Gene Reed

The agenda for the meeting includes the call to order, introduction of new Board of Commissioners members, and opportunity for public comments. Key discussion items involve the review and adoption of regular agenda items, specifically Board Officer Elections and Vacant Unit Painting Procurement. Financial and Human Resource reports for the period covering November/December 2025 through January 2026 will be reviewed, covering Low Rent Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Parkridge Place Apartments, and Prairie Gardens Apartments statuses. The Chief Executive Officer's report will cover numerous operational topics, including the AHA Christmas Party, updates on the Federal Budget, FSS Program Graduate status, AI Centers impact, various program updates (Scholarship, HCV Homeownership), AHA High Performer Status, LRPH Activities, current job openings, Canterbury Crossing Developer Fee, and the AHA Investment Report. The board may enter executive session to discuss litigation, personnel matters (including CEO and CFO evaluation), real property, business prospects, gifts/donations, or security devices.

The Abilene Housing Authority's Five-Year PHA Plan outlines a strategic direction focused on enhancing the self-sufficiency of low-income families and promoting community quality of life and economic viability. Key goals include expanding the supply of assisted housing, improving housing quality, increasing assisted housing choices, fostering self-sufficiency and asset development among assisted households, and ensuring equal opportunity and affirmatively furthering fair housing.

This Annual PHA Plan for the Abilene Housing Authority outlines its mission, goals, and objectives for serving low-income families. The plan focuses on five key goals: expanding the supply of assisted housing, improving the quality of assisted housing, providing an improved living environment, promoting self-sufficiency and asset development for assisted households, and ensuring equal opportunity and affirmatively furthering fair housing. It also details revisions to existing PHA Plan elements, new activities, financial resources, and compliance with the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

The Annual PHA Plan for the Abilene Housing Authority serves as a comprehensive guide detailing the organization's policies, programs, and services, with a focus on addressing the needs of low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. The plan's strategic goals include expanding the supply of assisted housing, improving the quality of assisted housing, providing an improved living environment, promoting self-sufficiency and asset development for assisted households, and ensuring equal opportunity and affirmatively furthering fair housing.