Artena Thompson

The meeting included a roll call and discussion of new business, specifically the approval of Resolution 2024-01, which pertains to the FY2024 PHA Annual Plan. No executive session was required.

The meeting included a review of financial and departmental reports, including updates from Public Housing, Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency, Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), and Maintenance departments. The Executive Director reported on a marketing event for Fourteen Forty Nine Senior Estates and the progress of laundry facilities at Southwind. The board approved resolutions for lawn and landscaping maintenance contracts and security camera projects at Indian Trail and Centennial House.

This Streamlined Annual PHA Plan for the Housing Authority of the City of Aurora outlines its mission, goals, and objectives as a high-performing Public Housing Authority. The plan focuses on maximizing housing assistance, promoting the Housing Choice Voucher program, and collaborating for affordable housing development. Key strategic areas include the demolition and redevelopment of outdated sites, modernization of existing properties, and the strategic use of Project-Based Vouchers to expand affordable housing options, particularly for seniors. The plan also emphasizes maintaining high operational performance, ensuring fiscal responsibility, enhancing safety and crime prevention through community partnerships, improving customer service, and adhering to fair housing principles, including robust protections under the Violence Against Women Act.

The meeting included a review of January's financial reports and departmental reports from Public Housing, Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency, Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), and Maintenance departments. Discussions covered topics such as occupancy denials, annual inspections, MASS indicators, rent collections, a potential Landlord Symposium, and maintenance work at various sites. The Executive Director reported on the Landlord Symposium, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for security cameras, a meeting with HUD staff, and an invitation to a Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) presentation. The agency is awaiting a decision on the Eastwood Demolition/Disposition application and may approve website and software changes next month. Additionally, rims and backboards have been installed at the NLDC Youth Center, and an RFP for the entrance doors will be issued.

The meeting covered a review of financial and departmental reports, including public housing, resident opportunities, housing choice vouchers, and maintenance. The Public Housing report highlighted applicant denials and a partnership with Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry. The Executive Report discussed customer service, the Eastwood demolition application submitted to HUD, the Annual and 5-year plan submitted to HUD, selection of a new elevator company, and a Request for Proposal for security cameras. There was also a discussion regarding the Eastwood redevelopment and relocation plan, a HUD visit, and commissioner training. The board approved a contract for elevator maintenance and repair services and entered a closed executive session to discuss threatened litigation.