Item HA 03 - Exhibit 1 - PHA Plan

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Certifications of Compliance with U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing PHA Plan and Related Regulations OMB No.2577-0226 (Standard, Troubled, HCV-Only, and Expires: 09/30/2027 Hi h Performer PHAs) PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plan, Civil Rights, and Related Laws and Regulations including PHA Plan Elements that Have Changed Acting on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of the Public Housing Agency(PHA)listed below,as its Chairperson or other authorized PHA official if there is no Board of Commissioners,I approve the submission of the_5-Year and/or ✓ Annual PHA Plan, hereinafter referred to as "the Plan," of which this document is apart, and make the following certification and agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) for the PHA fiscal year beginning 07/2026 in which the PHA receives assistance under 42 U.S.C. 1437f and/or 1437g in connection with the submission of the Plan and implementation thereof: 1. The Plan is consistent with the applicable comprehensive housing affordability strategy(or any plan incorporating such strategy)for the jurisdiction in which the PHA is located(24 CFR§ 91.2). 2. The Plan contains a signed certification by the appropriate State or local official(form HUD-50077-SL)that the Plan is consistent with the applicable Consolidated Plan,which includes any applicable fair housing goals or strategies, for the PHA's jurisdiction and a description of the way the PHA Plan is consistent with the applicable Consolidated Plan(24 CFR§§ 91.2, 91.225, 91.325,and 91.425). 3. The PHA has established a Resident Advisory Board or Boards,the membership of which represents the residents assisted by the PHA,consulted with this Resident Advisory Board or Boards in developing the Plan,including any changes or revisions to the policies and programs identified in the Plan before they were implemented,and considered the recommendations of the Resident Advisory Board(24 CFR 903.13). The PHA has included in the Plan submission a copy of the recommendations made by the Resident Advisory Board or Boards and a description of the way the Plan addresses these recommendations. 4. The PHA provides assurance as part of this certification that: i. The Resident Advisory Board had an opportunity to review and comment on the changes to the policies and programs before implementation by the PHA; ii. The changes were duly approved by the PHA Board of Directors(or similar governing body); and iii. The revised policies and programs are available for review and inspection, at the principal office of the PHA during normal business hours. Where possible,PHAs should make documents available electronically,for public inspection upon request. 5. The PHA made the proposed Plan and all information relevant to the public hearing available for public inspection at least 45 days before the hearing,published a notice that a hearing would be held and conducted a hearing to discuss the Plan and invited public comment. The PHA ensured all notices and meetings provided effective communication with persons with disabilities and further provided meaningful language access for persons with Limited English Proficiency(LEP). 6. The PHA certifies that it will carry out the public housing program of the agency in conformity with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-2000d-4),the Fair Housing Act(42 U.S.C. 3601-19), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794),Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act(42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.),the Violence Against Women Act(34 U.S.C. § 12291 et seq.),and other applicable civil rights requirements,and that it will affirmatively further fair housing in the administration of all HUD programs. In addition,if it administers a Housing Choice Voucher Program,the PHA certifies that it will administer the program in conformity with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Violence Against Women Act, and other applicable civil rights requirements,and that it will affirmatively further fair housing in the administration of all HUD programs. 7. The PHA will affirmatively further fair housing,in compliance with the Fair Housing Act,24 CFR§ 5.150 et seq.,24 CFR§ 903.7(o),and 24 CFR§ 903.15,which means that it will take meaningful actions,in addition to combating discrimination,that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics. Specifically,affirmatively furthering Previous version is obsolete Page 1 of 3 f6rrnHUD-50077-ST-HCV-HP(09/30/2027)