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Why it matters: The management arrangement and potential HUD funding changes affect how the property is run, how much the city pays for management and whether local reserves would need to be tapped for continued services.

A resident urged the council to examine the property management contract and asked why a contractor collects what the resident described as \"80,000 plus in administrative fees\" to manage the property when five on‑site employees appear to do most day‑to‑day work. The resident suggested the city could employ the on‑site staff directly to save on management fees and asked for year‑to‑year data on turnover causes (natural deaths, voluntary moves, involuntary moves) so the council can assess resident outcomes and management performance. The resident also requested more transparency about how many turnover cases are involuntary versus natural or voluntary.

Council and staff responded by noting reasons municipalities sometimes use private management firms, including perceived operational efficiencies. Staff finance representatives said the city’s short‑term fiscal position and replacement reserves would allow it to cover gaps if federal funding were interrupted. A city staffer (Josue) said, \"On a short term basis, we can fill in a gap with the reserves that we have. Long term basis, there are opportunities that we can explore.\" He added that the city has a rent comparability study good through January 2028 and would need a new market study in late 2027 to renegotiate HUD rent levels.

Separately, the council read an emailed resident comment from Bob Brandt, who asked how the city could better advertise the affordable senior housing opportunity to Black, Hispanic/Latino and Asian communities and asked whether Greenbelt has contingency plans if the federal administration reduces Section 8 funding. Staff told the council that the building’s demographics have shifted substantially over decades from being predominantly white to including a larger share of residents of color; staff said that demographic shifts occur slowly as vacancies permit and that transient population patterns also affect composition.

No formal vote occurred; council directed staff to keep exploring management and funding options and to provide additional data on turnover causes and management costs for future discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Budget Work Session Green Ridge House","oneSentenceSummary","During the budget work session a resident questioned the ~ $80,000 management fee paid to a private contractor and suggested the city employ on‑site staff; council and staff also discussed demographic changes at the property and short‑ and long‑term contingencies if HUD funding is reduced.","taxTitle","Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland","taxId",70652,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":74,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":75,"_41":76,"_43":77,"_45":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6158400,"Camera, Wi‑Fi and accessibility upgrades underway at Green Ridge House; staff cite code compliance and rising utility costs",1125,622000,1747000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5458503-ef9c0aee78ce996c0255c24350aab60a&start=622&end=1747","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5458503-ef9c0aee78ce996c0255c24350aab60a/thumbnail_622000.jpg","/articles/6158400/Greenbelt/Prince-Georges-County/Maryland/Camera-WiFi-and-accessibility-upgrades-underway-at-Green-Ridge-House-staff-cite-code-compliance-and-rising-utility-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158400-8c5cf0f651ce71880c461cd66291c170/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144017&Signature=kJMItXLsuKRVK-lrP6vpJfYXKlVHKexPu4FAbpKrV~sENs1XcIteJOaD7R4kiGUgysqRARvIO2PxXNMac~rV2wkA0tN0w~YZHq4VpKsqhFrpnPwxgE~SRiBgXYPpGmM33eY96oGe2Tpl5GmjN9ouJKV80NaDaooQqs5bXcn0OTJ~0z~I2DB9UOMe64K6ZSWpItertxC03YPNegDTLevGu1YCc~ivwDkJY5sDcJw~bzmijFa0mhZjsj2IDSeZaGSBTDbQRP1UKo0bxC7iJ5QDLhhRmS4gKtBA9InZ01TYHjN1fzYipYXVuTq0wR-R21H7-2QnvowmnLGovvjHA3jHxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Green Ridge House management told the Greenbelt City Council at a budget work session that facility upgrades—including installation of new security cameras, building‑wide Wi‑Fi cabling, accessibility retrofits and other maintenance—are underway and funded in the proposed 2026 budget.

Why it matters: Improvements affect day‑to‑day safety, accessibility and resident amenities at a city‑owned senior housing property. Some items are required by county code; others are intended to improve resident quality of life and reduce long‑term maintenance costs.

Management said the property has purchased and is installing about 40 cameras and will add monitors in the management office to review feeds, bringing the site into compliance with Prince George’s County requirements for similar facilities. One onsite manager said, \"We have about 40 cameras on‑site now,\" and added that staff still need to label and configure monitors for full coverage.

Staff also described a Wi‑Fi project: cabling is in progress and two major components remain on order before installers can activate building‑wide service. Management said Wi‑Fi will be offered as a shared amenity to reduce residents’ individual costs, and they will coordinate with other properties to model implementation to avoid overload.

Accessibility work includes selective replacement of carpet with laminate flooring in vacated handicap units to improve mobility for residents using wheelchairs and rollators; staff said they perform these conversions as accessible units become available. Other recent upgrades included a full renovation of the on‑site management office, replacement of an obsolete KeyTrak key management machine, and ongoing window replacement as needed.

Staff flagged rising utilities and insurance costs: they projected roughly a 4% increase in utility expenses in coming budgets and reported that insurance premium increases had been material in recent years. In response, managers said they are purchasing some equipment early to avoid tariff‑related price increases and are reviewing contract changes—for example switching elevator service vendors—to control recurring costs.

Maintenance and service‑contract changes noted at the session included a new pest‑control contractor with a biweekly service schedule, and a change to a different elevator service provider (Alcon) after prior vendor sub‑contracting issues. Staff said turnover and vacancy work generally takes 15 days to complete and that DHCD rules require leases to start on the first of a month, which affects move‑in timing.

No formal action was taken; staff will continue installation and return to council with budget proposals and timing for larger capital phases.","Management reported that security cameras and Wi‑Fi installations, window replacements, accessibility floor upgrades and other maintenance work are in progress; staff said the camera work brings the property into compliance with Prince George's County and that utility costs are projected to rise modestly.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6158405,"Residents and staff urge retention of Green Ridge House service coordinator as federal grant uncertainty persists",1111,2718000,3829000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5458503-ef9c0aee78ce996c0255c24350aab60a&start=2718&end=3829","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5458503-ef9c0aee78ce996c0255c24350aab60a/thumbnail_2718000.jpg","/articles/6158405/Greenbelt/Prince-Georges-County/Maryland/Residents-and-staff-urge-retention-of-Green-Ridge-House-service-coordinator-as-federal-grant-uncertainty-persists","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158405-664d334346ff509a28166dd0c23b89d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144017&Signature=I-ulk0QchGnt0OzYN44kySxfvpMsXWeYmeNm855cLObnJ1rNlanQq33TBVWozNNcdq0sXuuZZZzGjISzF6-r0-2WmOH4D4O4oJxT8FwVyffd7ziwsmtpm3BOQl3Xmm~4SY2Vj8xxHEYhJGDrS5RQSJ~VMJ0j8CleBCbnJX8gsDveYJ~PAK83LA1C7WPxbY4NGYbArftoev7LimQkfwSC5uKcBlWR15fIGrhNKdHcSgRzf-idrrxrm6Kp42X7IPyRo1r05YjtyeUbyDavDkT9mNSK6op88~qkVSY0FkRIfTCQg~GSgYXReEHriv8NzlLcO9Ip~e6YNeEwnUoBYBpWLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff and residents at a Greenbelt City Council budget work session described the role of the Green Ridge House service coordinator and expressed concern about the continuity of HUD funding that supports the position.

Why it matters: The service coordinator provides casework, benefit navigation and health‑and‑wellness connections for an elderly population that includes frail and isolated residents; losing the position could reduce on-site supports that help residents remain safely housed.

Crystal Beatty, program staff, described the service coordinator role and program. She said the coordinator \"links residents with resources, programs, and services,\" helps residents apply for energy assistance and renter tax credits, coordinates health and wellness programming, and performs annual resident assessments to tailor service frequency to need. Beatty named the current service coordinator, Flora Lee, and a part‑time assistant, Natalie Garcia, who works about 20 hours per week.

Beatty told council that the service coordinator position is funded through a HUD service coordinator grant and that staff are \"still waiting to hear whether or not that program will be funded on the federal level.\" She said she speaks daily with the grant manager and that uncertainty about federal funding is causing concern. Council members advised staff to notify federal representatives when HUD reimbursements or grant timing are delayed so elected officials understand local impacts.

During resident comments, a longtime resident praised the coordinator’s work: \"If for some reason they're trying to cut money for her, please try to provide to keep the service coordinator going because she is very good,\" the resident said, describing help with technology, water and food deliveries and other on‑site assistance.

Staff said the coordinator also oversees resident satisfaction surveys and community activities such as gardening plots and group trips; social programming is partly supported by resident association funds and occasional grants. Staff and council noted that the coordinator helps residents navigate transitions when health declines and coordinates with family and other community resources to identify appropriate supportive placements.

Council and staff did not take formal action at the work session but discussed monitoring HUD grant outcomes and prioritizing the coordinator position in local planning given the service’s role in resident wellbeing.","Staff and residents described the service coordinator’s on-site role linking residents to health, energy and social services; staff said HUD funding for the service coordinator grant is uncertain and could be delayed, and residents urged the council to preserve the position.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6158410,"Green Ridge House budget shows shrinking net income though reserves cover planned capital work",2769,119000,2888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5458503-ef9c0aee78ce996c0255c24350aab60a&start=119&end=2888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5458503-ef9c0aee78ce996c0255c24350aab60a/thumbnail_119000.jpg","/articles/6158410/Greenbelt/Prince-Georges-County/Maryland/Green-Ridge-House-budget-shows-shrinking-net-income-though-reserves-cover-planned-capital-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6158410-55e026c3dde8fc14ffb75229028cbbab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144017&Signature=Eq~~wgtQY-Ek5irMys-oZZUKpuoXfWQQkYg9NGBoxJXEHaks5dhOPMlzIZUSTSFaEJV1Qe6PvPCE-uQpnNFrTCUR8PApxcmkUfdECcNHFCdIu7RjeQGqV8-HtjWtTCpMVg34K1odN9DV42zOGpWAbstggliBvo3icH5uPMyiZ-2~a~tLyltmyvdZ-f3vzzu0LRPB6WXsm49SYV0~5D-KUynJyBf615q-nHvATXEzkwnNB6RSsC2XJYwEEE0wSkhG-ij8Q03DuMmaWQ1PJ4sjY8DE-s3XqT5sxaOQiqP3IzE03625dGwL~j0uMZtGK4Q4zjmISF3yNiqyfBGjeiZIww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a Greenbelt City Council budget work session, Mayor Emmett Jordan and staff presented the proposed fiscal 2026 budget for Green Ridge House, the city-owned 101-unit senior residential building, and described revenue sources, projected expenses and upcoming capital work. The council and staff discussed HUD subsidy timing, rent-subsidy mechanics and reserve levels.

Why it matters: Green Ridge House provides long-term affordable housing for seniors in Greenbelt. The property relies chiefly on federal subsidies to keep resident rents affordable; changes to those payments or to rental rate-setting could affect services, capital upkeep and resident costs.

City staff told council that approximately three-quarters of the facility’s revenue comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Mayor Emmett Jordan said, \"It's HUD money that we use to kinda subsidize the rents.\" Staff described the resident contribution as a percentage of each household’s income; HUD pays the balance through Housing Assistance Payments (HAP).

Staff and council discussed recent and projected revenue trends. The property has a longstanding waiting list (about 60 names when last reviewed) and averages roughly 14–15 resident turnovers a year, staff said. A small number of residents (about four or five) were “grandfathered” under older occupancy rules that predate a change limiting residency to people 62 and older. City staff explained that HUD reimbursements for some program costs (for example, the HUD-funded service coordinator position) can be delayed by several months because of timing in grant payments.

On reserves and planned projects, staff said the replacement reserves have been funded historically at about $300,000 per year and currently total roughly $1.7 million. That balance is the principal planned source for multi‑year capital work the property will need. Capital items highlighted for fiscal 2026 include a multi‑year program to replace HVAC riser piping (staff estimated that some phases could run to roughly $200,000), building improvements totaling about $318,000 in the proposed budget, and an $82,000 line for exterior painting. Staff said the riser/piping work will be phased to address the worst sections first and will be timed to avoid seasonal heating/cooling conflicts.

Staff projected that net operating income has declined from recent years: council materials cited net income of about $189,000 in 2024, roughly $67,900 in 2023, and projections showing a materially smaller surplus going forward (staff noted a projected net income near the mid‑tens of thousands for 2026). Staff emphasized that the reserve balance is intended to cover capital costs even if operating surpluses shrink.

Council members pressed for clarifications about revenue lines that shift between resident-paid rent and HUD payments. Staff explained that the split changes depending on residents’ incomes and on market‑rate comparability studies HUD uses to set gross potential rents; a market comparability study done in 2023 remains valid through January 2028, the presenters said, and a new market study would be required before renegotiating HUD rates.

Staff noted some timing differences in cash flow: resident rent payments are collected monthly but HUD reimbursements for some line items can lag by months; staff recommended notifying federal representatives if reimbursements are delayed. Councilmember Jenny Pompey suggested contacting the city’s senator and congressional delegation when HUD payments are late so elected officials know local impacts.

Less-critical details: staff said property operations include routine turnover work (painting, cleaning) and that some apparent changes between the adopted and estimated budgets stemmed from coding corrections in the owner’s reports. Replacement reserves remain the intended funding source for capital projects; staff recommended phasing major work to smooth impact on operations.

No formal motions or votes were taken at the work session; council members directed staff to continue planning and to monitor HUD reimbursements and market‑rate studies.","At a Greenbelt City Council budget work session, staff outlined the Greenwood/Green Ridge House proposed 2026 budget, noting heavy reliance on HUD subsidies, a shrinking projected net income, and planned capital projects funded from healthy replacement reserves.","actionData","errors"]

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