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WHEREAS, Mr. Caster D. Binion has served as the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) and Allies and Ross Management & Development Corporation, Inc. (ARMDC) and its subsidiaries from 2013 to 2026; and,
WHEREAS, Prior to his career in the housing industry, Mr. Binion led a distinguished career as a Paratrooper with the United States Army, serving during Operation Desert Storm and ultimately retiring from the military in 1992; and,
WHEREAS, As Executive Director, Mr. Binion managed an annual budget of roughly $200 million and was responsible for the operations of roughly 2,300 units of low-Income Public Housing (LIPH), 5,500 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) and 1,000 mixed-finance housing units; and,
WHEREAS, Under Mr. Binion’s leadership, the HACP created thousands of new affordable housing units developed through the innovative, award-winning Project-Based Voucher/Gap Financing Program. Additionally, Mr. Binion led efforts to infuse special programming to the HACP’s HCV Program, including the successful implementation of the HUD-VASH Program - which successfully housed more than 100 formerly homeless Veteran; and,
WHEREAS, Other notable accomplishments include, the ongoing implementation of the $50 million community-wide Choice Neighborhoods Redevelopment initiative for Bedford Dwellings and the Middle Hill District. Completion of the $30 million community-wide Choice Neighborhoods Redevelopment initiative in Larimer/East Liberty. The transformation of Addison Terrace to Skyline Terrace. Implementation and expansion of the HACP's Homeownership Program - which has supported 250-plus HACP families in their efforts to become first-time homeowner.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend and thank Caster Binion for a job well done at the Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh (HACP) & his dedication to improving the fabric of our great city.