Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority

This Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2026 details the Government of Guam's proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) entitlement funds. As the second year of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, it focuses on increasing and preserving affordable housing, providing renter and homebuyer assistance, improving public facilities and services, and preventing homelessness. The plan also outlines actions to strengthen public housing operations, financial controls, and resident services, while addressing barriers to affordable housing.

The board discussed progress on the construction of the Sinajana Central Precinct, including challenges with contractor staffing and material delays. Actions taken included the issuance of a notice of intent to award for trash collection services and the approval of three separate resolutions for above-step recruitment for the positions of Planner IV and two Building Maintenance Leaders.

The Board of Commissioners meeting covered a review of the FY2016 Citizen-Centric Report and quarterly performance reports from the Human Resources, Management Information Systems, and Architecture and Engineering divisions. Key agenda items included a resolution commending a building maintenance leader for his dedication and contributions to the authority, along with updates on ongoing housing projects, facility upgrades, and future consolidated plan goals, including smoke-free policies in public housing and homeless reduction initiatives.

The Board of Commissioners discussed and approved several resolutions, including an amendment to the Procurement Policy and authorizations for off-island travel for staff to attend a national service coordinator conference. The board also addressed consultant services for establishing a utility allowance schedule for public housing and approved the Five-Year Action Plan for federal fiscal years 2017-2021. Additional business included reviews of project summaries for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs, as well as discussions on responses to HUD compliance findings and concerns regarding governance, procurement, and financial policies.

The board meeting served as a training session covering HUD's organizational mission and goals, as well as the specific roles and responsibilities of the Board and the Executive Director. The discussion included an overview of the Public Housing Program and the Housing Choice Voucher program, along with strategies for public housing repositioning. Additionally, the training addressed ethics, conflict of interest regulations, compliance with federal and state laws, litigation reporting requirements, and financial management strategies for public housing and voucher portfolios.