1. Chief Little Priest Apartments Winnebago, Nebraska
Presented by:
Brent Williams, Excel Development Group
and
Patricia Sheridan, Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation (HCCDC)

2. Background
Winnebago is located in the northwest corner of Nebraska, and is home to the Winnebago Indians.
Winnebago did not have a “town center”
In 2002, Ho-Chunk, Inc. and HCCDC purchased 43 acres to create Ho-Chunk Village
$20 million mixed use development
Civic, commercial and residential uses
Pedestrian Friendly Town Center
Located north of Winnebago

3. Planning
In 2003, a Charrette was held for input of stakeholders, including tribal leaders, village officials, and others
Created the Winnebago Village Center Plan
48,000 sq. ft. of public and service space
120,000 sq. ft. for commercial development
110 housing units
In 2006, the Winnebago Tribe community-wide planning process confirmed the need for affordable housing and apartments

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On December 15, 2006, the Winnebago Housing & Development Commission conducted a community wide Survey on Housing concerns & issues.
A total of 99 completed surveys were returned that sparked the concept of constructing new development on the Winnebago Reservation that would not only provide housing, but also the retail and “urbanism” within the Village of Winnebago, that is located on Hwy 77/75, a major corridor between Sioux City, IA to Omaha & Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Ho Chunk, Inc partners with Ho Chunk Community Development to design an “Urban” like community which includes modern businesses, entrepreneurship, home ownership, and apartment living.
The Little Priest Apartment became a reality based on this concept of future living in the Winnebago Community.

6. Chief Little Priest Apartments A Concept Emerges
20 family units (2-10-plexes)
New Urbanism Concept – to maximize capital expenditures and land base
Apartment design on .64 acres

7. Chief Little Priest Apartments Development Partners
Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation
Ho-Chunk, Inc.
Excel Development Group

8. Chief Little Priest Apartments Project Site
On Winnebago Reservation land, but not Tribal Trust Land
Fee-Simple Land
Not within City limits
Site Facing North

9. Chief Little Priest Apartments Funding Process
NIFA’s CRANE Process
Applied for Tax Credits and Nebraska Affordable Housing Tax Credits
Native American Housing
Pre-app – Oct. 2006
Application – April 2007
Qualified Census Tract

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May 2008 ~ Site preparation began at the future home of the Chief Little Priest Apartments
June/July 2008 ~ Official commencement of on-site construction of the footings and foundations by HCI Construction, a subsidy of Ho Chunk, Inc.
June 2008 ~ Dynamic Homes of Duluth, Minnesota, a subsidiary of Ho Chunk, Inc., designed, constructed and delivered sections of the pre-fabricated apartment units.

11. Chief Little Priest Apartments Project Design
Each 10-plex
Two floors
Common laundry on each floor
Covered stairs on each end
Common hallway
Energy efficient

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13. Chief Little Priest Apartments Project Design
Four 1-bedroom
710 sq. ft.
Twelve 2-bedroom
925 sq. ft.
Four 3-bedroom
1,260 sq. ft.

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Exterior Features
Patio or porch
Brick and vinyl
Decorative shutters
Lawn sprinklers
Off street parking

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Interconnectedness and Active Living
Common green space between 10-plexes
Walk-way from commercial area to residential sidewalks
Playground equipment (not shown)
Picnic area

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10-Plex Floorplan

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Project Site
Looking northwest

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Interior Features
Breakfast counter with open design
Kitchen pantry
Dishwasher, range, refrigerator
Air-conditioned
3-BR units - 2 bathrooms
All first floor units are adaptable (2 are handicap accessible)

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Open design
Breakfast counter

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SOURCES OF FUNDS
Tax Credits (QCT) $2,598,368
Trust Funds - NDED $544,699
Def Developer Fee $22,534
TOTAL $3,165,601
Construction was completed December 2008

21. Chief Little Priest Apartments Development Challenges
Unusual status of the land
Negative stereotypes
Ex: Answering questions regarding potential tenant wear and tear
Obtaining a comfort level from investors
Fair Housing Act – no preferences for Winnebago Tribal Members
Local politics

22. Chief Little Priest Apartments Development Strengths
Strong community support and need
Partners - HCCDC and HCI
Village Center Plan (planning process)
Qualified Census Tract
NIFA and NDED Funding
Midwest Housing Equity Group – willingness to invest
Site with infrastructure

23. Chief Little Priest Apartments Development Strengths
HCCDC contributions to site development….
Winnebago Center Plan - $100, (RHED and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
Water & Sewer – $63,395 (ICDBG)
Streets - $73,985 (ICDBG)
Parking & Alley - $116,559 (EDA & HCI)
TOTAL $353,939
Land with infrastructure - purchased for $40,000

24. Chief Little Priest Apartments Property Management
Speaker
Patricia Sheridan, HCCDC

25. Chief Little Priest Apartments Property Management
Very Affordable Rents
1-bedroom
Rent - $310/mo.
2-bedroom
Rent - $350/mo.
3-bedroom
$390/mo.
Tenant pays electric
Owner pays water, sewer, garbage
Owner provides maintenance, snow removal, lawn care

26. Today, Ho-Chunk Village Features…..
Dollar General Store
HCI Distribution
HCI Construction
AllNative Retail Store
Woodland Trails – Art retail and learning center
Sculpture Garden
Single Family Homes
Market Rate Apartments – 6 units above commercial
Chief Little Priest Apartments – 20 affordable units
Much more

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Presented by:
Brent Williams, Excel Development Group
and
Patricia Sheridan, Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation (HCCDC)