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| | | | The mission of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) is to foster strong, resilient and inclusive communities by providing a continuum of high-quality housing options that support self-sufficiency, good quality of life, and the opportunity to thrive. | | | |
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| | | | Call to Order
Minutes note: Meeting called to order at 1:37p.m. | | | |
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| | | | Roll Call | | | |
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| | A. | | APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA | | | |
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| | | | CONSENT AGENDA – ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
(All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion unless a Commissioner requires otherwise, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.) | | | |
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R_12882
| 0 | 1. | Motion | Approval of the minutes of the annual meeting held on July 19, 2017 | APPROVED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12883
| 0 | 2. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving the write-off of delinquent former resident accounts for various low rent public housing developments in the amount of $53,448.55
This resolution will authorize the write-off of delinquent former resident accounts for the period October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. Although these accounts are written-off for accounting purposes, the City Attorney’s Office obtains judgments against all tenants evicted by court action. These judgments, and all unpaid final tenant accounts, will be sent to the Department of Revenue to intercept tax returns. | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12884
| 0 | 3. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving the write-off of delinquent former resident accounts for the Berryland, Northlawn and Southlawn middle-income developments in the amount of $40,096.38
This resolution will authorize the write-off of delinquent former resident accounts for the period October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. Although these accounts are written-off for accounting purposes, the City Attorney’s Office obtains judgments against all tenants evicted by court action. These judgments, and all unpaid final tenant accounts, will be sent to the Department of Revenue to intercept tax returns. | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12885
| 0 | 4. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving an award of contract to Dakota Intertek Corporation (New Berlin, WI) for Hazardous Materials Abatement, Building Demolition, and Site Clearance (Phase 2) at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of $725,200.00 (Official Notice No. 57797 [Bid Package 5]) | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12886
| 0 | 5. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving an award of contract to Holton Brothers Inc. (Grafton, WI) for Parking Structure Repair at Central Support West in an amount not to exceed $360,000.00 (Official Notice No. 57799) | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12887
| 0 | 6. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving a contract with Travaux, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) to be the developer and general contractor for Victory Manor and WG Scattered Sites | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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| | B. | | REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS | | | |
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R_12888
| 0 | 1. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution commending Ms. Annette Parker for 32 years of dedicated service to the City of Milwaukee and the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12889
| 0 | 2. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving the opening of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee’s Low Income Family Public Housing Program Waiting List | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12890
| 0 | 3. | Communication | Presentation of the Second Quarter Financial Reports for the period ending June 30, 2017
Minutes note: There was additional discussion about the vacancy levels at some developments, the current challenges surrounding the issue and some of the plans to address it. | | | |
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R_12891
| 0 | 4. | Communication | Report from the Secretary-Executive Director
Minutes note: Chair Wagner welcomed Shelley DeGenaro, a new Executive Assistant who will be assisting with some of the board meetings.
Chair Wagner and the Commissioners recognized HACM’s summer interns, thanked them for their efforts and encouraged them to consider the Housing Authority as they move forward. Mr. Pérez praised the interns. Their time and the quality of their work was very appreciated.
Mr. Pérez discussed the following items and made note of particular areas of interest for the Board:
• A flyer from the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) entitled “Housing Is…”
• An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled “CDBG In - Choice Neighborhoods Out”
• An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled “HUD Descends Into Supervisory Chaos”
• An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled “Budget Chaos On The Political Horizon”
• An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled “Advocates Decry Public Housing Rent Hike Plan”
• An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled “HUD Pivots On Westchester Housing”
• The HACM/Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation’s Make Your Money Talk program 2017 Second Quarter Report and Dashboard
• A thank you letter from the Beckum Stapleton Little League, Inc. for HACM’s contribution made during HACM’s Annual Meeting last month
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| | | | Adjournment
Minutes note: There being no further business, Commissioner Van Alstine made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:40p.m. Commissioner Witkowiak seconded the motion. There being no objections, the motion carried. | | | |
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| | | | Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Housing Authority ADA Coordinator, Patricia Schmidtknecht at 286-5100, (FAX) 286-3456, (TDD) 286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at 650 West Reservoir, Milwaukee, WI 53212. | | | |
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| | | | Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the City Clerk's Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying. | | | |
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