THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FY 2012 AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN & 2012-2016 FIVE-YEAR PLAN WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE

The Housing Authority of the City of Beaumont (BHA) has prepared its Annual and 5-Year Plan for public review and comment.  The deadline for submittal of written comments is noon CST on June 25, 2012.  The Plan documents will be available for inspection beginning May 7, 2012 at the BHA Central Office, located at 1890 Laurel, Beaumont, TX 77701, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  To facilitate public access and review of the Plan, BHA has arranged for copies of the Plan to be available beginning May 7, 2012 at all City of Beaumont Public Libraries and via the internet at the BHA web site at www.bmtha.org.   Public housing residents may review the Plan in their Manager’s office.

The public is invited to submit written comments.  Written comments should be addressed to Mr. Robert L. Reyna, Executive Director, and must be received at BHA’s Central Office, 1890 Laurel, Beaumont, TX 77701, no later than noon CST on June 25, 2012.  All written comments will be carefully reviewed and considered for incorporation into the Annual and 5-Year Plan. 

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the Annual & 5-Year Plan and public comments received.  The public hearing will be held on June 26, 2012, beginning at 1:00 p.m. CST in the Boardroom at 1890 Laurel, Beaumont, TX 77701. 

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2012 Five Year and Annual Plan

Printable Information Sheet on The Crossing

New Senior Living Community Begins Accepting Applications

Property will feature great amenities, affordable rents

BEAUMONT, TX – Only six months after construction began, crews are quickly nearing completion of The Crossing, a 150 unit senior living community for seniors aged 55 and older located at 3795 East Lucas.  The property will begin accepting pre-applications online on April 16 at www.thecrossingbeaumont.com   The first seniors are expected to move into the facility in June 2012.  

The Crossing will feature great amenities, including a beauty salon, a ceramics studio, a computer lab, a billiards room, a fitness center, and a grand room that will serve as a space for community activities.  The property will also feature a private examination room for visiting medical service providers and offices for community and social service providers.  The new construction, expected to cost $16.3 million dollars, will consist of simulated stone and stucco design and each apartment will have its own private balcony or patio with French doors.    

“As more and more baby boomers move towards retirement, the demand for communities such as The Crossing are in great demand,” said Beaumont Housing Authority Executive Director Robert L. Reyna.  “The combination of great amenities, close proximity to pharmacies and stores and affordable rents makes this a very attractive option for seniors looking for a place to live in their retirement years.”

In anticipation of the property’s opening, the City of Beaumont has committed to upgrading the infrastructure on East Lucas Drive, including repaving sidewalks between Concord and Helbig and inserting a crosswalk for residents to cross the busy street.  These improvements will allow seniors easy access to Walgreens, HEB and the Elmo Willard Public Library.

Interested applicants must be 55 years or older, and must have an annual income of no more than $24,180 for singles or $27,600 for couples.   For more information, visit www.thecrossingbeaumont.com or call 409-892-5483.

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