NVK received $600,000 in funding from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBT) program to assist in the rehabilitation of existing houses in the community that suffer from unsanitary conditions.

The main goal of the Housing Rehabilitation project is to make 10 to 18 homes in Quinhagak free of the unsanitary conditions associated with mold and mildew. Poor construction and improper ventilation have left many homes damp and moldy. Homes owned by certain qualified (low-income) individuals living in Service Areas 1 and 2 will be rehabilitated as a result of this project. Moldy, desiccated materials will be removed, existing walls rebuilt, and structural elements that leak cold air and cause condensation repaired. 
 

The sections of the community identified as "Service Area 1" and "Service Area 2" will be also hooked-up to water and sewer in 2008 as part of a separate Village Safe Water (VSW) project currently underway in the community. Certain interior renovations are necessary before hook-up. Where appropriate, the rehabilitation project will, work in tandem with the VSW project with the necessary interior renovations.

The NVK Housing Committee has selected an initial ten (10) qualified houses for rehabilitation. The local Project Coordinator is developing work plans for each house.  Depending on the results of the assessments and work plans, additional houses may be added to the list as funds may continue to be available.  Labor crews are being hired and trained, and lists of needed materials and equipment are being prepared. Procurement will begin upon HUD's approval of the Environmental Assessment, likely June 1, 2008. Rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin August 1, 2008.

Ten Houses, Rehabilitation Items

Map of Ten Houses Selected in Service Areas 1 and 2

The following Organizational Chart includes key personnel in the Housing Department on all housing projects.

A progress & safety meeting schedule has not been set as of May 12, 2008.

NVK is currently drafting a Quality Control and Inspections Plan for the ICDBG Rehabilitation project. Quality control representatives will be identified, responsibilies listed, and reporting procedures outlined.

The NVK Housing Director and the Project Manager are in the process of determining how project effectiveness will be evaluated in terms of pre-rehabilitation and post-rehabilitation conditions.

This project consists of the construction of (3) Spenard Builder's Supply Home Construction Kits with the following dimensions:

737 SF (1) Bedroom Home

928 SF (2) Bedroom Home

1032 SF (3) Bedroom Home

All three units will be constructed on the following lots in the Carter Rd. Subdivision:

Lots #3, 4, and 5

Funds for this project have been allocated from the BIA Housing Improvement Program. Foundation costs are being paid for utilizing NAHASDA funding.

The proposed staffing for the BIA Housing Installation Project is as follows:

(1) Construction Supervisor [Mr. John Oldfriend]

(3) Carpenters working full time

(6) Laborers/Trades Helpers

Work shifts will be 10 hrs/day x 6 days per week. Workdays begin at: 7am - 6 pm w/ an hour lunch break at noon each day.

The following specialty trades will be required for this project:

(1) Electrician [Thomas Nicori if available]

The goal of this project is to complete a functional 1032 SF Public Terminal Building to serve the traveling public, provide a heated waiting area, and bolster the economic sustainability of the locally managed, owned and operated airport.

2007 - 2008 Housing Projects Organizational Chart

Henry Small will serve as Project Manager. The project labor force will consist of:

Type of Positions / Job:

Progress meetings shall be held every two weeks on Mondays at 9am.

All project accounting is handled internally by NVK.  The EDA reports are prepared by Northern Management and submitted by the Native Village of Kwinhagak.

For the Triodetic Project, the following positions will be utilized:

Housing Director: To Be Determined -

Construction Supervisor: John A. Oldfriend

Core Crew:

John Jones - Carpenter

Moses Guest - Carpenters

Harold Smith - Laborer

Tim Kelly - Laborer

Alternates:

Willie G. Pleasant - Carpenter

Michael Michael - Carpenter

Moses Henry - Laborer

Safety Meetings shall be held each Tuesday at 10am on the project site and all participants shall sign the safety meeting sign in sheet.

Progress meetings shall be held every two weeks on Mondays at 9am.

1) Housing Director

2) Construction Supervisor [Mr. Oldfriend]

3) One representative from the Housing Committee

4) Housing Project Devpt. Consultant & Other individuals as requested or needed/desired

The Construction Supervisor will ensure that all homes are 1) not damaged during the foundation replacement, and 2) homes are level upon completion. Construction Supervisor will utilize a laser level to ensure that homes are properly leveled.

Special Equipment: The project will require additional fill - no more than 5 loads per house, which will include equipment rental costs and gravel royalties.

(6) x 10 Ton Jacks

All tools and jacks have been ordered from SBS and will be shipped priority to Quinhagak via NAC.

The project will also require (2) wheel barrels. The wheel barrels have not been ordered yet.

Project accounting for this project will be handled in the short term by NVK accounting. The lead contact person for NVK is Jeannette Smith, CFO. NVK is in the process of considering outsourcing its federal grants accounting, in which case, Alaska Accounting Solutions in Anchorage, Alaska would likely take over project accounting. AAS can be reached at (907) 337-9192 [Lisa Lupton].

All housing occupants, prior to commencing work, shall be notified of NVK plans to work on their units 24 hours in advance. The construction supervisor is responsible for providing this notice.

The construction supervisor shall coordinate with the local utility to facilitate the work without service interruptions. If a service interruption is required, than no less than 24 hours shall be given in advance notice to the housing occupants. 

All homeowners are responsible for the following, upon receiving notice that work will commence on their unit:

1. Removing all debris, wood, appliances, etc. from underneath and adjacent to their home, and locating them to a site designated by the construction supervisor
2. Securing all fragile items inside their home
3. Keeping all children from going under the home at any time

The construction supervisor will review all project details with the homeowner.