HRA partners with GoSection8

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HRA has partnered with www.Gosection8.com , which provides an enhanced program to list rental properties on line. Listings are available to potential Housing Choice Voucher tenants seeking apartment units, duplexes, single-family homes or townhomes in the private market. If you have any questions regarding registering, creating or viewing property listings, please contact the GoSection8 toll free help line at 1-866-466-7328.

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It is recommended that Landlords add photos to their listing for better advertising and faster lease up!

HRA Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - September

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

September 8, 2014 at 6 P.M.

The HRA Finance Committee will meet at 5:30

Greenfield Savings Bank

282 Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376

1.    Convene

2.    Actions

1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 4, 2014
2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for August 2014
3. Award contract for Organizational Assessment and Strategic Planning process
4. Approve revised grievance procedures for HRA public housing, MRVP, and AHVP programs
5. Amend vote #14-082 appointing an alternate hearing officer
6. Appoint grievance officer for public housing and MRVP program
7. Approve revised partner agreement with FCHCC
8. Approve proposed MOU with FCHCC for supportive housing grant
9. Approve revision to HRA personnel policy regarding lunch breaks
10. Approve increase in rent for Smikes House
11. Approve revisions to job description for HCEC Assistant
12. Adopt new income limits and fair market rents for state-aided public housing and AHVP programs
13. Authorize execution of MOU with HAP Housing for Housing Assistance Supplement Program
14. Approve changes to Home Modification Loan Program inspection services contract with CEDAC
15. Adopt revised payment standards for Housing Choice Voucher Program
16. Discuss and possibly approve bonus for staff working on housing development projects

3.    Other Business

a.    Discuss FY15 Budget

b.    Update on public housing reform

4.    Staff reports will be distributed in advance and reviewed at the meeting. 

5.    Adjourn

HRA Organizational Assessment Committee

HRA Board of Commissioners

Organizational Assessment Committee

September 03, 2014 at 2:30 P.M.

Greenfield Savings Bank
282 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA 01376

1.    Convene

2.    Actions

a.    The Committee will conduct interviews with two finalist firms

b.    The Committee will deliberate and vote to make a recommendation 

3.    Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List to Close

THE FRANKLIN COUNTY REGIONAL HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WILL BE CLOSING THE SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) WAITLIST ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 AT 4:30 P.M.   APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THIS TIME.  

IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THE HCV WAITLIST PLEASE CALL (413) 863-9781 OR GO TO WWW.FCRHRA.ORG FOR AN APPLICATION.

HRA Organizational Assessment Committee

HRA Board of Commissioners

Organizational Assessment Committee

August 18, 2014 at 3:30 P.M.

HRA

42 Canal Road

Turners Falls, MA 01376

1.    Convene

2.    Actions

a.    Review request for proposals and responsibilities of the committee

b.    Discuss received proposals and evaluate to identify finalists for interviews

3.    Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

HRA Board of Commissioner meeting - August

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

August 4, 2014 at 6 P.M.

The HRA Finance Committee will not meet in August

Greenfield Savings Bank

282 Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376

1.    Convene

2.    Actions

1. Approve the minutes of the regular and finance committee meetings held on July 30, 2014
2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for August 2014
3. Appoint representative to the organizational assessment consultant selection committee
4. Approve revised utility allowances
5. Approve revisions to the HCVP Administrative Plan
6. Appoint grievance officer for state-aided public housing programs
7. Approve HCEC contract
8. Approve HomeBASE contract
9. Award contract for elevator maintenance and inspection services
10. Approve change order #1 for Whitney Street roofing project
11. Approve certificates of substantial and final completion for Whitney Street roofing project
12. Approve extension of MHP HomeSafe contract
13. Approve changes to Leased Housing Representative job description

3.    Other Business

             a. Review sections 3 and 4 of the DHCD Training Manual for LHA Board Members

4.    Staff reports will be distributed in advance and reviewed at the meeting. 

5.    Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

HRA seeks Organizational Assessment Consultant

The Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) seeks proposals from qualified consultants to assist the agency with organizational assessment and strategic planning. The services to be provided include a full assessment of HRA’s capacity to reduce homelessness, improve the quality of existing housing, enhance housing stability, improve efficiency and effectiveness of affordable housing services, and address critical community development needs in Franklin County.  The assessment will be conducted through review of agency reports; interviews with key personnel and other stakeholders; comparison of HRA’s performance and costs relative to industry standards; and other means as outlined in the full request for proposals (RFP).  The consultant will also explore the feasibility, benefits, costs, and risks associated with options to enhance capacity and meet the agency’s goals.  Deliverables for this service include a written report detailing the findings of the assessments, recommendations, and next steps in addition to a presentation to key stakeholders.

Complete information is in the full RFP which is available on HRA’s website at www.fchra.org.  Copies may be obtained at no charge by contacting Matthew Leger-Small at mleger-small@fcrhra.org or 413-863-9781 x 101 or at HRA’s main office at 42 Canal Road, Turners Falls, MA 01376 beginning July 18, 2014.  Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2014. Due to the complicated nature of the services to be provided, interested parties are encouraged to obtain the RFP as soon as practicable.

The HRA Board of Commissioners must approve the award of a contract.  HRA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in response to this RFP.