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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-IHA-1975-02-06 ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY 800 South Plain Street Ithaca, N. Y. 14850 Phone 607-273-8629 • February 6, 1975 LA RESOLUTION #184 WHEREAS, the Ithaca Housing Authority recognizes that the major emphasis in the City of Ithaca's COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT applica- tion is aimed toward meeting the needs of low and moderate income families and individuals, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Housing Authority feels that SOCIAL SERVICES- HUMAN RELATIONS component is vital and helps to meet these needs, now THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ithaca Housing Authority strongly suggests that the City consider funding such an activity out of CDA grant monies; and the Ithaca Housing Authority FURTHER RESOLVES to seek the support of other Social Service agencies in this request, and that the HUMAN SERVICES COALITION explore other methods of funding in the event that this position is accepted so that the City of Ithaca will not have to assume financial responsibility for the continuation of this SOCIAL SERVICES-HUMAN RELATIONS component. VOTE Ayes 5 Na yes 0 Barbara B. Whispell Secretary ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY 800 South Plain Street Ithaca, N. Y. 14850 Phone 607-273-8629 f February 6, 1975 LA RESOLUTION #184 WHEREAS, the Ithaca Housing Authority recognizes that the major emphasis in the City of Ithaca's COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT applica- tion is aimed toward meeting the needs of low and moderate income families and individuals, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Housing Authority feels that SOCIAL SERVICES- HUMAN RELATIONS component is vital and helps to meet these needs, now THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ithaca Housing Authority strongly suggests that the City consider funding such an activity out of CDA grant monies; and the Ithaca Housing Authority FURTHER RESOLVES to seek the support of other Social Service agencies in this request, and that the HUMAN SERVICES COALITION explore other methods of funding in the event that this position is accepted so that the City of Ithaca will not have to assume financial responsibility for the continuation of this SOCIAL SERVICES-HUMAN RELATIONS component. VOTE Ayes 5 Na yes 0 7‘e-e ' 4t....ra-e-ei Barbara B. Whispell Secretary • Y,J .?t VALIDATION OF THE ELECTION OF TWO TENANT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY IN THE YEAR 1975 Upon the completion of all election proceedings this document shall be signed and dated. With this action, we the Tenant Relations Chairperson and the Tenant Election Rules Chairperson do hereby validate the election of AND- as the Tenant Representatives of the Ithaca Housing Authority. • TENANT RELATIONS TENANT ELECTION CHAIRPERSON RUL±2 CHAIRPERSON Signatures / _ c1,01(gZAA Date7s - Witnesses - C ?�2= �,I•y07,tiee, - --J am' 2 ! f • Date *tiff ZY 5= ( _ t1•7 6.1211.Wi6 1li6 o1 the 111:11�/C� 11VUvi�oi atviaiVatiii u1lL,V11V11J April 29, 1975 • Unit Eligible voters Voted Hector 16 7 44 Plain 18 9 50 Center 17 9 53 51 25 . 49 Hancock 106 28 26 Total ' 157 . 53 34 • Voting Center Glover Kelly Purcell tot. f tot. tot. Plain 3 6 16 30 1 2 • • Hancock 13 25 19 36 1 2 Total . 16 30 35 66 2 4 • Mae G. Kelly 35 James I. Glover 16 John A. Purcell 2 compiled by John J. Grant EXISTING HOUSING PROGRAM The Section 8 Existing HOusing Program provides rent subsidies to lower income families in existing housing units. How the program works is outlined below: Fair Market Rents UUD establishes fair market rents for the Ithaca area by a survey. These gross rents give the maximum amount of rent that can be charged for a given size Unit for it to be eligible for the program. • Certificate of Family Participation Once the ACC has been executed and the program is operational, families will apply to the IHA for a Certificate of Family Participation. After an income check and a determination of eligibility, the IHA issues a Certificate of Family Participation. The family then, on its own, shops for a suitable housing unit which rents for under the established Fair Market Rent. Request for Lease Approval Once the family has found a unit, it returns to the IHA (the family has 60 days to find a unit) with a Request for Lease Approval. At this time the City Building Department inspects the unit to assume its compliance with the Housing Quality Standards. If the unit meets the guidelines of the program, the IBA approves the signing of a lease and entering of a Housing Assistance • Payments Contract as agent for the City of Ithaca. Housing Assistance Payment Contract The Housing Assistance Payment Contract is a three-way agreement between the IHA, the Owner, and the tenant. It sets out special clauses to be included in the lease, and the amount of family contribution and housing assistance payment. Generally, the family contribution will be 25% of gross family income. 1 -2- 3) Undertake publication and dissemination of information concerning the availability and nature of housing assistance under the Existing Housing Program. The City will coordinate the Existing Housing . Program with other housing programs established under the City's Community Development Programs. u) Develop a working relationship with local landlords, including dissemi- nation of information and invitations to participate in the Program. • 5) Provide, through its Building Department, housing inspection prior to leasing and again at least annually to determine that the units are maintained in Decent, Safe and Sanitary condition as defined in rules and regulations published by HUD. 6) Make any subsequent Applications for Existing Housing and enter into an ACC as may be required in future years. II. The IHA agrees to: 1) Receive and review applications for Certificates of Family Participation and maintain a waiting list. 2) Issue Certificates of Family Participation to Eligible Families in. accordance with regulations set forth periodically by HUD. 3) Notify families determined to be ineligible. k) Provide each applicant with basic information necessary to participate in the program as required in regulations set forth periodically by HUD. 5) Determine amounts of Gross Family Contributions, Shopping Incezitive Credit, and housing assistance payments. • 6) Review and act on Request for Lease Approval. The IHA shall be a party, as agent for the City, to the Housing Assistance Payments Contract. 3 -3- 7) Undertake periodic reexamination of Family Income as necessary to redetermirw azrcirts of Gross Family Contribution and Housing Assistance Payments. 8) Redetermine amount of rent payable by Family and Housing Assistance • Y. Payment in accordance with HUD adjustments or locally determined utility allowances. Forward to the City Chamberlain a monthly list • of all funds to be disbursed and to whom they will be disbursed. • 9) Authorize evictions according to regulations set forth periodically by HUD. 10) Administer and enforce all contracts with Owners, and take appropriate action in case of non-compliance or default. il) Comply with equal opportunity requirements as set forth periodically by HUD. 12) Maintain all files and records as may be required of the PHA by HUD. The IHA shall file a monthly report with the City including information as to the number and addresses of units assisted, family breakdown, • racial breakdown. In order to cover the administrative expenses `.of the,Existing Housing Program, the administrative monies provided by HUD will be shared % to the City and % to the IHA. _ I The terms of this agreement shall be reviewed before the filing of any subsequent. Application for Existing Housing and entering into any Annual Contri- butions Contract. This agreement shall be in effect for the duration of the Annual Contributions Contract resulting from submission of the 1975-1976 Appli- cation for Existing Housing. _4_ In order to implement the Existing Housing Program in Ithaca, assist lower income families ease the burden of high housing costs, improve housing conditions, and further the goals of the City's Community Development Program, we have set forth our hands this day of September, 1975. City of Ithaca, by Edward J. Conley, Mayor • Ithaca Housing Authority, by Samuel Deeb, Executive Director acr . 7/ Gv/ lJ • MEMORANDUM OF AGREMENT AGREEMENT, this - day of September 1975' by and between the City of Ithaca ("IHA"), for the purposes of implementing an Existing Housing Program under Section 8 of the United 'States Housing Act of 1937, as amended. WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 requires the • coordination of all housing activities with the Community Development program, and tEREAS, Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, providOs for the making of Housing Assistance Payments to families in Existing Housing ("Existing Housing") through funds allocated by the federal government, such funds to be in addition to the City of Ithaca's Community Development Funds, and WHEREAS, the City will contract directly with the Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") for an Annual Contributions Contract ("ACC") for the purposes of making Housing Assistance Payments, and WHEREAS, the Existing Housing Program is a vital component of the City's Community Development Program, and WHEREAS, the IHA has resolved to assist the City in appropriate areas of its Community Development Program, THEREFORE, the parties agree to the following: I. The City agrees to: 1) Apply for authorization for 100 units of Section 8 Existing Housing' and enter into an ACC with HUD. 2) Disburse all funds received under said ACC, based on information received monthly from the IHA. -2- • • The amount of housing assistance payment is the difference between 25% of the family's gross monthly income and the Fair Market Rent for the unit. The lease is signed by the Owner and Tenant only. The IHA has no responsibility for maintenance or conduct of the tenant. However, IHA must approve all evictions initiated by the Owner. Annual Contribution Contract HUD will make quarterly payments on the ACC. The City Chamberlain will make m�nthly disbursals of housing assistance payments. Included in the ACC 1 will be an amount to cover administrative costs of the program to be shared by the City and IHA. 1 • • • jj 1