Claire Russ

The agenda items for discussion and adoption included reports from various committees: Safety, Personnel, Resident Affairs, Finance, WRRMC, Audit, and the Progressive Action Council. Key resolutions proposed in New Business covered the awarding of a two-year contract for Emergency Plumbing Services, the write-off of tenant accounts receivable totaling $992,108.83 processed in June and July 2025, adopting changes to the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan for FY2025, and entering into contracts for Residential Property Inspection Services, web-based application development for Elite historical data retrieval, and mobile voice and data services renewal with T-Mobile and AT&T. Other resolutions authorized exercising the option year for Strategic Planning Services with the Bronner Group, LLC, and awarding contracts for the Fire Alarm Replacement at Lorain Square, Fire Pump Replacement at Scranton Castle, Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacements at Walton Place and Noah Town Homes, and Unit Renovations at Willson Family.

The agenda included committee reports from various committees such as Safety, Personnel, Resident Affairs, Finance, WRRMC, Audit, and the Progressive Action Council, followed by the CEO Report which included the Finance Report. New Business resolutions focused on significant financial and operational decisions. Key resolutions authorized the write-off of tenant accounts receivable totaling $524,311.35 processed during January 2026. Other resolutions authorized contract renewals or awards for Development Accounting Services, Private Security Services, Computer Aided Dispatch Software Maintenance and Support, and Human Resources Information System services. Additionally, resolutions authorized entering into Master Development Agreements for Rental Assistance Demonstration conversion and investment plans for Lakeview Tower, Olde Cedar Estate, Riverview Tower, and Springbrook High Rise and Gardens.

The content appears to be an excerpt from an address given by Commissioner George V. Jones, who has served on the Board of Commissioners for 14 years. Commissioner Jones emphasized that his primary objective is to ensure the happiness of CMHA seniors. He mentioned organizing an annual jamboree where he shops for gifts for the residents. He also reflected on his 33 years of experience as a public housing person, stating he has enjoyed every minute of it.

The meeting agenda included committee reports from Safety, Personnel, Resident Affairs, Finance, WRRMC, Audit, and the Progressive Action Council, followed by the CEO's Finance Report. New business primarily consisted of authorizing several resolutions. These resolutions covered authorizing the write-off of tenant accounts receivable totaling $231,007.76 from December 2025, exercising renewal options for pest management services (Bed Bug and Integrated Pest Management) with Terminix, renewing a contract for Waste Disposal Services with Republic Services, ratifying the renewal of commercial auto insurance with Pinkney-Perry Insurance Agency, authorizing payment for annual premiums for Commercial Liability, Property, and Equipment Breakdown insurance, awarding contracts for Window Replacement at Manhattan Tower and Domestic Water Booster Pump Installation at Willson Tower, and authorizing the exercise of a renewal option for Elevator Preventive Maintenance and Modernization Project funding at Springbrook Apartments.

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority's 2018-2023 Strategic Plan outlines essential goals and objectives to guide decision-making and benefit the communities it serves. The plan focuses on six key areas: increasing access to quality housing, empowering residents through programming, ensuring transparent and ethical business practices, fostering stakeholder collaboration, developing a high-performing workforce, and promoting environmentally friendly and safe properties. The overarching vision is to provide safe, affordable housing and improve the quality of life, cultivating dynamic communities where everyone can succeed.