2005 Section 108 Project Summary - Alabama

Public Facilities

West Mobile Senior and Therapy Center
BORROWER: MOBILE
STATE: AL
SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE AMOUNT: $2,800,000

Mobile will use its Section 108 Guaranteed Loan in addition to other public monies to fund the construction costs for Phase One of the West Mobile Senior and Therapeutic Center (Center). The public facility will be constructed on City owned property and be available to all citizens of the City that are elderly and/or have special needs that meets the Bureau of Census' definition of severely disabled persons. The project will include construction of a two-story facility totaling 20,800 square feet that will contain a therapeutic pool, exercise and fitness room, game room, computer classroom, and a dining and kitchen area. The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department will manage the activities provided through the Center and will provide a transportation network for both seniors and disabled adults for a nominal fee for membership, which will be available to seniors and adult individuals with disabilities.

Josephine Allen Neighborhood Resource Center
BORROWER: MOBILE
STATE: AL
SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE AMOUNT: $1,000,000

Mobile will use this Section 108 Guaranteed Loan to finance the construction of a new Neighborhood Resource Center within the public housing development known as Josephine Allen Homes. The Center will be built on a site of approximately 15,600 square feet owned by the Mobile Housing Board. It will include a variety of self-sufficiency programs including a child day care center, adult education facility, library/media center, Head-Start center, a health clinic and police precinct. A portion of the proceeds from the Section 108 Guaranteed Loan will be used to make payments of interest on the guaranteed loan. This facility will serve the residents of the Josephine Allen Homes and the Happy Hills Neighborhood of whom least 51% are low and moderate-income persons.