Apr 2019 Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Notice

A special meeting of the Board of Commissioners of DHA Housing Solutions for North Texas will be held at The Dale V. Kesler Board Room, 3939 N. Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212 at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

Download the Meeting Notice here.

The Commissioners may conduct a closed meeting pursuant to §551.071of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of its attorneys about a pending or contemplated litigation or about a settlement offer; or to consult with its attorney on a matter in which the duty of its attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules or Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act and/or pursuant to §551.072of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Authority in negotiations with a third person and/or pursuant to §551.074of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or charge against any officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing.

THE AGENDA OF THE MEETING IS LIMITED TO:

  1. Meeting Called to Order.
  2. Roll Call
  3. Election of Officers:
    1. Chairman of Board
    2. Vice Chairman of Board
  1. Approval of the February 20, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes.

CONSENT ITEM:

(The following items are considered routine or non-controversial and will be approved in one motion, without discussion.  If a Board member or other meeting attendee wishes to discuss a particular item, that person should inform the Chair and the item will be moved to the Discussion portion of the agenda.) 

  1. A Resolution Authorizing the President and CEO to Enter into a Contract for Pest Control Services for DHA Owned Properties. #4861
  2. A Resolution to Enter Into a Contract with Elstonaire, Inc. for the Replacement of HVAC Systems at Dwelling Units at Roseland Townhomes. #4865
  3. A Resolution to Enter Into a Contract with Elstonaire, Inc. for the Replacement of HVAC Systems at Dwelling Units at Roseland Estates. #4866
  4. A Resolution to Enter Into a Memorandum of Agreement between DHA and CitySquare Housing as a Potential Real Estate Development Partner. #4867
  5. A Resolution to Enter Into a Memorandum of Agreement between DHA and Providant Realty Advisors, Inc. as a Potential Real Estate Development Partner. #4868

DISCUSSION ITEM(S):

  1. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing a Development Agreement Between DHA and Volunteers of America National Services for the Development of the Former Brooks Manor Public Housing Site. #4869
  2. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Approval to Amend DHA’s Procurement Policy. #4870
  3. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the President and CEO to Enter into a Contract for Artificial Intelligence Services. #4871
  4. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the President and CEO to Enter into a Contract for Public Relations Services. #4872
  5. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing DHA to Explore Collaboration with the City of Dallas to Amend the Housing Choice Voucher Program – Housing Quality Standard Inspection Protocol. #4873
  6. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Negotiation and Execution of Business Documents Associated with Joint Business Venture with BoodsKapper Inc. #4874
  7. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the President and CEO of DHA to Create NTHP 123, Inc., A Public Facility Corporation, and any other Actions Necessary or Convenient to carry out this Resolution.  #4875
  8. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the President and CEO of DHA to Create NTHP Tivoli, Inc., a Public Facility Corporation, and any other Actions Necessary or Convenient to carry out this Resolution.  #4876
  9. Recognition of Individuals Wishing to Address the Board.

“Pursuant to § 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by a license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun.”

“De acuerdo con la sección 30.06 del código penal (ingreso sin autorización de un titular de una licencia con una pistola oculta), una persona con licencia según el subcapítulo h, capitulo 411, código del gobierno (ley sobre licencias para portar pistolas), no puede ingresar a esta propiedad con una pistola oculta.”

“Pursuant to § 30.07, Penal Code, (trespass by a license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly.”

“De acuerdo con la sección 30.07 del código penal (ingreso sin autorización de un titular de una licencia con una pistola a la vista), una persona con licencia seg1un el subcapítulo h, capitulo 411, código del gobierno (ley sobre licencias para portar pistolas), no puede ingresar a esta propiedad con una pistola a la vista.” 

DHA will provide services or devices that allow persons with sensory, manual, or speaking handicaps or disabilities to have an equal opportunity to participate in its programs or activities.  If such services or devices are needed, DHA must be notified five (5) working days prior to the particular meeting, program or activity so that provision for such can be made.  Please call the Section 504 Coordinator at the telephone number (214) 951-8348 or TTY 1-800-735-2989.

DHA will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status.

Note: A quorum of the Board/Commission may attend this Board/Commission Sub-Committee meeting.