SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8161, et seq. as amended by Public Law 117-168, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is authorized to enter into an EUL for a term of up to 99 years, that (a) provides supportive housing for Veterans and their families, or (b) enhances the use of the leased property by directly or indirectly benefitting Veterans. In addition, the EUL must not be inconsistent with and not adversely affect the mission of VA or the operation of VA's facilities, programs, and services in the area of the leased property. Consistent with this authority, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs intends to enter into an EUL for the purpose of outleasing Buildings 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 on approximately 3.9 acres of underutilized land on the campus of the Northern Arizona VAHCS, to develop approximately 103 units of supportive housing for Veterans and their families. The competitively selected EUL lessee/developer entity consisting of Gorman & Company and U.S.VETS will finance, design, develop, renovate, manage, maintain, and operate housing for eligible homeless Veterans or Veterans at risk of homelessness on a priority placement basis. In addition, the lessee/developer will be required to provide supportive services that guide Veteran residents towards long-term independence and self-sufficiency.

Signing Authority

Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, approved and signed this document on September 26, 2024, and authorized the undersigned to sign and submit the document to the Office of the Federal Register for publication electronically as an official document of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

89 FR 80989