General Construction, Plumbing Construction and Electrical Construction Contracts. This project is a comprehensive renovation of the last remaining part related to the recreation area, covering the playground, splash pad and water features. Minor renovations to the athletic support building, with various site improvements such as fencing, walkways, concrete and asphalt pads, retaining walls and added lighting, and security features. The playground is expanded and resurfaced with poured-in-place rubber, bounded by a new perimeter curb and a new aluminum fence matching the existing, small areas these salvaged fences are reused. Site paving includes new concrete walkways, an asphalt replacement, and a new driveway seal at perimeter edge and a 20x34 pavilion building. The splash pad and water features are fully rebuilt: a new 6" custom-colored concrete splash pad, updated controls with watertight tie-ins, two new water
features, and modified supply lines and junction boxes. The existing CMU support/building receives new door and openings reconfigurations to accommodate, a relocated overhead door, a gas-strut concession window, 2 new ADA restrooms restroom. New site amenities include a 34'×20' pavilion with integral lighting, an emergency generator, benches, tables, trash cans, and a shadow-box fence.
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Reading
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Berks
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400 Hancock Blvd
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(610) 775-4813
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19611
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Reading Housing Authority
Reading Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Jul 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed a proposed HUD rule regarding local requirements for Public Housing Agencies and the potential for joining the Work & Dignity Coalition. Topics included a feasibility proposal for tenant-furnished utilities at Sylvania Homes and updates on the River Oak Improvements Project. The board also reviewed the President's Report covering occupancy, compliance, and utility issues. Actions taken included approving contracts for exterior signage replacements at various properties and adopting revisions to the Authority's By-laws to align with municipal authority status for future grant eligibility.
Reading Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included a workshop session featuring staff recognition and the announcement of a new incoming commissioner. Discussions covered the River Oak Apartments Exterior Improvements Project, specifically regarding mortgage satisfaction and construction contracts. Additionally, the board reviewed the status of planning processes related to potential HUD rule changes on work requirements and term limits. The commissioners approved a contract with Barry Isett & Associates, Inc. to conduct a feasibility study for public utility distribution and gas to electric conversion at Sylvania Homes.
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The board meeting addressed strategies to reduce property vacancy rates through enhanced maintenance coordination and repair efforts. Significant topics included updates to the leasing process and eligibility verification following a new software system implementation, the impact of Yardi software transitions on rent collections, and responses to recent resident fraud incidents. Furthermore, the board reviewed Voucher Program funding projections, maintenance progress on electrical systems at specific sites, and compliance status for upcoming HUD filings. The session also acknowledged successful cost-saving measures implemented for natural gas purchasing and outcomes from a recent HUD Roundtable regarding community development.
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