Tom Maglio

The meeting focused on infrastructure assessment and facility needs for the ballpark, including critical repairs to the roof, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, and concrete structures. There was significant discussion regarding the selection of a contractor and the necessity of a lease amendment to secure funding. Board members emphasized the urgency of finalizing these agreements to meet critical deadlines for upcoming off-season construction work while ensuring transparency and financial oversight.

The meeting included a review of the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan, discussing submission status, plan reopening for the City of Tempe, and potential funding reallocations involving the City of Surprise's NAC project to maintain current funding levels. Updates were provided regarding the 3-year HOME Consortium Intergovernmental Agreement and planned submissions to HUD. A presentation on Program Income and HOME match monitoring was delivered, followed by a Q&A session. General administrative updates covered the status of PRWORA litigation, save registration requirements, an OIG fraud letter, and forthcoming rent, income, and subsidy limit bulletins.

The board discussed the initiation of the building code adoption process, specifically moving from 2018 codes to 2024 versions for various building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and existing building codes. The meeting included an overview of the International Building Code and NFPA National Fire Protection Agency processes, the current status of the regulatory enhancement process, and the ongoing evaluation of proposed amendments in coordination with industry associations to ensure consistency and practical enforcement.

The meeting included an administrative update followed by an executive session for discussion and legal advice. Following the session, the board voted and approved the hiring of a new Executive Director for the Stadium District.

The board discussed the ongoing process of adopting the 2024 building codes, including the International Building Code and NFPA standards. Staff provided updates on recruitment for the Building Inspection Manager position and evaluated proposed amendments received from agencies such as the Home Builders Association. The meeting also addressed the public review process, timelines for code adoption, and regulatory considerations for building code implementation.