Board approves tower flooring contract
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The board unanimously approved a contract of up to $191,900 with DEF Services Group to replace common-area flooring at John Ashton Towers. It also approved updated income limits effective July 1, 2026, and authorized an offer for a new executive director.
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What this means
The flooring project will improve common areas at John Ashton Towers, with the contract capped at $191,900. Updated income limits will apply to the Housing Authority’s Section 8, federal, state moderate-rental, and state elderly housing programs beginning July 1. The board also authorized its chairperson to offer Marisely Jimenez the executive director position under a contract effective June 1.
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- Approved April 2026 voucher payments totaling $684,914.89.
- Approved writing off $19,126.14 in vacated tenant accounts receivable for John Ashton Towers, Nathan Hale Terrace, and Wilbur Cross Apartments as of June 30, 2026.
- Approved writing off $19,763.26 in vacated tenant accounts receivable for Terry Court, Hevrin Terrace, and other listed state properties as of June 30, 2026.
- Approved amendments to income limits and related admission, occupancy, tenant-selection, and Section 8 administrative plans, effective July 1, 2026.
- Approved DEF Services Group as the low bidder for John Ashton Towers common-area flooring replacement, with a contract not to exceed $191,900.
- Authorized the chairperson to offer Marisely Jimenez the executive director position and enter into a contract effective June 1, 2026.
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