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Agenda

PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN 1 (646) 749-3122; Access Code: 541-121-477 TO BE HELD AT Via Conference Call Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, September 17, 2020 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on July 16, 2020 2. Update on HACA's actions related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and update on HACA's Resident and Client Support Center 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02666: An amendment to the HACA annual budget to provide additional funding to ensure HACA families can fully participate in at-home and other distance learning by using digital inclusion interventions to combat negative impacts resulting from the coronavirus 4. Update on AAHC's acquisition and development programs 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02667: Resolution authorizing the Housing Authority of the City of Austin to take the following actions with regard to the Montecito Apartments (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (A) acquire the site of the Development; (B) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (C) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution 6. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action of Resolution No. 02665: Approval for Purchase of an Energy Recovery Unit and Related Engineering Services for Installation at HACA's Central Office 7. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02668: A statement of support for a ballot measure for the Project Connect Initial Investment, to address long term community transit needs, including funding for affordable housing and anti-displacement strategies along proposed transit corridors EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso titular de licencia con una pistola), una persona bajo el subcapitulo H, capitulo 411, codigo de gobierno (Ley de licencia de arma or pistola), no se permiten en este reunion con una arma o pistola. "En virtud de 30.07, Codigo Penal (prevaricacion por titular de la licencia con un arma o pistola abiertamente llevado), una persona bajo el subcapitulo H, capitulo 411, codigo de gobierno (Ley de licencia de arma o pistola), no se permiten en esta reunion con un arma o pistola que lleva abiertamente. *The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) Board of Commissioners reserves the right to discuss and consider items out of order on the agenda on an as needed basis. The Housing Authority of the City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disability Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to the communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Nidia Hiroms at HACA at 512.477.4488, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on HACA, please contact Nidia Hiroms at 512.477.4488 x 2104.