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Public hearing to consider approving the Solano County Housing Authority Annual Plan; and Authorizing the Executive Director of the Solano County Housing Authority (Director of Resource Management) to submit the Plan and Certifications of Compliance to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Published Notice Required? Yes __X__ No ___
Public Hearing Required? Yes __X__ No ___
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends the Solano County Housing Authority (SCHA) conduct a public hearing to consider approving the Solano County Housing Authority Annual Plan and authorizing the Executive Director of the Solano County Housing Authority (Director of Resource Management) to submit the Plan and Certifications of Compliance to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
SUMMARY:
The 1998 Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act requires the SCHA to develop Public Housing Agency Plans. The Agency Plans consists of a 5-Year Plan and Annual Plan. The Annual Plan provides details about the SCHA programs for the upcoming fiscal year in relation to the 5-Year Plan. The request before the SCHA is to approve the Annual Plan for FY2012/13.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Housing Authority program is financed through HUD
DISCUSSION:
Since July 1, 2002, the SCHA has contracted with the Vacaville Housing Authority (VHA) to administer the County’s Section Eight Housing Assistance Program. As required by HUD, the VHA has prepared the Annual Plan for FY2012/13 (Attachment A) for the SCHA.
On April 6, 2010, SCHA approved the current 5-Year Plan. The 5-Year Plan contains the SCHA mission and goals to meet the housing needs within the County by increasing availability of decent, safe and affordable housing, improving community quality of life and economic vitality; promoting self-sufficiency; and ensuring equal opportunity in housing through the County’s Section Eight Program. SCHA’s ability to ...
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