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Authorization to enter into a Funding Agreement with the Central Advisory Council.
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Presenter: Mary Howard, Chief Administration and 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") approve a Funding Agreement with the Central Advisory Council ("CAC") for a three-year term from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, for an aggregate contract value of $1,930,000.
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 sixteen (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 y...
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