The document summarizes the New York City Housing Authority's (NYCHA) FY 2013 Annual Plan roundtable meeting held on June 7, 2012. The roundtable discussed several topics: 1. Proposed changes to NYCHA's admissions policies including prioritizing transfers over new applicants and developing an online application system. 2. NYCHA's historical underfunding trends and initiatives to address budget shortfalls such as proposed rent increases and pursuing rental assistance programs. 3. NYCHA's $423 million capital plan for rehabilitation projects and sources of funding including bonds. 4. Efforts to improve safety including strengthening relationships with NYPD and increasing security measures. 5. Enforcing the federal requirement for

1. New York City Housing Authority
FY 2013 Annual Plan
Manhattan Community Roundtable
Johnson Community Center
June 7, 2012

2. Welcome
&
Introduction
Exercise

3. Public Comment on the Annual
Plan – Roundtable Meetings
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Call (212) 306-3800 to RSVP for the Roundtable Discussions or send an
email to EVENTSRSVP@NYCHA.NYC.GOV
JUNE 5, 2012 – BROOKLYN
NY Technical College
285 Jay Street
JUNE 14, 2012 – STATEN ISLAND
Stapleton Community Center
230 Broad Street
JUNE 7, 2012 – MANHATTAN
Johnson Community Center
1829 Lexington Avenue
JUNE 18, 2012 – BRONX
Classic (Melrose) Center
286 East 156th Street
JUNE 12, 2012 – QUEENS
Electrical Industry Center
67-35 Parsons Blvd at Jewel Avenue
Annual Plan Roundtables – 6 PM to 8:30 PM

4. Public Comment on the Annual
Plan – Public Hearing
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Annual Plan Public Hearing – 5:30 PM to 8 PM
July 25, 2012
Manhattan Center Studios
311 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Public Housing Agency Plan Comments
Church Street Station
P.O. Box 3422
New York, New York 10008-3422
Fax: (212) 306-7905

5. Topics Discussed at Annual
Plan Roundtable Meetings
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1. Eligibility & Admissions
2. Financial Resources
3. Capital Projects
4. Crime & Safety
5. Community Service

6. Roundtable Guidelines
• Let’s hear from everyone
• No interruptions
• Treat everyone with respect
• Respect different opinions
• Facilitators and note takers will take comments
and questions at tables and will also capture ideas
and opinions. No names will be used.
• Speaker slips are available to register for the open
comment time at the end of the presentations. 6

7. Topic 1: Eligibility &
Admissions
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Modification of NYCHA’s Tenant Selection and
Assignment Plan (TSAP) to give priority for rental
of vacant apartments to NYCHA residents
requesting a transfer over applicants.

8. Topic 1: Eligibility &
Admissions
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Development of Web-Based On-Line Application
Applications filed from any location with internet access
Ability to display application in multiple languages
Reduces errors, eliminate paper handling
Confirmation of successful submission of application on
screen or via e-mail

9. Topic 1: Eligibility &
Admissions
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Application Eligibility Determination – Change in Time Line
Applicants who did not attend his/her scheduled
eligibility interview must request another appointment
within three months (change from six months)
Applicants requested to provide additional information
at the eligibility interview must provide the information
within three months (change from six months)

10. Topic 1: Eligibility &
Admissions
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Explore Availability and Mechanics of Creating
site-based Waiting Lists

11. Topic 2: Financial Resources
NYCHA’s Historical Federal Funding
–Long-term Operating and Capital Trends
–2012 Federal Funding
HUD’s 2013 Proposed Budget (Operating and Capital)
Adopted 2012-2016 Operating and Capital Plans
NYCHA’s Major Initiatives
–Rent Equity Policy
–Capital Fund Financing Program Bond
–Secure funding for unfunded Public Housing Units
–Potential Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program
application
–Receive Moving-to-Work (MTW) Status 11

12. Topic 2: Financial Resources
NYCHA’s Historical Operating Funding
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Cumulative Federal Operating Fund Loss since 2001 = $757M
million

13. Topic 2: Financial Resources
NYCHA’s Historical Capital Funding
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Federal Annual Capital Grant Funding Decline since 2001 = $876M
$420
$270
($876)
($1,000)
($800)
($600)
($400)
($200)
$0
$200
$400
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
$Millions
Annual Federal Capital Grant Cumulative Decline vs 2001 Funding Level

14. Topic 2: Financial Resources
2013 Proposed Federal Budget
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Key Highlights
National Public Housing Operating Fund $4,524 M
–NYCHA’s share is estimated to be around $900M
National Public Housing Capital Fund $2,070 M
–NYCHA’s share is estimated to be $270-$300M
Proposed HUD Requirement to set Minimum Rent at
$75 from the previous amount of $50
–Impacts approximately 700 Public Housing and 4,700 Section 8
households

15. Topic 2: Financial Resources
Adopted Operating Plan 2012-2016
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($57.3)
($66.4)
($61.1) ($61.1)
N/A
($61.3) ($63.3)
($18.3)
$1.7 $3.1
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
General Fund (Deficit)/Surplus Prior and Current Plan
2011-2015 Plan 2012-2016 Plan
($ millions)

16. Topic 2: Financial Resources
Rent Equity Policy Approved by Board
NYCHA’s Board approved a rent equity policy that over a five-year period
escalates 28,000 of the existing 47,000 flat rent households to 30% of
income based on an increasing schedule of rents as a percent of
affordable Fair Market Rent (FMR).
70% of NYCHA’s households will not be impacted
NYCHA’s FY 2013 Flat Rent Schedule
<60% AMI 60%-80% AMI 80%-100% AMI >100% AMI
Studio $532 $651 $828 $946
1 $576 $704 $896 $1,024
2 $641 $783 $997 $1,139
3 $788 $964 $1,226 $1,402
4 $887 $1,084 $1,379 $1,576
5 $1,019 $1,246 $1,586 $1,812
6 $1,152 $1,409 $1,793 $2,049
Proposed Flat Rent Schedule

17. Topic 2: Financial Resources
Major Initiatives
Complete Capital Fund Financing Program Bond
–$500 million for capital work to rehabilitate buildings
Secure funding for unfunded Public Housing Units
–Approximately 5,700 public housing units in former City/State
developments still receive no dedicated subsidy.
–Funding loss estimated at $30 million annually
–Conversion of unsupported units to Section 8 in accordance
with the conversion plan approved by HUD in September 2008
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18. Topic 2: Financial Resources
Major Initiatives
Potential HUD RAD Program Application
–Would convert public housing to project-based Section 8-type
program
–Ability to leverage cash flow to fund near and long-term
rehabilitation needs
–NYCHA evaluating whether to apply
Receive HUD Moving-to-Work Status
–Permit localities to better address the needs of their
communities by promoting flexibility
–Basic MTW provides flexibility to combine Section 8, capital
and operating funds as well as implement rent simplification
and other administrative streamlining measures
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19. Topic 3: Capital Projects
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Federal Annual Capital Grant Funding Decline = $876 million
$420
$270
($876)
($1,000)
($800)
($600)
($400)
($200)
$0
$200
$400
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
$Millions
Annual Federal Capital Grant Cumulative Decline vs 2001 Funding Level

20. Topic 3: Capital Projects
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21. Topic 3: Capital Projects
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Total: $423M

22. Topic 3: Capital Projects
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23. Topic 3: Capital Projects
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 Board Adopted Five-Year Capital Plan for FY 2012 - 2016
 Proactive capital planning

24. Topic 3: Capital Projects
Capital Plan Sources
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25. Topic 3: Capital Projects
Capital Plan Uses
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26. Topic 4: Safety and Crime
Prevention
The Challenges
The perception and reality of crime among residents
Coordinating efforts across stakeholders
The Plan:
NYCHA will work to create secure, healthy
neighborhoods where residents, employees, and their
visitors feel safe, both on NYCHA grounds and inside
NYCHA buildings.
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27. Topic 4: Safety and Crime
Prevention
Safety and Security Task Force
Current Initiatives:
Work to improve the resident/officer relationship
Develop a joint safety strategy each year prioritizing
the most pressing issues
Provide additional training and better coordination
for Resident Watch teams
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28. Topic 4: Safety and Crime
Prevention
Current Initiatives:
Prioritize a number of developments for the
installation of a layered access control system
Consistently post and clearly communicate NYCHA
Safety and Security Guidelines
Distribute documents highlighting NYCHA guidelines
to residents annually
Establish rules governing moving in and out
Monitor NYCHA parking lots and enforce parking
rules 28

29. Topic 4: Safety and Crime
Prevention
Longer Term:
Strengthen relationship with the NYPD
Boost resident engagement
Secure additional funding for the layered access
security system
Increase communication about safety issues with
residents
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30. Topic 5: Community Service
Federal Law
The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998
requires Community Service and Family Self-Sufficiency:
All public housing residents who are not exempt must
perform 8 hours of community service or participate in 8 hours
of economic self-sufficiency activities each month.
Resident violation of the service requirement is grounds for
non-renewal of lease (i.e. termination of tenancy) at the end of
the twelve month term.
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31. Topic 5: Community Service
Passed in 1998
NYCHA met with residents and developed comprehensive list of
exemptions
Congressman Charlie Rangel ensured no enforcement until 2003
NYCHA exempted significant percentage of residents based on
information provided in Annual Reviews
Currently about 90% of residents are exempt or complying
Now
Additional support needed to identify opportunities for residents
to perform required service
Greater Enforcement
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32. Topic 5: Community Service
New Community Service (CS) Enforcement Plan
1) 2012 Annual Review Year
 Reset CS hours due to zero (“0”)
 Update CS exemption information
 Ask tenant to sign an Acknowledgment of CS Requirements
 CS performance required for non-exempt family members
2) 2013 Annual Review Year
 Update CS exemption or performance information
 Require performance of CS hours that started in 2012
3) 2014 Annual Review Year
 Update CS exemption or performance information
 Require performance of past due CS hours
 Lease enforcement action for non-compliance
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33. Topic 5: Community Service
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In an effort to assist residents comply with the HUD
Community Service requirement , NYCHA will be engaging
with residents and resident leaders to:
•Try to increase the opportunities available through Resident
Association driven activities.
•Provide additional information to residents using
letters, posters, and Journal articles as well as the NYCHA
website.
•Make it easier to document service by providing receipts for
Community Service at NYCHA-run events and working with
Resident Associations to provide receipts for Community
Service hours at their eligible events/activities.

34. Group Discussions
• Questions to Consider:
• What are your thoughts on what’s been said?
• What’s most important and why? What’s missing?
• What can we all do to help ensure the success of these
efforts?
Issues to Discuss:
- Eligibility & Admissions - Financial Resources
- Capital Projects - Crime & Safety
- Community Service
•Any Additional Issues – Rent, Operations &
Management, Grievance Procedures, Designated Housing for
Elderly & Seniors, Self-Sufficiency Programs, Pet Policy, Hope
VI/Mixed-Finance/Demolition/Disposition/Homeownership, etc.

35. Open Comments
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36. Wrap Up & Close
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37. Thank you
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