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Authorization to Amend the 2025-2027 Funding Agreement with the Central Advisory Council.
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Presenter: Mary Howard, Chief Administrative & Resident Services Officer
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Recommendation
The Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Chicago Housing Authority (“CHA”) recommends that the CHA Board of Commissioners (“Board”) amend the 2025-2027 Funding Agreement with the Central Advisory Council (“CAC”) to add an amount not to exceed $365,621. The modified aggregate not-to-exceed amount is $2,295,621.
The requested action complies in all material respects with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and CHA policies. CHA staff has completed all necessary due diligence to support the submission of this initiative.
Funding
MTW Funds
Background
A Funding Agreement between CHA and the CAC is required by HUD Regulations 24 CFR 964.150 (Funding Tenant Participation) for funding provided by a public housing authority (“PHA”) toward a duly elected resident council. The purpose of the CAC, as the elected jurisdiction-wide resident council for CHA residents, is to act as a vehicle for resident participation and to represent the interests of the residents of CHA family properties and senior buildings. The role of a resident council is to improve the quality of life and resident satisfaction, and to participate in self-help initiatives to create a positive living environment for families living in public housing (24 CFR 964.100). The Funding Agreement will be used to fund tenant participation activities (officer stipends, operating expenses, etc.) and operating expenses for fifteen (16) CAC and Local Advisory Council (LAC) offices throughout Chicago.
Resident Councils are required by HUD Regulations CFR 964.130 (Election procedures and standards) to hold elections at least once every three years. Elections must be administered by Resident Councils and monitored by the housing authority. The most recent election was conducted in October 2022 and the first year of this agreement includes additional funding for the 2025 election.
In September 2024, the CHA Board approved a Funding Agreement with the Central Advisory Council for a three-year term in the amount of $1,930,000. CHA executed this agreement with CAC. Since then, additional funding needs were identified, primarily for CAC and LAC member training following the elections, as well as equipment expenses for the CAC and fifteen LAC offices within CHA’s portfolio. As a result, CHA is requesting an increase of $365,621 in the total value of the Funding Agreement for the three-year term.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Angela Hurlock
Interim Chief Executive Officer