Nogales housing board directs staff to draft facility-use policy; keeps status quo with community partners

The Nogales Housing Authority Board of Commissioners on June 24 directed staff to draft a written facility-use policy and license agreements for the Casa de Anza gym (350 W. Western Ave.) and multipurpose room (651 N. Lake Lou St.) and to keep current community partners operating under the existing status quo while the documents are finalized.

The direction came during a study session in City Hall’s council chambers where staff reviewed current practices, identified legal constraints under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules, and presented participation data from existing community programs. Board chair Chairman Maldonado said staff should not interrupt services while policy and contract language are developed: “We don’t change anything. Keep business normal until we get everything finalized and updated,” he told the board.

The discussion focused on three objectives presented by staff: document current practices, explore options for formal agreements, and develop recommendations. Maritza (NHA staff) told the board that the authority has informal…