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IDB hears CHA presentation on James A. Henry hub funding; formal vote deferred
Summary
Chattanooga Housing Authority presented Phase 1 of the James A. Henry hub renovation and expansion and requested a $1.5 million allocation from an IDB fund; the board discussed statutory authority and account transfers but did not vote on funding at the June 2 meeting.
The Industrial Development Board on June 2 heard a presentation from the Chattanooga Housing Authority about Phase 1 renovation and expansion of the James A. Henry hub at 1241 Grove Street and a request that the IDB allocate $1,500,000 from its Renewing Chattanooga account to support the project. Board members did not vote on the allocation; staff said a vote is planned for the next meeting.
Mike, identified in the meeting as director of real estate development at the Chattanooga Housing Authority, said the James A. Henry building — constructed in 1937 and owned by CHA — will house a community hub including Head Start classrooms, incubator space and a medical clinic operated by Erlanger. "Phase 1 involves the renovation of the existing school in addition to the health center," Mike said, and noted…
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