Austin Housing And Redevelopment Authority

The board approved the accounts payable and conducted a review of the yearly audit. Key discussions and approvals included setting utility allowances for Public Housing scattered sites and Section 8/HCV programs, and the addition of a boiler control system with remote monitoring to the Twin Towers Capital Fund Plan. The board also authorized a subgrant agreement with SEMCAC, approved a grant contract agreement with DEED for the Head Start and Outreach Center Project, and rescheduled the upcoming board meeting date.

The meeting included the authorization of accounts payable and the review of CD statements. Under public housing and Section 8 items, the Board approved a bid from Athelon Radon Services for radon testing at the Twin Towers and reviewed a vacancy report for HRA-owned properties. Additionally, the Board established a date for a future public hearing concerning the PHA Annual Plan and the 5-Year Capital Fund Plan.

The Board conducted the election of officers, maintaining the current leadership in their existing roles. Financial actions included the approval of accounts payable and the annual authorization for ACH and electronic fund transfer duties. Regarding public housing, the Board approved an architectural proposal for the Twin Towers exterior repair project. For market rate housing, the Board approved a bid for tax credit advisory services related to solar projects. Additionally, the Executive Director presented an updated format for organizational goals.

The meeting addressed several items related to Public Housing and Section 8, including the approval of Resolution #662 regarding Section 8 Fair Market Rents and Resolution #663 concerning PH Flat Rents, both effective January 1, 2024. Additions were approved for the PH CFP, specifically for water heaters and boilers for Twin Towers and Pickett Place. The authority also approved the purchase of a new mower and a specific-sized trailer for scattered sites. An emergency repair for the Twin Towers boiler, costing $14,545, was approved. Additionally, Resolution #664 for the PH Operating Budget was approved. Under Executive Director Reports, there was a discussion regarding the HRA potentially taking ownership of tax-forfeited properties with the City of Austin for rehabilitation purposes.

The key discussions and actions of the meeting included the approval of accounts payable for the period. Under Public Housing & Section 8, the authority discussed and approved the lowest bid of $22,027.00 from MMC for the Pickett Place Boiler Repair (heat exchanger replacement). Furthermore, the authority discussed and approved the lowest bid of $179,499.90 from Accord Electric for the Twin Towers Security Camera System upgrades.