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County updates: Oakwood modular housing pricing risk; Mount Massive Manor cited by HUD, needs roughly $125,000 in window repairs
Summary
County staff warned of possible price increases for the Oakwood modular housing procurement, and board member Tracy Fletcher reported HUD-cited window repairs at Mount Massive Manor estimated at roughly $125,000.
County and board members gave project updates with potential funding implications for upcoming housing projects.
On Oakwood modular housing, county staff said the developer will travel to a Nebraska factory to finalize pricing and warned that rising costs may increase the project price. "They're going to Nebraska to go look at the factory, and finalize pricing. It's a very scary time ... there's going to be, I think, a price increase," a county representative said. Board members said a decision will need to be made promptly to lock pricing if required.
Separately, Tracy Fletcher reported that Mount Massive Manor has been cited by HUD for window-related issues and that initial estimates put the repair cost at roughly $125,000. "That project has gotten dinged by HUD because of the windows. There's roughly $125,000 worth of work that needs to be done," Fletcher said. Board members discussed potential short-term funding avenues, including community-project funding (Congressional Community Project funding), Northwest Council of Governments weatherization programs and the possibility of using the authority's available funds or city/county contributions to fill any gap.
Board members said they are coordinating with city staff and other partners about potential letters of support and applications. One board member said the timeline for community-project grants is short, and quick turnaround letters may be necessary. The board noted that the authority lacks large internal reserves and urged partners to explore state, federal and private foundation resources commonly used for repairs affecting low-income seniors and adults with disabilities.
No formal vote was recorded on funding decisions; members treated the conversation as project updates and a call for follow-up coordination among the authority, city staff and partner agencies.
