Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (“Atlanta Housing”) will take place IN-PERSON on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the corporate offices of Atlanta Housing, 1st Floor Pecan Room, located at 230 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
1. Call to Order
2. Quorum Call
3. Adoption of the Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Input from Members of the Public Who Wish to Be Heard
6. General Business Matters
A. Consent Agenda Resolutions
Resolution No. 26-38: THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA SEEKS AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE YOUTH SERVICES FOR AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING
WHEREAS, The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (“Atlanta Housing”), has a mission to empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency, economic independence, and a better quality of life in partnership with local service providers for case management, senior services, youth services, and social services referrals;
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2026, Atlanta Housing issued Request for Proposals 2026-0115 (“RFP”) in accordance with Atlanta Housing’s Contracts and Procurement Policy, as amended, and related procedures and regulations of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, as modified under Atlanta Housing’s Amended and Restated Moving To Work Agreement, inviting proposals from qualified organizations to provide high-quality, outcome-focused after-school and summer camp programming for Atlanta Housing-assisted youth ages 5-17, with submissions due by August 5, 2026;
WHEREAS, a three-member evaluation committee (“Evaluation Committee”) conducted a rigorous evaluation of the eight submitted proposals, based on organizational history, capacity and relevant experience, program design, anticipated outcomes, program administration and budget;
WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee recommended the following five organizations: Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta; Clark Atlanta University; Kids-R-Chefs Educational Academy, Inc.; STEAMsport Inc.; and Young Men’s Christian Association of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc (YMCA), to provide summer camp and after-school programming for Atlanta Housing-assisted youth ages 5-17, as their proposals represent the best overall value for Atlanta Housing;
WHEREAS, the recommendation of award is contingent upon Atlanta Housing’s completion of the due diligence process;
WHEREAS, Atlanta Housing now seeks authorization to enter into contracts with the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta; Clark Atlanta University; Kids-R-Chefs Educational Academy, Inc.; STEAMsport Inc. and Young Men’s Christian Association of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc (YMCA) respectively, each for an initial term of one year, with two options to extend the contract for one-year terms, for a total contract period not to exceed three years, at the rates designated in Exhibit 26-38.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA (“ATLANTA HOUSING”) THAT:
- Atlanta Housing is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with the following five organizations: Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta; Clark Atlanta University; Kids-R-Chefs Educational Academy, Inc.; STEAMsport Inc.; and Young Men’s Christian Association of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc (YMCA) to provide high-quality, outcome-focused afterschool and summer camp programming for Atlanta Housing- assisted youths between the ages of 5 and 17, at the rates designated in Exhibit 26-38.
- The President and Chief Executive Officer and any person or persons designated and authorized to so act by the President and Chief Executive Officer are hereby authorized to make such changes, additions, corrections, and amendments to the respective agreements as may be deemed reasonable or appropriate to carry out the intent of the foregoing resolution.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, any and all obligations of Atlanta Housing are contingent upon the availability, advisability and sufficiency of funding as determined at the discretion of Atlanta Housing and/or availability and sufficiency of appropriations from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and also provided that no legislative or regulatory changes are enacted that reduce funding amounts or otherwise materially modify occupancy or rent levels, requirements or restrictions from those previously applicable to Atlanta Housing.
Resolution No. 26-39: THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA SEEKS AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE AND SUBMIT THE DISPOSITION APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DISPOSITION OF APPROXIMATELY EIGHT ACRES OF THE FORMER THOMASVILLE HEIGHTS PUBLIC HOUSING SITE TO CITY OF ATLANTA URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR REDEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the 36-acre Thomasville Heights site (the “Site”) was formerly a 350-unit public housing development built in 1967 as a part of the Thomasville urban renewal project and has stood vacant since its demolition in 2010;
WHEREAS, the Site, located at 1136 Henry Thomas Drive Southeast, Atlanta, Georgia, 30315, is situated in the Thomasville Heights neighborhood of the City of Atlanta, within Council District 1 and NPU-Z;
WHEREAS, the Site is located on the north side of McDonough Boulevard between Welch Street and Moreland Avenue, as shown on the development overview map in Exhibit 26-39-A-1;
WHEREAS, the neighborhood is south of Downtown Atlanta and benefits from proximity to major employment centers, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and regional transportation infrastructure, and the area is well connected to the broader metro Atlanta via McDonough Boulevard and Lakewood Avenue, with nearby access to Interstate 75/85 and Interstate 20, providing convenient north–south and east–west connectivity;
WHEREAS, public transit access is available through nearby MARTA bus routes and rail stations, supporting access to jobs, services, and educational opportunities throughout the city of Atlanta;
WHEREAS, residents are within a short commute of Downtown Atlanta, including major anchors such as Georgia State University, Grady Memorial Hospital, and the Georgia State Capitol, and the area includes proximity to recreational amenities such as the Lakewood Stadium area, Browns Mill Park, and the Atlanta Beltline Southside Trail, contributing to walkability and quality-of-life amenities, as shown in the context map provided in Exhibit 26-39-A-2;
WHEREAS, between 2022 and 2023, neighborhood advocates brought together planning professionals, local nonprofits, and local philanthropic leaders to create a blueprint for the revitalization of the community – the Thomasville Heights Neighborhood Plan;
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Plan envisions over 2,000 units of new housing and 100,000 square feet of commercial space in the neighborhood over the next decade;
WHEREAS, approximately 800 units of affordable and mixed-income housing are expected to be built at the Site, as well as community, commercial, and recreational facilities and new connections between Thomasville Heights and amenities to the north and south, all to be completed by 2030;
WHEREAS, City of Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (“AUD”) has partnered with the City of Atlanta, Atlanta Housing, and a coalition of local advocates to kick-off the first phase (“Phase I”) of the redevelopment initiative.
WHEREAS, AUD has proposed a development plan for Phase I, which would total approximately 121 homes;
WHEREAS, the Thomasville Heights redevelopment initiative marks a strong collaboration between AUD, the City of Atlanta, Atlanta Housing, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta (“CFGA”), local nonprofit Focused Community Strategies (“FCS”), and a myriad of other neighborhood groups, as these groups not only provide a deep familiarity with the Thomasville Heights community and residents, but also financial resources to ensure that the redevelopment remains affordable and available to residents;
WHEREAS, an appraisal was conducted for approximately 8-acres of the Site by an independent certified appraiser, Southeastern Consulting Group, on June 5, 2026, estimating the as-is market value of the unimproved land to be $1,770,000;
WHEREAS, Atlanta Housing staff recommends the Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) authorize Atlanta Housing to take all actions necessary to secure HUD approval to dispose of approximately 8 acres of the Site to convey to AUD at fair market value in the amount of $1,770,000 for the purpose of redeveloping Phase I of the former Thomasville Heights site;
WHEREAS, Atlanta Housing will return to the Board for authorization for any other Atlanta Housing participation in Phase I; and
WHEREAS, Atlanta Housing will return to the Board for authorization to develop the remaining 28 acres of the Site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA (“ATLANTA HOUSING”) THAT:
- Atlanta Housing is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to secure Disposition Approval from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) for approximately 8 acres of the former Thomasville Heights public housing site shown on Exhibit 26-39-A-1 to City of Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (“AUD”) or its designee, for the fair market value amount of $1,770,000 for the purpose of redeveloping phase one of the former Thomasville Heights public housing site.
- Further, the President and Chief Executive Officer and any person or persons designated and authorized to so act by the President and Chief Executive Officer are hereby authorized to make such changes, additions, corrections and amendments as he may deem reasonable or appropriate to carry out the intent of the foregoing resolution.
- The President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta Housing and any person or persons designated and authorized to so act by the President and Chief Executive Officer are hereby authorized to do or perform, or cause to be done or performed, in the name of and on behalf of Atlanta Housing or otherwise, such acts, and to execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, such agreements, deeds, instruments, or communications, and any related licenses, notices, requests, releases, demands, directions, consents, approvals, orders, waivers, acceptances, appointments, applications, certificates, opinions, affidavits, undertakings, indemnifications, supplements, amendments, or further assurances, in the name of and on behalf of Atlanta Housing or otherwise, as they, or any of them, may deem to be necessary or advisable in order to carry into effect the intent of this resolution or to comply with the requirements of the instruments approved or authorized by this resolution.
- Notwithstanding anything to contrary above, any and all obligations of Atlanta Housing are contingent upon the availability, advisability, and sufficiency of funding as determined at the discretion of Atlanta Housing and/or availability and sufficiency of appropriations from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and also provided that no legislative or regulatory changes are enacted that reduce funding amounts or otherwise materially modify occupancy or rent levels, requirements or restrictions from those previously applicable to Atlanta Housing.
B. Other Resolutions
Resolution No. 26-37: THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA SEEKS AUTHORIZATION TO ADOPT THE ATLANTA HOUSING BOND ISSUANCE POLICY AND PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND ESTABLISH THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION FINANCING BOND PROGRAM
WHEREAS, The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (“Atlanta Housing”) has established strategic goals that include creating and preserving 10,000 affordable housing units, enhancing housing assistance resources for Atlantans in need, and strengthening Atlanta Housing’s operations;
WHEREAS, in furtherance of these strategic goals, Atlanta Housing has developed the Housing Development and Preservation Financing Bond Program (the “Bond Program”) and prepared the policies and procedures necessary to create and operate the Bond Program, which establishes a comprehensive framework through which Atlanta Housing may structure, issue, administer, and monitor the full range of its multifamily debt financing activities in support of the creation, preservation, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable and mixed-income housing;
WHEREAS, the Bond Program is intended to diversify Atlanta Housing’s funding opportunities, reduce exposure to disruptions or restrictions in federal funding, support continuity of Atlanta Housing’s development pipeline, provide access to additional non-federal revenue opportunities, and strengthen Atlanta Housing’s long-term financial stability;
WHEREAS, the anticipated benefits of the Bond Program include the diversification of funding opportunities, risk reduction in the event of restricted federal funding, a reduced likelihood of disruptions to the development pipeline, access to additional non-federal revenue opportunities, and greater financial stability;
WHEREAS, in anticipation of the Bond Program, Atlanta Housing has conducted multiple procurements, and, with the assistance of CSG Advisors, one of its approved municipal advisors, has prepared a bond issuance policy, an application, and other supporting documents that outline the types of bonds that may be issued, the qualifications to be reviewed for any proposal, and the processes to be followed both before and after issuance;
WHEREAS, the Bond Issuance Policy, including Bond Loan Program Guidelines and Application (the “Policy”), operates in accordance with, and is subject to, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), including Sections 103, 141 through 150, 142(d), and 145 thereof; the Securities Act of 1933 and applicable regulations; O.C.G.A. Section 8-3-1 et seq.; O.C.G.A. Section 36-62-1 et seq., as applicable; the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Tax Reform Act of 1986, as applicable; and all applicable Treasury Regulations, Internal Revenue Service Revenue Procedures, and requirements of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”);
WHEREAS, the Bond Program supports the issuance of 501(c)(3) Bonds, Governmental Purpose Bonds, including Essential Function Bonds, Exempt-Facility Bonds, and Taxable Bonds, with Governmental Purpose Bonds, particularly Essential Function Bonds, and 501(c)(3) Bonds serving as the primary bond types on which Atlanta Housing will focus;
WHEREAS, the Policy establishes general authority and purpose, definitions, eligibility and threshold requirements, bond rating and investment requirements, the application and inducement process, the full application and bond approval process, occupancy and land use restriction requirements, reporting, compliance, and records requirements, restrictions on sale and transfer, authority controls and construction oversight, fees and expenses, the refunding bond process, and provisions governing Qualified 501(c)(3) Bonds;
WHEREAS, under the Policy, all applications and supporting documents will be reviewed by members of Atlanta Housing’s finance, development, and office of general counsel departments, and, upon preliminary approval by the Finance and Development Committees, a proposed project will be presented to the President and Chief Executive Officer, then advanced to the Investment Committee, and, if all internal reviews are approved, promoted to the Board of Commissioners for final approval;
WHEREAS, for any bond issuance subject to the public approval requirements of Section 147(f) of the Code, Atlanta Housing shall provide public notice and conduct a public hearing in accordance with applicable federal law and Treasury Regulations;
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has recommended that Atlanta Housing approve the proposed Bond Program, which will allow Atlanta Housing to exercise its authority to issue bonds for both internal and external development and acquisition opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Atlanta Housing seeks authorization to establish the Bond Program and to adopt the Policy, in substantially the form attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA (“ATLANTA HOUSING”) THAT:
- Atlanta Housing is hereby authorized to adopt the Atlanta Housing Bond Issuance Policy, including Bond Loan Program Guidelines and Application (the “Policy”).
- The President and Chief Executive Officer, or any person designated by the President and Chief Executive Officer, is hereby authorized to establish The Housing Development and Preservation Financing Bond Program (the “Bond Program”) and implement, administer, and enforce the Policy as set forth in Exhibit 26-37-A, and may make such changes, additions and corrections as is deemed necessary without resubmitting the policy to the Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners for further vote or approval, provided that such changes, additions, and corrections do not materially depart from the intent of Exhibit 26-37-A.
- Atlanta Housing is hereby authorized to take all actions and execute all agreements, documents, and instruments necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent and purposes of this Resolution, the Policy, and the Bond Program.
- Further, the President and Chief Executive Officer is authorized to make any such changes to the structure or terms of the program, as shall be deemed in the best interest of Atlanta Housing.
- Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above, any and all obligations of Atlanta Housing are contingent upon the availability, advisability, and sufficiency of funding as determined at the discretion of Atlanta Housing and/or availability and sufficiency of appropriations from HUD and also provided that no legislative or regulatory changes are enacted that reduce funding amounts or otherwise materially modify occupancy or rent levels, requirements or restrictions from those previously applicable to Atlanta Housing.
Resolution No. 26-40:
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA SEEKS AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CITY OF ATLANTA URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
WHEREAS, The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (“Atlanta Housing”), a public body corporate and politic, organized and existing under the Housing Authorities Law of the State of Georgia with a public mission and purpose, which purposes include: (1) to facilitate or provide housing or housing assistance to eligible low-income households, so that such households may affordably reside in livable, quality housing with appropriate access to amenities, employment, transportation and other community assets; (2) to promote and facilitate community development and neighborhood revitalization; (3) to facilitate access to services that (i) encourage employment and foster self-sufficiency of eligible low-income household members and (ii) support and improve the quality of life of eligible low-income senior and disabled household members; and, (4) all other purposes permitted by law;
WHEREAS, Atlanta Housing may engage in activities directly and indirectly through an entity, agent, instrumentality, affiliate, subsidiary, partnership with public and/or private entities, grantee, contractor, or other appropriate arrangement;
WHEREAS, Atlanta Housing formed an affiliate entity, City of Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (“AUD”), on July 26, 2023, to facilitate the development of affordable housing and also to engage in any lawful activities for a nonprofit corporation organized under the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code and the Housing Authorities Law; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Bylaws of AUD adopted on August 30, 2023, Atlanta Housing desires to appoint Christina Szczepanski, who was nominated by City of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, to fill a vacancy on the AUD Board, and in accordance with the Bylaws of AUD, once appointed, Christina Szczepanski shall continue to serve in the office for a period of two years or until her successor has been elected or until her resignation or removal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA that Christina Szczepanski is hereby appointed to the Board of Directors of the City of Atlanta Urban Development Corporation and that Christina Szczepanski shall continue to serve until resignation, removal or her successor is duly elected or appointed.
Resolution No. 26-41:
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA SEEKS APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 MOVING-TO-WORK ANNUAL REPORT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, under the Amended and Restated Moving to Work (“MTW”) Agreement, effective November 13, 2008, as further amended by a Second Amendment to the Moving To Work Agreement, effective January 16, 2009 (“Amended and Restated MTW Agreement”) between The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (“AH”) and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), Atlanta Housing is required to submit an MTW Annual Report to HUD which, except for certain reports identified in the Amended and Restated MTW Agreement, replaces all other conventional HUD performance measures, including the Public Housing Assessment System and Section 8 Management Assessment Program;
WHEREAS, Atlanta Housing must submit its Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2026 MTW Annual Report to HUD by September 30, 2026;
WHEREAS, Atlanta Housing’s Amended and Restated MTW Agreement identifies performance benchmarks and specific types of information that are required to be included in the MTW Annual Report are summarized in Exhibit 26-41-A;
WHEREAS, Atlanta Housing’s Amended and Restated MTW Agreement also requires Atlanta Housing to conduct an annual re-evaluation of the impact of its rent policy changes, and such FY 2026 rent impact analyses are attached hereto as Exhibit 26-41-B, Exhibit 26-41-C, and Exhibit 26-41-D; and
WHEREAS, Atlanta Housing requests authorization from the Board of Commissioners of The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (“Board of Commissioners”) to approve its FY 2026 MTW Annual Report and submit it to HUD in accordance with Atlanta Housing’s amended and Restated MTW Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA, GEORGIA THAT:
- Atlanta Housing’s FY 2026 MTW Annual Report is hereby approved.
- Further, Atlanta Housing’s President and Chief Executive Officer is authorized to submit Atlanta Housing’s FY 2026 MTW Annual Report and such other required documents, certifications or forms to HUD with such changes, additions or corrections as shall be deemed necessary or appropriate or as may be required by Further, the Chair or Vice Chair of the Board of Commissioners and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta Housing are hereby authorized to execute any required documents, certifications or HUD forms related to the approval and filing of Atlanta Housing’s FY 2026 MTW Annual Report.
7. Report(s)
8. Report from the President and Chief Executive Officer
9. Comments of Commissioners
10. Adjournment
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