Cynthia De La Fuente

The board discussed several items, including the presentation of unaudited financial statements for various accounts, approval of charge-offs for unpaid balances on vacated units, and the adoption of a resolution for the formation of an entity for the Washington Property. Additionally, reports were reviewed from program administrators and coordinators covering financial, maintenance, HR, and housing occupancy status. An employee of the quarter was presented, and the board addressed administrative updates and executive session procedures.

The meeting agenda for the Harlingen Housing Authority included several key items. New business involved the presentation and potential approval of the Unaudited Financial Statement for November 2025, consideration to approve the charge off of unpaid balances for vacated unit accounts for December 2025, and action on Resolution 1530 to adopt the Fiscal Year Beginning April 1, 2026, Operating Budgets, including a cost of living increase for employees. Additionally, action was slated for Resolution 1531 adopting the Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Program Utility Allowances effective April 1, 2026, and the acceptance/rejection of bids and award of contract for new 2025 model vehicles (a pickup truck and an SUV). Old business consisted of comprehensive reports from Program Administrators and Coordinators covering financial performance, occupancy, and operations across various programs, as well as a report from the Chief Executive Officer on administrative activities.

The meeting agenda included several key actions and reports. New business involved the presentation and approval of the Unaudited Financial Statement for all accounts for December 2025. Under old business (non-action items), the Chief Executive Officer provided reports from various Program Administrators and Coordinators covering financial statements, accounting, HR, property management, maintenance, resident events, procurement, occupancy, and Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 status. The CEO also reported on administrative meetings and future scheduled activities. Major actions taken included approving Resolution 1530 adopting the Fiscal Year beginning April 1, 2026, Operating Budgets which included a 3% cost-of-living increase for employees, and approving Resolution 1531 adopting utility allowances for the Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Program effective April 1, 2026. Additionally, the Board accepted bids and awarded a contract for the purchase of one (1) 2025 model full-size ½ ton pickup truck with a tommy lift and one (1) 2025 model SUV for Administration and Maintenance use.

The meeting agenda included the opening items such as administering the Oath of Office to the incoming Board of Director, Maria I. Borjas. New Business featured the presentation and potential approval of the Unaudited Financial Statement for all accounts for November 2025, as well as considering and taking action to approve the charge off of unpaid balances for vacated unit accounts for the months spanning September through December 2025. Old Business consisted of reports from Program Administrators and Coordinators, including a comparative financial report, a rental property report, and an update on expanding affordable housing plans.

The regular board meeting agenda included several key new business items for consideration and action. These items involved the presentation and approval of the Unaudited Financial Statement for January 2024 across all accounts, consideration and approval to charge off unpaid balances for vacated unit accounts for February 2024, and the adoption of Resolution 1503 regarding the Harlingen Housing Authority Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2025, Operating Budgets, which includes a cost of living increase for employees. Additionally, the Board was set to adopt Resolution 1504 and Resolution 1505 concerning the adoption of new Utility Allowances for the Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Program and the Low Rent Program, both effective April 1, 2024. Old business consisted of reports from Program Administrators and Coordinators covering financial, HR/Accounting, Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8, Low Rent Occupancy, Senior Property Management, Maintenance, and Procurement Specialist activities, as well as a report from the Chief Executive Officer on administrative meetings and future scheduled activities.