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AGENDA 

Regular Board Meeting 

September 5, 2013 

1:00 pm 

SanAntonioHousingAuthority

Create dynamic communities where people thrive. 

Board of Commissioners 

Chairman Vice Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner 

Ramiro Cavazos Richard Gambitta, PH.D Karina C. Cantu Yolanda Hotman Stella Burciaga Molina Charles R. Muñoz Morris Stribling, MD 

President & CEO 

Lourdes Castro Ramirez 

San Antonio Housing Authority 

Regular Board Meeting 

818 S. Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204 

Thursday, September 5, 2013, 1:00 p.m. 

The meeting is wheelchair accessible. The accessible entrance is located at 818 S. Flores. Accessible parking spaces are also located at 

SAHA main office, 818 S. Flores. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request (interpreters for the deaf must be requested fortyeight 

(48) hours prior to the meeting) by calling (210) 477-6288 V/TTY for assistance. 

1. Meeting called to order. 

The Board of Commissioners or its committee may hold a closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071-076 for consultation 

concerning attorney-client matters, real estate, litigation, personnel, and security matters. The Board or committee reserves the right to enter 

into closed meeting at any time during the course of the meeting. 

2. Pledge of Allegiance 

3. Presentation of appreciation to Citibank for support of Eastside Choice Neighborhood Initiative. (Kathy 

McCormick, Development Services, Neighborhood & Revitalization Officer). 

4. Minutes: 

• Regular Board meeting held on August 1, 2013. 

CONSENT AGENDA 

The following items under the consent agenda have been vetted through the listed committee and forwarded to the full Board of Commissioners for 

approval. The consent agenda items can be taken together with one vote. Any Commissioner can request that a consent agenda item be pulled for 

further discussion. 

5. Consideration and approval regarding Resolution 5363, authorizing an amendment to the Victoria Commons, 

Hope VI Plan, for the disposition and transfer of approximately 1.95 acres of land to the City of San Antonio for 

future development of a community park in exchange for the .95 Acre Victoria Park. (Kathy McCormick, 

Development Services, Neighborhood & Revitalization Officer). 

INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 

6. Update and discussion regarding the August 8, 2013 Resident Services Committee meeting. (Yolanda 

Hotman, Chair, Resident Services Committee). 

7. Update and discussion regarding the August 26, 2013 Finance Committee meeting. (Karina Cantu, Chair, 

Finance Committee). 

8. Consideration and approval of Resolution 5365, supporting the VIA streetcar; and supporting alternative routes 5 

and 6, based on proximity to SAHA’s existing low-income communities and SAHA’s planned future investments 

at Victoria Commons, near Cesar Chavez Blvd. (Richard Milk, Director of Policy and Planning.)

9. Consideration and approval regarding Resolution 5364, authorizing the award of up to five (5) project based 

vouchers to Madhouse Development Services, Inc. for a term of up to seven (7) years. (David Nisivoccia, 

Chief Operations Officer). 

10. Presentation regarding SAHA safety and security data analysis and action plan. (David Nisivoccia, Chief 

Operations Officer). 

11. Update and discussion regarding procurement items and activities. (Tomas Larralde, Director of 

Procurement). 

12. President’s Report: 

• Update regarding the August 28 groundbreaking for San Juan III 

• Update regarding the September 2013 monthly bike ride. 

• Update regarding the Corporate Hero Award 

• Update regarding Build San Antonio Green Award for the Park at Sutton Oaks 

• Update regarding the Sustainable Performance Institute accreditation 

• Update regarding Victoria Commons 

• Update regarding property auction 

• Update regarding upcoming October NAHRO conference in Cleveland, OH. 

• Update regarding upcoming November CLPHA conference in San Antonio. 

• Event Calendar for September 2013-October 2013. 

13. *Closed Session: 

Consultation with Attorney 

Deliberate current and potential legal matters and litigation, pursuant to Texas Government 

Code Sec. 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

• Consultation with attorney regarding legal issues related to the renovations at the 

Lofts at Marie McGuire. 

• Consultation with attorney regarding County Precinct 4 request for resolution regarding 

Housing Choice Voucher program. 

Real Estate 

Deliberate the management, purchase, exchange, lease or value of certain real properties and 

obtain legal advice regarding related legal issues pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 

551.072 (real property) and Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

• Consultation with attorney regarding the Victoria Commons master plan. 

• Consultation with attorney regarding Springview property transaction. 

Personnel 

Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or 

dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or 

employee and obtain legal advice regarding related legal issues pursuant to Texas Government 

Code Sec. 551.074 (personnel) and Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 (consultation with 

attorney). 

• Recruitment for Choice Neighborhood staffing 

14. Citizens to be Heard at 2:00 p.m. (may be heard after this time) Citizens wishing to speak on issues not 

related to items posted on the agenda should personally sign the Citizens to be Heard roster prior to 2:30 

p.m. Citizens will be given three minutes to speak. Only one appearance per speaker will be permitted 

at any regular Board Meeting. If present, a speaker may cede time to another speaker, but no speaker 

may have the floor for more than nine (9) minutes. Groups of citizens from the same organization are 

asked to share nine minutes to address the Board on certain items. Organizations must be 

represented by an officer or a Board member, and follow the same speaking rules as individuals. 

The Board thanks you for coming to the meeting.

15. Adjournment. 

Note: Whenever the Texas Open Meetings Act (Section 551.001 et seq. of the Texas Government Code) provides for a closed meeting in matters concerning legal advice, 

real estate, contracts, personnel matters, or security issues, the Board may find a closed meeting to be necessary. For convenience of the citizens interested in an item 

preceded by an asterisk, notice is given that a closed meeting is contemplated. However, the Board reserves the right to go into a closed meeting on any other item, 

whether it has an asterisk or not, when the Board determines there is a need, and a closed meeting is permitted under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code that 

permits the closed meeting. Additionally, the Board may take open session action on any item listed in closed session.** Note: If a quorum of the Board of Commissioners 

attends the Committee Meeting, this meeting becomes a Special Meeting of the Board, but no Board action will be taken other than recommendations to the full board, 

unless the full Board is present.

MINUTES 

SAN ANTONIO HOUSING AUTHORITY 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING 

August 1, 2013 

SCHEDULED: 1:00 p.m. at 818 S. Flores, San Antonio, Texas 78204 

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: 

Richard Gambitta, Commissioner 

Morris Stribling, Commissioner 

Karina C. Cantu, Commissioner 

Stella Molina, Commissioner 

COUNSEL: Doug Poneck, Escamilla, Poneck & Cruz, LLP 

STAFF: 

Lourdes Castro Ramirez, President & CEO 

Ed Hinojosa, Chief Financial Officer 

Alejandra Villarreal, Chief Administrative Officer 

David Nisivoccia, Chief Operating Officer 

Melanie Villalobos, Policy, Planning & Public Affairs Officer 

Deborah Aleman, Dir. of Assisted Housing 

Adrian Lopez, Dir. of Community Development Initiatives 

David Clark, Deputy Director of Public Housing 

Kathy McCormick, Development Services & Neighborhood 

Revitalization Officer 

COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: 

Ramiro Cavazos, Chair 

Yolanda Hotman, Commissioner 

Charles R. Muñoz, Commissioner 

TRANSLATOR: 

Tomas Larralde, Dir. of Procurement 

Paulette Owens-Holmes, Dir. of Human Resources 

Tim Alcott, Director of Legal Services 

Murial Rhoder, Internal Auditor 

Lorraine Robles, Asst. Director, Real Estate Services 

Lorenzo Steele, Asst. Director, Public Housing 

Madlyn Bowles, Asst. Director, Public Housing 

Max Ortiz, Non-Profit Housing 

Item 1: 

Meeting called to order. 

Chair Cavazos called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. 

Item 2: 

Pledge of allegiance. 

Recitation of pledge. 

Item 3: 

Presentation to the San Antonio Fatherhood Campaign. 

Lourdes Castro Ramírez and Adrian Lopez offered a presentation of SAHA’s appreciation for the San Antonio 

Fatherhood Campaign’s support of SAHA’s mission and activities. 

Item 4: Approval of minutes of a Regular Board meeting held on June 21, 2013 and June 28, 2013. 

Motion: 

Commissioner Cantu moved to approve the minutes, with the requested correction regarding her 

attendance at the June 28 meeting. Commissioner Molina seconded the motion. Minutes approved. 

Unanimous as follows: 

Member Aye Nay 



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Abstained

CONSENT AGENDA: Agenda items 5, 6, and 7 were previously vetted through committees. 

Item 5: 

Consideration and approval regarding Resolution 5360, approving Humana as the third-party 

provider of SAHA employee medical and dental plans for calendar year 2014, at a total cost not 

to exceed $5,882,166.00 

Motion: Commissioner Stribling moved to approve Resolution 5360. 

Commissioner Molina seconded the motion. 





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Item 6: 

Consideration and approval regarding Resolution 5345, authorizing the award of contracts for 

painting services for the non-profit properties for an annual cumulative amount not to exceed 

$150,000.00 to the following four companies: Garcia Brothers Make Ready & Repairs (HABE, 

Section 3 Business) for an amount not to exceed $37,500.00; MDC Painting (HABE) for an amount 

not to exceed $37,500.00; Montemayor General Contractor (HABE, WBE, Section 3 Business) for 

an amount not to exceed $37,500.00 and Trevino Contractor (HABE, Section 3 Business) for an 

amount not to exceed $37,500.00; for a period of one year with the option to extend one (1) 

additional one-year period 

Motion: Commissioner Molina moved to approve Resolution 5345. 

Commissioner Cantu seconded the motion. 





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Item 7: 

Consideration and appropriate action regarding Resolution 5359, authorizing the submission of a 

disposition application to HUD for the site known as Wheatley Courts public housing AMP 

TX006000004 Wheatley Courts (TX6-04 AND TX6-16), the sale and long term lease of such property 

and its improvements and the execution of documents necessary to consummate such actions. 

Motion: Commissioner Stribling moved to approve Resolution 5359. 

Commissioner Cantu seconded the motion. 

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Item 8: 

Update and discussion regarding Choice activities relating to Housing and People. 

Ms. McCormick reported that MBS is working with SAHA Procurement to establish and meet Section 3 

and MWBE goals, and this will be included in the contract solicitations for work as part of the Wheatley 

Courts redevelopment. MBS, SAHA and Urban Strategies will work together to identify jobs and match 

job training opportunities for residents. MBS, in collaboration with SAHA, is proposing a networking 

session in the fall, where potential contractors will be invited to attend and learn more about the project. 

The focus of the networking session is on the construction-related trades. 

Item 9: 

Update on the housing-related agenda for the Texas 83 rd Legislative Session. 

Ms. Villalobos stated SAHA was actively engaged, along with other housing authorities throughout the 

state, in the housing-related matters that arose during the Texas 83 rd legislative session. The session 

opened on January 8, 2013 and closed on May 27, 2013. Villalobos reported on the five primary housing 

bills that were passed and signed into law. 

Commissioners requested to receive the recent attorney general’s opinion. 

Item 10: 

Update and discussion regarding procurement items and activities. 

Mr. Larralde reported on the current and pending procurement items. 

Item 11: 

*Consideration and appropriate action regarding real estate issues related to the Westside 

Neighborhoods Revitalization Initiative. 

No discussion. 

Item 12: 

President’s Report: 

• Update regarding Public Housing FSS funding. 

• Update regarding 100,000 Homes program. 

• Update regarding the July 30 Jobs-Plus luncheon. 

• Update regarding the August 3 EIF Education Summit 

• Update regarding the August 17 monthly bike ride. 

• Update regarding upcoming CLPHA conference in San Antonio. 

• Event Calendar for August 2013-September 2013. 

Item 13: 

Closed Session: 

Real Estate 

Deliberate the management, purchase, exchange, lease or value of certain real properties and obtain legal 

advice regarding related legal issues pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.072 (real property) 

and Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

• Consultation with attorney regarding Choice property acquisition strategy. 

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• Consultation with attorney regarding real estate issues related to the Westside Neighborhoods 

Revitalization Initiative. 

No votes were taken in closed session. 

Item 14: 

Item 15: 

Citizens to be Heard. 

Adjournment. 

With no objections, Commissioner Gambitta adjourned at 4:58 p.m. 

ATTEST: _________________________ ____________________ 

RAMIRO CAVAZOS 

DATE 

CHAIR 

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LOURDES CASTRO RAMIREZ 

SAHA PRESIDENT and CEO 

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DATE 

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SAN ANTONIO HOUSING AUTHORITY September 5, 2013 


RESOLUTION 5363, AUTHORIZING: THE SUBMISSION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 

HOPE VI PLAN FOR VICTORIA COMMONS; THE SUBMISSION OF A DISPOSITION 

APPLICATION TO HUD FOR THE SITE KNOWN AS VICTORIA COMMONS PARK 

PROPERTY, CONSISTING OF APPOXIMATELY 1.95 ACRES IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS; 

THE TRANSFER OF SUCH PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO FOR PARK 

DEVELOPMENT; AND THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS NESSESSARY TO 

CONSUMMATE SUCH TRANSACTION 


President and CEO 

_______________________________ 

Kathryn McCormick 

Development Services & Neighborhood 

Revitalization Officer 

REQUESTED ACTION: 

Consideration and appropriate action regarding Resolution 5363, authorizing the submission of 

an amendment to the HOPE VI plan for Victoria Commons; for the submission of a disposition 

application to HUD for the site known as Victoria Commons Park Property consisting of 

approximately 1.95 acres in San Antonio, Texas; the transfer of such property to the City of San 

Antonio for park development and the execution of documents necessary to consummate such 

transaction. 

PURPOSE: 

To facilitate the transfer of the .95 acre Victoria Park to SAHA from the City of San Antonio in 

exchange for 1.95 acres owned by SAHA adjacent to the Administration Building and located at 

400 Labor Street. This will result in the creation of a 1.95 acre community park at 400 Labor 

and the opportunity for mixed-use development, led by SAHA, at the corner of Labor and 

Durango. 

FINANCIAL IMPACT: 

The proposed land exchange is comparable in value and will have limited financial impact. 

SUMMARY: 

As part of the Victoria Commons Master Plan process, residents identified an interest in locating 

a community park adjacent to the Administration Building, located at 400 Labor Street. The 

expectation was that a community park would be created, and that the park would be 

maintained by the City of San Antonio. In return, SAHA would acquire .95 acres at the 

southwest corner of Durango and Labor for a mixed-use development. The attached master 

plan concept identifies the location and a rough sketch of potential uses for the two parcels. 

The Center City Development Office (CCDO) is taking the lead for the City of San Antonio on 

this exchange. This transaction is possible because SAHA can transfer the property to another 

governmental entity for fair market value without a bid process, and appraisals have found that 

both parcels have similar appraised values: 

The Victoria Park is located on the southwest corner of Labor and Cesar Chavez Streets, is 

owned by the City, and consists of 41,613 square feet or .95 acres and is valued at $1.365 

million.

SAN ANTONIO HOUSING AUTHORITY August 1, 2013 

The SAHA site is approximately 1.95 acres and is adjacent to the vacant administration building 

located at 400 Labor Street and is valued at $1.360 million. 

As proposed, SAHA will take the lead in the design and final development of the park, with the 

City of San Antonio providing on-going maintenance. The August 24, 2013 design workshop 

will include discussion on the amenities for the proposed park. Based on the input through the 

master planning process it is expected that amenities may include: 

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Tot lots, secure play/sitting areas 

Neighborhood gardens 

Natural amphitheater 

Athletic half courts 

Landscaped areas 

Walking trail with exercise stations 

Physical/Program connection with Admin Building 

ATTACHMENTS: 

Resolution 5363 

Master Plan Concept – May 6, 2013 

CCDO letter – July 12, 2013

CERTIFICATE FOR RESOLUTION 5363 

The undersigned officer of the San Antonio Housing Authority, a Texas housing authority 

created pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas (“SAHA”), hereby certifies as follows: 

1. In accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended (the 

“Open Meetings Act”), and the bylaws of SAHA, the Board of Commissioners of SAHA (the 

“Board”) held a meeting on September 5, 2013, (the “Meeting”) of the duly constituted officers 

and members of the Board, at which a duly constituted quorum was present. Whereupon 

among other business transacted at the Meeting, a written 

RESOLUTION 5363, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 

HOPE VI PLAN FOR VICTORIA COMMONS; FOR THE DISPOSITION APPLICATION TO 

HUD FOR THE SITE KNOWN AS VICTORIA COMMONS PARK PROPERTY CONSISTING 

OF APPOXIMATELY 1.95 ACRES IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS; THE TRANSFER OF SUCH 

PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO FOR PARK DEVELOPMENT; AND THE 

EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS NESSESSARY TO CONSUMMATE SUCH TRANSACTION. 

(the “Resolution”) was duly introduced for the consideration of the Board and discussed. It was 

then duly moved and seconded that the Resolution be adopted; and, after due discussion, said 

motion, carrying with it the adoption of the Resolution, prevailed and carried by a majority vote 

of the Board. 

2. A true, full, and correct copy of the Resolution adopted at the Meeting is attached 

to and follows this Certificate; the Resolution has been duly recorded in the Board’s minutes of 

the Meeting; each of the officers and members of the Board was duly and sufficiently notified 

officially and personally, in advance, of the time, place, and purpose of the Meeting; and the 

Meeting was held and conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act and the Bylaws of 

SAHA. 

SIGNED September 5, 2013. 

Lourdes Castro Ramirez, President and CEO 

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RESOLUTION NO. 5363 

RESOLUTION 5363, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE 

HOPE VI PLAN FOR VICTORIA COMMONS; SUBMISSION OF THE DISPOSITION 

APPLICATION TO HUD FOR THE SITE KNOWN AS VICTORIA COMMONS PARK 

PROPERTY CONSISTING OF APPOXIMATELY 1.95 ACRES IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS; 

THE TRANSFER OF SUCH PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO FOR PARK 

DEVELOPMENT; AND THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS NESSESSARY TO 

CONSUMMATE SUCH TRANSACTION 

WHEREAS, THE San Antonio Housing Authority (“SAHA”) owns the vacant parcel of 

land described on EXHIBIT A, attached hereto (the “Property”); and currently known as Victoria 

Commons Park Property; and 

WHEREAS, SAHA, as a governmental entity, may transfer the property under Texas 

Local Government Code Section 282.001(b) to another governmental entity with power of 

eminent domain for its fair market value; and 

WHEREAS, SAHA desires to transfer the property to the City of San Antonio in 

exchange for other property that is closely situated to the Property; and 

WHEREAS, in connection with such transfer it will be necessary to transfer site control 

of the Property and all improvements to the City of San Antonio; and, 

WHEREAS, such transfer requires the submission of an amendment to the HOPE VI 

PLAN for Victoria Commons; submission of a disposition application to the U.S. Department of 

Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and the prior approval of such sale by HUD. 

WHEREAS, SAHA desires to transfer the property in an “AS IS” condition once SAHA 

obtains HUD approval of the HOPE VI amendment and disposition application approval; and 

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SAN 

ANTONIO HOUSING AUTHORITY, THAT: 

Section 1. Submission to HUD of a amendment to the Victoria Commons HOPE VI 

Plan for disposition and transfer to the City of San Antonio application for the Property is hereby 

approved. 

Section 2. The sale of the Property and all improvements to the City of San Antonio 

is hereby approved, subject to HUD’s approval of the HOPE VI amendment and disposition 

application and satisfaction of any HUD conditions of approval. 

Section 3. The President and CEO is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute 

any and all documents necessary to accomplish the submission of the application to HUD and 

the transfer of 1.95 acres to the City of San Antonio as authorized by and pursuant to the terms 

set forth in this Resolution, including any and all amendments, changes, or modifications 

thereto, without the necessity of further action by the Board of Commissioners. 

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Existing Victoria Park, .95 acre at Chavez/Labor Intersection 

HEMISVIEW 

APTS. 

Proposed park area between Refugio St on the north and Labor Street on the west.

San Antonio Housing Authority September 5, 2013 

MEMORANDUM 

TO: 

FROM: 

SUBJECT: 


Yolanda Hotman, Chair, Resident Services Committee 

Update regarding the August 8, 2013 Resident Services Committee 

A Resident Services Committee meeting was held on August 8, 2013, at Villa Tranchese, 307 

Marshall. Attendees included Chair Yolanda Hotman, Commissioner Stella Molina, 

Commissioner Richard Gambitta, Board Counsel Doug Poneck, SAHA staff, and approximately 

31 residents. 

Villa Tranchese, an elderly/disabled community, was built in 1967, and consists of 201 units 

housed in an 11-story building. The common areas and community room have recently been 

refurbished, utilizing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds. 

The Resident Services Committee focuses on matters affecting the residents of the agency’s 

Public Housing and Mixed- Income properties. The following topics were discussed at the 

committee meeting: 

Affordable Healthcare Act 

In March 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), 

into law. SAHA staff has met with several organizations that have interest in working with SAHA 

to begin an outreach and education campaign for SAHA residents. 

Community Development Initiatives Events 

SAHA’s Community Development Initiatives department hosted several recent events in support 

of the Agency’s priority to empower and equip families to improve their quality of life and 

achieve economic stability. Those events include the 2013 Father’s Day event, the Jobs-Plus 

luncheon, and the Education Investment Foundation (EIF) Education Summit. 

Enhanced make readies and work orders 

To reduce turnover of units, the Public Housing Department is working to make the units as 

attractive as private market units. Staff is working with paint color choices, light fixtures, blinds, 

cabinet knobs, and ceramic tile. 

In June, the responsibility for taking all work order requests from residents was assigned to 

Calls Plus. Calls Plus has been handling work orders at night and on weekends. In June it 

began 24/7 coverage. Calls Plus is a Louisiana-based firm that serves the public health, social 

service, transportation, and housing industries. The operators were also trained to enter only 

one task per work order, to aid SAHA management in analyzing work order trends and costs, to 

better organize manpower and project needs. 

Update on the on-line applications 

SAHA’s consultant for this activity, Cindi Herrera, met with staff for a full day, meticulously 

documenting and understanding every step of application procedures. Besides recommending 

different procedures for processing applications, Herrera recommended that SAHA consider


combining Section 8 and Public Housing functions into a combined unit. The web-based on-line 

application module is ready to deploy. 

Rent payment methods 

Some Public Housing residents recently asked if they could pay their rent using a debit or credit 

card, swiping it through a terminal much like those at many stores. Staff conducted a poll of 

1,114 residents at 8 Senior sites. Of these, 265, or 24% were returned. Nine percent (97 

residents) said they would use a debit card to pay rent, and eleven percent (119) said they 

would use an ATM. Parkview had a higher number and percentage of residents who would do 

both, so it is the best site to test. Staff has recommended that SAHA install only the card 

readers, and not the ATMs. Staff would monitor usage in case there is a dramatic rise in use 

(and therefore cost to SAHA). 

Voter Registration activities 

Staff can make voter registration material available to residents but cannot solicit their 

registration nor assist them in completing registration unless they are trained and certified as 

Volunteer Deputy Registrars. Some Public Housing staff had been trained and certified in 2011, 

but their certification expired at the end of 2012. The Bexar County Election Center will hold two 

training sessions on August 20, 2013 at their warehouse at 1381 N. Brazos. SAHA 

management is encouraging staff to attend the training. Lydia Camarillo, with the Southwest 

Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP), offered some additional updates regarding voter 

ID laws. 

SAHA safety and Security action plan 

Staff provided a report on some property crime data. The Department of Safety and Security 

has been developing comprehensive security plans, along with completing and following up on 

written agreements with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and Bexar County Sheriff’s 

Department. Staff was asked to provide a similar report to the next Board of Commissioners 

meeting, and to also develop some property crime data specifically related to SAISD attendance 

zone properties.


MEMORANDUM 

TO: 

FROM: 


Karina Cantu, Chair, Finance Committee 

SUBJECT: Update regarding the Finance Committee meeting held on August 26, 2013 

A Finance Committee meeting was held on August 26, 2013. Attendees included Chair Karina Cantu, 

Commissioner Morris Stribling, Commissioner Stella Molina, Commissioner Yolanda Hotman, 

Commissioner Richard Gambitta, Board Counsel Doug Poneck, SAHA President and CEO Lourdes 

Castro Ramirez, and various SAHA staff. 

The Finance Committee focuses on matters relating to the fiscal year goals and budgets, insurance 

policies, and internal audits affecting the San Antonio Housing Authority. The following topics were 

discussed at the committee meeting: 

Update of the Governance Letter and 2012/2013 audit report 

Ed Hinojosa and Diana Fieldler provided an update on the items pending from the audit for the fiscal year 

ending June 30, 2012. They reported that each of the items had been addressed by management and a 

response was sent, as required, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), 

detailing the agency’s related plan. The single outstanding issue is the working capital deficit at the 

Springhill and Sendero I PFCs. The Sendero I deficit has been partially addressed by drawing available 

reserves to reduce debt, and staff is actively working to refinance the property. The plan for the 

Springhill PFC is to refinance or restructure the existing debt on the properties, which should provide a 

reduction in the deficit. 

SAHA’s independent audit firm of Padgett, Stratemann & Co. LLP also presented the Governance Letter 

to the Board of Commissioner, and provided an update on the plans for the current audit. 

Financial report for the San Antonio Housing Authority 

Mr. Hinojosa and Ms. Fiedler provided the quarterly financial reports for the San Antonio Housing 

Authority for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. 

Operating revenues are trending below budget primarily as a result of unfavorable variances in Grant 

revenues, more specifically Capital Grants, which ended the period $4 million under budget. The 

unfavorable variance in this category can be largely attributed to timing differences between the 

budgeting and actual occurrence of expenditures for approved Replacement Housing Fund (RHF) grant 

projects, including new construction developments for San Juan Square III and Sutton II. In addition, 

lower than expected revenues for Public Housing Operating Subsidy grants and Project Based Housing 

Assistance Payment (HAP) rents also contributed to the unfavorable outcome. Tenant revenues in both 

the Public Housing and Non-Profit sectors were also below budget, due primarily to: higher than 

expected vacancies, increasing number of bad debt write-offs, and lower than expected tenant revenues 

at several properties 

Operating Expenses ended the period $4.7 million below budget, due to lower than expected 

expenditures for salaries and benefits, consulting, technology and licensing fees, utilities, and protective 

services. The favorable variance for salaries and benefits can be attributed to vacant positions in all 

sectors. The agency also posted favorable variances for Non-Operating Income of $2.7 million. Loan 

forgiveness for Park Place Mortgage debt is the primary contributor to the favorable outcome. Overall 

change in net assets ended the year with a $917,000 favorable variance 

The Comparative Balance Sheet reflects an overall decrease in total assets and total liabilities from June 

30, 2012 to June 30, 2013. The reduction in total assets was primarily the result of the routine recording


of depreciation for fixed assets, the recognition of the Artisan Park economic impairment, and the 

transfer of project streets to the City of San Antonio. The large decrease in liabilities was primarily the 

result of a reduction in mortgage related debt including the $4 million loan forgiveness of the Park Place 

mortgage and amortization of deferred ground leases. 

Update on the Internal Audit department 

Muriel Rhoder provided a presentation summarizing the internal audit activities for the previous quarter. 

She advised the committee that this status report includes some deviations from the adopted 2012-2013 

Internal Audit Plan, primarily the combining of the Maintenance Audit scheduled for the 2012-2013 

Internal Audit Plan with the audits scheduled for 2013-2014.



RESOLUTION 5365, SUPPORTING THE VIA STREETCAR; AND SUPPORTING ALTERNATIVE 

ROUTES 5 AND 6, BASED ON PROXIMITY TO SAHA’S EXISTING LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES 

AND SAHA’S PLANNED FUTURE INVESTMENTS AT VICTORIA COMMONS, NEAR CESAR 

CHAVEZ BLVD. 



_______________________________ 

Richard Milk 

Director of Policy & Planning 


Consideration and approval of Resolution 5365, supporting the VIA streetcar; and supporting alternative 

routes 5 and 6, based on proximity to SAHA’s existing low-income communities and SAHA’s planned 

future investments at Victoria Commons, near Cesar Chavez Blvd. 

PURPOSE: 

SAHA supports investments that improve the transportation options of our clients. SAHA has 

committed, by adopting Strategic Plan Goal #3, to “Preserve and improve existing affordable housing 

resources and opportunities.” One way the agency has proposed to accomplish this goal is to 

“Develop and implement a plan for each SAHA community to effectively access health, education, 

transportation, and employment resources.” VIA’s proposed modern streetcar project promises to 

improve accessibility between SAHA’s downtown properties and health, education, transportation, 

and employment resources. The streetcar will provide direct access to those resources downtown, as 

well as connectivity to resources located outside of downtown through transfers at multimodal 

stations. 


None. 

SUMMARY: 

VIA Metropolitan Transit has hosted a series of public meetings, starting in November 2012, regarding 

proposed streetcar alignments through downtown San Antonio. Various SAHA staff have participated 

in these and other related discussions. SAHA staff analyzed eight alignment alternatives in relation to 

existing SAHA properties in the downtown area. 

Initial Analysis of SAHA Properties Impacted 

In June 2013, SAHA staff analyzed six alternatives in relation to existing SAHA properties in the 

downtown area. In July 2013, two additional alternatives were brought to the public for consideration. 

These alternatives, 7 and 8, replace Cesar Chavez with service on Commerce / Buena Vista. 

Alternatives 1-4 are no longer under consideration. 

The properties most impacted by the alignment choices are HemisView, Refugio, Victoria Plaza, 

Artisan Park and future phases of Victoria Commons. These four existing properties feature more 

than 650 units; of those, 350 units are occupied by low-income and/or senior households, many of 

which rely on public transportation for daily needs, such as groceries, medical care, etc. The 

HemisView, Refugio and Artisan Park properties represent a $61.2 investment by SAHA over the past 

10 years, and the future phases for Victoria Commons, which are presently being developed through 

a collaborative community process, are expected to include approximately 400 new units, for an 

estimated future investment of another $50 million.

SAN ANTONIO HOUSING AUTHORITY August 1, 2013 

Other properties that will see some benefit regardless of alignment choice include Villa Hermosa and 

Marie McGuire. Downtown properties that are not impacted one way or the other include O.P. 

Schnabel. 

Additional Analysis 

On August 26, 2013, staff presented an update to the Operations and Human Resources Committee 

regarding the proposed streetcar alignments. The Committee asked for additional information 

regarding the following: 

1. What impact will the streetcar construction schedule have on SAHA projects? 

a. Construction on the streetcar is slated to begin in 2015 and the project is scheduled to 

be open for service in December 2017. 

b. Streetcar construction and SAHA development schedules for properties on Cesar 

Chavez could overlap, but there are sufficient alternate routes and other mitigation 

measures to ensure no negative impact to SAHA construction schedules. 

2. What are the projected costs of construction, per alignment? 

a. According to VIA staff analysis from July 30, 2013, Capital Costs (without contingency) 

are as follows: 

i. Alternative 5: $201-228 million 

ii. Alternative 6: $240-272 million 

iii. Alternative 7: $196-216 million 

iv. Alternative 8: $204-231 million 

3. What will the fare structure be for the streetcar? 

a. According to VIA staff, streetcar fares will be the same as bus fares. 

4. What would the economic impact of the proposed alignments be on SAHA properties? 

a. No economic impact analysis has been done specifically for SAHA properties 

b. According to VIA staff analysis, all alignment alternatives are projected to provide a 

positive economic impact 

i. Potential for up to $600+ million added assessed valuation 

ii. Potential for creation of over 3,300 net new jobs 

iii. Projected ad valorem revenues of almost $13 million (largest recipient would be 

SAISD) 

Recommendation 

Staff recommends support for the VIA streetcar because it improves the transportation options of our 

clients. Based on their analysis, Staff also recommends support for alignment alternatives 5 and 6, 

because both of these alignments run on Cesar Chavez, providing convenient service to HemisView, 

Refugio, Victoria Plaza, Artisan Park, and future planned phases of Victoria Commons, as discussed 

above. An additional benefit of alignment alternatives 5 and 6 is the possibility of additional funding 

availability for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) at the Victoria Commons site. 

Alternatives 7 and 8 would not provide convenient service to HemisView, Refugio, Victoria Plaza, 

Artisan Park, or future phases of Victoria Commons. Nor would these alternatives increase service to 

Villa Hermosa or Marie McGuire. 

Staff will provide a presentation of the specific analysis at the September 5, 2013 Board of 

Commissioners meeting. 

ATTACHMENTS: 

Resolution 5365


RESOLUTION 5365 

RESOLUTION 5365, SUPPORTING THE VIA STREETCAR; AND SUPPORTING ALTERNATIVE 

ROUTES 5 AND 6, BASED ON PROXIMITY TO SAHA’S EXISTING LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES 

AND SAHA’S PLANNED FUTURE INVESTMENTS AT VICTORIA COMMONS, NEAR CESAR 

CHAVEZ BLVD. 

WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of San Antonio, Texas has committed, by adopting 

Strategic Plan Goal #3, to Preserve and improve existing affordable housing resources and 

opportunities.; and 

WHEREAS, one of the objectives under Strategic Plan Goal #3 is to “Develop and implement a plan 

for each SAHA community to effectively access health, education, transportation, and employment 

resources.”; and 

WHEREAS, VIA’s proposed modern streetcar project promises to improve accessibility between 

SAHA’s downtown properties and health, education, transportation, and employment resources; and 

WHEREAS, SAHA staff analysis has found that some of the proposed alignments will provide more 

proximate access to existing SAHA properties than others; and 

WHEREAS, SAHA staff have determined that alternatives 5 and 6 provide the closest access to 

existing SAHA properties, especially HemisView, Refugio, Victoria Plaza, Artisan Park and future 

phases of Victoria Commons; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of SAHA hereby: 

1) Approves Resolution 5365, supporting the VIA streetcar; and supporting alternative routes 5 

and 6, based on proximity to SAHA’s existing low-income communities and SAHA’s planned 

future investments at Victoria Commons, near Cesar Chavez Blvd. 

Passed and approved the 5th day of September, 2013 

_______________________________ 

Ramiro Cavazos 

Chair, Board of Commissioners 

Attested and approved as to form: 

_______________________________ 


SAHA President and CEO

CUNNINGHAM 

JOSEPHINE ST 

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S ST ST MARY’S MARY’S ST ST 

S PRESA ST 

Alternative 5 

St. Mary’s/Martin-Pecan/Chavez 

Westside 

MultiModal 

UTSA 

El Mercado 

Federal 

Courthouse 

Fox Tech 

Main 

Plaza 

Southtown 

Tobin Center 

Travis 

Park 

Alamo 

Plaza 

River Bend 

Hemisfair 

Park 

Lower 

Broadway 

BROADWAY ST ST 

Robert Thompson 

Transit Center 

MONTANA ST 

PECAN ST 

4TH ST 

3RD ST 

LOSOYA 

HEMISFAIR PLAZA WAY 

ALAMO ST 

LABOR ST 

MARTIN ST 

SAN ANTONIO RIVER 

TRAVIS 

W HOUSTON 

SAN PEDRO CREEK 

SANTA ROSA 

W COMMERCE 

BUENA VISTA 

NUEVA ST 

S FRIO ST

CUNNINGHAM 

JOSEPHINE ST 

E GRAYSON ST 

S ST MARY’S ST 

S PRESA ST 

Alternative 6 

St. Mary’s/Martin-Pecan/Chavez 

Westside 

MultiModal 

UTSA 

El Mercado 

Federal 

Courthouse 

Fox Tech 

Main 

Plaza 

Southtown 

Tobin Center 

Travis 

Park 

Alamo 

Plaza 

River Bend 

Hemisfair 

Park 

Lower 

Broadway 

BROADWAY ST 

Robert Thompson 

Transit Center 

MONTANA ST 

PECAN ST 

4TH ST 

3RD ST 

LOSOYA 

HEMISFAIR PLAZA WAY 

ALAMO ST 

LABOR ST 

MARTIN ST 

SAN ANTONIO RIVER 

TRAVIS 

W HOUSTON 

SAN PEDRO CREEK 

SANTA ROSA 

W COMMERCE 

BUENA VISTA 

S FRIO ST 

NUEVA ST 

CESAR CHAVEZ



RESOLUTION 5364, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF UP TO FIVE (5) PROJECT BASED 

VOUCHERS TO MADHOUSE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., FOR A TERM OF UP TO 

SEVEN (7) NUMBER OF YEARS 



_______________________________ 

David Nisivoccia 

Chief Operating Officer 


Consideration and approval regarding Resolution 5364, authorizing the award of up to five (5) 

project based vouchers to Madhouse Development Services, Inc. for a term of up to seven (7) 

years. 

PURPOSE: 

To advance efforts to improve the quality and type of affordable housing resources in the 

community. Based on community needs and demographics, as confirmed by analysis of wait 

list data for its assisted housing programs, SAHA has determined that there is a need for 

affordable project based housing. In furtherance of addressing that needs while maintaining 

rent affordability, staff recommends the allocation of a portion of the Housing Choice Voucher 

program to existing or new affordable housing in San Antonio. A contract award of up to five (5) 

vouchers would be issued after completion of new construction, or after January 2014, upon 

Madhouse Development Services, Inc. fulfilling all requirements pertaining to 24CFR 983 and 

SAHA’s Administrative Plan. 


With a commitment of five (5) vouchers at an average Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) cost 

of $576 per month, the anticipated annual commitment will be approximately $34,560.00. This 

amount will not exceed SAHA’s current capacity. 

SUMMARY: 

On August 9, 2013 SAHA issued a “Request for Proposals” (RFP) #1308-952-96-4072 for 

Project Based Placement which closed on August 26, 2013. The RFP was published on our 

website, Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), La Prensa, the Express-News, direct solicited 

21 local contractors, posted on NAHRO and Public Purchase, etc. (See Advertisement List). 

A total of one proposal was received in response to the RFP, from Madhouse Development 

Services. This Contractor self-certifies as an HABE, and is also certified by the State of Texas 

as a HUB. 

This proposal was evaluated on the following criteria: comparable amenities, ratio of PBV to 

total units; well-planned facility; financial capacity; supportive services being provided to 

residents, and rental subsidy needed. 

Based on the above criteria, the evaluation committee is recommending Madhouse 

Development Services, Inc., as a responsive and responsible proposer.


ATTACHMENTS: 

Company Profile 

Resolution 5364 

Proposal Tab 

Advertisement List

Madhouse Development Services, Inc. 

Company Profile 

Madhouse Development Services, Inc. was established in September 1999 and 

the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas and has 2 full time employees. 

The principals in the firm have more than 35 years of combined experience in the 

multifamily housing industry. The firm is self-certified as an HABE and is also 

certified by the State of Texas as a HUB. The firm has developed more than 

3,300 rental apartment units throughout the Southwest with particular focus in 

Texas, Mississippi and Colorado. Madhouse has not previously done work for 

the San Antonio Housing Authority. Madhouse has established a Section 3 goal 

of 5% new hires.

SAN ANTONIO HOUSING AUTHORITY SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 

RESOLUTION 5364 

RESOLUTION 5364, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF UP TO FIVE (5) PROJECT BASED 

VOUCHERS TO MADHOUSE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC., FOR A TERM OF UP TO SEVEN 

(7) YEARS 

WHEREAS, based on community needs and demographics, as confirmed by analysis of wait list data 

for its assisted housing programs, SAHA has determined that there is a need for affordable project 

based housing. 

WHEREAS, a Request For Proposals was issued on August 9, 2013 and subsequently closed on 

August 26, 2013; and 

WHEREAS, one (1) company submitted their proposal to RFP, #1308-952-96-40727 for evaluation by 

the due date; and 

WHEREAS, after evaluation Madhouse Development Services, Inc. (HABE, Section 3 Business), was 

determined to be eligible for award; ; and 

WHEREAS, the company has agreed to comply with their Section 3 Compliance Good Faith Effort 

Plan and provide subcontracting opportunities to SWMBE and Section 3 companies as needed. 

WHEREAS, staff requests that the Board of Commissioners authorize the President and CEO or her 

designee to execute all documents to enter into these contracts. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of SAHA hereby: 

1) Approves Resolution 5364, authorizing the award of contract for up to five (5) Project Based 

Vouchers to Madhouse Development Services, Inc. (HABE, Section 3 Business) for a term of 

up to seven (7) years. 

2) Authorizes the President and CEO or her designee to execute all necessary documents 

associated with this contract. 

Passed and approved the 5th day of August, 2013 

_______________________________ 

Ramiro Cavazos 

Chair, Board of Commissioners 

Attested and approved as to form: 

_______________________________ 


SAHA President and CEO

Bid Tabulation 

Project Based Voucher Placements 

RFP 1308-952-96-4072 

Max 

Points Madhouse Development 

Description 100 

Services 

R1 R2 R3 

Comparable Amenities: Housing meets 

local community needs. 10 8.5 9 10 

Ratio of total units to PBV units is 2 to 1 or 

greater 10 9 9 10 

Proposal submitted demonstrates a 

thorough, in-depth, well planned project 

meeting federal requirements 20 17 18 15 

Financial viability for the project is 

demonstrated. 20 17.0 17.0 15.0 

Applicants qualifications are appropriate 

for the project 20 17.5 17 15 

Rental subsidy is necessary for the viability 

of the project, management of project is 

consistent 20 17 18 15 

Totals 86 88 80 

Average 85

Advertisement List 

Solicitation # 1308-952-96-4072 Project Based Voucher Placements 

Entity Contact Name Email Method of 

Contact(Specify) 

North San Antonio Chamber Renee Crittendon- rcgarcia@northsachamber.com; Email 

of Commerce 

Garcia 

dzucker@northsachamber.com 

The Greater San Antonio Julie Oltersdorf julieo@sachamber.org Email 

Chamber of Commerce 

Alamo City Black Chamber Of Gwendolyn Robinson gprobinson@thealamocitychamber.org Email 

Commerce 

info@alamocitychamber.org ; 

shall@alamocitychamber.org 

African American Chamber of Lou Miller blackchamber@aol.com Email 

Commerce of San Antonio 

Alamo Asian American Elva Adams elva.adams@wellsfargo.com Email 


South San Antonio Chamber 

of Commerce 

West San Antonio Chamber of 

Commerce 

Tom Shaw 

tshaw@southsachamber.org; 

simperial@southsachamber.org; 

agarza@southsachamber.org 

Email 

Gabe Farias gfarias@westsachamber.org ; 

Email 

info@westsachamber.org; 

valerie@westsachamber.org 

Cindy Libera admin@sawomenschamber.org Email 

San Antonio Women's 


NAWBO San Antonio Madeline Slay Madeline@masarchitecture.com Email 

ACCION Texas Celina Pena cpena@acciontexas.org Email 

Women's Business Center Martha Zurita mzurita@acciontexas.org Email 

SA Chapter of the Associated Dana Marsh dmarsh@sanantonioagc.org Email 

General Contractors 

San Antonio Hispanic 

Ramiro Cavazos ramiroc@sahcc.org; 

Email 


mariyaf@sahcc.org 

Hispanic Contractors 

Clarissa Perez exdir@hcadesa.org; 

Email 

Association de San Antonio 

admin@hcadesa.org 

American Institute of 

Laura Smith laura@aiasa.org Email 

Architects 

American Subcontractors Elaine Garcia elainegarcia@asasanantonio.org ; Email 

Association 

dawnthompson@asasanantonio.org 

Associated Builders and Steve Schultz steve@abcsouthtexas.org Email 

Contractors S. Texas Chapter 

Greater San Antonio Builders Becky Oliver oliverpub@aol.com Email 

Association 

National Alliance of 

Victor Landa arvelasquez01@yahoo.com Email 

Craftsmen Association 

Professional Engineers in Diane Hoskins bexarpepp@sbcglobal.net Email 

Private Practice 

Real Estate Council of San Martha Mangum martham@recsanantonio.com Email 

Antonio 

San Antonio Board of Realtors Angela Shields elena@sabor.com, lupe@sabor.com, 

Karen@sabor.com 

Email 

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American Council of 

Anne Whittington anne@acectx.org Email 

Engineering Companies - San 

Antonio (ACEC-SA) 

Texas Society of Professional Laura Campa meghan@tspe.org , jennifer@tspe.org Email 

Engineers 

Builders Exchange Edith Carmona edith@virtualbx.com, 

Email 

sarrah@virtualbx.com 

CDC News plans@cdcnews.com Email 

Chinese Chamber of 

Jerry Jin 

jerry.jin@gsaccc.org; 

Email 

Commerce 

jing.hao@gsaccc.org 

Goodwill Industries Clark Mosely cmosley@goodwillsa.org 

Email 

maguilar@goodwillsa.org 

I Square Foot Plan Room Erica Taylor etaylor@isqft.com, agcquoin@isqft.com, Email 

saprojects@isqft.com 

Southwest Minority Supplier Robert Casas smsdc@smsdc.org Email 

Diversity Council 

South Central Regional Ross Mitchell rmitchell@sctrca.org, 

Email 

Certification Agency 

souber@sctrca.org 

TIBH Industries Robert Olivo robertolivo@tibh.org Email 

Texas Veteran's Commission Willie Jackson willie.jackson@tvc.state.tx.us Email 

UTSA Minority Business Orestes Hubbard orestes.hubbard@utsa.edu; 

Email 

Center 

jennifer.mort@utsa.edu 

Women's Business 

Avery Smith bids@wbea-texas.org Email 

Enterprise 

UTSA Procurement Technical Terri Williams terri.williams@utsa.edu; 

Email 

Assistance Center 

grace.garcia@utsa.edu 

CFMA Tommy Wallace cbluestein@cfma.org , 

Email 

wallacet@zhi.com; kimr@avacpa.com 

IEC Julie Howard jhoward@iecsanantonio.com , 

Email 

rvasquez@iecsanantonio.com 

MCA-SMACNA Bob Pisors mca-smacna@mca-smacna.org , Email 

bob.pisors@mca-smacna.org 

National Association of Sandee Morgan nawicerin@gmail.com, 

Email 

Women in Construction 

(NAWIC) 

nawicsatx@gmail.com 

SAABE Melanie Goff mg.assoc.mgmt@gmail.com; 

Email 

mikeh@rlworth.com 

San Antonio Masonry Debbie Mason samca@satx.rr.com Email 

Contractors Association 

MACB Maria Monita info@macb-sa.org Email 

Surety Association of South Jim Swindle jim@alamobonds.com Email 

Texas, Inc. 

Plumbing Heating Cooling 

Contractors Association 

Heidi Timble Heidi@phcc-sanantonio.org Email 

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Texas ESBD Web Site https://portal.cpa.state.tx.us/ Posted 

NAHRO Web Site http://nahro.economicengine.com Posted 

Public Purchase Web Site www.publicpurchase.com Posted 

San Antonio Apartment Web Site communications@saaaonline.org Email 

Association 

Alpha Building Corp Andrew Hicks ahicks@alphabuilding.com Email 

Carolyn Joyce Barksdale Jesse Sanchez jas@cjbinc.com Email 

Cyberfenceit, LLC Charles Gabriel Charles@cyberfenceit-llc.com Email 

D H Realty Partners Michael Hoover hoover@dhrealtypartners.com Email 

Details Communities Marcus Moreno marcusm@galoproperties.com Email 

E M Ellis Realty Elisa M. Ellis soldit@swbell.net Email 

KMR Consultants & Inv Kenneth Riley kriley@kmrinvestigationsand 

Email 

consulting.com 

Navales Enterprises Gloria Navales glorianavales@n-e-i.net Email 

PF Properties Patrick Ferris pferris@pfproperties.net Email 

Prosperitus Solutions Kenneth Houston khouston@prosperitussolutions.com Email 

Resolution Oversight Ernesto Garza egarzasdr@aol.com Email 

Corporation 

South Texas Horizons Jamie Fiely jfiely@nhaustin.com Email 

Franklin Development Ryan Wilson ryan@franklindev.net Email 

NRP Group B. Barker BBarker@nrpgroup.com Email 

NRP Group D. Guerrero dguerreo@nrpgroup.com Email 

Pinnacle Housing Megan megan@pinnaclehousing.com Email 

NRP Group Robert Thies RThies@nrpgroup.com Email 

Hunt Companies William Little William.little@huntcompanies.com Email 

Homespring Michael Hogan mhogan@hoganre.com Email 

Pinnacle Housing Lisa Stephens lisa@pinnaclehousing.com Email 

Email 

Email 

Email 

Email 

Email 

Email 

Email 

Email 

Email 

Email 

Email 

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Department of Safety & Security

The Department of Safety & Security has been 

working with law enforcement entities, SAPD Fusion 

Center, and SAHA’s GIS Department. 

Goal of gathering / analyzing social data in SAHA’s 

Public Housing / Non-Profit Housing portfolios. 

 

Type of crimes, high crime dates and times, trending analysis 

Goal of utilizing gathered data to better allocate our 

financial and human resources to support 

communities.

Public Housing Overall Trends 

 

 

 

There has been a decrease in crime at approximately 50% of PH properties 

There has been an increase in crime at the remaining 50% of PH properties 

The increase has been primarily in non-violent crimes, such as vandalism, 

larceny, drug and burglary 

SAISD Stats 

37 Public Housing Communities in SAISD 

Crime trend is up at 25 of the 37 properties, and down at 12 properties 

From 2011 to 2012, total amount of crime in SAISD PH communities 

increased by 13.7%

Non Profit Overall Trends 

SAHA Managed 

2011/2012 crime decreased for the SAHA-managed sites by 

14.1 % 

Where crime did occur, it was primarily non-violent 

Third-Party-Managed 

2012 crime increased by 14.1 % 

Where crime did occur, it was primarily non-violent 

SAISD Stats 

12 properties in SAISD boundaries 

42% of properties have seen a decrease in crime 

58% of properties saw an increase in crime

Recommendations for Community 

Vulnerabilities: 

Create dynamic communities by encouraging 

cooperation between Security Officers, 

Property Managers, and Residents. 

Draft SOPs that establish guidelines for 

Security Officers, Property Managers, and 

Central Office to transform core operations. 

Integrate training programs with the monthly 

Manager meetings to address safety in 

communities and the workplace.

Recommendations for Resident 


Empower residents by incentivizing them to 

report crime in order to improve their lives. 

Encourage residents to know their neighbors 

by holding safety & security events / officer 

meet & greets to transform their communities. 

Promptly enforce lease violations and 

evictions to allow the community to thrive. 

Partner with SAPD / other local law 

enforcement to revitalize the Neighborhood 

Watch program.

Recommendations for Central Office 


Draft SOPs that establish guidelines for 

Security Officers to preserve and improve the 

security of the building. 

Expand the current electronic access control 

system to proactively deny unauthorized 

access. 

Mimic the layout of the Section 8 lobby for 

Public Housing for improved security. 

Establish monthly / quarterly training to invest 

in our greatest resources.

The Department of Safety & Security believes 

that this Action Plan will serve as a foundation to 

diminish negative activity on SAHA properties 

and improve the lives of our residents. 

We would like to continue to shape the growth of 

these programs, in hopes that they will empower 

families to improve their quality of life. 

All of these plans will directly contribute to the 

transformation of core operations to be a high 

performing organization. 

We are looking forward to developing a local and 

national reputation for being an effective leader, 

partner, and advocate in the safety & security of 

our residents.

SAHA Properties in SAISD 

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Northeast Point 

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Williamsburg 

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Towne 

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SAHA has a total of: 

45 Mixed-Income properties with 341 PH units and 6879 affordable units 

61 PH properties with 5817 units 

2 Home Ownership properties with 20 units 

Note: TL Shaley and Villa Veramendi are located on the boundaries of multiple school districts (see bottom left inset 

map). They have been included in the SAISD counts. Scattered PH sites (163) are not included. 

The San Antonio Housing Authority has attempted to assure the accuracy of GIS data, information, and maps for its internal uses and for no 

other purposes. We advise they are to be used as an informational tool only; and are not meant to be used for projects requiring survey accuracy. 

Because the San Antonio Housing Authority collects most GIS data from multiple public and private sources and the data, information, and maps 

are dynamic and in a constant state of maintenance, correction and update; data accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Please contact the Planning, 

Policy, and Public Affairs Department at (210) 477-6122 to report any data inaccuracies. The GIS data, information, and maps are not to be sold 

or redistributed without the permission of the San Antonio Housing Authority. 

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Data Sources: SAHA, SAISD, BM911


MEMORANDUM 

To: 

From: 

Presented by: 

RE: 


Lourdes Castro Ramirez, President and CEO 

Tomas Larralde, Procurement Director 

Update and discussion regarding procurement items and activities 

SUMMARY: 

The Procurement Department currently has no items on the September 5, 2013 agenda for the 

Board of Commissioner’s meeting. 

The Procurement Department is continuing outreach efforts by participating in the San Antonio 

Business Opportunity Council (SABOC) conference on April 13, 2013. Staff also attended the 

Fair Contracting Coalition (FCC) meeting on August 27, 2013, in which information was 

provided regarding upcoming contracting opportunities. Additionally, Staff will be initiating the 

Business Opportunity Academy with thirteen (13) governmental organizations on September 18, 

2013. 

Open Solicitations: There are currently three open solicitations that involve products and 

services estimated to cost over $50,000. They include Roof Repair at Sunshine Plaza, Real 

Estate Broker Services and Bad Debt Collection Services. 

Closed/Pending Solicitations: There are currently three solicitations that have closed and will be 

brought forward to the Operations Committee after completion of evaluation and due diligence. 

They include Development Services With or Without Local Unit-Based Subsidy Program or 

Capital Funds (Large Lots), Bond/Mixed Finance Counsel, and Legal Services – Real Estate. 

Solicitations in Development: In the near future, we will be soliciting for hosting of JDE, rent 

comparison studies for Non-profits, document storage for Legal and Answering Services. In 

addition, several solicitations are currently being developed for advertisement. These include 

pavement improvements, landscaping, and property management software. 

PROPOSED ACTION: 

None 


None. 

ATTACHMENT: 

Procurement Activities

PROCUREMENT ACTIVITY REPORT AUGUST 27, 2013 

Solicitations currently being advertised 

Bidders 

SAHA Department Type Solicitation Name Conference Closes 

Property Management RFP Collection Services 8/14/2013 8/29/2013 

DSNR RFP Residential Real Estate Broker Services 8/7/2013 9/3/2013 

Property Management IFB Roof Repair and Replacement a Sunshine Plaza 8/27/2013 9/11/2013 

Solicitations Under Evaluation 

SAHA Department Type Solicitation Name Closed Status 

Development Services With or Without Local Unit- 

Executive 

DSNR RFP Based Subsidy Program or Capital Funds 4/1/2013 

Legal RFQ Bond/Mixed Finance Counsel 6/18/2013 

Legal RFP Legal Services Real Estate 7/2/2013 

Property Management RFP Project Based Voucher Placement 8/26/2013 

Property Management QQ Remove Bath Tub & Install Shower at Sahara Ramsey 7/24/2013 Due Diligence 

Negotiation 

Procurement QQ Central Office Vending Concession 7/31/2013 Routing 

Review 

Property Management QQ Install Alarm System @ Lincoln Admin Bldg 8/6/2013 

Property Management QQ Towing 8/13/2013 

Risk QQ CPR and First Aid Training 8/16/2013 

Solicitations under $50,000 awarded 

SAHA Department Type Solicitation Name Vendor Amount 

Property Management QQ Foundation Repair at Homestead Arredondo Group $27,467.00 

Montemayor 

Property Management QQ Repairs 217 Kenwood North General Contractor $10,550.00\ 

Advanced 

Property Management QQ Stripping, Waxing & Buffing Svcs Kenwood North Janitorial Svcs $1,210.00 

National Assn 

DSNR QQ Facilitation Services Latino Communities $10,000.00 

Vogt Santer 

DSNR QQ Market Analysis 4 Subdivisions Insights $6,800.00 

Bowen National 

DSNR QQ Market Study Sales/Rental Victoria Commons Research $11,900.00 

Future Solicitations 

SAHA Department 

Property Management 

DSNR 

Solicitation Name 

Answering Services 

Property Management Software 

Rent Comparability Study 

Woodhill Site & Pavement Improvements 

Sale of Springview Property 

Status 

Scope of work being developed 





IT JDE Hosting Services Scope of work being developed 

Legal Services Document Storage Scope of work being developed

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 

September 5, 2013 

Groundbreaking for San Juan III 

• SAHA and the NRP group 

hosted the groundbreaking of 

the final phase of the San 

Juan development on 

Wednesday, August 28, 2013 

at the San Juan Development 

Site. 

• Councilwoman Shirley 

Gonzales was present and 

other officials included HUD 

field Office Director Richard 

Lopez, SAHA Representatives 

and The NRP Group 

Representatives. 

• Special thanks to Chairman 

Cavazos and Vice Chariman Gambitta for their participation in the event. 

• San Juan Phase III will consist of 252 units, a clubhouse, and 4,200 square feet of 

commercial space. 

Corporate Hero Award 

• The annual Bexar County Consumer and Family Support Services Awards event was held 

on Thursday, August 15-17, 2013, at the El Tropicano Hotel in San Antonio. 

• SAHA was honored at the event with the Corporate Hero Award, for the Agency’s “vision, 

dedication and commitment in establishing innovative community program to provide stable 

and supportive housing for persons with mental disabilities enabling self-sufficiency and 

independent living.” 

• Adrian Lopez, SAHA’s Director of Community Development Initiatives accepted the award 

on SAHA’s behalf. 

September Monthly bike ride 

• The September Bike ride is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 10:00 am. 

• The event is in conjunction with Changing Gears Bicycle Rally and will start at SAHA Central 

Office and end at Burbank High School and is sponsored by Wecycle bikes and Burbank 

High School Cycle Dawgs. 

• There will be free bike repairs, food, and a bike show, with prizes and activities for adults 

and children. 

Property Auction 

• Based on approvals from the Board of Commissioners, a plan is being implemented to sell 

85 SAHA properties via a public auction, facilitated by AmeriBid, to be held at 10 a.m. at the 

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on September 21, 2013. 

• The auction will be and consists of more than 80 homes and lots in San Antonio.

• A Buyers Seminar took place on August 28, 2013. 

• Information is available on SAHA’s website with a link to AmeriBid.com, information has 

been shared with elected offices, and the advertising campaign is underway. 

Victoria Commons update 

• On August 24, 2013 a design workshop took place to discuss the designs and amenities for 

the Leigh Street homes. 

• Approximately 40 area residents attended the discussion, which was facilitated by Ximenes 

and Associates and Alamo Architects, with assistance from other area architects. 

• The information gathered during the workshop will be used to inform the design guidelines, 

which are being developed by Alamo Architects. 

• The next community meeting is tentatively planned for late September. 

• The market studies for the area are underway, which reports expected by late October. 

Sustainable Accreditation 

• SAHA has participated in the Sustainable Performance Institute (SP) - HUD Green 

Organizational Accreditation Pilot, and has fulfilled the requirements for Provisional 

Accreditation. 

• The Provisional Accreditation is valid for two years, and means that SAHA has made 

commitments to implement best practices in both the management of our housing portfolio 

and the effectiveness of our operations.

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