Kansas City Housing Authority

This toolkit, developed as part of the Wyandotte County Community Health Improvement Plan's Safe and Affordable Housing initiative, provides comprehensive guidance for tenants in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It outlines tenant rights and responsibilities related to renting, covering stages from pre-rental considerations and lease agreements to living in a property and moving out. Key areas addressed include communication with landlords, timely repairs, conflict resolution, and understanding eviction processes, aiming to empower tenants to ensure safe living conditions and navigate rental agreements effectively.

The meeting included reports from the Executive Director, covering topics such as the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, and the Landlord Appreciation event. Discussions covered the health benefit package increase for 2024 and the use of Paytient cards for employees. The audit report from Marcum, LLP was presented, highlighting a late submission of the Financial Data Schedule (FDS). The board also discussed bylaws, commissioner terms, and the election process for Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Additionally, there were discussions on development projects, including the quality of work at Plaza Towers and relocation efforts at Juniper Gardens. The board approved several resolutions, including amendments to the Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, the removal of pull-cords in high-rise and low-rise units, and asbestos abatement at Rosedale Towers. They also approved a change of banking activity and the application for a Landlord Mitigation Fund Program Grant. An executive session was held to discuss a real estate matter.

The meeting included discussion of the Executive Director's report, which covered topics such as the Capital Fund Certification, the upcoming audit by Marcum LLP, and staff attendance at the Kansas Housing Conference. The Housing Choice Voucher Program's performance was highlighted, including voucher issuance and lease-up rates. Also, there was a discussion about the Public Housing waitlist and occupancy rates. The board also discussed a draft RFP for Development and Revitalization Consulting Services and the status of the Juniper Gardens project. The board approved a resolution authorizing acceptance of the proposal submitted and authorize a contract for civil engineering and surveying costs for new parking areas at K1-18 Rosedale Towers and K1-6 Douglass Heights High-rise to Veritas Architecture. The board also approved a resolution authorizing acceptance of the bid and authorize a contract for replacement of domestic hot water boilers at K1-4 Wyandotte Towers an K1-14 Bethany Park Towers with Johnson Controls, Inc. Finally, the board approved Resolution No. 2023-28, authorizing the disposition of real estate located at 2004 North Third Street in Kansas City, Kansas.

This document outlines the Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) for the Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority. It establishes guidelines for determining eligibility for admission and continued occupancy in the public housing program, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations, including fair housing laws. Key objectives include providing safe, affordable, quality housing, partnering with community services, promoting economic opportunity, and fostering a living environment free from discrimination. The policy aims to help low and moderate-income families achieve greater stability and self-reliance, while ensuring the sound and ethical operation of the housing agency.