DHC, Board of Commissioners
Detroit Housing Commission1301 E Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI 48207 (Directions)
Detroit Housing Commission Main Office
Check https://www.dhcmi.org for meeting notice with Zoom and agenda links.
Check the source website for additional information
Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team
The board promised to investigate incorrect billing records for residents of The Villages at Parkside. They also approved updated employee policies, including flexible work schedules and sick time. And DHC will receive $33 million from HUD for capital improvements at four sites.
Good morning #Detroit!
At 10AM today I will b covering our Detroit Housing Comm Board of Comm meeting for @detdocumenters.bsky.social & partners @bridgedet313.bsky.social @freep.com @freep.com @outliermedia.org @metrotimes.com @wdet.bsky.social @planetdetroit.org @wxyzdetroit.bsky.social
03:50 AM May 22, 2025 CDT
We have the boards packet for the meeting!
Thanks to @detdocumenters.bsky.social !!!!!
https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/25950698/may-board-packet.pdf
They advised they will be starting in 5-7 min
Public comments on agenda action items…none….
First action item- approval of the fiscal year 2026 budget for Low Income Public Housing Program- discussing
$30 million increase- HUD approved action plan allocating $33million for capital improvements- city council just accepted on Tuesday.
Commissioner Seybert had some concerns-
? Grant and when funding would be received.
Was advised working with over site and finance team..similar to last year- but just at phase one- due to HUD guidelines.
6 months starting July 1st-
Working with coinciding and housekeeping etc to stay compliant.
Commissioner Seybert ? Admin fees- was advised some are vouchers- items on this budget that were less or missing last year was because they “are getting better”.
They have been applying for grants and funding and have been getting more.
Next -2) MOU COD $500k Admin Support
Eviction Prevention (A/R Project) –
Resolution No. 3297
-
Commissioner Williams advised Councilwoman Waters reached out to her -is trying to set up meeting for tenant voices. Pres Hosey advised they should be in those meetings.
Commissioner Cowan ? The $600,000 ..she thought it was being paid out, but it is being brought in from City funding.
Oh!!!!!
IMPORTANT: If you believe anything in the coverage today is inaccurate, please email us at documenters@outliermedia.org with “Correction Request” in the subject line.
Next- 3) Approval to Update Detroit Housing
Compensation Policy - Resolution No. 3298
-
More guidelines for pay and performance.
Rewarding for performance.
Passed no discussion- except Pres Hosey thanking for this..stated he has been saying for a while bonuses for performance for all employees.
Next- 4) Approval to Update Detroit Housing Commission’s Flexible Work Schedule Policy Resolution No. 3299
Remote work and flexible schedules- eligibility and performance guidelines…2 days a week remote if they want.
Had lost quite a few workers due to lack of flexibility. Makes it easier to hire.
VP Cowan says it’s the way of the times- helps with getting new talent and retention.
Next—-5) Approval to Update Detroit Housing
Commission’s Sick Time Policy –
Resolution No. 3300
New Michigan sick time policy- Earned Sick time policy-
72 hrs annually- expands what can take time for-
Passed.
Next—6) Approval to Execute an Agreement with DAWGS Inc for DHC to provide Protection for All Vacant Apartment Homes and Property in the Amount of up to $250,000 Annually Beginning
July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026 -
Resolution No. 3301
“DAWGS is pretty much a monopoly”…unable to find others to complete…so annual agreement with DAWGS.
Need them to preserve units from theft.
Example- Cabinets stolen as soon as families move out.
First they take the furnace and air conditioner…best we have right now to use DAWGS..
Approved
Next—-7) Approval to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Decima to Continue Servicing and Providing
Maintenance Inspections for the
Generators Located at Eight (8)
Properties for the Duration of the
Contract - Resolution No. 3304
Next—-8) Approval of DHC 2025-2025 Payment
Standards for Small Area Fair Market
Rents – Resolution No. 3305
Next—-9) Approval to Update the HCV Program Utility Allowance Schedule Effective
June 1, 2025 – Resolution No. 3306
If utility rates increase 10% or more mandated to new utility allowance.
Pres Hosey..advised hard to calculate tenants utility cost due to weather..makes it rough o compute.
Resolution passed.
Last resolution of the day-
10) Approval to Implement DHC Fraud Risk Management Policy - Resolution
No. 3307
Resident achievement——
3 new home owners-
Youthville program member for her GED in 3 months-
Youthville has construction program where youth work with contractors working on the HUD housing.
They also offer some jobs.
Dept monthly reports…Pres Cowan told them if they don’t have anything new no need to report.
VII. Departmental Monthly Reports:
1) Executive Office
2) Finance
3) Real Estate Development
4) Rental Assistance
5) Capital Improvements
6) Office of General Counsel
7) Human Resources
8) Information Technology
9) Procurement
10) Resident Services
Seybert had some ? For residential services…so public comments not yet
Kimberly Sanders managers Friends of Parkside-
Updated Board on events/resources for community.
Such as weekly bingo, computer classes, and senior food delivery.
Next- Mrs Rogers- Villages of Parkside- has back rent issues.
She got a bill…no notices about being bast due.
They don’t have the right amount she owes…they haven’t corrected since she contacted them in January.
Asking for help with back rent.
Pres Hosey asked if she talked to property manager- they told him to go to the offices.
Mrs Rogers said it’s many issued w/ Village of Parkside.
Referred her back to management at Parkside.
Pres Hosey advised to make sure it’s not a process system issue…go thru system to fix.
Next- Sheila- on behalf of her mother…no records before Sept…but says past due.
She turned in check stubs …they couldn’t even find her records.
They say no records but owes money.
Res srvcs..said we will find out what happened…meet with you after meeting.
Next comment- was on zoom- missed her name-
Issue with residences saying they owe back payment…causing issue with community (Villages of Parkside).
Scared of eviction.
They don’t have past payments listed…they don’t have it.
Next- Brandy Dachan-
Also having the same problem with getting notices on past due payments..unable to rectify with management.
SEEMS LIKE SOMETHING IS GOING ON WITH PAYMENT PROCESSING AND PAST DUE FIGURES.
They got letters of eviction…yet getting the run around (per Brandy).
Pres Hosey advised this will be reconciled…major melt down of people and we have been celebrating their accomplishments…got to find out what happened so never happens again.
Zachary Rose of Friends of Parkside—-commenting on the issue with rent past due and eviction notices…causing many people to be very upset.
Looking forward to the issue being resolved.
Glad board is looking into it.
Thanked them for helping.
No commissioners comments.
Meeting is adjourned.
This concludes the coverage of our Detroit Housing Commission.
Please follow the continued coverage of our local governments at @DetDocumenters and visit https://detroit.documenters.org to learn even more!
Attachments
6 attachments
Agency Information
Detroit Housing Commission
In 1933, the City of Detroit established the Detroit Housing Commission (“DHC”) under the Michigan Housing Facilities Act. Throughout the DHC’s 75 year history, our mission has been to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for the low and moderate-income people that we serve. DHC is the largest owner of rental housing in the City of Detroit (“City”), providing approximately 4,000 housing units for seniors and families.