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    Deerfield Beach Housing Authority

    Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

    533 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 201Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441

    Wednesday, September 17, 2014

    AGENDA

    A. Roll Call

    B. Minutes August 20, 2014

    C. Public Comments (Limit 3 Minutes)

    D. RAD Update- Ray Baker

    E. Financial Overview- Andrea Hartt

    F. Legal Updates Attorney David Tolces

    G. New Business

    a. Resolution 2014-18: A Resolution of the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board ofCommissioners Approving Deerfield Beach Housing Authoritys (DBHA) Budget for Fiscal YearEnding 9/30/2015

    b. Resolution 2014-19: A Resolution of the Deerfield Beach Housing AuthorityBoard of Commissioners to authorize the Executive Director to enter into an InterlocalAgreement with the City of Deerfield Beach concerning administering CommunityDevelopment Block Grant (CDBG), State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) and HOMEProgram funds

    c. Resolution 2014-20: A Resolution of the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of

    Commissioners approving the Deerfield Beach Authoritys (DBHA) 2015 Annual Plan for the US. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

    H. Executive Directors and Division Report

    I. Commissioners Concern & Discussion Items

    J. Adjournment

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    MINUTES

    Deerfield Beach Housing Authority

    Regular Meeting

    Wednesday, August 27, 2014

    4:30 P.M.

    The Board of Commissioners (BOC) of the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority (DBHA) met in a regularsession at the Sylvia Poitier Business Skills Center, 533 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 201, Deerfield BeachFlorida, on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Chairman Pelt called the meeting to order at 4 :39 p.m. Thiswas the ninth (9th) meeting for Fiscal Year 2014.

    A. ROLL CALL

    Commissioners Present:

    Anthony Pelt ChairmanJamie Marlowe Vice ChairmanNaomi Gayle - CommissionerTony Guadagnino - CommissionerMarta Riviera - CommissionerAnnette Scott Woods - Commissioner

    Commissioners Absent:

    David Reynolds Commissioner

    A quorum was declared.

    Others Present: Dr. Nadine Jarmon Executive DirectorJasmine Privott Director of Housing OperationsJan Housh HCV ManagerDavid Tolces DBHA AttorneyJennifer Ray Executive Assistant

    B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    a. June 18, 2014 - Regular Meeting

    Commissioner Guadagnino made a motion to approve the minutes of June 18, 2014.

    Commissioner Rivera seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.

    C. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit three (3) minutes)

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    Chairman Pelt invited but received no comments from the public.

    D. PRESENTATIONS

    a.

    No discussion.

    b.

    Chairman Pelt acknowledged the achievements of Latoysha Baldwin and Craig Baldwin.

    Jasmine Privott, Director of Housing Operations indicated both recipients received $1,500, noting part of

    the application process included recommendation letters, which the DBHA was very happy to submit ontheir behalf.

    Chairman Pelt suggested DBHA staff send out a press release, at least in a local publication, whenresidents achieved such excellence.

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    Chairman Pelt stated the DBHA employees worked hard to provide excellent services to the agencysresidents. Though the Board was seldom privileged to witness it, their work facilitated the Board andthe DBHA accomplishing their duties and goals. He recognized Martha Harris and Xiomara Cotes for

    reaching their five-year mark working with the DBHA, stating their commitment and dedication to theDBHA was greatly appreciated by the agency and the Board of Commissioners.

    Executive Director Jarmon noted at the five-year mark, DBHA employees were fully vested in terms ofthe retirement program, so this was a major milestone.

    The remaining members of the Board of Commissioners echoed their appreciation for the work MsHarris and Ms. Cotes did for the DBHA, helping the agency maintain its excellent service to its residents.

    E. RAD Update C. Ray Baker

    C. Ray Baker gave the Board an update of the RAD as set forth in the backup, highlighting the following:

    Background work continued to facilitate the commencement of construction, including:architectural drawings, modeling, submission to a third party architectural firm working with thelender; the information had been submitted and was being reviewed; some comments were sentback and corrections were being made

    Inspections of the property would take place in the coming month

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    The bond process was proceeding with the underwriter for the Broward County Housing FinanceAuthority, and the goal was to attend the October 8, 2014, Broward County Commission meetingto ask for the physical bonds

    Simultaneous working on putting together the tax credit application that went to the state, as once

    the bonds were issued, the tax credits would come to the DBHA as a matter of right Once both processes were complete, on October 14, 2014, they would officially submit the FHA

    application to HUD, including a financing plan incorporating all sources and uses of funds. Thiswas anticipated to be a 60-day review process, the aim being for the DBHA to receive an RCC

    In the process of due diligence, a termite inspection was completed, and some infestation wasfound, so tenting the buildings would be necessary; there were contingencies included in thebudget for occurrences such as mold mitigation, etc., so budgetary adjustments would be made.

    Executive Director Jarmon referred to a handout distributed to the Board at the meeting, noting as part ofthe process, the DBHA had to get an environmental assessment. DBHA staff received a response from thefirm EE&G, so a notice to proceed was issued to them to commence work, and Attorney Tolces reviewed

    the contract as part of the procurement process and found it acceptable, so the company was now hiredand working. She informed the Board that the entire color scheme of the Stanley Terrace buildings wouldbe changed in order to make the development more market driven, and the color options were includedin the Board packet. Dr. Jarmon recommended, with regard to new colors and the new names for StanleyTerrace, the residents should participate in the selection process and their feedback incorporated intothe Boards final decision. There were discussions as to installing a guard booth, numbered parking slotsand other amenities that were normally a part of a residential product on the property market. Sheexplained once the agency invested such a sizeable amount of funds into the subject property, the DBHAhad to tighten up on its leads, etc. If the Board had any suggested names or color scheme preferencesthey could communicate them to Ms. Privott or her, and all the information gathered would be compiledand presented to the Commission for a final decision. Dr. Jarmon remarked on the relocation of residentswhile the buildings were being tented, stating a checkerboard relocation would be used. Each buildingwould be entirely emptied and tented, then the same would be repeated for the other buildings, ratherthan emptying the entire residential complex. HUD would allow occupants of two-bedrooms to berelocated to three-bedroom units, but not vice versa. She mentioned, regarding the pest control, DBHAstaff recently found out the buildings had to be sealed off and treated, and this changed the relocationplans; a formal relocation plan would be submitted to the Miami field office along with the investors. Theplan would be well thought out, with proper noticing to residents, etc., helping them to understand theprocess and that after the improvements were finished, there would be new lease requirements for themto fulfill.

    Commissioner Gayle asked if the roofs would be done before or after the termite treatment.

    Mr. Baker replied the roofs would be done after the treatment.

    Executive Director Jarmon believed the termite firm stated there had to be a down time of three to fivedays, as the buildings had to be sealed off with no one allowed to enter. She preferred the buildings to beemptied completely of people, furniture, etc. to minimize any possible liability to the DBHA.

    F. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Andrea Hartt

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    Executive Director Jarmon referred to the Financial Updates contained in the backup, highlighting thefollowing:

    Ms. Hartt would be present to address the BOC

    At the September Board meeting when the Annual Staffing and Budget Plans would be submittedand it that would contain considerable detail. The DBHA was within its current budget for themost part, with the exception of few line items related to insurance and maintenance costs

    Reminded the Board Ms. Hartt mentioned HUD would take about $600,000 away from the DBHA.However, HUD did not actually take money out of the agencys account, rather they reduced theamount of funds they gave the agency each month. For example, the thumb receipt in the Boardpacket, the balance of the HCV department last month was $896,000, but in the current month thatamount was reduced to $581,000, indicating HUDs reduction of the agencys funds in that depositThe amount would be again reduced in September

    All other bank balances were healthy in terms of making payroll and covering bills

    Ms. Cotes was complimented for being extremely diligent in paying checks when they came in.

    G. LEGAL UPDATES Attorney David Tolces

    Attorney Tolces commented he was certified by the Florida Bar, and after taking an exam in May 2014, hewas proud to announce that he passed the exam and was now certified in city/county local governmentRegarding the legal update, he had been assisting where possible with the RAD process, working with MrBaker and his team. He was working to finalize the interlocal agreement with the City of Deerfield Beachregarding the DBHA managing the Citys public housing programs. There were no evictions andeverything else was quiet on the legal front for the DBHA.

    H. NEW BUSINESS

    a. Resolution 2014-13: Resolution of the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of

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    Public Housing Program effective October 1, 2014, and authorizing an automatic

    Adjustment to not less 80% of the Fair Market Rent ()

    published.

    Director of Housing Operations Jasmine Privott gave an overview of the subject resolution, as detailed in

    the backup. She noted the FMR would drive some of the higher families out, but it will not impact thatmany families. The positive aspect was if they decided to leave due to having a higher income and notwishing to pay for public housing, they could live elsewhere outside of public housing. Though this wouldbe bad for the DBHA, as the agency would lose revenue, it was good for the lower income families on theagencies waiting list unable to obtain public housing. She stated if a family no longer needed publichousing, they should be in the market and pay market rent, and make way for those waiting familiesmore in need of public housing.

    Executive Director Jarmon commented with the RAD at Stanley Terrace, no residents were beingencouraged to leave, but DBHA staff was looking into past issues that need to be addressed if the subjectresolution were enforced. Things would be different once the RAD was complete and the conversions

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    were finished. She noted the apartments would be beautiful, insulated, and pest free, and theimprovements after the RAD would stabilize the community even more.

    Chairman Pelt felt though the rents for the DBHA properties were low in comparison to the general

    residential rental market, they were still high for many families in need of public housing. The actionadvocated by the subject resolution was something the agency could not avoid, as it was part of the tasksthe DBHA performed.

    Commissioner Gayle made a motion to approve Resolution 2014-13. Commissioner Woods

    seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.

    b. Resolution 2014-14: A Resolution of the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of

    Commissioners adopting changes to the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Section 3

    Plan.

    Executive Director Jarmon reviewed the proposed resolution as illustrated in the backup, noting theDBHAs Section 3 Plan had not been updated since 2008. With the coming of the RAD, it was veryimportant for the BOC and the vendors the DBHA did business with understood the Section 3 Plan. Shenoted no one to date had been under the Section 3 requirement. Additionally, if the agency did not hirethe regulated number of new hires for Section 3, the DBHA could charge ten percent of their contractlabor hours. She wished to make the Board aware that if the staff wished to implement the Section 3 Planduring the RAD, it had to be monitored. If contractors did not hire residents, the DBHA had theopportunity to charge each of their draw ten percent, and put those funds into a special account. DrJarmon asked Mr. Baker if he had a Section 3 person on their team.

    Mr. Baker answered no.

    Vice Chairman Marlowe expressed concern about the increased workload implementing and monitoringthe Section 3 Plan might place on existing DBHA staff.

    Executive Director Jarmon replied it was not that tedious and there was certified payroll that informedthe DBHA staff where peoples addresses were. As part of the resident meetings, the DBHA staff wasasking residents if they needed a moving company, as a considerable number of moves had to be madeover the 12 to 18-month period. She reminded the Board that the DBHA paid for Grassroots to conductthe entrepreneurial training for some of the agencys residents. Dr. Jarmon felt comfortable that her staffand she could handle the added workload, and if this changed, she would let the Board know andconsider contracting out the work at that point.

    Commissioner Gayle made a motion to approve Resolution 2014-14. Commissioner Woods

    seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.

    c. Resolution 2014-15: A Resolution of the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of

    Commissioners approving a one year extension with C. Ray Baker & Associates to

    provides Housing Administration and Capital Fund Program Management.

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    Executive Director Jarmon went over the subject resolution, as detailed in the backup. She recommendedapproval of the proposed resolution in order to allow Mr. Baker and his company to continue to providetheir invaluable service.

    Commissioner Guadagnino asked if this was an item that was in the budgeted.

    Executive Director Jarmon answered yes, stating the DBHA was a small agency, and an agency with lessthan 250 part units could move all of their capital funds over to their operating budget every year; theDBHA had 196 units. The DBHAscapital fund budget was around $250,000, and the subject contractwas close to $99,000, and Mr. Baker had not exceeded his current contract. She would direct staff tomove all of the DBHAs capital fund money into the operating fund, and there would be sufficient funds tocover the proposed extension of Mr. Bakers contract.

    Commissioner Guadagninomade a motion to approve Resolution 2014-15. Commissioner Woods

    seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.

    d. Resolution 2014-16: A Resolution of the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of

    Commissioners approving a one-year extension for Goren, Cherof, Doody, and Ezrol,

    PA, to provide Legal Services.

    Executive Director Jarmon discussed the proposed resolution, as set forth in the backup.

    Vice Chairman Marlowe made a motion to approve Resolution 2014-16. Commissioner Woods

    seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.

    Attorney Tolces thanked the DBHA Board and staff for their continued vote of confidence, as it was a

    privilege to work for the DBHA. When he told people he worked for the DBHA, he always receivedpositive feedback, as they knew the agency was a good organization to work for.

    e. Resolution 2014-17: A Resolution of the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of

    Commissioners approving Chairman, Anthony Pelt; Vice Chairman, Jamie Marlowe;

    and Executive Director, Nadine Jarmon to sign the Bank America Deposit Account

    and Management Services Bank, Resolution, Signature Card and Certificate of

    Incumbency for the Palms of Deerfield Beach, LP.

    Executive Director Jarmon discussed the proposed resolution, as set forth in the backup, noting thesubject action had been a major undertaking, as DBHA staff were unaware of the issues until they beganemerging in relation to the IRS and vendors 1099s. The situation was now corrected.

    Vice Chairman Marlowe initially thought the matter had been a small mistake but now realized that itwas not.

    Executive Director Jarmon affirmed it was not a small mistake.

    Chairman Pelt remarked the DBHA had some accounts that had been in existence for a considerable timewondering if the resolution would address all the issues.

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    Executive Director summarized that she did a review and found that the bank made an error in theDBHAs favor; that is, the bank overcharged one of the DBHAs accounts approximately $28,500 in feesThis prompted her, when going through the current process, to closely scrutinized all the DBHAsmonthly banking statements, and found the bank overcharged the agency $5,500 a month for six months

    She stated the bank was supposed to deposit $28,500 in the DBHAs account by August 27, 2014, and hadextended their profound apologies for the error. Dr. Jarmon intimated DBHA staff was exploring otherbanking relationships, as the agencys current bank relationship existed for over 20 years. Thus, at somepoint in the near future, the DBHA should consider bidding out its banking business, as other housingauthorities had zero interest/fees banking relationships. She said the agency normally had aconsiderable sum sitting in the bank, and though the current bank had been responsive to the DBHAsneeds as requested, she felt it was necessary to be diligent in ensuring the DBHA was getting the bestvalue. Better service could possibly be provided by a different banking institution. Dr. Jarmon stated thesituations with Ms. Robinson and overcharging of the agencys accounts by the bank prompted her toexplore other financial institutions. She would probably make recommendations in the new fiscal yearas the DBHA received its funding directly from HUD, along with direct deposits, and staff normally went

    through various steps to pay the agencys payroll and other expenses.

    Vice Chairman Marlowe felt the $28,000 owed to the agency by the bank was sizeable and the error wasunacceptable.

    Commissioner Gayle sought confirmation the DBHA did business with Bank of America (BOA).

    Executive Director Jarmon affirmed this to be the case.

    Commissioner Gayle believed BOA changed their polices in recent years and went through a variety ofchanges that affected and both business and personal accounts

    Commissioner Rivera made a motion to approve Resolution 2014-17. Commissioner Gayle

    seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.

    f. CDBG Update with the City of Deerfield Beach, FL.

    Attorney Tolces reviewed the subject item as set forth in the backup, including the latest draft of theinterlocal agreement between the City of Deerfield Beach and the DBHA for the latter to administer theCitys housing programs. The draft agreement showed revisions made to the agreements over time andfrom a legal perspective, he had no serious concerns; the few things he might change were with respect tothe default provision in section 5.1. He explained the City of Deerfield Beach expected the Board to takesome action on the interlocal agreement, as the effective date was October 1, 2014, and they hoped to setup meetings with current contractors and City staff, so everyone was on board.

    Executive Director Jarmon explained she had been in negotiations, with Attorney Tolces doing reviewsand keeping her informed from a legal standpoint. The draft agreement was for the DBHA to oversee theCitys Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), CDBG home and SHIP loans. She indicated the City hadsince decided to give the NSP fund of over $340,000 to a company called BAND. The removal of thosefunds reduced the DBHAs administrative fee and, in addition, the City wished to do a 50/50 split of theadministrative fee with the DBHA. Dr. Jarmon pointed out that the DBHAs share went down from$120,000 to about $109, 000 and with the latter sum, the agency would have to hire staff to execute the

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    scope of work as represented in the backup. She expressed concern about the cost to the agency toadminister the Citys abovementioned programs, as well as with the 50/50 split, as it appeared the DBHAwould be doing 100 percent of the administrative work, while getting 50 percent of the administrativefee. It was unclear if the terms were negotiable; she spoke to a number of subcontractors, and it was

    likely the DBHA could get two or three good people for about $40,000 to $45,000 each. The two peoplemost affected if the DBHA took over the administration of the Citys housing programs would be MsCotes and her, as additional staff hired would be program specific. If she drew any monies, she wouldhave to label them as for oversight and work out an arrangement to make it a programmatic part ofDBHA operations to prevent any appearance of double billing. HUD was satisfied with the DBHA formingthe subject agreement, as long as the administrative duties were clarified. She thought that withoutdoubt there was a synergy, that the DBHA was capable of administering the Citys programs, but thequestion was whether the effort was worth the agencys time and energy with the fee reduction due tothe 50/50 split with the City. If the 50/50 split was negotiable, she would recommend a 60/40 split. DrJarmon noticed the City had to maintain some staff, as Deerfield Beach was an entitlement city, so theyhad to pay some staff to administer the programs, but 50/50 did not seem to be an equitable split.

    Commissioner Gayle asked if Dr. Jarmon would be supervising the staff hired to administer the Cityshousing programs.

    Executive Director Jarmon affirmed she would, reiterating it would involve an entirely different staffother than Ms. Cotes and she, and she would be responsible for doing the oversight and reviewing themonthly reports that had to be submitted.

    Commissioner Woods wondered if the DBHA had to house the additional staff.

    Executive Director Jarmon believed 90 percent of the administrative work could be done from wherever

    the new staff was located, but the DBHA had to provide a location for public hearings. The City alreadyhad such accommodations arranged.

    Commissioner Guadagnino noted the email he received showed task one, task two, task three, with noadditional information for clarity. It seemed the City was looking for an administrative person, so theycould just hire a secretary or two to do the work. He felt the DBHA taking on such duties could become aheadache, as the information in the email implied that the City could call on DBHA staff and demand theydo multiple tasks, and Dr. Jarmon might have to drop DBHA business to respond. The City was not givingthe DBHA control over anything, based on the information sent in the email, and despite initialdiscussions.

    Attorney Tolces clarified the tasks listed in the email described the scope of services expected of theDBHA that were necessary for the programs to operate, and they were currently being supplied by theCitys current provider. Therefore, it was a matter of whether the DBHA wished to undertake the subjectresponsibility and, based upon the information DBHA staff received in the previous day or two regard thefees, whether it was something worth the DBHAs time.

    Vice Chairman Marlowe objected to the 50/50 split, questioning how the BOC could communicate this tothe Deerfield Beach City Commission.

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    Attorney Tolces replied the Board could direct Dr. Jarmon to go back to City representatives and state theBoards objection to the proposed agreement, along with the Boards recommended changes, as to a60/40, 70/30 split, etc. Dr. Jarmon could suggest a no worse than figure in the negotiation of theadministrative fee split if the Board thought it was something the DBHA should do at the right price

    However, if the Board thought the DBHA was better off not getting involved in the proposedarrangement, this should be communicated to the City by Dr. Jarmon. He said DBHA staff could bring theresults of that meeting with City representatives back to the Board at its September 2014 meeting for aformal decision.

    Commissioner Guadagnino questioned, in a 50/50 split, how much work would the City staff actually bedoing.

    Executive Director Jarmon responded, looking at the scope of work detailed in City staffs email and withDeerfield Beach being an entitlement city, it was likely they would do about ten percent of theadministrative work . In most instances where outside agencies implemented programs, they ended up

    packaging and doing all the work, and the entitlement city simply did the submission to HUD. She notedthe City had a staff person doing the administrative work, including processing the DBHA payments, asthe money had to flow through the City.

    Chairman Pelt asked if the Board had to vote on the draft agreement contained in the backup.

    Attorney Tolces stated the Board did not have to take any action on the draft agreement. The CityCommission wished the DBHA Board of Commissioners to indicate whether the DBHA would be willing toenter into such an interlocal agreement with the City. He received a call the previous day from theassistant city attorney who stated he was working on changes and would get the updated draft to himprior to the present meeting, which he had. The changes were those discussed above by the Board and

    from a legal perspective, they were not significant. He felt the bigger issue was the fee and how it was tobe split, and whether this was work the DBHA wished to take on.

    Chairman Pelt indicated the motion would be to accept or reject the forming of the proposed interlocaagreement, and to direct Dr. Jarmon to communicate the Boards position to the City representativesaccordingly.

    Executive Director Jarmon commented the benefit was the DBHA would try to do something long-termwith the RAD, and the subject matter began as a totally different conversation than what it evolved into atpresent. The DBHA had its eye on the CDBG funds as a pot of money to assist the agency long-term insome development activity to address issues related to affordable housing as a whole. She believed theproposed agreement failed to achieve the DBHAs goals for entering into the agreement. It was unlikelyany entity would undertake such administrative tasks with the Citys requirement of a 50/50 split of theadministrative fee, as $109,000 to do all the tasks listed in the email was insufficient.

    Chairman Pelt remarked he was troubled by the fact that when the DBHA was first approached by theCity, the impression was they sought an agency to take full control of the administration of its varioushousing programs. He wondered what had transpired to cause the changes in the Citys requirementsover time.

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    Attorney Tolces understood that the City was looking for a new contractor to handle Deerfield Beachsvarious housing programs, as the City no longer wished to do further work with their current contractorThe idea was that the contract would be assigned to the DBHA, and whatever the current contractorreceived in administrative dollars would be the amount the DBHA would receive as the administrative

    fee. Dr. Jarmon discovered the previous day that staff did not have the exhibit related to the fees attachedto the agreement and emailed City staff, asking them to send it, and the email was the result of thatrequest, alluding to a 50/50 split of the administrative fee. There had been no communication withneither Dr. Jarmon nor him as to what took place in the interim, reiterating he understood the DBHAwould be paid as a regular contractor. Attorney Tolces said he could find out what changes transpiredand report his findings to the BOC.

    Vice Chairman Marlowemade a motion to reject the DBHA entering into an interlocal agreement

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    housing programs. Commissioner Guadagnino seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.

    Executive Director Jarmon noted Mayor Robb was a champion of the effort when the DBHA thought itwould be given full control of the Citys housing programs. Thus, Vice Chairman Marlowe might wish tocommunicate with her, apprising her of the present meeting dialog that led to the rejection, hopefullyremoving any appearance that the DBHA did not supporting the Mayor. Mayor Robb should be informedthat the rejection was based on the practical application.

    Vice Chairman Marlowe stated he was well aware that Mayor Robb championed the DBHA taking overthe administration of the abovementioned City programs, and fought avidly in this regard.

    I. UTI IT III PT

    Executive Director Jarmon introduced Ms.Bonnye Deese as the individual to whom the City gave the NSPmoney to do the home repairs .

    Ms. Deese, Executive Director of BAND, noted they had been in existence initially as a nonprofitmembership organization for affordable housing, community development and community developmentpractitioners since 2002. Since 2009, they had been the major organization to administer the NSPs forBroward County, and the Cities of Sunrise, Plantation and the Hollywood. The administration of the Cityof Deerfield Beachs NSP was brought to DBHA, and she thought the goal was to assist the City meet anexpenditure of some set aside funds for NSP. She said they too were shocked to learn of the new contentsof the proposed interlocal agreement, and she was unhappy to now learn they would not be working withthe DBHA on such matters.

    Chairman Pelt disclosed that he had known Ms. Deesefor a long time, stating the DBHA looked forward toworking with her and helping her where possible.

    Vice Chairman Marlowe excused himself from the meeting at 5:53 p.m.

    Chairman Pelt mentioned Commissioner Reynolds was absent from the meeting, as his wife was very ill.

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    Executive Director Jarmon went over the highlights of her report, mentioning the following:

    The DBHA was still waiting on funding to do improvements to the high rise

    She informed the Board that the DBHA held an extremely successful back-to-school event, as

    various sponsors contributed to the event, such as Office Depot, Wayne Barton, City Fire andnumerous private donators. The event was posted on the DBHA website

    She commended DBHA staff for outstanding work, as there were currently two vacancies to fill forthe agency staffing; Renee Prince spent time working at both Stanley Terrace and the Palms

    The DBHA was going through a transition and was doing some trial and error in terms of staffingthat she would later bring a staffing plan and recommendations before the Board

    The DBHA WAS managing and the staffing budget had been reduced due to Ms. Hobbs resignationafter 14 years with the DBHA. Her salary significantly increased the agencys budget, including alarge sum going into the employee contributions

    She attended a meeting in Tampa for Florida Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials(FAHRO)

    She attended a meeting for executive directors in Broward County held every six months; shereceived a lot of good information, particularly regarding the need to continually reexamine theagencys insurance coverage. Insurance was the second highestexpenditure in the DBHA budgetand there was information on how to possibly reduce insurance coverage, and she would review itout for budgetary consideration. The action might not be taken for the current fiscal year, as itwould be very drastic.

    She informed the Commissioners that NAHROs Fall Conference for executive directors, agencystaff and Commissioners; the event would take place October 16 to the 18 in Baltimore, and ifmembers of the Board wished to attend, their expenses would fall under the next fiscal yearsbudget; any Board members interested in attending the conference in Baltimore should indicate

    this to Ms. Ray or her as soon as possible Despite the numerous programs the agency was involved in, DBHA staff and she were managing

    the workload well, and she appreciated the concern voiced by Vice Chairman Marlowe on notoverloading the staff.

    J. COMMISSIONERS CONCERNS & DISCUSSION ITEMS

    None

    K. ADJOURNMENT

    The meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.

    ________________________________________________________________Anthony Pelt, Chairman

    ________________________________________________________________Dr. Nadine Jarmon, Executive Director

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    Financial Overview

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    Deerfield Beach Housing Authority

    Consolidated Income Statement

    For the period ending AUGUST 31, 2014

    Unaudited

    Budget Actual Variance %

    Annual YTD Rev/Expof

    budget Comment

    Revenue

    HUD subsidy/grants 4,683,145 4,292,883 3,932,379(360,504)

    84%

    Dwelling rents 547,997 502,331 549,77947,449

    100%

    HUD Capital Grants 215,674 215,674 215,674 - 100%

    Other tenant revenue 35,000 32,083 14,686(17,398)

    42%

    FSS escrow forfeitures (fraud recovery) 5,000 4,583 0(4,583)

    0%

    Interest Income 725 665 399(266)

    55%

    Other revenue 337,390 319,145 231,196(87,949)

    69%

    Gain (loss) on sale of fixed assets 0 0 0 - 100%

    Total Revenue 5,824,931 5,367,364 4,944,112(423,251)

    85%

    Operating Expenditures

    Administrative 1,083,132 992,871 1,160,695(167,824)

    107% 3 pay periods

    Resident Services 15,000 13,750 16,791(3,041)

    112%

    Utilities 115,600 105,967 169,841(63,875)

    147% Increase for Summer

    Ordinary maintenance 364,451 334,080 371,587(37,507)

    102%

    Insurance 153,540 140,745 174,031(33,286)

    113%

    Collection loss 0 0 0 - 0%

    Other general expense 164,499 160,662 131,947 28,714 80%

    Total Operating Expenditures 1,896,222 1,748,074 2,024,892(276,818)

    107%

    Other Expenditures

    Extraordinary maintenance 0 12 012

    0%

    Casualty losses 0 0 0 - 0%

    Housing assistance payments 3,933,922 3,606,095 3,259,881346,215

    83%

    Total Other Expenditures 3,933,922 3,606,107 3,259,881346,227

    83%

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    Total Expenditures 5,830,144 5,354,182 5,284,77369,409

    91%

    Excess (deficiency) of total revenueover (under) expenses (5,213) 13,182 (340,661)

    (353,843)

    Capital Outlay 4,000 3,667 03,667

    0%

    Operating Transfer 0 0 0 - 0%

    HAP Reserve Net (Increase) /decrease 170,994 156,745 68,568353,843

    40%

    Net cash increase (used) inoperations

    169,781 173,593 (272,093)3,667

    Depreciation 327,194 299,928 299,9280

    0%

    Budget deliberately created to utilize reserves as mandated by HUD. Currenly trending under projected required deficient used to access the reserv

    HUD Funding is below budget/forecast due to sequestration and required use of excess reserves mandate.

    Cash on Hand = $537,826.49

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    Deerfield Beach Housing Authority

    Public Housing Budget - Income Statement

    For the period ending August 31, 2014

    naudited

    Budget Actual Variance %

    Annual YTD Rev/Exp of budget Comment

    enue

    subsidy/grants 351,880 322,557 423,573 101,016 120%

    lling rents 547,997 502,331 549,779 47,449 100%

    Capital Grants 0 0 - 0%

    r tenant revenue 35,000 32,083 14,686 (17,398) 42%

    escrow forfeitures (fraud recovery) 0 0 - 0%

    est Income 500 458 159 (299) 32%

    r revenue 20,000 18,333 165 (18,168) 1%(loss) on sale of fixed assets 0 0 - 0%

    Total Revenue 955,377 875,762 988,362 112,600 103%

    rating Expenditures

    inistrative 519,539 476,244 621,598 (145,353) 120%Audit/Accounting Cost; 3 payperiods

    dent Services 15,000 13,750 16,791 (3,041) 112%

    ies 107,000 98,083 159,825 (61,742) 149% Increase for Summer

    nary maintenance 351,060 321,805 344,190 (22,385) 98%

    rance 143,000 131,083 163,174 (32,091) 114% Premium Increase

    ection loss 0 0 0 - 0%r general expense 34,052 31,214 2,500 28,714 7%

    Total Operating Expenditures 1,169,651 1,072,180 1,308,078 (235,898) 112%

    er Expenditures

    aordinary maintenance 0 - 0%

    ualty losses 0 - 0%

    sing assistance payments 0 - 0%

    Total Other Expenditures 0 0 0 - 0%

    Total Expenditures 1,169,651 1,072,180 1,308,078 (235,898) 112%

    ess (deficiency) of total revenue

    ver (under) expenses (214,274) (196,418) (319,716) (123,298)

    tal Outlay 4,000 3,667 0 3,667 0%

    rating Transfer 215,674 215,674 215,674 - 100%

    Reserve Net (Increase) /decrease 0 0 0 - 0%

    cash increase (used) in operations 5,400 22,923 (104,042) (119,631)

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    reciation 296,384 271,685 271,685 0 92%

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    Deerfield Beach Housing Authority

    Housing Voucher Program (S8) Budget - Income Statement

    For the period ending August 31, 2014

    Unaudited

    Budget Actual Variance %

    Annual YTD Rev/Exp of budge

    Revenue

    HUD subsidy/grants 4,331,265 3,970,326 3,508,806 (461,520) 81%

    Dwelling rents 0 0 - 0%

    HUD Capital Grants 0 0 - 0%

    Other tenant revenue 0 0 - 0%

    FSS escrow forfeitures (fraud recovery) 5,000 4,583 0 (4,583) 0%Interest Income 200 183 231 47 115%

    Other revenue 9,500 8,708 67,367 58,659 709%

    Gain (loss) on sale of fixed assets 0 0 - 0%

    Total Revenue 4,345,965 3,983,801 3,576,404 (407,398) 82%

    Operating Expenditures

    Administrative 402,730 369,169 427,919 (58,750) 106%

    Resident Services 0 0 - 0%

    Utilities 0 0 - 0%

    Ordinary maintenance 931 853 46 808 5%

    Insurance 4,900 4,492 4,708 (216) 96%

    Collection loss 0 0 - 0%

    Other general expense 12,000 11,000 11,000 - 92%

    Total Operating Expenditures 420,561 385,514 443,673 (58,159) 105%

    Other Expenditures

    Extraordinary maintenance 12 0 12 0%

    Casualty losses 0 0 - 0%

    Housing assistance payments 3,933,922 3,606,095 3,259,881 346,215 83%

    Total Other Expenditures 3,933,922 3,606,107 3,259,881 346,227 83%

    Total Expenditures 4,354,483 3,991,621 3,703,554 288,068 85%

    Excess (deficiency) of total revenue

    over (under) expenses (8,518) (7,820) (127,150) (119,330)

    Payment on debt principal 0 0 0 - 0%

    Operating Transfer 0 0 0 - 0%

    HAP Reserve Net (Increase) /decrease 170,994 156,745 68,568 88,177 n/a

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    Net cash increase (used) in operations 162,476 148,924 (58,582) (31,153)

    Depreciation 1,200 1,100 1,100 - 0%

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    Deerfield Beach Housing Authority

    Capital Fund Budget - Income Statement

    For the period ending August 31, 2014

    Unaudited

    Budget Actual Variance %

    Annual Month/YTD Rev/Exp of budget Comment

    enue

    D subsidy/grants 0 0 -

    lling rents 0 0 -

    D Capital Grants 215,674 215,674 215,674 - 100%

    er tenant revenue 0 0 -

    escrow forfeitures (fraud recovery) 0 0 -

    rest Income 0 0 -er revenue 0 0 -

    n (loss) on sale of fixed assets 0 0 -

    Total Revenue 215,674 215,674 215,674 - 100%

    rating Expenditures

    inistrative 0 0 -

    dent Services 0 0 -

    ies 0 0 -

    nary maintenance 0 -

    rance 0 0 -

    ection loss 0 0 -

    er general expense 0 0 -

    Total Operating Expenditures 0 0 0 -

    er Expenditures

    aordinary maintenance

    ualty losses 0 0 -

    sing assistance payments 0 0 -

    Total Other Expenditures 0 0 0 -

    Total Expenditures 0 0 0 -

    ess (deficiency) of total revenue

    ver (under) expenses 215,674 215,674 215,674 - 0%

    ital Outlay 0 0 0 - 0%

    rating Transfer (215,674) (215,674) (215,674) - 0%

    P Reserve Net (Increase) /decrease 0 0 0 - 0%

    cash increase (used) in operations 0 0 0 - 0%

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    reciation 0 0 0 - 0%

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    Deerfield Beach Housing Authority

    Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Budget - Income Statement

    For the period ending August 31, 2014

    Unaudited

    Budget Actual Variance %

    Annual Month/YTD Rev/Exp of budget Comment

    venue

    UD subsidy/grants 0 0 -

    welling rents 0 0 -

    UD Capital Grants 0 0 -

    her tenant revenue 0 0 -

    S escrow forfeitures (fraud recovery) 0 0 -

    erest Income 0 0 -

    her revenue 118,447 118,447 118,447 -

    in (loss) on sale of fixed assets 0 0 -

    Total Revenue 118,447 118,447 118,447 -

    erating Expenditures

    ministrative 0 0 -

    sident Services 0 0 -

    lities 0 0 -dinary maintenance 0 0 -

    urance 0 0 -

    llection loss 0 0 -

    her general expense 118,447 118,447 118,447 -

    Total Operating Expenditures 118,447 118,447 118,447 -

    her Expenditures

    traordinary maintenance 0 0 -

    sualty losses 0 0 -

    using assistance payments 0 0 -

    Total Other Expenditures 0 0 0 -

    Total Expenditures 118,447 118,447 118,447 -

    cess (deficiency) of total revenue

    over (under) expenses 0 0 0 -

    pital Outlay 0 0 0 -

    erating Transfer 0 0 0 -

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    P Reserve Net (Increase) /decrease 0 0 0 -

    t cash increase (used) in operations 0 0 0 -

    preciation 0 0 0 -

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    Deerfield Beach Housing Authority

    Skills Center Budget - Income Statement

    For the period ending August 31, 2014

    Unaudited

    Budget Actual Variance %

    Annual YTD Rev/Exp of budget Comment

    Revenue

    HUD subsidy/grants 0 0 - 0%

    Dwelling rents 0 0 - 0%

    HUD Capital Grants 0 0 - 0%

    Other tenant revenue 0 0 - 0%

    FSS escrow forfeitures (fraud recovery) 0 0 - 0%

    Interest Income 25 23 9 (14) 35%Other revenue 189,443 173,656 45,216 (128,440) 24% Pending CDB

    Gain (loss) on sale of fixed assets 0 0 - 0%

    Total Revenue 189,468 173,679 45,225 (128,454) 24%

    Operating Expenditures

    Administrative 160,863 147,458 111,178 36,280 69%

    Resident Services 0 0 0 - 0%

    Utilities 8,600 7,883 10,016 (2,133) 116%

    Ordinary maintenance 12,460 11,422 27,351 (15,929) 220%

    Insurance 5,640 5,170 6,149 (979) 109%

    Collection loss 0 0 0 - 0%

    Other general expense 0 0 0 - 0%

    Total Operating Expenditures 187,563 171,933 154,694 17,239 82%

    Other Expenditures

    Extraordinary maintenance 0 0 - 0%

    Casualty losses 0 0 - 0%

    Housing assistance payments 0 0 - 0%

    Total Other Expenditures 0 0 0 - 0%

    Total Expenditures 187,563 171,933 154,694 17,239 82%

    Excess (deficiency) of total revenue

    over (under) expenses 1,905 1,746 (109,469) (111,215)

    Capital Outlay 0 0 0 - 0%

    Operating Transfer 0 0 0 - 0%

    HAP Reserve Net (Increase) /decrease 0 0 0 - 0%

    Net cash increase (used) in operations 1,905 1,746 (109,469) (111,215)

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    Depreciation 29,610 27,143 27,143 - 0%

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    Legal Updates

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    New Business

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    Deerfield Beach Housing Authority

    Resolution 2014-18

    Resolution 2014-15:A Resolution of the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of Commissionersapproving the Deerfield Beach Housing Authoritys (DBHA) Budget for Fiscal Year Ending 9/30/2015.

    WHEREAS,the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has reviewed the Annual Budget for

    Fiscal Year Ending 9/30/2015.

    BE IT RESOLVEDTHAT the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has approved the DBHA

    Budget for Fiscal Year Ending 9/30/2015 on this 17thday of September, 2014.

    _________________________________ ___________________________________

    Anthony Pelt Nadine Jarmon, PhD

    DBHA Chairman Executive Director

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    PLAN FOR FY 2014-2015

    Dr. Jarmon

    Executive Director

    Jasmine Privott

    Director of HousingOperations

    Xiomara Cotes

    Palms Property Manager/ PT-AP Clerk

    Fancy Laguerre

    Stanley HousingCoordinator

    Miguel, Sanjai (PT), Victor,Solomon &

    Eric (PT)

    Maintenance Department

    Martha Harris

    RAD Relocation Coor.

    Tcherlie Macenat

    Compliance Officer

    * ACCOUNTING

    *LEGAL

    *CONSULTANTS

    Rene Prince

    Townhomes PropertyManager

    Sanjai Elliot

    Maintenance Technican -PT

    Jan Housh

    HCV Manager

    Betty Ferguson

    FSS Manager

    Delta Hofmeister

    HCV Specialist

    Jean St. Juste

    Housing Inspector

    Vacant

    HCV Assistant- PT

    Jennifer Ray

    Executive Assistant

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    Deerfield Beach Housing Authority

    Resolution 2014-19

    Resolution 2013-19: A Resolution of the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of Commissioners toauthorize the Executive Director to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Deerfield Beachconcerning administering Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), State Housing Initiative Program(SHIP) and HOME Program funds.

    WHEREAS, the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the ExecutiveDirector to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Deerfield Beach, a copy of which is attachedhereto.

    BE IT RESOLVED,that the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has authorized the

    Executive Director enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Deerfield Beach in regards to (CDBG),(SHIP) and (HOME) funds, on this 17th day of September, 2013.

    _________________________________ ___________________________________

    Anthony Pelt Nadine Jarmon, PhD

    DBHA Chairman Executive Director

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    INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

    THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the CITY OF DEERFIELD

    BEACH (CITY), a Florida municipal corporation and the DEERFIELD BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY,

    (AUTHORITY), a Florida public housing authority authorized pursuant to Chapter 421, Florida Statutes, as

    follows

    W I T N E S S E T H :

    WHEREAS, CITY is desirous of retaining the services of AUTHORITY to provide administrative services

    for the purpose of administering the Citys Community Development programs; and

    WHEREAS, the AUTHORITY desires to provide said services pursuant to the terms and conditions set

    forth herein; and

    WHEREAS, the City Commission and the AUTHORITY's Board of Commissioners finds that this

    Agreement serves both a municipal and public purpose, and is in the best interest of the health, safety, and

    welfare of the citizens and residents of the City of Deerfield Beach.

    NOW THEREFORE,be it agreed by and between the parties as follows:

    ARTICLE I

    INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

    1.1 The above referenced "Whereas" clauses are true and correct and made a part hereof.

    1.2 This is an Agreement for the performance of services by the AUTHORITY in connection with certain

    programs operated by the CITY. The AUTHORITY shall be responsible for the means and methods of

    performing those services. The CITY shall have the sole decision making authority over matters of policy. The

    services to be performed are contained on Exhibit A,which is attached hereto, and incorporated herein by

    reference. Said services hereinafter referred to as the Services. In the performance of the Services, the

    AUTHORITY shall adhere to all federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations governing the

    implementation of community development programs and activities.

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    ARTICLE II

    TERM AND TIME OF PERFORMANCE

    2.1 The initial term of this Agreement shall commence upon final execution of the Agreement by the CITY

    upon the date last executed by the parties hereto (Effective Date)and shall expire two (2) one (1) years from

    that date. This Agreement may be renewed for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms upon mutua

    agreement of the parties hereto.

    2.2 Time shall be deemed to be of the essence in performing the duties, obligations and responsibilitiesrequired by this Agreement.

    ARTICLE III

    COMPENSATION

    3.1 CITY agrees to pay AUTHORITY during the initial one (1) year term of this Agreement the amounts set

    forth on Exhibit Afor each element of the Services, which amounts shall be accepted by AUTHORITY as full

    compensation for all such work. It is acknowledged and agreed by AUTHORITY that this amount is the

    maximum payable and constitutes a limitation upon CITY's obligation to compensate AUTHORITY for its

    services related to this Agreement. This amount, however, does not constitute a limitation, of any sort, upon

    AUTHORITY's obligation to perform all items of work required by or which can be reasonably inferred from

    the Scope of Services. No amount shall be paid to AUTHORITY to reimburse its expenses. The CITY may

    request additional or subsequent work to be performed regarding other federal or state funded program(s)

    not listed in Exhibit "A". Such subsequent work will be subject to additional negotiated fees and be evidenced

    by a mutual amendment to this Agreement.

    3.2 AUTHORITY may submit invoices for compensation on a bi-weekly monthly basis after the services fo

    which the invoices are submitted have been completed. An original invoice plus one copy are to be submitted

    The final invoice must be received no later than sixty (60) days after this Agreement expires. Invoices shal

    designate the nature of the services performed and/or the expenses incurred and any other information

    required by law.

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    3.3 CITY shall pay AUTHORITY within thirty (30) calendar days of in accordance with the requirements of

    Floridas Prompt Payment Act afterreceipt of AUTHORITY's proper invoice. To be deemed proper, all invoices

    must comply with the requirements set forth in this Agreement. Payment may be withheld for failure o

    AUTHORITY to comply with a term, condition, or requirement of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any

    provision of this Agreement to the contrary, CITY may withhold, in whole or in part, payment to the extent

    necessary to protect itself from loss on account of inadequate or defective work which has not been remedied

    or resolved in a manner satisfactory to the Agreement Administrator or failure to comply with this Agreement

    The amount withheld shall not be subject to payment of interest by CITY.

    ARTICLE IV

    INDEMNIFICATION

    4.1 The CITY and the AUTHORITY shall be individually and separately liable and responsible for the actions

    of its officers, agents and employees in the performance of their respective obligations under this Agreement.

    4.2 The CITY and the AUTHORITY shall individually defend any action or proceeding brought against their

    respective agency pursuant to this Agreement, and shall be individually responsible for all of their respective

    costs, attorney fees, expenses and liabilities incurred as a result of any such claims, demands, suits, actions

    damages and causes of action, including the investigation or the defense thereof, and from and against any

    orders, judgments or decrees which may be entered as a result thereof, including appellate proceedings.

    4.3 The CITY and the AUTHORITY agree that no indemnification or hold harmless agreement shall be in

    effect concerning any claims, demands, damages and causes of action which may be brought against either

    party pursuant to this Agreement.

    4.4 The parties shall each individually maintain throughout the term of this Agreement any and al

    applicable insurance coverage required by Florida law for governmental entities. Within five (5) days of the

    Effective Date, AUTHORITY shall provide the CITY with certificates of insurance evidencing the required

    insurance. In the event AUTHORITY is self-insured, AUTHORITY shall provide CITY with such documentation

    evidencing such self-insurance as may be reasonably required by CITY.

    4.5 Notwithstanding the provisions contained herein, neither party waives their sovereign immunity or any

    aspect thereof, nor any rights and privileges as provided in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.

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    ARTICLE V

    TERMINATION

    5.1 In the event AUTHORITY shall default in any of the terms, obligations, restrictions or conditions in thisAgreement, including, but not limited to, repeated (whether negligent or intentional) submission for payment

    of false or incorrect bills or invoices, failure to suitably perform the work; or failure to continuously perform

    the work in a manner calculated to meet or accomplish the objectives as set forth in this Agreement, the CITY

    shall give AUTHORITY written notice, of the default and that such default shall be corrected within three (3)

    business days thereof, or actions taken to correct such default shall be commenced within three (3) business

    days of written notice if corrective action is not reasonably capable of completion within three (3) business

    days, and AUTHORITY shall diligently and promptly prosecute such corrective measures to completion. In the

    event AUTHORITY has failed to correct the conditions(s) of the default or the default is not remedied to the

    satisfaction and approval of the CITY, the CITY shall have all legal remedies available to it, including, but notlimited to, termination of the Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination to AUTHORITY, in

    which case AUTHORITY shall be liable for any and all damages permitted by law arising from the default and

    breach of the Agreement.

    AUTHORITY may terminate this Agreement by thirty (30) days written notice to the CITY if the CITY breaches

    or is in default of any material obligation under this Agreement, and has not cured such default or breach

    within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice of a default or breach specifying the nature of such default or

    breach in reasonable detail.

    5.2 Upon thirty (30) calendar days written notice to AUTHORITY, the CITY may without cause and without

    prejudice to any other right or remedy, terminate this Agreement for the CITY's convenience whenever the

    CITY determines that such termination is in the best interest of the CITY. Where the Agreement is terminated

    for the convenience of the CITY the notice of termination to AUTHORITY must state that the Agreement is

    being terminated for the convenience of the CITY under the termination clause and the extent of termination.

    This Contract may also be terminated by the City Manager upon such notice as the City Manager deems

    appropriate under the circumstances in the event the City Manager determines that termination is necessaryto protect the public health or safety. The parties agree that if CITY erroneously, improperly or unjustifiably

    terminates for cause, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience, which shall be

    effective thirty (30) days after such notice of termination for cause is provided. AUTHORITY shall discontinue

    all work on the appointed last day of service. In the event this Contract is terminated for convenience,

    AUTHORITY shall be paid for any services properly performed under the Contract through the termination

    date specified in the written notice of termination. AUTHORITY acknowledges and agrees that it has received

    good, valuable and sufficient consideration from CITY, the receipt and adequacy of which are, hereby

    acknowledged by AUTHORITY, for CITYs right to terminate this Agreement for convenience.

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    5.13 In the event this Agreement is terminated for convenience, AUTHORITY shall be paid for any services

    properly performed under the Agreement through the termination date specified in the written notice of

    termination. AUTHORITY acknowledges and agrees that it has received good, valuable and sufficient

    consideration from CITY, the receipt and adequacy of which are, hereby acknowledged by AUTHORITY, for

    CITY's right to terminate this Agreement for convenience. Intentionally Deleted

    5.24 In the event this Agreement is terminated for any reason, any amounts due AUTHORITY shall be

    withheld by CITY until all documents are provided to CITY pursuant to Section 7.1 of Article 7.

    5.35 Should at any time during the term of this Agreement, including any option terms, the AUTHORITY is in

    violation of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the City shall have the right to suspend the

    AUTHORITY until the violation is resolved to the satisfaction of the City. If the violation is not promptly

    resolved or is of such serious nature that the City determines that suspension is not adequate, the City

    reserves the right to terminate for cause.

    ARTICLE VI

    EEO AND ADA COMPLIANCE

    6.1 AUTHORITY shall not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion,age, political affiliation or disability in the performance of this Agreement, the solicitation for or purchase of

    goods or services relating to this Agreement, or in subcontracting work in the performance of this

    Agreement. AUTHORITY shall include the foregoing or similar language in its Agreements with any

    subcontractors retained by the AUTHORITY, except that any project assisted by the U.S. Department of

    Transportation funds shall comply with the non-discrimination requirements in 49 C.F.R. Parts 23 and 26, as

    amended. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements is a material breach of this Agreement, which

    may result in the termination of this Agreement or such other remedy as CITY deems appropriate.

    6.2 AUTHORITY shall not unlawfully discriminate against any person in its operations and activities or in

    its use or expenditure of funds in fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement. AUTHORITY shall

    affirmatively comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the

    course of providing any services funded by CITY, including Titles I and II of the ADA (regarding

    nondiscrimination on the basis of disability), and all applicable regulations, guidelines, and standards. In

    addition, AUTHORITY shall take affirmative steps to ensure nondiscrimination in employment against

    disabled persons.

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    ARTICLE VII

    MISCELLANEOUS

    7.1 RIGHTS IN DOCUMENTS AND WORK. Any and all reports, photographs, surveys, and other data and

    documents provided or created in connection with this Agreement are and shall remain the property of CITY;

    and, if a copyright is claimed, AUTHORITY grants to CITY a non-exclusive license to use the copyrighted item(s)

    indefinitely, to prepare derivative works, and to make and distribute copies to the public. In the event of

    termination of this Agreement, any reports, photographs, surveys, and other data and documents prepared by

    AUTHORITY, whether finished or unfinished, shall become the property of CITY and shall be delivered by

    AUTHORITY to the Agreement Administrator within seven (7) days of termination of this Agreement by either

    party. Any compensation due to AUTHORITY shall be withheld until all documents are received as provided

    herein.

    7.2 AUDIT RIGHT AND RETENTION OF RECORDS. CITY shall have the right to audit the books, records, and

    accounts of AUTHORITY and its subcontractors that are related to this Project. AUTHORITY and its

    subcontractors shall keep such books, records, and accounts as may be necessary in order to record complete

    and correct entries related to the Project. All books, records, and accounts of AUTHORITY and its

    subcontractors shall be kept in written form in both electronic and paper formats, or in a form capable of

    conversion into written form in electronic and paper formats and within a reasonable time, and upon request

    to do so, AUTHORITY or its subcontractors, as applicable, shall make same available at no cost to CITY in

    written form in electronic and paper formats. AUTHORITY and its subcontractors shall preserve and make

    available, at reasonable times for examination and audit by CITY, all financial records, supporting documents,

    statistical records, and any other documents pertinent to this Agreement for the required retention period of

    the Florida Public Records Act, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time, if

    applicable, or, if the Florida Public Records Act is not applicable, for a minimum period of three seven (3 7)

    years after termination of this Agreement. If any audit has been initiated and audit findings have not been

    resolved at the end of the retention period or three seven (3 7) years, whichever is longer, the books, records,

    and accounts shall be retained until resolution of the audit findings. If the Florida Public Records Act is

    determined by CITY to be applicable to AUTHORITY's and its subcontractors' records, AUTHORITY and its

    subcontractors shall comply with all requirements thereof; however, no confidentiality or non-disclosure

    requirement of either federal or state law shall be violated by AUTHORITY or its subcontractors. Any

    incomplete or incorrect entry in such books, records, and accounts shall be a basis for CITY's disallowance and

    recovery of any payment upon such entry.

    AUTHORITY and its subcontractors shall comply with all requirements of the Florida Public Recoirds Act; specifically to:

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    a. Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required by the public agency in

    order to perform the service.

    b. Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions that the CITY would

    provide the records and at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter 119 or as otherwise

    provided by law.

    c. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure

    requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law.

    d. Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all public

    records in possession of the AUTHORITY upon termination of this Agreement and destroy any duplicate

    public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. Al

    records stored electronically must be provided to the public agency in a format that is compatible with the

    information technology systems of the public agency.

    e. If AUTHORITY does not comply with this section, the CITY shall enforce the contract provisions in accordance

    with this Agreement and may unilaterally cancel this Agreement in accordance with state law.

    No confidentiality or non-disclosure requirement of either federal or state law shall be violated by AUTHORITY

    or its subcontractors.

    AUTHORITY shall, by written Agreement, require its subcontractors to agree to the requirements and

    obligations of this Section 8 7.2.

    7.3 BACKGROUND CHECKS: In accordance with Section 38-117 of the City of Deerfield Beach Code of

    Ordinances, prior to beginning any services under this request for proposal, the AUTHORITY shall provide

    the CITY with a list of all employees who will have access to CITY property, project properties and grant

    recipient properties. The CITY shall obtain a background check through the National Crime Information

    Center (NCIC) at the AUTHORITYsexpense for each of the AUTHORITY's employees who has access to CITY

    such propertyies and who is doing the work required pursuant to this Agreement. The AUTHORITY must

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    ensure a similar check has been done of its subcontractors employees who will have access to the CITYs

    property, project properties, or grant recipient properties.

    7.3.1 If such a check reveals a conviction or a plea of nolo contendere, regardless of when the

    plea or conviction occurred, which includes a felony or misdemeanor involving terrorist

    behavior, violence, use of a dangerous weapon, crimes of moral turpitude or breach of

    trust/fiduciary responsibility or which raises concerns about building, system, or personal

    security or is otherwise a job-related crime, the AUTHORITY shall not assign the individual to

    any CITY property, project property or grant recipient property. If such a check reveals any of

    the foregoing after access has already been granted, any access privileges already granted shall

    be immediately revoked and shall not be reinstated without the CITYs express written

    authorization. In the event that the AUTHORITY intends to hire new personnel to perform therequired services, the background checks should be initiated at the time of the hire.

    7.3.2 The AUTHORITY shall certify compliance with the requirements of this Article by

    submitting a completed affidavit in the form attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit

    B to the City within fourteen (14) days prior to the commencement of services under this

    Agreement. The CITY reserves the right to approve or disapprove whether AUTHORITY

    employees may perform the services for the CITY. Disapproval would apply solely to this

    Agreement and shall have no bearing on the AUTHORITY's employment of an individual outsideof this Agreement.

    7.4 COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTES: All complaints concerning misconduct on the part of the AUTHORITY or

    disputes between CITY staff and the AUTHORITY are referred to the City Manager or his designee, who shall

    conduct investigations and inquiries, including discussions with the AUTHORITY and involved staff. The

    determinations of the City Manager or designee shall be binding upon the parties, and failure of the

    AUTHORITY to follow any such determination could be considered a material breach and subject the

    AUTHORITY to termination for cause. The AUTHORITY agrees that any complaints received by the CITYconcerning misconduct on the part of the AUTHORITY, such as excessive charges, poor business practices etc.,

    will be referred to the Office of the City Manager for appropriate action. The AUTHORITY agrees to make any

    complaints concerning the CITY available to the Office of the City Manager for action as required.

    7.5 INDEPENDENT AUTHORITY. AUTHORITY is an independent contractor under this Agreement.

    Services provided by AUTHORITY pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to the supervision of

    AUTHORITY. In providing such services, neither AUTHORITY nor its agents shall act as officers, employees, or

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    agents of CITY. No partnership, joint venture, or other joint relationship is created hereby. CITY does not

    extend to AUTHORITY or AUTHORITY's agents any authority of any kind to bind CITY in any respect

    whatsoever.

    7.6 THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. Neither AUTHORITY nor CITY intends to directly or substantially

    benefit a third party by this Agreement. Therefore, the parties agree that there are no third party

    beneficiaries to this Agreement and that no third party shall be entitled to assert a right or claim against

    either of them based upon this Agreement.

    7.7 NOTICES. Whenever either party desires to give notice to the other, such notice must be in writing

    sent by certified United States Mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sent by commercial expresscarrier with acknowledgement of delivery, or by hand delivery with a request for a written receipt of

    acknowledgment of delivery, addressed to the party for whom it is intended at the place last specified. The

    place for giving notice shall remain the same as set forth herein until changed in writing in the manner

    provided in this section. For the present, the parties designate the following:

    FOR CITY:

    City Manager

    City of Deerfield Beach

    150 N.E. 2nd

    Avenue

    Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

    With copy to:

    Andrew Maurodis, City Attorney

    710 E. Hillsboro Blvd, Suite 200

    Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441

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    FOR AUTHORITY:

    Nadine M. Jarmon, Executive Director

    Deerfield Beach Housing Authority

    533 S. Dixie Highway

    Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

    With copy to:

    David N. Tolces, General Counsel

    Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol, P.A.

    3099 E. Commercial Blvd., #200

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

    7.8 ASSIGNMENT AND PERFORMANCE. Neither this Agreement nor any right or interest herein shall be

    assigned, transferred, or encumbered without the written consent of the other party. CITY may terminate this

    Agreement, effective immediately, if there is any assignment, or attempted assignment, transfer, or

    encumbrance, by AUTHORITY of this Agreement or any right or interest herein without CITY's written consent

    AUTHORITY represents that each person who will render services pursuant to this Agreement is duly qualified

    to perform such services by all appropriate governmental authorities, where required, and that each such

    person is reasonably experienced and skilled in the area(s) for which he or she will render his or herservices

    AUTHORITY shall perform its duties, obligations, and services under this Agreement in a skillful and

    respectable manner. The quality of AUTHORITY's performance and all interim and final product(s) provided to

    or on behalf of CITY shall be comparable to the best local and national standards.

    7.9 CONFLICTS. Prior to performing any Services, all employees of the AUTHORITY or

    AUTHORITY contractor or consultant shall be provided a copy the CITYs Conflict of Interest policy

    and each such employee shall acknowledge in writing their receipt of same. Neither AUTHORITY nor

    its employees shall have or hold any continuing or frequently recurring employment or contractua

    relationship that is substantially antagonistic or incompatible with AUTHORITY's loyal and conscientious

    exercise of judgment and care related to its performance under this Agreement. AUTHORITY further agrees

    that none of its officers or employees shall, during the term of this Agreement, serve as an expert witness

    against CITY in any legal or administrative proceeding in which he, she, or AUTHORITY is not a party, unless

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    compelled by court process. Further, AUTHORITY agrees that such persons shall not give sworn testimony or

    issue a report or writing, as an expression of his or her expert opinion, which is adverse or prejudicial to the

    interests of CITY in connection with any such pending or threatened legal or administrative proceeding unless

    compelled by court process. The limitations of this section shall not preclude AUTHORITY or any persons in any

    way from representing themselves, including giving expert testimony in support thereof, in any action or in

    any administrative or legal proceeding. In the event AUTHORITY is permitted pursuant to this Agreement to

    utilize subcontractors to perform any services required by this Agreement, AUTHORITY agrees to require such

    subcontractors, by written Agreement, to comply with the provisions of this section to the same extent as

    AUTHORITY. In addition to the foregoing and at all times during the term hereof, the AUTHORITY and its

    officials, officers, agents, consultants and employees shall be subject to and comply with CFR Section 511.12

    governing Conflicts of Interest, which is expressly incorporated herein.

    7.10 MATERIALITY AND WAIVER OF BREACH. CITY and AUTHORITY agree that each requirement, duty,

    and obligation set forth herein was bargained for at arms-length and is agreed to by the parties in exchange

    for quid pro quo, that each is substantial and important to the formation of this Agreement and that each is,

    therefore, a material term hereof. CITY's failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be

    deemed a waiver of such provision or modification of this Agreement. A waiver of any breach of a provision

    of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach and shall not be construed to be a

    modification of the terms of this Agreement.

    7.11 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. AUTHORITY shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws,

    codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations in performing its duties, responsibilities, and obligations pursuant to

    this Agreement.

    7.12 SEVERANCE. In the event a portion of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to

    be invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective unless CITY or AUTHORITY elects to

    terminate this Agreement. An election to terminate this Agreement based upon this provision shall be made

    within seven (7) days after the finding by the court becomes final.

    7.13 JOINT PREPARATION. Each party and its counsel have participated fully in the review and revision of

    this Agreement and acknowledge that the preparation of this Agreement has been their joint effort. The

    language agreed to expresses their mutual intent and the resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of

    judicial construction, be construed more severely against one of the parties than the other. The language in

    this Agreement shall be interpreted as to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against any party.

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    7.14 JURISDICTION, VENUE, WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in

    accordance with and governed by the laws of the state of Florida. All parties agree and accept that jurisdiction

    of any controversies or legal problems arising out of this Agreement, and any action involving the enforcement

    or interpretation of any rights hereunder, shall be exclusively in the state courts of the Seventeenth Judicia

    Circuit in Broward County, Florida, and venue for litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be exclusively in

    such state courts, forsaking any other jurisdiction which either party may claim by virtue of its residency or

    other jurisdictional device. BY ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, AUTHORITY AND CITY HEREBY EXPRESSLY

    WAIVE ANY RIGHTS EITHER PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CIVIL LITIGATION RELATED TO

    THIS AGREEMENT.

    7.15 AMENDMENTS. No modification, amendment, or alteration in the terms or conditions contained

    herein shall be effective unless contained in a written document prepared with the same or similar formality

    as this Agreement and executed by the CITY and AUTHORITY or others delegated authority to or otherwise

    authorized to execute same on their behalf,

    7.16 PRIOR AGREEMENTS. This document represents the final and complete understanding of the parties

    and incorporates or supersedes all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations, Agreements, and

    understandings applicable to the matters contained herein. The parties agree that there is no commitment,

    Agreement, or understanding concerning the subject matter of this Agreement that is not contained in this

    written document. Accordingly, the parties agree that no deviation from the terms hereof shall be predicated

    upon any prior representation or Agreement, whether oral or written.

    7.17 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE. The truth and accuracy of each "Whereas" clause set forth above is

    acknowledged by the parties.

    7.18 REPRESENTATION OF AUTHORITY. Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of a party

    hereto hereby represents and warrants that he or she is, on the date he or she signs this Agreement, duly

    authorized by all necessary and appropriate action to execute this Agreement on behalf of such party and

    does so with full legal authority.

    7.19 MULTIPLE ORIGINALS. Multiple copies of this Agreement may be executed by all parties, each of

    which, bearing original signatures, shall have the force and effect of an original document.

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    (THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.)

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    DEERFIELD BEACH HOUSING

    AUTHORITY, a Florida Public Housing

    agency

    ATTEST: By: _______________________________

    Anthony Pelt, Chairman

    ________________________________

    Nadine M. Jarmon, Executive Director Date: ______________________________

    CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH, a

    Florida municipal corporation

    ATTEST: By: _______________________________

    Burgess Hanson, City Manager

    _______________________________________

    ADA GRAHAM-JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK

    APPROVED AS TO FORM:

    ______________________________________

    ANDREW S. MAURODIS, CITY ATTORNEY

    H:\_GOV CLIENTS\DBHA 638\_120048 GM\AGREEMENTS\ILA for CDBG NSP and SHIP.docx

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    Deerfield Beach Housing Authority

    Resolution 2014-20

    Resolution 2014-20:A Resolution of the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of Commissionersapproving the Deerfield Beach Housing Authoritys (DBHA) 2015 Annual Plan for the U. S. Department ofHousing and Urban Development.

    WHEREAS, all required public and resident meetings have been held in accordance with HUD Policies, and

    WHEREAS,the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has reviewed the Annual Plan and

    allowed access to all relevant attachments and certifications.

    BE IT RESOLVEDTHAT the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has approved the DBHA

    2015 Annual Plan on this 17thday of September, 2014.

    _________________________________ ___________________________________

    Anthony Pelt Nadine Jarmon, PhD

    DBHA Chairman Executive Director

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    Executive Directors and Division Reports

    September 11, 2014

    TO: Board of Commissioners

    FROM: Nadine M. Jarmon, Executive Director

    RE: Executive Directors Report - August/September 2014

    Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD)Dr. Jarmon and Jasmine Privott continue to participate on weekly calls. Tremendous progress has been made inthe last two months. We have procured a consultant to assist with drafting the Relocation Plan at a cost of$3,150. Mr. C. Ray Baker and Mr. Jonathan Brinkley will be present at the September board meeting tosummarize the progress. Dr. Jarmon composed a letter to Mr. Theodore Toon of HUD giving full details of theprogress to date on the project. The name change for Stanley will be delayed until which time we can garnerresident participation. We continue to wait for news from HUD on our RAD application for the Palms Elderlyhigh-rise building.

    Legal UpdateDr. Jarmon worked with Attorney Tolces on the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Deerfield. Severalresident matters were reviewed by Attorney Tolces. Attorney Tolces also participates on the RAD weeklyconference calls.

    Administrative ItemsDuring the previous month ending September 11, Dr. Jarmon had various meetings with staff, legal counsel andother parties in regards to the following matters:

    (1)Dr. Jarmon worked with BofA to establish new accounts for the Townhomes(2)Held several staff meetings in preparation of annual staffing plan(3)Held staff meeting on September 10 to discuss internal issues(4)Issued blast to staff and commissioners with update on Commissioner Reynolds wife condition(5)Assisted with coordination of several site visits related to the RAD(6)Drafted forms for Annual Plan submission

    City of Deerfield

    Dr. Jarmon received a call immediately after the August board meeting in which she was advised by the

    Assistant City Manager that they wanted to revisit the terms of the proposed Agreement after hearing that the

    board had unanimously rejected the original proposed agreement. Dr. Jarmon met with Mr. Brian Donovan,

    Ms. Donna DeFonzo and her assistant to refine the terms of the contract. Dr. Jarmon received a call on

    September 10thstating that the terms in which she had negotiated were acceptable to the City and that a revised

    contract would be forthcoming to her and Attorney Tolces to be distributed in the board packet and considered

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    by the Board. Dr. Jarmon had several conversations with potential subcontractors she had asked to assist with

    the implementation of the grants and ask that they attend a meeting on September 17 with the Assistant City

    Manager and the current contractor to discuss transition terms in the event the board approves the new contract

    terms. Members of the proposed team were also asked to attend the September board meeting to be introduced

    to the board members.

    Respective Department reports follows:

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    Housing Choice Voucher Program Update

    September 17, 2014

    Staff attended to a webinar for the Systematic Verification for Entitlements (SAFE)

    Program which is a web - accessible system that is utilized to obtain immigration status

    for Section 8 recipients that are non US citizens.

    New Fair Market Rents and Payment Standard that will be effective October 1, 2014

    The Section Department conducted their weekly staff meeting ( no relevant issues were

    discussed)

    Employees provided their training wish list for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015

    Planning of a Halloween Trick or Treat Activity for Section 8, Public Housing and The

    Palms of Deerfields residents.

    FSS participants 49

    Employed

    (6 enrolled in school P/T)

    33

    Full-time student (unemployed) 2

    Non-student (unemployed) 14

    Participants with escrow accounts 21

    Deposit from HUD (August) $Escrow deposit (August) $3053

    Escrow balance (August) $76237.68

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    The Family Self Sufficiency Program had a fantastic Back to School Event on Saturday, August 16, 2014 from

    10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The following persons were able to help secure these donations;

    Ms. Delta Hofmiester, new HCV Specialist and Betty Ferguson, FSS Manager -book bags and supplies

    Ms. Jan Housh, HCV Manager - Hot dogs from Brew Dogs

    Ms. Tcherlie Macanet- food donation

    Commissioner Guadagnino Chocolate Candy donation

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    Public Housing Program Update

    August Summary

    PUBLIC HOUSING EVENTS

    o PALMS

    September 6, 2014F.A.C.T Friends and Family day was a huge success. Lots of food

    and good company.

    September 13, 2014F.A.C.T Yard Sale

    VACANCIES

    o

    The Palms has 2 vacancies pending a movein from an available waiting list applicant and oneunit transfer.

    o Stanley has 10 vacancies for (RAD)that will remain vacant as a part of the upcoming relocation

    plan.

    DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

    o We are pleased to announce, Housing Coordinator Rene Prince is transitioning to become the

    Property Manager of the Townhomes.

    o Departmental staffing changes pending.

    o Stanley Terrace residents have expressed concern over the crowd Westside Parks attracts andthe lack of parking at Stanley Terrace. I personally came out on Saturday, September 6, 2014

    and was shocked to see how much of a mad house it really was! Tons of on resident vehicles

    parked inside Stanley Terrace, outside Bnai Brith, Westside Park, and surrounding lots off of

    3rd

    avenue. 95% of the crowd was not here to watch the football games yet to hang out, drink,

    smoke and loot. I witnessed several fights most of which bought on by intoxication and a child

    having to be rushed to the hospital. The park had no security. The only security onsite for the

    majority of the night was the BSO detail DBHA pays to man Stanley Terrace. Our deputy was

    forced to call in back up when the fights started to break out. I was appalled to see what should

    be a family outing in fact an adult block party. I debated having vehicles towed from Stanley

    Terrace but worried about a riot breaking out as there was a lot of intoxicated people. Inaddition, the crowds leave behind lots of trash and litter on our premises. Westside Park is

    cleaned within hours but our side of 2nd

    street is


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