioners that works hard to serve the needs of the citizens of Pikeville" said Executive Director Sean Gilbert.
The Housing Authority of Pikeville's Board of Commissioners consists of: Mayor Frankie Justice, Chairperson Dorothy Sykes, Vice-Chairperson Max Thompson, Darrell Pugh and Ben Cassady.
The HAP's Administrative staff is Louetta Adkins(Northgate Manager), DeeAnna Alley(Public Housing Manager), Polly Arnold(Deputy Director), Stephen Burchett(Controller), Dawn Deaton(Section 8 Coordinator), Sean Gilbert(Executive Director), Laura Newsome(Occupancy Specialist) and April Thacker(Kentucky Avenue Manager). Maintenance staff consists of Chester Alley, Angie Clevinger, Joe Coleman, Danny England, David Thacker and Mike Stewart, Maintenance Foreman.
The HAP assists approximately 800 families in the City of Pikeville through various programs. More information about the Housing Authority of Pikeville and its programs is available at www.hapky.org or you may call (606) 432-8124.
The initial stages involved the acquisition and demolition of approximately 100 units. The first phase of 40 units were completed in 2003 (Housing Choice Voucher/site based/ tax credit units), and an additional 20 were completed in 2004. These efforts have changed the face of this area in the outer downtown perimeter of the City of Pikeville. This collaborative effort has resulted in a massive infrastructure change: underground utilities, two-lane traffic expansion with parking on both sides, and two playgrounds. The new developments also offer an assortment of supportive services for the residents because of collaborations established by the housing authority. For example, by emphasizing the importance of the area having access to public transportation, the HAP worked successfully with Sandy Valley Transportation to expand bus service in the area. This arrangement also resulted in improved and expanded services for the HAP's other public housing developments as well.
HUD HONORS HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PIKEVILLE AS
AGENCY OF THE YEAR FOR LARGE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES FOR
EXCELLENCE IN MANAGEMENT
AGENCY OF THE YEAR FOR LARGE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES FOR
EXCELLENCE IN MANAGEMENT
LOUISVILLE- The Louisville HUD Office of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), presented awards for excellence in management to several housing agencies at the Kentucky Housing Association Mid-Year Conference held February 12-15, 2006, in Louisville.
DEDICATION - a mark of affection or in great regard.
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On Friday, August 24, 2007, the Housing Authority of Pikeville held a renaming dedication of the Hames Park Community Room in the name of Ms.Dorothy Sykes. Ms Sykes was a long time resident and the first ever resident Board Commissioner and Chairperson of the HAP's Board of Commissioners.
Here are some shots from the 2008 Hillbilly Days, Hope you all had fun!
