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million in federal stimulus funds to repair and upgrade a number of publichousing properties. Out of 349 housingv authorities in Texas that received money from the American Recoveryu andReinvestment Act, San Antonio Housing or SAHA, received the largest amount. SAHA is required to use the moneu for capital improvements and all the funds must be spent withihthree years. “These funds will allow us to make much-needed repairsw to our public housing properties and improvwe the safety and quality of life for our SAHA President and CEO Lourdesa CastroRamirez says.
Among the properties slates for major upgrades is the LewisChathamm Apartments, a 119-unit apartment complex for senior s on the city’s South Lewis Chatham also will undergp an extensive modernization. In stimulus funds will be used to upgrade the elevators and fire safety at nearly 20 elderly Other projects will involvereplaciny fencing, windows, roofing, cabinets, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning SAHA Board Chairman Ramiro Cavazos says the agenct will encourage the participation of small and minority-ownec businesses.
“We will also give additionao weight to contractors that commit to actively recruiting employeesz from the neighborhoods in and arounrd where this workwill occur,” he SAHA will issue requests for proposala to perform engineering and architectural servicess related to stimulus-approved projects. Web site: www.saha.org
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