Jesus Diaz

This Annual PHA Plan for the San Benito Housing Authority outlines the organization's policies, operations, and services for low-income families. The plan focuses on strategic goals to increase affordable housing units by seeking additional Section 8 units, leveraging community resources, and pursuing land development. It also addresses specific needs of families at or below 50% of the Area Median Income and the elderly, detailing policies for deconcentration, income mixing, admissions, rent determination, and future modernization and development initiatives.

The agenda for the special board meeting includes reviewing and updating the agency's by-laws, addressing the outstanding check register, reviewing write-offs, and scheduling a fiscal year budget workshop. Additionally, the board will deliberate on modifying the employee medical insurance cost-sharing structure from 100% employer-paid to an 80% employer and 20% employee contribution model due to rising rates. Personnel matters will also be discussed in executive session.

The board agenda includes administrative reports on financials, property management, and housing programs. Key discussion items involve updating authority by-laws regarding posting requirements and meeting schedules, executing a cooperation agreement with Cameron County, and amending authorized representatives for bank accounts. The board will also address the development of a ten-year strategic plan, strategic development of a ten-acre site, and a review of maintenance charges. Additionally, the session covers staff reorganization, updates to employee handbook leave provisions, and personnel matters to be addressed in an executive session.

The board meeting agenda includes administrative reports on financials, property management, housing programs, and maintenance. Key discussion and action items involve the adoption of a pest control policy, approval of the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, updates to the policy manual, and a potential reduction in the employer retirement contribution rate. The board will also consider appointing a resident commissioner, adjusting security deposits for the low housing program, and authorizing a Request for Proposals for employee medical insurance. Additionally, personnel matters and attorney consultations will be deliberated during an executive session.

This 5-Year PHA Plan outlines the San Benito Housing Authority's mission to provide suitable living environments that promote economic and social diversity and upward mobility. Key strategic goals include creating a diverse and economically sustainable portfolio by increasing partnerships and improving housing quality, providing a foundation to improve lives through access to essential services and self-sufficiency programs, continuously improving agency operations by defining organizational plans and leveraging technology, and establishing a sustainable business model through cost savings and diversified revenue streams.