Marquita Flowers

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) has released an updated strategic plan. This plan is built upon five identified pillars, which were developed through extensive data gathering from staff, partner organizations, and community members. It outlines specific strategies and yearly implementation steps, with a focus on tracking progress and its impact on both the community and the agency.

The meeting agenda covered various financial matters, including the approval of bad debt write-offs, preliminary financial statements, and execution of depository agreements. Key actions included authorizing solicitations for glass window repair and asset management property services. Contract renewals were addressed for architectural services, development firms, real estate broker services, and general legal services. Additional resolutions involved HUD applications for property disposition, authorization of easements and due diligence for property transactions, and the awarding of contracts for plumbing, fire watch, janitorial, and vacancy prep services. The board also reviewed the redevelopment of Maple Tower and adopted a new board strategy.

The board meeting agenda focused on several financial and operational items. Key discussions include the approval of financial reports and statements for various housing properties for April 2026. The board addressed requests for proposals for HVAC and janitorial services, and reviewed resolutions authorizing contract extensions for roofing, chimney, pest control, locksmith, vacancy prep, and compliance training services. Additionally, the board considered resolutions to enter into contracts for work order and electrical services, and a property management agreement related to the redevelopment of Maple Tower.

The board discussed several financial resolutions, including the approval of the financial report for March 2026 and financial statements for various housing properties and partnerships. Additionally, the board authorized the issuance of requests for proposals and solicitations for general goods and services, specifically targeting pest control, plumbing, electrical, and property management services. The meeting also addressed non-construction contract procurement processes for the month.

The board meeting agenda focused on financial reporting, including bad debt write-offs, preliminary financial statements, and an audit. Key operational actions included authorizing solicitations for construction cost estimating and special inspections, and approving various multi-year contract renewals for services such as inspection, hotel lodging, fire alarm maintenance, reception, locksmith supplies, electrical repairs, engineering, and consulting. Additionally, the board addressed general administrative resolutions concerning property disposition, the incorporation of specific residential units for rehabilitation, Housing Assistance Payments contracts, and various service contracts for pest control, waste collection, grounds maintenance, media services, and printing, as well as a debt forgiveness agreement with the City of Cincinnati.