Julio Bautista

The board discussed and approved Resolution #2024-01 regarding updates to the Step Up credit card with Texas National Bank. This resolution involves removing a former authorized user and adding the Executive Director, Marissa Garza, as an authorized user with a defined credit limit. Additionally, the board held an executive session to address legal matters in accordance with the Texas Government Code.

The meeting focused on the discussion and potential approval of the proposed acquisition buy-in related to the transfer of physical assets and ground lease for the La Sienna Apartments. The board conducted an executive session to address legal issues and deliberate on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, with subsequent consideration for potential action on those agenda items.

The board discussed and considered the approval of Resolution #2024-02 regarding resolutions by unanimous written consent of the sole member of EHA Liberty Village GP, LLC, which includes the election of new managers. The meeting also included an executive session to address legal issues and the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

The agenda included discussion of water and sewer system upgrades at La Posada, review of insurance bids, and several resolutions to approve revisions to the Declaration of Trust for La Posada and La Posada II. Also discussed were approvals for Capital Fund Grants, updates to the EHA Employee Personnel Policy Manual, and administrative and financial reports. The board convened in executive session for private consultation with the Board's Attorney and to discuss the sale of Abores Courts.

The Edinburg Housing Authority's 2025 Annual Plan details its operational and strategic objectives for the year. The plan prioritizes increasing the availability of decent, safe, and affordable housing through both Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and Public Housing programs, alongside efforts to secure additional vouchers. Key strategic areas include evaluating and implementing comprehensive rehabilitation and modernization for public housing properties, monitoring tax credit properties, and reducing public housing vacancies while boosting HCV leasing. The plan also focuses on improving overall operations and client satisfaction to maintain high performer status in assessment programs. It outlines revisions to eligibility, selection, and rent determination policies, new mixed finance development activities, and emphasizes community engagement through local partnerships and resident support initiatives like scholarship programs.