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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 10/28/1986cc: Council CITY OF FORT COLLINS 1715 West Mountain, Ft. Collins, Colorado 80521 4-011 Y 4@ft�21.6820 HOUSING AUTHORITY To: Ft. Collins Housing Authority Board of Commissioners FROM: David M. Herrera, Executive Director DATE: October 28, 1986 SUBJECT: October 21, 1986 Regular Board Meeting The regular board meeting was called to order at 4:20 p.m. Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent Others Present Mike Perry Beverly Lee David M. Herrera Eileen Waldow Tracy Pitts Stephanie Padilla Crystal Kerr Robert Nolin Ruth Campos David Frick Bill West There was a typing error 1n the minutes. They have been amended to read "freedom from HUD" rather than "freedom form HUD". With this amendment, a motion was made to accept the minutes. Motion: Waldow Second: Perry Approved: Unanimously The Executive Director introduced the new board members, Stephanie Padilla, and Robert Nolin. The meeting began with the Director's Report: A. Robinson—Piersal Plaza: Staff reported that they have had numerous meetings with various organizations of Fort Collins. Staff would like to see the Coloradoan take a position on Robinson—Piersal Plaza. Staff feels that R—P Plaza is doing fine in the polls at this time. Staff will have a debate with Mary Margaret at CSU tonite, sponsored by CO —PIRG. The Board inquired into when the position letter the Housing Authority drafted will be published. The staff stated that we will submit the letter the last week before the election. Page two (2) October Board Minutes B. Staff presented the 1987 Rental Rehab Program. The Housing Authority requested and has been approved by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) steering committee and the City Council to received $207,561 for land acquisition and $23,690 for site improvements. Staff requested that the Board approve the contracts between the Housing Authority and the CDBG office. C A motion was made to approve the Housing Authority to enter into a contract with the City to use $207,561 for land acquisition per the CDBG grant. Motion: Waldow Second: Frick Approved: Unanimously A motion was made to approve the into a contract with the City to improvements per the CDBG grant. Motion: Perry Second: Waldow Approved: Unamimously CDBG Land Acquisitions: Housing Authority to enter use $23,690 for site Staff reported that they will close on 817 Cherry St. property on Oct. 23, 1986. These units will go under the Affordable Housing program and be rehabilitated under the rental rehab program. The Housing Authority will be receiving 6 more vouchers under the rental rehab program. It is expected that the rehab will begin as soon as the contracts are completed. Staff stated that the Housing Authority is the only landlord that has taken advantage of the rental rehab program. D. Mountain Ave. Trailer Park: Originally the Housing Authority made an offer, then revoked the offer which has since expired. Staff has not made any other committments to Mr. Carlson until his property problems are resolved and he has paid his utility debt to the City. The property is currently listed by Mr. Dahmer. The property has been appraised at $300,000, the Housing Authority had offerred $280,000. If the Housing Authority were to acquire the property we would reduce the density form 25 units to 18 units. The Board would need to set a policy for dis— placement since no federal funds would be used on this project. Page Three (3) October Board Minutes SRO Housing: A contract was negotiated with Leona Sand on the Linden property. Ms. Sands form of participation in the develop— ment of SRO housing would be in a reduction of payments for the first few years. Staff drafted a lease contingent upon approval of the Board. Neighbor to Neighbor will provide the handicap accessibility monies. Staff will be holding a meeting with Neighbor to Neighbor, Catholic Community Services Northern, Salvation Army, and Choice of Larimer County on how everyone will utilize the building. The Board suggested making the ratification conditional. The Board questioned whether the Housing Authority would get a decent subsidy per unit after Improvements. A motion was made to conditionally ratify the contract with Leona Sand on the Linden Street property. Motion: Frick Second: Perry Approved: Unanimously Other Business: Chairman Perry swore in Ms. Stephanie Padilla and Mr. David Frick as new members of the Housing Authority Board of Commisioners. A letter was sent from HUD stating that the Housing Authority owes $17,787 by October 15, 1986, or they would cut off the Section 8 subsidy. This money is supposedly an advanced loan for construction in 1980. There is no documentation that the money is owed. Commissioner Nolan suggested staff contact the Financial Audit division of HUD for records back to 1980 for proof of owing the monies. Another occupancy audit will be performed from Nov. 17-21, 1986. Staff has not received anything is writing about the "Freedom from HUD" request. Staff suggested waiting another 30 days then write again along with congressional delegation. Commissioner Waldow reported on the National NAHRO conference. She brought back quite a few issues papers that were presented at the conference. She also requested tapes be ordered for the new Commissioners. Page four (4) September Minutes An insurance claim of $32,000 worth of hail damage was presented. The maintenance and mangement reports were delayed due to the time element. Election of Officers: An interim Chairperson was nominated until the annual meeting in January. Bill West was nominated as Chairperson and David Frick was nominated as Vice —Chairperson. Nomination: Perry Second: Waldow Approved: Unanimously HUD sent an extension of the ACC contract to be approved by the Board. The extension is not to exceed the year 1990. A motion was made to enter into a contract with HUD extending the ACC contract not to exceed 1990. Motion: Padilla Second: Waldow Approved: Unanimously Staff handed out a budget analysis from January 1986 to June 1986- Commissioner Perry would like to see more detail before we hammer out the 87 budget. It was suggested that Crystal produce this form every quarter. Chairman West suggested a financial workshop. Staff gave a brief overview of the accounting system. It was decided that a special meeting called a budget workshop would be held on Tuesday, October 28th at 4:00 p.m. Staff requested revising the maintenance salary line item in order the compensate Jeff Valloric who took over as Maintenance Supervisor in June. A motion was made to revise the maintenance salary line item to compensate Jeff Valloric for $2,000 dating back to June 1986. Motion: Padilla Second: Waldow Approved: Unanimously There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned Respal y submit etl, D vrrer Secretary CITY OF FORT COLLINS 1715 West Mountain, Ft. Collins, Colorado 80521 Telephone (303) 221-6820 HOUSING AUTHORITY DATE: October 23, 1986 TO: City Clerk's Office FROM: Ft. Collins Housing Authority SUBJECT: Special Meeting Notice This is to notify you of a Special Meeting of the City of Ft. Collins Housing Authority on October 28, 1986. The topic of discussion will be "Budget Workshop". It will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the Housing Authority office at 1715 W. Mountain. cc: City Manager's Office