THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Saturday, August 10, 1996 TAG: 9608100319
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B5 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: METRO BRIEFS
DATELINE: NORFOLK LENGTH: 26 lines
The federal government has made a parcel of land fronting on the Elizabeth River available at no cost to qualifying organizations that help the homeless.
The 4.6-acre parcel belongs to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, whose Atlantic Marine Center's main building lies nearby across the mouth of Smith Creek.
NOAA officials say they no longer need the site.
The property at 561 Front St., zoned industrial and heavy commercial, is now being used for storage and has two boat slips.
Interested parties have until Sept. 29 to notify the Department of Health and Human Services in writing, and applications must be filed within 90 days from the date the department receives notice of interest.
Approved uses include emergency shelter, transitional shelter (up to 24 months) or feeding of homeless people.
Inquiries should be directed to the Department of Health and Human Services, Director, Division of Property Management/AOS/PSC, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 5B-41, Rockville, Md. 20957. (301) 443-2265.
KEYWORDS: HOMELESS by CNB