Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Sept. 7

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Sept. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A Meeting of the Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Houston Housing Authority (“HHA”) was held at the Houston Housing Authority Central Office, 2640 Fountain View Drive, Houston, Texas 77057.

Chair Snowden called the meeting to order at 3:09 p.m. Secretary Northern called the roll and declared a quorum present. Chair Snowden offered the use of an interpreter to be available to Spanish speakers who may be need assistance for public comments only. Ms. Elizabeth Paris was asked to introduce herself in Spanish and let the attendees know of her service.

Present: LaRence Snowden, Chair

Kristy Kirkendoll, Vice Chair

Kris Thomas, Commissioner

Andrea Hilliard Cooksey, Commissioner

Stephanie A.G. Ballard, Commissioner

David A. Northern, Sr., Secretary

Absent: Dr. Max A. Miller, Jr., Commissioner

Guillermo “Will” Hernandez, Commissioner

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chair Snowden stated the Board has had an opportunity to review the July 19, 2022, Board of Commissioners meeting minutes. He asked for a motion to adopt the July 19, 2022 meeting minutes.

Commissioner Thomas moved to adopt the July 19, 2022, Board of Commissioners meeting minutes. Commissioner Kirkendoll seconded the motion.

Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to the July 19, 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting minutes. Having none, the minutes passed unanimously and are adopted.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Secretary Northern stated we have a big agenda and he has provided handouts for each Commissioner.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Chair Snowden stated speakers will be allowed three (3) minutes for public comments. Speakers will only be allowed to speak once. I will inform you when your three minutes have expired. The Board will generally not provide responses to the comments or answer any questions. However, HHA residents making comments are encouraged to clearly state their name and the property where you reside. We will have someone from the property management team or from our staff, to reach out to you directly regarding any issue or concern you may have

Chair Snowden asked if there are any individuals that would like to make public comments at this time. 8

• Residents from Fleetwood Village, Memorial Thickett and surrounding areas have concerns regarding Memorial at Six and Caroline at Memorial causing high traffic, Tax Exempt issues, infrastructure, and stress on the neighborhood, wastewater trauma

• Wayne Dolcefino – Concerns about the Memorial projects

• Irvinton Village resident commented on people in general.

ALLORA CINCO RANCH PUBLIC HEARING

Chair Snowden stated the Public Hearing for Development of ALLORA CINCO RANCH is now open for comments. If there is an individual of the public who wishes to comment on this hearing, please raise your hand for any questions or comments.

Chair Snowden stated hearing none, the Public Hearing will close with no public comments being made.

THE LAWNDALE PUBLIC HEARING

Chair Snowden stated the Public Hearing for Development of THE LAWNDALE is now open for comments. If there is an individual of the public who wishes to comment on this hearing, please raise your hand for any questions or comments.

Chair Snowden stated hearing none, the Public Hearing will close with no public comments being made.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution No. 3484: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with Unicare Building Maintenance, Inc. to provide landscaping and ground clearing services at twenty-two (22) of HHA’s vacant parcels of land for three (3) years.

Secretary Northern stated that Resolutions 3484-3488 will be presented by Jay Mason, Director of REID.

Mr. Mason stated Resolution No. 3484 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with Unicare Building Maintenance, Inc. to provide landscaping and ground clearing services at twenty-two (22) of HHA’s vacant parcels of land for three (3) years, in one (1) year increments at $58,104.24 per year, in a total amount not to exceed $174,312.72 pursuant to the memorandum from Jay Mason, Interim Director of REID dated August 8, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the

Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading of the resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3484. Commissioner Cooksey moved to adopt Resolution No. 3484. Commissioner Ballard seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3484 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3485: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with AAA Plumbers to perform pneumatic gas testing and associated gas line repairs at Cuney Homes Apartments.

Mr. Mason stated Resolution No. 3485 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with AAA Plumbers to perform pneumatic gas testing and associated gas line repairs at Cuney Homes Apartments in an amount not to exceed $287,400.00 pursuant to the memorandum from Jay Mason, Interim Director of REID dated August 8, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading of the resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3485. Commissioner Kirkendoll moved to adopt Resolution No. 3485. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3485 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3486: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with AAA Plumbers to perform pneumatic gas testing and associated gas line repairs at Irvinton Village Apartments.

Mr. Mason stated Resolution No. 3486 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with AAA Plumbers to perform pneumatic gas testing and associated gas line repairs at Irvinton Village Apartments in an amount not to exceed $165,200.00 pursuant to the memorandum from Jay Mason, Interim Director of REID dated August 9, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO.

Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading of the resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3486. Commissioner Kirkendoll moved to approve Resolution No. 3486. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3486 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3487: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with architectural firms Brave, Kirksey, GSMA, 1919 Architects, and AT3 + RDC, for various projects, across the Houston Housing Authority portfolio.

Mr. Mason stated Resolution No. 3487 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with Brave Architects, Kirksey Architects, GSMA Architects, 1919 Architects, and AT3 + RDC, for master planning, architectural and interior design services, at various projects across the Houston Housing Authority’ portfolio, for a period not to exceed three (3) years with options to extend for two (2) additional years pursuant to the memorandum from Jay Mason, Interim Director at REID dated August 11, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading of the resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3487. Commissioner Thomas moved to adopt Resolution No. 3487. Commissioner Kirkendoll seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3487 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3488: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to authorize the refinance of Uvalde Ranch Apartments located at or about 5300 South Lake Houston Parkway, Houston, Texas, 77013, and the execution of all required documents therefor.

Mr. Mason stated Resolution No. 3488 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to take such actions necessary or convenient to facilitate the refinancing of Uvalde Ranch Apartments pursuant to the memorandum from Jay Mason, Interim Director of REID, dated August 24, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading of the resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3488. Commissioner Cooksey moved to adopt Resolution No. 3488. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3488 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3489: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to make modifications to the existing Travel Policy.

Secretary Northern stated that Resolution No. 3489 will be presented by Mike Roger, VP of Fiscal and Business Operations.

Mr. Rogers stated Resolution 3489 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to make modifications to the existing Travel Policy pursuant to the memorandum dated August 9, 2022, from Michael Rogers, Vice President Fiscal & Business Operations to David A. Northern, Sr. President & CEO. This memorandum recommends that the HHA Travel Policy be modified to use the published GSA rates as the per diem rate for expense reimbursement. Whenever the GSA publishes new rates, those rates would automatically go into effect, keeping the HHA Travel Policy reflective of the current GSA per diem rates. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt Resolution No. 3489.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the resolution presented by Mr. Rogers and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3489.

Commissioner Ballard moved to approve Resolution No. 3489. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion.

Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, he said to make sure it is within federal guidelines. He then stated Resolution No. 3489 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3490: Consideration and/or to take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with Coats Rose, Reno and Cavanaugh, and Bracewell and make any necessary changes thereto to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for Public and Affordable Housing Developments and Acquisitions.

Secretary Northern stated that Resolutions 3490-3498 will be presented by Keland Lewis, Interim VP and General Counsel.

Mr. Lewis stated Resolution No. 3490 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with Coats Rose, Reno and Cavanaugh, and Bracewell and to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority related to Public and Affordable Housing Developments and Acquisitions. The contract term will be for two (2) years unless terminated earlier in accordance with the contract. Each contract may be extended for one (1), one-year term pursuant to the memorandum from Keland D. Lewis, Interim Vice President & General Counsel, dated August 9, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3490. Commissioner Cooksey moved to adopt Resolution No. 3490. Commissioner Kirkendoll seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3490 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3491: Consideration and/or to take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with Fulton Law Group, Rogers Morris and Grover, and Coats Rose and make any necessary changes thereto, to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for commercial litigation regarding breach of contract and insurance disputes.

Mr. Lewis stated Resolution No. 3491 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with Fulton Law Group, Rogers Morris and Grover, and Coats Rose and to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority related to commercial litigation regarding breach of contract and insurance disputes. The contract term will be for two (2) years unless terminated earlier in accordance with the contract. Each contract may be extended for one (1), one-year term pursuant to the memorandum from Keland D. Lewis, Interim Vice President & General Counsel, dated August 9, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3491. Commissioner Thomas moved to adopt Resolution No. 3491. Commissioner Kirkendoll seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3491 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3492: Consideration and/or to take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with Coats Rose, Clark Hill, and Rogers Morris and Grover and make any necessary changes thereto, to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for construction litigation.

Mr. Lewis stated Resolution No. 3492 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with Coats Rose, Clark Hill, and Rogers Morris and Grover and to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority related to construction litigation. The contract term will be for two (2) years unless terminated earlier in accordance with the contract. Each contract may be extended for one (1), one-year term pursuant to the memorandum from Keland D. Lewis, Interim Vice President & General Counsel, dated August 9, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3492. Commissioner Kirkendoll moved to adopt Resolution No. 3492. Commissioner Cooksey seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3492 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3493: Consideration and/or to take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with Ballard Spahr, Baker Wotring, and Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal and Zech and make any necessary changes thereto, to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for tort claims.

Mr. Lewis stated Resolution No. 3493 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with Ballard Spahr, Baker Wotring, and Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal and Zech and to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for tort claims. The contract term will be for two (2) years unless terminated earlier in accordance with the contract. Each contract may be extended for one (1), one-year term pursuant to the memorandum from Keland D. Lewis, Interim Vice President & General Counsel, dated August 9, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3493. Commissioner Thomas moved to adopt Resolution No. 3493. Commissioner Kirkendoll seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3493 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3494: Consideration and/or to take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech, Clark Hill, and Rogers Morris and Grover and make any necessary changes thereto, to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for employment-related matters.

Mr. Lewis stated Resolution No. 3494 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech, Clark Hill, and Rogers Morris and Grover and to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority related to employment-related matters. The contract term will be for two (2) years unless terminated earlier in accordance with the contract. Each contract may be extended for one (1), one-year term pursuant to the memorandum from Keland D. Lewis, Interim Vice President & General Counsel, dated August 9, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3494. Commissioner Thomas moved to adopt Resolution No. 3494. Commissioner Kirkendoll seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3494 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3495: Consideration and/or to take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with Fulton Law Group and Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal and Zech and make any necessary changes thereto, to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for residential landlord-tenant related matters.

Mr. Lewis stated Resolution No. 3495 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with Fulton Law Group and Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal and Zech and to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for residential landlord-tenant related matters. The contract term will be for two (2) years unless terminated earlier in accordance with the contract. Each contract may be extended for one (1), one-year term pursuant to the memorandum from Keland D. Lewis, Interim Vice President & General Counsel, dated August 9, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3495. Commissioner Ballard moved to adopt Resolution No. 3495. Commissioner Kirkendoll seconded the motion. 12

Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3495 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3496: Consideration and/or to take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with Fulton Law Group, Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal and Zech, and Rogers Morris and Grover and make any necessary changes thereto, to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for commercial landlord-tenant matters.

Mr. Lewis stated Resolution No. 3496 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with Fulton Law Group, Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal and Zech, and Rogers Morris and Grover and to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for commercial landlord-tenant matters. The contract term will be for two (2) years unless terminated earlier in accordance with the contract. Each contract may be extended for one (1), one-year term pursuant to the memorandum from Keland D. Lewis, Interim Vice President & General Counsel, dated August 9, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3496. Commissioner Cooksey moved to adopt Resolution No. 3496. Commissioner Kirkendoll seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3496 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3497: Consideration and/or to take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with Fulton Law Group, Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal and Zech, and Reno and Cavanaugh and make any necessary changes thereto, to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for fair housing and federal housing policy matters.

Mr. Lewis stated Resolution No. 3497 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with Fulton Law Group, Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal and Zech, and Reno and Cavanaugh and to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for fair housing and federal housing policy matters. The contract term will be for two (2) years unless terminated earlier in accordance with the contract. Each contract may be extended for one (1), one-year term pursuant to the memorandum from Keland D. Lewis, Interim Vice President & General Counsel, dated August 9, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3497. Commissioner Cooksey moved to adopt Resolution No. 3497. Commissioner Ballard seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3497 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3498: Consideration and/or to take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a contract with Fulton Law Group, Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal and Zech, and Baker Wotring and make any necessary changes thereto, to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for civil rights matters.

Mr. Lewis stated Resolution No. 3498 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to negotiate, execute and make necessary changes and corrections to a contract with Fulton Law Group and, Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal and Zech, and Baker Wotring and to provide legal services and representation to the Houston Housing Authority for civil rights-related matters. The contract term will be for two (2) years unless terminated earlier in accordance with the contract. Each contract may be extended for one (1), one-year term pursuant to the memorandum from Keland D. Lewis, Interim Vice President & General Counsel, dated August 9, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3498. Commissioner Ballard moved to adopt Resolution No. 3498. Commissioner Kirkendoll seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3498 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3499: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to facilitate lender-required changes to the organizational debt structures of the Metro Midtown and Waterworks Phase II transactions and the execution of all required documents therefor.

Mr. Mason stated Resolution No. 3499 reads That the Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO or designee to take such actions necessary or convenient to cause (a) the organizational structures of the Metro Midtown and Waterworks Phase II transactions to be updated as required by the respective lenders, such that the organizational structures reflect the structures depicted on the attached Schedule 1, and (b) an additional borrower to be added for the Waterworks Phase II transaction as required by the respective lender, all pursuant to the memorandum from Jay Mason, Interim Director of REID, dated August 10, 2022, to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. Accordingly, staff recommends the Board adopt this resolution.

Chair Snowden stated the Board has heard the reading resolution and asked for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 3499. Commissioner Ballard moved to adopt Resolution No. 3499. Commissioner Kirkendoll seconded the motion. Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting this Resolution. Having none, Resolution No. 3499 is adopted. Chair Snowden stated at this time, the Board will move into Executive Session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Chair Snowden suspended the Public Session on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 4:28 p.m. to convene into Executive Session to discuss personnel, legal and real estate issues in accordance with Sections 551.074, 551.071 and 551.072 respectively, of the Texas Government Code.

PUBLIC SESSION RECONVENED

Chair Snowden reconvened Public Session at 5:38 p.m.

Secretary Northern called the roll and declared a quorum present.

NEW BUSINESS continued…

Resolution No. 3500: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Lincoln Avenue Capital for the development of Spring Prairie Apartments, an apartment community that will be located at or about 21935 Rhodes Rd., Spring, TX 77389.

Chair Snowden stated that the Board has heard the reading of the resolution and asked for a motion to adopt. Commissioner Kirkendoll moved to adopt Resolution No. 3500. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion.

Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting Resolution No. 3500. Having none, the Chairman called for a vote. All voted in favor therefore Resolution No. 3500 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3501: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Brinshore Development for the development of Manson Place, an apartment community that will be located at or about the SW corner of Reeves St. and Scott St., Houston, TX 77004.

Chair Snowden stated that the Board has heard the reading of the resolution and asked for a motion to adopt. Commissioner Kirkendoll moved to adopt Resolution No. 3501. Commissioner Ballard seconded the motion.

Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting Resolution No. 3501. Having none, the Chairman called for a vote. All voted in favor therefore Resolution No. 3501 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3502: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with KCG Development for the development of The Westermark, an apartment community that will be located at or about 0 West Bellfort Ave., Houston, TX 77099.

Chair Snowden stated that the Board has heard the reading of the resolution and asked for a motion to adopt. Commissioner Ballard moved to adopt Resolution No. 3502. Commissioner Kirkendoll seconded the motion.

Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting Resolution No. 3502. Having none, the Chairman called for a vote. All voted in favor therefore Resolution No. 3502 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3503: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to take actions necessary, to (1) authorize the engagement of an appraiser to appraise certain lands; (2) to acquire tract(s) of land at or near (i) 3247 Truxillo Street, Houston, Texas 77004, at or near (ii) 0 Truxillo Street, Houston, Texas 77004, at or near (iii) 3242 Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77004 and at or near (v) 3341 Winbern Street, Houston, Texas 77004, for the development of safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for public use and for public purpose, and (3) Authorize the acquisition of certain lands within the neighborhoods known as Sylvan Terrace for lands at or near 3247 Truxillo Street, Houston, and 0 Truxillo Street, Houston, and Forest Homes for the land at or near 3242 Alabama Street, Houston, and at or near 3341 Winbern Street, Houston, Texas, for the purchase or, if necessary, by exercising the powers of eminent domain.

Chair Snowden stated that the Board has heard the reading of the resolution and asked for a motion to adopt. Commissioner Ballard moved to adopt Resolution No. 3503. Commissioner Kirkendoll seconded the motion.

Chair Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting Resolution No. 3503. Having none, the Chairman called for a vote. All voted in favor therefore Resolution No. 3503 is adopted.

Resolution No. 3504: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Urban Genesis for the development of Coop at Farmers Market, an apartment community that will be located at or about the 1690 North Loop, Houston, TX 77009.

Resolution No. 3505: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to facilitate the acquisition of that certain parcel of land located at 8225 Lawndale, Houston, Texas 77012, the construction and development of the 106-unit The Lawndale thereupon, and the execution of all required documents therefor.

Resolution No. 3506: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Civicap Partners for the acquisition of Generation Grove, an apartment community located at or about 14807 Woodland Hills Dr., Humble, TX 77396.

Resolution No. 3507: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Aspen Oaks Capital for the acquisition of Granary Flats, an apartment community located at or about 4647 Harvest Corner Dr., Richmond, TX 77406.

Resolution No. 3508: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Pennington Chen for the acquisition of The Boulevard, an apartment community located at or about 2440 North Boulevard, Houston, TX 77098.

Resolution No. 3509: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Pennington Chen for the acquisition of Deerwood Apartments, an apartment community located at or about 5800 Woodway Dr., Houston, TX 77057.

Resolution No. 3510: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Post Investments for the acquisition of Midtown Houston by Windsor, an apartment community located at or about 2310 Main St., Houston, TX 77002.

Resolution No. 3511: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Pennington Chen for the acquisition of Sendera at Greenway, an apartment community located at or about 3400 Edloe St, Houston, TX 77027.

Resolution No. 3512: Consideration and/or take action to authorize the President & CEO or designee to facilitate the acquisition of that certain parcel of land located at 20304 FM 1093, Richmond, Texas 77407, the construction and development of the 351-unit Allora Cinco Ranch thereupon, and the execution of all required documents therefor.

Chair Snowden stated, I would like to ask for a motion to adopt the following resolutions as a group: Resolution Nos. 3504 through 3512.

Commissioner Kirkendoll moved to approve Resolution Nos. 3504 through 3512. Commissioner Cooksey seconded the motion. President Snowden asked if there is any discussion or objection to adopting Resolution Nos. 3504 through 3512. Having none, Resolution Nos. 3504 through 3512 are adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

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