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VALLEY HOMES ALERT
It has come to our attention that
the Rock Island Housing Authority has plans to build 39
rent-to-own units on the former Valley Homes site. This is a low
income rental program with option to buy after 15 years. They
also plan to extend the property to the 3 acre lot in the 2500
block of 8-1/2 Ave., along with leeling the hill that divides
these properties. Greenbush Neighborhood President Mike Markell
has made inquiries to RIHA about this proposed project and has
found it very difficult to get his requests for information
answered. RIHA has a grant request for this project before the
Illinois Housing Development Authority. RIHA planned to go
before our planning commission in June, but we were successful
in delaying this action. Unlike other projects that take place
in established neighborhoods, no effort was made on the part of
the RIHA to get input from the people who will be most affected
by this. Both neighborhood associations have taken steps to
remedy this notification issue.
No matter if you own or rent this
affects you. Please be sure we have your contact information
in case immediate action is required. Had this gone to planning
commission we would have had mere days to notify people about
this project and the ramifications it would have for the
neighborhood.
If you have additional questions on
this matter, please feel free to email me Deb Kuntzi at
LTMB1800@sbcglobal.net or call 309-786-3927, after 4:30.
We ask that you download and sign this petition to the Rock Island Housing Authority. Once signed, please drop off or mail to Deb Kuntzi.
At this point, RIHA application is
in Chicago in a review process to be determined in mid July, If
you oppose this development please write a letter to IHDA and/or
RIHA at the following addresses. A
sample letter is provided
here, but please feel free to express your own thoughts on
this development.
DeShana Forney
Executive Director
Illinois Housing Development
Authority
401 N Michigan Ave Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60611
Locally
RIHA
Board of Directors
227 21st St
Rock Island, IL 61201
Also be sure to contact your
council person so they are aware of your feelings.
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