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Housing & Redevelopment Authority

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chambers, City Hall

TL;DR

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved updates to the Emergency Rental Assistance program, helping protect residents from potential evictions. The board also received updates on commercial corridor development and supportive housing initiatives, indicating ongoing efforts to address housing challenges in the city.

Key Decisions

  • Emergency Rental Assistance Program Guidelines Amendment Passed
  • Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program Update Received and Filed
  • HRA Owned Land Development Update Received and Filed
  • Supportive Housing Budget Allocation Update Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Roll Call
  2. Discussion
  3. 1 Resolution Amending the Emergency Rental Assistance / Eviction Prevention Program (ERA) Guidelines, Citywide
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    Moved by Commissioner Jost, Resolution is Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. Staff Report
  5. 2 Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program Update
    Staff Report
    Action: Received and Filed

    Received and Filed

  6. 3 HRA Owned Land Development Update
    Staff Report
    Action: Received and Filed

    Received and Filed

  7. 4 Update on Supportive Housing Budget Allocation
    Staff Report
    Action: Received and Filed

    Received and Filed

  8. Adjournment
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