Housing Commission Cross Representation AppointmentCity of Dubuque
City Council
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November 4, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Housing Commission Cross Representation Appointment
SUMMARY: Housing Commission requesting City Council approval on the
appointment of commissioner Renee Kehoe, 1209 Lincoln
Ave., to the Cross Representation term on the Community
Development Advisory Commission that will expire on August
17, 2027.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Kehoe Appointment Letter Request
2. DBQ Housing Commission Code
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October 23, 2024
Dear City Council Members:
The Housing Commission voted on October 22, 2024, to re -appoint Commissioner Renee Kehoe as the
Housing Commission Liaison to the Community Development Advisory Commission.
The Housing Commission hereby requests City Council to approve Commissioner Kehoe's assignment to the
Community Development Advisory Commission.
Thank you for your consideration.
Rick Baumhover
Chairperson, Housing Commission
Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork
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SECTION:
2-5113-1: Commission Created
2-5113-2: Purpose
2-5113-3: Internal Organization And Rules
2-5113-4: Procedures For Operation
2-5113-5: Membership
2-5113-6: Oath
2-5113-7: Terms
2-5113-8: Vacancies
2-5113-9: Officers/Organization
2-5113-10: Meetings
2-5113-11: Compensation
2-5113-12: Removal
2-5113-13: Powers
2-5113-14: Project Approval
2-5113-15: Monitor Housing Program; Conduct Hearings On Grievances
2-5113-1: COMMISSION CREATED:
There is hereby created the housing commission. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-5113-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to undertake and carry out studies and analysis of housing needs and the meeting of such needs;
to recommend proposed projects in the area of low and moderate income housing for the citizens of the city; to monitor the city's
housing programs; and to conduct grievances regarding the rental assistance program, except in the area of property maintenance
code enforcement. (Ord. 31-16, 6-20-2016, eff. 7-1-2016)
2-5B-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES:
The commission may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational procedures as may be necessary and which are not in
conflict with this code or the Iowa Code. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-5113-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION:
All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city govern the commission in all its operations.
(Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-5113-5: MEMBERSHIP:
A. Number: The commission comprises ten (10) residents of the city.
B. Age: Residents must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
C. Special Qualifications:
1. At least three (3) members must be selected specifically on the basis of experience in real estate development, banking,
finance, accounting, funds management, or other related areas of expertise.
2. One (1) member must be a person who is a recipient of tenant based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States
Housing Act of 1937, whose name appears on a lease of section 8 property. If such member ceases to be a recipient of rental
assistance under section 8, the term of such member is deemed terminated and a new member who meets the requirements of this
subsection must be appointed for the remainder of the term.
3. The remaining members are at -large members.
4. No property owner or landlord accepting Housing Choice Vouchers may serve pursuant to 24 CFR 982.161 and Section 18 of
the Annual Contributions Contract.
5. Cross -Representation:
a. One (1) member must be appointed by the commission, with city council approval, to serve on the community development
advisory commission.
b. One (1) member must be appointed by the commission, with city council concurrence, to serve on the long range planning
advisory commission. (Ord. 74-15, 12-7-2015; amd. Ord. 5-21, 2-15-2021; Ord. 54-23, 12-4-2023)
2-5113-6: OATH:
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Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the commission, must execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the
commission following the appointment or reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the
commission. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-513-7: TERMS:
The term of office for commissioners is three (3) years or until such commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified. The terms
of the cross representative appointees to the community development advisory commission and the long range planning advisory
commission must coincide with their terms on the housing commission. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015; amd. Ord. 5-21, 2-15-2021)
2-513-8: VACANCIES:
Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-513-9: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION:
The commissioners must choose annually a chairperson and vice chairperson, each to serve a term of one year. The chairperson
must appoint a secretary, who need not be a member of the commission. The commissioners must fill a vacancy among its officers
for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-513-10: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: The commission must meet quarterly.
B. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the written request of a majority of the
commissioners.
C. Open Meetings: All meetings must be called and held in conformance with the Iowa open meetings law.
D. Attendance:
1. In the event a commissioner has been absent for three (3) or more consecutive meetings of the commission, without being
excused by the chairperson, such absence will be grounds for the commission to recommend to the city council that the position be
declared vacant and a replacement appointed.
2. Attendance must be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
E. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the commission must be filed with the city council within
ten (10) working days after each meeting, or by the next regularly scheduled city council meeting, whichever is later.
F. Quorum: Six (6) commissioners constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of a majority of the
commissioners present and voting is necessary for the adoption of any motion or resolution. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015; amd. Ord. 38-
21, 11-1-2021)
2-513-11: COMPENSATION:
Commissioners serve without compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses
while on official commission business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and budget. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-
2015)
2-513-12: REMOVAL:
Except as provided in subsection 2-5B-10D1 of this chapter, the city council may remove any commissioner for good cause. (Ord.
67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-513-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To contribute as appropriate in the planning, coordinating, and review of housing development;
B. To conduct public hearings to ensure meaningful citizen input in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the city's
housing programs;
C. To provide for and encourage the participation of low and moderate income persons in the planning, implementation, and
assessment of housing programs;
D. To provide input into the community planning process and to assist in accomplishing a coordinated and consistent housing
development program of the city in accordance with present and future housing needs;
E. To request and review ongoing surveys assessing housing needs and identifying future community housing needs, particularly
the needs of persons of low and moderate income;
F. To support the efforts of the city council and other city commissions in the assessment of the general housing needs of the
community;
G. To undertake from time to time other specific ongoing housing planning which may be referred to it by the city council;
H. To research and recommend to the city council policies and programs facilitating the development of affordable housing;
I. To undertake public information efforts to educate citizens of the availability of federal, state, and locally funded housing
assistance programs;
J. To assist in the preparation of the housing element of the city comprehensive plan and the annual consolidated plan; and
K. Undertake such additional duties, upon the request of the City Council. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015; amd. Ord. 54-23, 12-4-2023)
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2-5113-14: PROJECT APPROVAL:
Any proposed low rent housing project is subject to the approval of the city council and any project requiring a referendum as
provided in the Iowa Code must be submitted to the voters of the city in accordance with the Iowa Code. (Ord. 67-15, 10-19-2015)
2-5B-15: MONITOR HOUSING PROGRAM; CONDUCT HEARINGS ON GRIEVANCES:
The commission monitors the city's housing program and conducts hearings on grievances arising out of the operation of such
program with the exception of property maintenance code enforcement which is handled by the housing board of appeals. (Ord. 31-
16, 6-20-2016, eff. 7-1-2016)
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