The primary topic was the unresolved contingencies associated with tenant protections and permitting staff within the housing trust fund. The authority discussed a memo response from Director Wiese, noting that her feedback was deemed inadequate. The memo outlined the conditions that need to be met before the release of contingency funds. Members stressed the importance of transparency and the need to address these contingencies to avoid delaying the 2026 budget process. There was also a discussion about the lack of awareness regarding deadlines, which had been communicated multiple times, both in person and in writing. The aim is to finalize these issues by August, allowing ample time for further discussions.

Another point of discussion was the new contingency process, which has not been previously implemented by the city. The process has caused some confusion, as funds were never actually moved from the housing trust fund due to a lack of an accounting unit.

Additionally, the authority anticipates a resolution related to non-contingent budget amendments, which will be presented in a future meeting. This resolution will address items over $100,000 that require approval due to a policy instituted in 2017. The members emphasized the need for clarity on financial movements within the housing trust fund and the broader HRA budget.