HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 12-21-1981Page 84
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING
AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHCRITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
December 21 , 1981
A regular meeting of the Housing and Redevelopm3nt Authority of Plymouth, Minnesota
was :field on the 21st day of December, 1981 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers
in the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The following members of the Authority were
present: Chairman Hillstrom, Commissioners lloyt, Erickson ano 8akke. Commissioner
Neils was absent.
There were also present the following members o` the City staff: Planning Director,
Tremere, Associate Planner Dale, Executive Director Willis and City Clerk Houk.
It was moved by Commissioner Erickson, secon4ed by Commissioner Hoyt, to approve the
minutes of the September 8 special meeting as submitted.
Motion carried, four ayes.
AUDIT REPORT
Executive Director Willis explained the audit of the Section 8 Existing Housing Assistance
Paymrnts Program which was conducted by HUD's Inspector General of Audit from the Chicago
Regional Office. He responded to the audit findings with a letter to the HUD Area Office
on December 4 listing the actions the City has taken as a result, but has not heard back
from HUD. He a3ked that the HRA formally accept the audit report and acknowledge that the
staff has responded to it.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoyt., seconded by Commissioner Erickson, to accept.
the audit report and acknowledge that City staff has responded to its recommendations.
Motion carries, four ayes.
UTILITY ALLOWANCE SCHEDULE FOR SECTION 8
Executive Director Willis recommended that the HRA adopt the Metro HRA Utility Allowance
Schedule for the Sect!on 8 Rent Assistance Prw ram and that hereafter the HRA follow the
Metropolitan Council HRA's Utility Allowance 5(.heduie. Each time the Metropolitan
Council HRA makes a change in the schedule, it will be brought to the Plymouth HRA
for discussion and acceptance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by commissioner Erickson, to adopt
Resolution No. 81-06, Adopting a New Utility Allowance Schedule for the Section 8 Program.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, to amend the
resolution to add: "The adopted Metropolitan Council Utilitly Allowanc: Schedule shall
be reviewed by the Plymouth HRA prior to implementation."
Motion to ame;id carried, four ayes.
Motion on resolution as amended carried, four ayes.
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HRA RESOLUTION NO. 81-06
ADOPTING A N:w UTILITY ALLOWANCE SCHEDULE FOR SECTION 8 GROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Section 8 Existing Rent Assistance Program rewquires that the utility
allowance for Section 8 renters be updated annually; and
WHEREAS, the present utility allowance used by the Plymouth HRA is two years old; and
WHEREAS, the Metro HRA has recently received approval from the HUD Area Office for
its utility schedule; and
WHEREAS, utility rates in Plymoeth would be similar to other Metro area communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Plymouth HRA adopts the Metro HRA's June 1981
Utility Allowance Schedule to start with all program participants as of January 1,
1982 and continuing thereafter until the Metro Council HRA changes its Utility
Allowance Schedule. The adopted Metro Council Utility Allowance Schedule shall be
reviewed by the Plymouth HRA prior to implementation.
INCREASE IN FAIR MARKET RENTS FOR SECTION 8
Executive Director Willis stated that this is another item from the audit report
recommending the Plymouth HRA to request an increase in fair market rents for the
S.:! -,tion 8 program in Plymouth to enable the program to operate at its full 72 certificate
status. No action was required.
PROPOSED PRE -TERMINATION HEARINGS
Director Willis explained that there may be cause to terminate four certificate holders
from thL Section 8 Rent Assistance Program. Pre -termination hearings are required to
determine whether or not these individuals will remain eligible for the program. Certain
steps milist be followed before the HRA can rescind their Section 8 certificates.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, to set a
hearing for January 11, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. on the termination of certificate #37F2
for the reasons outlined in paragraph 30 under section XIV f the Regulations
Establishing Admission and Occupancy Policies for the Plymouth Section rogram.
Motion carried, four ayes.
Motion was made by Cnmmmissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, to set a
hearing for January 11, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. on the termination of certificate #7F2
for the ^easons outlined in paragraph 4.B of section XJV of the Regulations Establishing
Admission and Occupancy Policies for the Plymouth Section 8 Program.
W..0on carried, four ayes.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by ComilA ssioner Bakke, to set a
hearing for January 11., 1982 at 7:00 p.m. on the termination of certificate #47x2
for the following reasons: Failure to provide such family income information and
records as may be required in the administration of the program and failure of the
family to remain within the family income and composition criteria for the HAP program
upon re-examination in accordance with these policies and 24 CFR Part 882 from section
XIV of the Regulations Establishing .'.Jmission and Occupancy Policies for the Plymouth
Section 8 Program.
Motion carried, four ayes.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Hoyt, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, to set a
hearing for January 11, 1Q82 at 7:00 p.m. on the termination of certificate #17F2
for the following reasons: Failure to provide such family information and records
as may be required in the administration of the program from section XIV of
Regulations r:sfablishing Admission and Occupancy Policies for the Plymo,.th Section 8
rogram.
Motion carried, four ayes.
Motion was made by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Bakke, to
adjourn at 7:20 p.m.
Motion carried, four ayes.
Gerald Neils, Secretary
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