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Nogales HA scores 80% on INSPIRE inspection; security camera rollout, painting and unit remodels underway
Summary
Staff told commissioners that the authority passed an INSPIRE inspection with an 80% score and that HUD field‑office compliance monitors will visit Feb. 18–20; capital projects include painting, roofing, remodeled units, railings and a 10‑property security camera installation awaiting electrical work.
Nogales Housing Authority staff told commissioners on Feb. 5 the authority passed its INSPIRE inspection with a final score of 80% and that the HUD field office will conduct a comprehensive compliance monitoring review the week of Feb. 18–20.
Staff framed the field‑office visit as an extensive review of on‑site operations and said it will help determine the authority’s official designation following previous troubled‑status findings. The director said the physical inspection portion has been completed and produced the 80% score; staff said they had not yet received official written confirmation removing the authority from troubled status but expected the Feb. review to clarify the designation.
Capital work and completed projects highlighted in the report included painting projects at multiple properties, sidewalk replacement, evaporative cooler replacements, a completed roofing project on Thelma (property name as reported), eight fully remodeled units with two additional units in progress (ten total expected by the end of next month), two fully remodeled kitchens and two remodeled bathrooms with additional kitchen work in progress, installation or replacement of railings to meet INSPIRE requirements, a remodeled office lobby to meet ADA requirements and construction of retaining walls at select sites.
Security camera and lighting projects: Staff said a security camera project will cover all 10 properties but that several cameras are awaiting completion of electrical work before becoming operational. Staff confirmed a security camera policy exists and offered to provide it for review; a commissioner asked whether tenants will be notified and staff said the cameras are planned for public areas and that the authority has a preexisting policy governing surveillance in public spaces. Staff also reported completion of two security‑lighting projects (Las Americas park and Esperanza) and that additional lighting work at Sigalos was in progress.
Commissioners thanked staff for the work and asked for copies of the security camera policy; staff agreed to provide it for review.
