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The City Council shall have the right to review the conduct, acts, and decisions of the Tree Commission. Any person may appeal from any ruling or order of the Tree Commission to the City Council who may hear the matter and make a final decision.
(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)
PUBLIC HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD
The Housing Advisory Board shall consist of nine members, three of whom shall be Public Housing residents, two of whom shall be Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment participants, and four of whom shall be at-large residents of the city. Members of the Board shall be appointed by the Council for overlapping terms of three years. The Council shall in August 1990 organize the Board and designate by motion the members and their respective terms so that three members shall be appointed for a three-year term, three members shall be appointed for a two-year term, and three members shall be appointed to serve until July 31, 1991. Thereafter each year in July, the proper number of Board members shall be appointed or reappointed for three years. Housing Advisory Board members may be reappointed for successive terms, but in no case shall a member be reappointed to serve more than a total of nine years, including any partial terms served for a previous member. Any vacancy in the membership shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the initial appointment. Members shall serve without pay but may be reimbursed for any expenses incurred while representing the Board.
(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)
(A) The Housing Advisory Board shall elect a Chairperson, who shall have full voting privileges, and create and fill any offices as it may determine. The term of the Chairperson and other officers shall be one year, with eligibility for re-election. Each member of the Board shall take an oath of office before starting his or her duties.
(B) The Board shall adopt rules for transaction of its business and shall keep a record of its members' attendance and of its ordinances, minutes to include discussions, findings, and recommendations, which record shall be a public record.
(C) Meetings shall be open to the public. There shall be a quorum of five members for the purpose of taking any official action required by this subchapter.
(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)
It shall be the duty of the Housing Advisory Board in general to do the following:
(A) Review and recommend to City Council public housing in accordance with HUD regulation and within the budgetary and service levels authorized by the Council, regarding terms of lease, occupancy, late rent fees, pet policy, resident transfers, and other applicable regulations.
(B) Assess and update the public housing needs of the community and alert the Council, to changes in these needs.
(C) Serve as liaison with the public housing residents' organization. Provide time at each meeting for a report from the residents' organization and remarks by any resident. Hold an annual meeting with residents to hear needs, concerns, complaints, and ideas.
(D) Recommend a tenant grievance policy, in accordance with HUD regulations, for the Council's consideration and adoption. Serve as grievance panel for those tenant grievances not settled at the staff level. Tenants shall retain the right to appeal Housing Board decisions directly to the City Council.
(E) Advise the Council with respect to public housing funding needs at the beginning of the budget cycle, and make recommendations to the Council regarding the recommended budget and fiscal policies.
(F) Work with other human service organizations in the community, coordinate services to residents of public housing, and help assure that residents are provided with social services to which they are entitled.
(G) Advise the Council regarding affordable housing initiatives, programs, and services.
(Ord. 18-30, passed 9-4-18; Am. Ord. 21-26, passed 7-12-21)
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