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HOUSING AUTHORITY

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 · 4:00 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-A

TL;DR

The Milwaukee Housing Authority met to review and approve quarterly financial write-offs for delinquent resident accounts, totaling approximately $165,860. The board held several resolutions and scheduled a public listening session where residents can provide input on housing issues.

Key Decisions

  • Write-off of delinquent resident accounts for all Housing Authority developments Passed
  • Write-off of delinquent accounts for Southlawn, Northlawn, and Berryland properties Passed
  • Amendments to Housing Authority Bylaws Held in Commission
  • Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation for Travaux, Inc. Held in Commission
  • Public Listening Session for resident input Scheduled
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Live Stream Link: https://milwaukee.granicus.com/player/camera/5?redirect=true City of Milwaukee Livestream One Cable Subscriber Options: Spectrum: Channel 25 and AT&T channel 99
  2. The mission of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) is to foster strong, resilient and inclusive communities by providing a continuum of high-quality housing options that support self-sufficiency, good quality of life, and the opportunity to thrive.
  3. Call to Order
  4. Roll Call
  5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
  6. CONSENT AGENDA – ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL (All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion unless a Commissioner requires otherwise, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.)
  7. 1. Approval of the minutes of the regular board meeting held on May 14, 2025
    Motion
    Action: APPROVED Passed

    A motion was made by Irma C. Yepez Klassen, seconded by Jackie Burrell, that this Motion be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  8. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
  9. 1. Resolution approving the third quarter 2024 write-off of delinquent former resident accounts for various Housing Authority developments in the amount of $159,931.94 This resolution will authorize the write-off of delinquent former resident accounts for the period July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. Although these accounts are written-off for accounting purposes, the City Attorney’s Office seeks judgments against all tenants evicted by court action. These judgments, and all unpaid final tenant accounts, will be sent to the Department of Revenue to intercept tax returns.
    Housing Authority Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Karen Gotzler, seconded by ALD. MOORE, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  10. 2. Resolution approving the third quarter 2024 write-off of delinquent former resident accounts for Southlawn, Northlawn, and Berryland in the amount of $5,929.00 This resolution will authorize the write-off of delinquent former resident accounts for the period July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. Although these accounts are written-off for accounting purposes, the City Attorney’s Office seeks judgments against all tenants evicted by court action. These judgments, and all unpaid final tenant accounts, will be sent to the Department of Revenue to intercept tax returns.
    Housing Authority Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by ALD. MOORE, seconded by Karen Gotzler, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  11. 3. Resolution approving amendments to the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee Bylaws
    Housing Authority Resolution
    Action: HELD IN COMMISSION Passed

    A motion was made by Irma C. Yepez Klassen, seconded by Jackie Burrell, that this Housing Authority Resolution be HELD IN COMMISSION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  12. 4. Resolution approving amended and restated Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation for Travaux, Inc.
    Housing Authority Resolution
    Action: HELD IN COMMISSION Passed

    A motion was made by Irma C. Yepez Klassen, seconded by Jackie Burrell, that this Housing Authority Resolution be HELD IN COMMISSION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  13. 5. Status update and discussion regarding RFP #58150, Request for Proposal for Executive Search firm Services
    Communication
  14. 6. Public Listening Session The Listening Session is an opportunity for the public to provide input to the Board; for the Board to receive that information for their consideration. Persons who wish to comment may do so in person, via eComment on the internet, and via mail. Those wishing to speak in person should register in person at the meeting and will be called in the order in which they signed up. As a courtesy to others and to ensure the widest breadth of input, all speakers will be limited to speak for two minutes. Those wishing to provide written comment in person may provide the comments to the staffer who is also registering speakers, and those comments will be shared with the Board of Commissioners. Those wishing to provide written comment via mail should send their correspondence to: Attention Public Comment, Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, P.O. Box 324, Milwaukee WI 53201-0324. In order to be included in this meeting, all written comments for this meeting must be received two days before the meeting. If any comments are received after that date, they will be shared with the Board of Commissioners prior to their next regular meeting. Those wishing to provide comment via the internet must do so prior to 11am the day of the Board Meeting by visiting the City’s eComment system and accessing this agenda, once made available, at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. After 11am the day of the Board Meeting, no further comment will be able to be taken via the internet for this meeting.
    Communication
  15. 7. Presentation of the May Travaux Board Meeting Documents
    Communication
  16. 8. Secretary-Executive Director Report
    Communication
  17. Adjournment
  18. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Housing Authority ADA Coordinator at 286-5824, (FAX) 286-0833, (TDD) 286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at PO Box 324, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0324.
  19. Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the City Clerk's Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
  20. Be hereby notified that three (3) members of the Crucible, Inc. Board of Directors may be present at the meeting of the HACM Board of Commissioners, as some members serve on both boards. While a quorum of the Crucible, Inc. Board may be present at the HACM meeting, they will not exercise the responsibilities, authority, or duties vested in the Crucible, Inc. Board of Directors.