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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Matters from Members of the Public** <br />Selena mentioned some topics from the Louisville focus group: For Rent sign at Lydia Morgan <br />gives false hope and causes confusion. Give out number for HA and is required to leave a <br />message. Sometimes they get a call back and sometimes they don’t. <br />This month Selena has had 5 homeless seniors approach. After 20 years, she typically has 2 per <br />month. Private companies are purchasing buildings, increasing the rent and forcing seniors out. <br />The increased rent is not affordable for fixed income seniors. <br />Frank stated the For Rent sign is up so Sally has a waitlist when a vacancy comes available. <br />Earlier in the summer it took a long time to rent 2 units. <br /> <br />Updates on Membership: Bonnie Star and Steve Underhill <br />City Council opted not to fill position on committees unless there was a danger of not meeting <br />quorum. Will begin accepted applications in Oct/Nov. Sheri will follow up. <br /> <br />Director’s Report <br />BCHA is partnering with Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH). BCHA won a National <br />Association of Counties 2009 award for the Housing Crisis Prevention Program (HCPP). The <br />success of HCPP allowed BCHA to partner with CCH. CCH was awarded Metro Denver <br />Homeless Continuum of Care funding through the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing <br />Funds with the ARRA. BCHA will be the local sub-grantee to administer the funds. Funding <br />allocations will be determined once the homeless statistics are releases. Short term funds can be <br />used for non-families to create a stable housing situation. Assist long-term homeless, families <br />without children and seniors. Funding will between $1.0-1.5 million for Boulder County over <br />three years or around $300-$500K per year. MOU will be developed in August/September and <br />st <br />in effect October 1 for the 2009-2010 FFY. <br />HHS has distributed 50% more in food stamps and Medicaid benefits than January 2009. <br />Statewide Colorado income tax is down 25% this year. Staff have been focusing on trying to <br />bring in resources into the community to stabilize people immediately. <br /> <br />Finance Report: Review of June 2009 financial statements <br />Management assessment on Regal Square increased because it was not calculated per the budget. <br />A budget resolution amending the budget to correct the management fees will be included next <br />month. <br /> <br />Hillside Square received new windows (bids were lower than estimates). Staff are waiting for <br />bids on porch and siding. <br /> <br />Property Management/Maintenance Report: Rent and Occupancy Update & Monthly <br />Rental Vacancy Report <br />Lydia Morgan cleaning contractor has not been performing up to expectations. BCHA has hired <br />an internal temporary cleaning staff member to increase quality. Person started last week. <br />Quality has increased and is less expensive. <br /> <br />