Board approves Habitat MOU and accepts June–July financials

The Urbana Housing Authority board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Habitat for Humanity to sponsor two ground-up home builds in 2025 and separately approved the authority's June and July financial reports and detailed cash disbursements.

The board voted to authorize release of funds tied to the memorandum of understanding, which staff said is required because the builds were included in the agency's Moving To Work (MTW) plan. The MOU describes the authority's financial support for two Habitat-built homes intended for Habitat clients and, where possible, to be offered to voucher holders.

The board also voted to accept the financial report and the accompanying checklist of cash disbursements for June and July. Staff moved and the board approved both items by roll call.

Votes at a glance

- Memorandum of Understanding with Habitat for Humanity (two 2025 ground-up builds): Approved by roll call (Chairman Henry: yes; Lester Parks: yes; Commissioner Wachowski: yes; Commissioner McFarland: yes; Commissioner Turnbull: yes). Motion mover/second: not specified in the record. Note: staff said the builds were included in the agency's MTW plan and that a board-approved MOU is required to release funds.

- Financial report for June and July and detailed cash disbursements: Approved by roll call (Chairman Henry: yes; Vice Chair Parks: yes; Mister Opetroski: yes; Mister McFarland: yes; Mister Turnbull: yes). Motion mover/second: not specified in the record.

The board took no other formal votes during the meeting and heard no public comments on agenda items.