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City of Topeka
Council Action Form
Council Chambers
214 SE 8th Street
Topeka, Kansas 66603
www.topeka.org
November 14, 2017
DATE:November 14, 2017
CONTACT PERSON:Mayor Larry WolgastDOCUMENT #:
SECOND PARTY/SUBJECT:Topeka Housing Authority Board of CommissionersPROJECT #:
CATEGORY/SUBCATEGORY 006 Communication / 005 Other
CIP PROJECT:No
ACTION OF COUNCIL:JOURNAL #:
PAGE #:

DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:

 

BOARD APPOINTMENT recommending the reappointment of Shaye Downing to the Topeka Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to fill a term ending January 1, 2022. (Council District No. 7)

VOTING REQUIREMENTS:

Mayor does not vote.

POLICY ISSUE:

The Topeka Housing Authority Advisory Board plans and studies the public housing needs of the City and to make recommendations to City officials.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Mayor Wolgast recommends the Governing Body move to approve the reappointment of Ms. Downing.

BACKGROUND:

The board shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor; one of which must be a client of the housing authority. Members shall serve four-year terms on volunteer basis. Council nominations are not required.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:
There is a no budgetary impact to the City.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Not Applicable.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
S. Downing THA Application 2017