HOUSING AUTHORITY

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 · 4:00 PM AM · City Hall, Room 301-A

TL;DR

The Milwaukee Housing Authority approved several resolutions related to property management, including selling two scattered site properties and submitting their annual housing plan to HUD. The board also set up a public listening session for community input on housing issues.

Key Decisions

  • Sale of Two Scattered Site Properties Passed
  • 2026 PHA Annual Plan Submission to HUD Passed
  • Approval of Change Orders for Property Repairs Passed
  • Revised Declaration of Trust for Housing Developments Passed
  • Memorandum of Lease for Lincoln Court Property Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Live Stream Link: https://milwaukee.granicus.com/player/camera/5?redirect=true Meeting Link for Live Stream – City of Milwaukee Live Stream Two 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 September 10, 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 a revised Declaration of Trust/Restrictive Covenant for various Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee Developments
    Housing Authority Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  10. 2. Resolution approving a Memorandum of Lease for Lincoln Court, 2325 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
    Housing Authority Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Karen Gotzler, seconded by Irma C. Yepez Klassen, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  11. 3. Resolution approving the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee’s 2026 PHA Annual Plan, which includes the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, the Section 8 Administrative Plan, and all other associated documents.
    Housing Authority Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Jackie Burrell, seconded by James Nelson, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  12. 4. Resolution Approving Change Orders to AJ Development Group LLC, Insulation Technologies Inc., Lakeside Remodeling LLC, and Integral Construction and Development LLC as General Contractors for Various Repairs at Scattered Sites, in the amount not to exceed $800.000.00
    Housing Authority Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  13. 5. Resolution approving the submission by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of a Disposition Application for the sale of the Scattered Sites single-family properties for fair market value located at 1302 South 21st Street, Milwaukee, WI in the amount $104,000 and at 4331 North 69th Street, Milwaukee, WI in the amount of $66,000
    Housing Authority Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Irma C. Yepez Klassen, seconded by James Nelson, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

  14. 6. Public Listening Session - General Comments 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.
    Housing Authority Resolution
  15. 7. Presentation of the September Travaux Board Meeting
    Communication
  16. 8. Presentation of the September Agendas and Documents of the HACM Board Executive Search Committee
    Communication
  17. 9. Report from the Secretary-Executive Director
    Communication
  18. Adjournment
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.