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A staff member described the FSS program as a federal strategy that lets Section 8 participants save escrowed rent savings toward goals such as a down payment on a house or transportation to work and said the housing authority has had roughly 30–35 participants in recent years and “a couple graduates” who used savings for a down payment. The staff member said the new funding will come from a federal grant and will reduce draw on the authority’s Section 8 administrative reserves.

The authority discussed whether the work should continue as a contracted service or be performed internally by housing authority staff. Staff noted a federal rule requires FSS staff to be separate from day‑to‑day voucher administration, and that the contract represents annualized funding that could support an FTE depending on how duties are structured. The staff member also warned of uncertainty in federal funding levels, including a March 14 continuing resolution date and broader program cuts, and said the authority would monitor developments and report back to the Common Council if it decides not to proceed with the contract.

Board members moved and seconded the item; the motion passed with the board saying “Aye.” The authority did not record a roll‑call tally in the public minutes for this item.

The contract covers a single year of service at $110,000, and staff said the grant does not require contracting specifically with Lutheran Social Services if the authority later decides to provide the service in‑house. Staff said they will return to the board if they change the delivery plan.

The authority’s discussion also included administrative details about staffing and the need for flexibility if federal block grants or Section 8 administrative payments are reduced. No additional conditions or amendments to the contract were recorded at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3-5-25 - Community Development Authority Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The West Allis Community Development Authority voted to approve a sole‑source professional services contract with Lutheran Social Services for Family Self‑Sufficiency services, $110,000 annually.","taxTitle","West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",5509,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6289094,"CDA moves several redevelopment items to closed session; staff outlines marketing activity for Kearny Checker property",416,919455,1336035,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2533003-ff28ccf8cf540680b58de3966ea20035&start=919&end=1336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2533003-ff28ccf8cf540680b58de3966ea20035/thumbnail_919455.jpg","/articles/6289094/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/CDA-moves-several-redevelopment-items-to-closed-session-staff-outlines-marketing-activity-for-Kearny-Checker-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289094-f3dff838ad43cdd0628702605ba9eb66/orig.mp4?Expires=1776074336&Signature=h2CkWYgK4RByYj4EljohX8qPjmQrAOQUnvOluvjFf0A5XAR6W-o9XX-3Z~VXOVRhJ9NomNLMfIFgYScU5ytdBPeG1oOwSD2w7GMwpVZYReJA4eTTPZZJW2UbCDlFEt8Wcvwy2RW52FeydwszdT1F2DvmewMgrpaQlIo3MqIfWk0dSZM7s9kbZHw6PgGiUpCHvHh2lUcv~5QEvz~-hTGW-5YsLkRi3Uph0E5LOSSTaZ8xNM4kXAv~m2tbuViVHuirGz6Vk8ei7E-mm2ZOfjBKqXKc5AW689kfJbthm1bZLzdt5v0xui6cB5AU5c7oLX~rjC76fQC3Jz4lChth8BR1Cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Allis Community Development Authority announced it would go into closed session under the state statute cited at the meeting to discuss ongoing negotiations for three redevelopment properties: Maker’s Row (recently sold to buyer Robert Monet), 1405 South 90 2nd Street (Port St. Al site) and 6500 West Washington Street (a former motor‑gassing site). The authority stated it was invoking Section 19.85(1)(e) to permit closed deliberations because the matters involve competitive or bargaining reasons.

Patrick, a staff member, reported that Maker’s Row has been sold to Robert Monet and staff is negotiating with tenants; because the negotiations include confidential terms staff asked that the item be discussed in closed session. For 1405 South 90 2nd Street and the 6500 West Washington Street site staff likewise said negotiations between parties require closed‑session discussion.

In open session the authority also received a status update on the Kearny Checker property (marketed through the Commercial Association of Realtors of Wisconsin, “Card W”), where staff said the authority has distributed a marketing brochure to more than 600 members and conducted tours for prospective tenants and brokers. Staff said interest has included national and regional prospects, a beverage company exploring a tasting room and other users; the authority continues to negotiate terms and to seek prospective tenants or buyers. Staff described that earlier interest in event space has proven difficult to convert and that more time to secure an economically viable user would be helpful.

A motion to convene in closed session was made and seconded; the clerk conducted a roll call and Wayne Clark, Alderman Weigel, Don Naver, Mike Sitter and Richard Bennington each recorded \"Yes\" and the motion passed. The authority then entered closed session. No public decisions about the three redevelopment properties were made in open session at this meeting; staff said it would present specific negotiated terms in open session after closed deliberations where appropriate.","The West Allis CDA convened a closed session under state statute to discuss three redevelopment negotiations—Maker's Row (sold to Robert Monet), 1405 S. 90 2nd Street, and 6500 W. Washington St.—and heard open‑session updates on marketing for the Kearny Checker property and other TIF projects.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6289097,"CDA places Beloit Road Senior Apartments audit on file, staff warns of underlying operating pressures",444,431440,875600,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2533003-ff28ccf8cf540680b58de3966ea20035&start=431&end=875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2533003-ff28ccf8cf540680b58de3966ea20035/thumbnail_431440.jpg","/articles/6289097/West-Allis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/CDA-places-Beloit-Road-Senior-Apartments-audit-on-file-staff-warns-of-underlying-operating-pressures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289097-2d5b5d375450330ba6c4bd305b45b218/orig.mp4?Expires=1776074336&Signature=Gycd~-KAFzm1K4AXRVmf2z5junHwPmOXOAxyXaETvjPO2bD7cPxiCxTFyPUzJISgPZX4hqt~HkscvWJ-fLn0F0twIIAE3vDks42lSyltu0Os8-svR3HCBf-4WoOzrCInpIjI-qKuux9BBPZpSifYT9z8Yw8EO6mKTTiD8Yde8v46-t3jci~PqAutsb6~996ixcY2hN2Ur~4DZ60AEC-t3SVg08U2lB58EYxoPvCO4KAtBGVR9yiILXT7IGRra-liGLXbKikdzaGldn9vatYFzapZcRjnEzLfiHph-XrXBKwXccYQD2UXakFq2Qg-GQcejthqlJ9ZzNosYB4GOwUePw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Allis Community Development Authority received and placed on file an audit of Beloit Road Senior Apartments LLC prepared by Baker Tilly, U.S. LLP. The authority approved the audit for the record; staff said the audit itself contains no findings but that there are significant underlying operating pressures that require attention.

Patrick, a housing authority staff member, said the audited “loss” is largely an accounting matter tied to payments the authority would waive in exchange for property return, and that Baker Tilly’s written audit contained no material weaknesses. He said staff has identified maintenance and capital needs across the 1940s‑era property, including two roofs, drywall and deteriorating railings, and that contractors are addressing sewer laterals and other deferred work.

Staff described the property as project‑based voucher housing that currently has a calculated rental rate the authority approves; the meeting record includes a discussion that the payment standard used at Beloit Road was increasing (the transcript cited figures that staff read aloud), but staff stressed that rising expenses—insurance, snow removal, ongoing repairs and vacancies—are squeezing cash flow. Staff said the authority’s operating reserves (described in the meeting as roughly “300 and some thousand”) are limited, and that a recent tax assessment appeal reduced the assessed value by about $17,000. Patrick said the authority is discussing long‑term options, including sale to a nonprofit buyer, but noted tax‑credit compliance requires the property remain affordable for an additional 15 years if sold under current agreements.

During discussion, board members asked for unit counts and unit types; staff said there are 104 units, primarily one‑bedroom units configured for single occupancy as required by the project‑based voucher terms. A motion to accept and place the audit on file was moved and seconded; the authority voted “Aye” and the audit was placed on file. Staff said no immediate action is required beyond the record placement and ongoing property management follow‑up with the tax‑credit investor.

Staff asked Ogden and finance staff (including Chris Moen) to prepare a property‑level list of capital and maintenance needs so the authority can prioritize work and discuss options with its tax‑credit investor.

No vote tally was recorded in the public transcript for the audit acceptance beyond the board verbally approving the item.","The authority accepted an audit prepared by Baker Tilly for Beloit Road Senior Apartments LLC and placed it on file; staff said the audit was clean but highlighted ongoing expense pressures, deferred maintenance and constrained cash flow at the 104‑unit project‑based voucher property.","actionData","errors"]

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West Allis CDA approves $110,000 contract with Lutheran Social Services for Family Self‑Sufficiency work

CDA moves several redevelopment items to closed session; staff outlines marketing activity for Kearny Checker property

CDA places Beloit Road Senior Apartments audit on file, staff warns of underlying operating pressures