Mobile Housing Authority

The Mobile Housing Board's 2016-2020 Five-Year Plan, revised for 2020, serves as a roadmap for community and family empowerment, aiming to promote personal, economic, and social upward mobility and facilitate the transition from subsidized to non-subsidized housing. The plan outlines four strategic goals: designing and implementing community revitalization initiatives to create quality affordable housing, enhancing the attractiveness and marketability of housing stock, improving the quality of housing resources and service delivery through operational efficiency and community coordination, and enhancing the public and community image. Additionally, it focuses on addressing housing needs, affirmatively furthering fair housing, and supporting economic and self-sufficiency programs for residents.

This document outlines the Mobile Housing Authority's (MHA) recovery plan and progress following its designation as 'Troubled or Substandard' by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Key strategic areas include resolving delinquent regulatory agreements, improving relations with HUD, filling crucial vacant executive positions, overseeing the conversion of the public housing portfolio through the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, and cultivating an organizational culture of accountability, professionalism, and performance excellence. The plan aims to achieve an improved status of at least 'Standard Performer,' sustainable sound fiscal management, and good governance. Significant progress has been made, including satisfying a Voluntary Compliance Agreement as of January 25, 2023, and completing 75% of a Recovery Agreement as of January 19, 2023.

The meeting included consideration for the renewal of a consultant services contract with Adrian P. Fields, contingent on successful negotiations. An update was provided on working conditions, the status of onsite employment activities, and remote working arrangements, including the installation of sneeze screens and the availability of protective gear. A comprehensive review of the agency's financials was also presented.

This document outlines the Mobile Housing Authority's 2023 Annual Plan, which operates within the framework of its FY2021-2025 Five-Year Plan. The plan focuses on achieving aggressive housing-related goals, assisting eligible residents and Housing Choice Voucher participants towards non-subsidized housing, and leveraging housing as a catalyst for resident empowerment. Key strategic goals include designing and implementing community revitalization initiatives, enhancing the attractiveness and marketability of housing stock and neighborhoods, improving the quality of housing resources and service delivery, and updating the public and community image of MHA through a comprehensive public relations and marketing strategy. The plan also details strategies for addressing housing needs, financial resources, new activities such as demolition/disposition and RAD conversions, and project-based vouchers, while ensuring compliance with civil rights and fair housing efforts.

The Mobile Housing Board meeting included discussions and actions on several resolutions. These included Resolution No. 20-16 regarding revisions and updates to the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan (ACOP) for Low-Income Public Housing (LIPH) programs, Resolution No. 20-17 concerning the adoption and amendment of the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan, Resolution No. 20-18 to approve the 2020 Annual Plan and 5-Year PHA Plan, and Resolution No. 20-19 authorizing the Chairman to execute the Annual Certification and Board Resolution for the Civil Rights Certification. The meeting also addressed other business that legally came before the board, before adjourning.