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Ft. Collins Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
David M. Herrera, Executive Director
April 27, 1987
Minutes from the April 15, 1987 regular meeting
The regular meeting of the Housing Authority was called to order at 4:12 p.m.
Commissioners Present
Bill West
Eileen Waldow
Stephanie Padilla
David Frick
Bob Nolin
Others Present
Cliff Romero
Gene Humphries
A motion was made to accept the minutes as written.
Motion:
Waldow
Second:
Padilla
Approved:
Unanimously
I. Financial Status Report:
Staff Present
David Herrera
Tracy Pitts
Crystal Kerr
Ruth Campos
The 1986 financial audit is still ongoing. There are only a couple of days
of work left to be done. Staff presented the 1986 financial statements for
companies 200, 300, and 350.
II. Administration, Management, and Maintenance Reports:
The management reports reflected a decrease in vacancies. The Commissioners
requested a list of recommended bad debts. Staff will present this list at
the next Board meeting. Staff presented an analysis of average rent and
vacancy rate for the last 24 months. There doesn't seem to be any particular
time that vacancies occur consistently. The maintenance report showed that
staff is a little behind on preventive maintenance, but expects to catch up
with the decrease in vacancies. Staff has received a screeners card from
GSA. Staff intends to use the card to obtain beds, wardrobes, and mattresses
for the units at 252 Linden St. In public housing, some furnaces need to be
replaced. Staff will use the extraordinary maintenance funds to replace
them.
A HUD representative did a CIAP review last Monday, April 13th.
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The Housing Authority Board discussed participation in the ICMA Retirement
Program. The Housing Authority has a choice of how much to contribute to
the fund. A budget revision will be presented to add the retirement plan
to employee benefits.
Questions to be answered are:
1) How much the Housing Authority will contribute, and
2) How long is the vested period?
3) Could each employee elect what they would like to contribute?
The plan has been recognized by HUD. Commissioners suggested that staff
inquire further on the City sponsored program.
Staff presented a comparison chart on various phone systems. It was
recommended that we go with Independent Communications. The proposed system
has a 2 year warranty and the Housing Authority will own it at $4,775.00
and should realize a savings of at least $60.00 a month. At present the
Housing Authority pays the City for all calls. The new phone system would
be used also to reduce the the reserve.
A motion was made to accept Independent Communications subject to references
and budget revision.
Motion: Frick
Second: Padilla
Approved: Unanimously
There was discussion on the quality of equipment.
Staff reported that HUD office on General Counsel has acknowledged debt for-
giveness. It appears they will release the Housing Authority. Two other
Housing Authorities have requested release, one from Utah and another from
Florida. There are probably still technical impediments which need to be
worked out.
III. Development Report:
a) Robinson Piersal Plaza: Staff met with Mr. Wheeler's team last week.
The meeting consisted of the Housing Authority, the DDA, and Mr. Wheeler's
team. A number of issues were discussed such as the management fee, the park-
ing garage, and the air rights. There are no agreements executed yet. The
Commissioners instructed staff to inform the Planning & Zoning department that
there have been no agreements yet.
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b) Single Roan Occupancy (SRO): An Open House is planned for April 24, 1987
from 2-5 p.m.
c) 212 Lincoln appraisal came back at $31,000. The Housing Authority
will be closing on the purchase of the property for $25,000 this Friday
April 17th.
d) 1001 Emigh was presented last month as a prospective purchase. Staff
asked if there was interest in pursuing the purchase? It is estimated that
approximately $70,000 worth of rehab would need to be done. It was decided
that there is no money now and would not pursue the offer.
New Business: None
Old Business: Staff presented the Coamisioners with a summary of the Housing
Authority retreat.
There was discussion as to whether a tenant should be recommended to serve
on the Board or not. A motion was made to recommend to City Council that a
tenant be appointed as the alternate Board member.
Motion:
Waldow,
Second:
Padilla
Approved:
Unanimously
There was another motion to ask Commissioner Perry to be a consultant in helping
with the quarterly reports, and in preparation of the budget after his term
expires in July.
Motion:
Waldow,
Second:
Padilla
Approved:
Unanimously
Staff has requested a grant of $45,000 from the City for general operations.
Early in January staff requested the alleyway at 817 Cherry be vacated. The
City wants the Housing Authority to donate 10 feet of our property to widen
the connecting alleyway and to relocate utilities.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
David M. Herrera