1. Housing Governing Board December 4, 2014 Presented by: Tammy Albright, Housing and Community Development Director

2. Approve revisions and updates to City of Mesa Housing Authority Administrative Plan. Action Items

3. Plan Changes for Project Based Vouchers Proposed change to Background Check Escobedo at Verde Vista Phase II & La Mesita Apartments LP Phase I have requested a change to the criminal activities background check criteria for their property.

4. Plan Changes for Project Based Vouchers Proposed change to Preference Weights Page 17-31 Staff is requesting that the weight of the PBV preferences be changed to the following. Chronically Homeless – 2 pts Mesa (live or work) – 1 pt This will sort the waiting list with chronically homeless families to be assisted first, which is a requirement for Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).

5. Plan Changes for Project Based Vouchers Proposed change to Escobedo Preferences Page 17-32 Escobedo at Verde Vista Phase II Mesa preference – no change Homeless preference – change according to their LIHTC homeless definition New Income Eligibility – to be eligible for the assistance and tenancy we will require families gross income not exceed the 30% Area Median Income, (ELI- extremely low income)

6. Plan Changes for Project Based Vouchers Proposed change to La Mesita Preferences Page 17-32 La Mesita Apartments LP Phase I Mesa preference – no change Homeless preference – no change New Income Eligibility – to be eligible for the assistance and tenancy we will require families gross income not exceed the 30% Area Median Income, (ELI- extremely low income)

7. Plan Changes for Consistency Consistency Change Page 17-50 Clarification – The PHA “may” make vacancy payments to the owner up to two months upon PHA approval.

8. Questions?