11-02-2016 HAMC BOARD MEETING MINUTES.DOCX

Board of
Commissioners
Denny Barney
Andrew Kunasek
Steve Chucri
Clint L. Hickman
Steve Gallardo
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF MARICOPA COUNTY
FORMAL MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
9:30 a.m.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Auditorium
205 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ. 85003
The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of Maricopa County convened in Formal Session at 9:30 AM
on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Auditorium, 205 W. Jefferson,
Phoenix, Arizona with the following members present: Andrew Kunasek, Vice Chairman, District 3; Denny Barney,
District 1; Steve Chucri, District 2, and Steve Gallardo. Also present: Joy Rich, County Manager; Michelle Wood, Legal
Counsel; and Irma Hollamby, HAMC Administrator.
BOARD ACTION:
H-1. LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY POLICY
Adopt and approve the Housing Authority of Maricopa County's Limited English Proficiency (LEP) policy. The policy
provides a framework for the provision of timely and reasonable language assistance to LEP persons. The policy is
effective upon Board approval, and there is no financial impact. (C-66-17-007-M-00)
H-2. PROHIBITION OF SMOKING AND TOBACCO USE ON HAMC PROPERTY
Adopt and approve Prohibitions of Smoking and Tobacco Use on HAMC Property policy. The purpose of this policy
is to create a smoke free environment and to limit the use of tobacco products on HAMC premises. This policy is
effective upon Board approval, and there is no financial impact. (C-66-17-008-M-00)
H-3. RESOLUTION 16-022 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM PAYMENT STANDARDS EFFECTIVE JANUARY
1, 2017
Adopt Resolution No. 16-022 and approve changes in Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards based on U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) updated Fair Market Rents. This item is effective January 1,
2017.
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HUD requires HAMC to obtain governing board approval of all Housing Choice Voucher Program updates or changes.
HAMC is required to review the payment standards annually when the Fair Market Rents (FMRs) are published by
HUD. HAMC should maintain the payment standards at a minimum of 90% and a maximum off 110% of the current
FMRs. HAMC has maintained the same payment standards since 2015. HAMC proposes to change the payment
standard for 0, 1,2 bedroom units to 110% of the FMR, and 3, 4, 5, and 6 bedroom units to 100% of the FMR. (C-66-
17-009-M-00)
H-4. RESOLUTION 16-023 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN REVISION
Adopt Resolution 16-023 and approve Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan revision. The revised
Plan will be effective upon approval by the Board of Commissioners.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the Housing Authority of Maricopa County
to obtain governing board approval of all Housing Choice Voucher Program policies where HUD has allowed the
housing authority to make program decisions based on local and agency needs. (C-66-17-010-M-00)
Motion to approve Items H-1 through H-4 by Commissioner Gallardo, seconded by Commissioner
Barney
Ayes: Kunasek, Chucri, Barney and Gallardo
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
Chairman of the Board
ATTEST
Gloria Munoz, Clerk of the Board