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Housing Authority meeting summary

MilwaukeeMay 20, 20263 min read

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The Housing Authority approved routine minutes and two resolutions authorizing additional staff signatories for HACM bank and LLC accounts. The board adopted a request to reallocate 25 VASH vouchers to WHEDA and approved submitting a HUD disposition application to sell two vacant lots at fair market value. Staff provided updates on evictions processes, vacant-unit and maintenance work, capital fund spending, Travaux materials, and public safety activity at Merrill Park.

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The board voted to let another agency manage 25 veteran housing vouchers so those vouchers are more likely to be used, and agreed to apply to HUD to sell two small vacant parcels to neighboring owners. Officials also reviewed how evictions are handled, plans to reduce long vacancy times and speed up unit repairs, and reported recent steps that improved HACM’s financial position. Residents can expect more targeted maintenance work, an increased public safety presence at Merrill Park, and future outreach about waitlist and eviction data.

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Approved minutes of the March 25, 2026 Board meeting (R13763).
Approved minutes of the April 15, 2026 Board meeting (R13764).
Adopted resolution designating and authorizing staff signatories for HACM-related LLCs (R13765).
Adopted resolution approving additional signatories to HACM bank and financial accounts (R13766).
Adopted resolution to reallocate 25 VASH vouchers from HACM to WHEDA to increase utilization (R13769).
Adopted resolution to submit a HUD disposition application to sell vacant lots at 2856 N. 34th St. and 3125 N. 26th St. at fair market value (R13770).

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HOUSING AUTHORITY

May 20, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall, Room 301-Ascheduled

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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.
Call to Order
Roll Call
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
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.)
REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
Adjournment
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.
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.
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.
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
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on March 25, 2026
Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on April 15, 2026
Resolution designating and authorizing the following staff to sign documents including as signatories to bank accounts on behalf of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) related to various LLCs where HACM holds ownership interest
Resolution approving and authorizing additional signatories to the bank and financial accounts of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
Communication regarding HACM’s evictions process and quarterly update on HACM’s evictions
Presentation regarding Vacancies, Unit Turns and an Update regarding Maintenance
Resolution approving a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the reallocation of twenty-five (25) Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers from the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), removing them from HACM’s Consolidated Annual Contributions Contract, with the goal of increased utilization
Resolution approving the submission by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee to the Department of Housing and Urban Development of a disposition application for the sale of vacant land at 2856 North 34th Street and 3125 North 26th Street at Fair Market Value
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 as soon as it is feasible. 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.
Presentation of a Summary of HACM’s Public Housing Capital Fund Program
Presentation of the April documents from the Travaux Board Meeting
Discussion regarding the potential participation by a single Board member in staff meetings in advance of Board meetings to assist staff in preparing for their regular Board meeting presentations as well as the value for all Board members to review Board materials and submit questions to staff ahead of Board meetings
Report from the Secretary-Executive Director

Documents from this meeting

Minuteshttps://milwaukee.legistar1.com/milwaukee/meetings/2026/5/13876_M_HOUSING_AUTHORITY_26-05-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Agendahttps://milwaukee.legistar1.com/milwaukee/meetings/2026/5/13876_A_HOUSING_AUTHORITY_26-05-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

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