Renew software license for low-income housing program management
In Plain English
The Richmond Housing Authority has used Yardi software since 2011 to track tenant income, generate federal reports, and manage work orders for public housing. The current license expires and needs renewal. If approved, the city pays $20,000 per year for 3 years, funded by federal subsidies and resident rent payments.
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Votes
To approve all items on the Housing Authority Consent Calendar, excluding Item L.2
8 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved renewing the Richmond Housing Authority's software license with Yardi Systems for another three years at $20,000 annually. The Housing Authority has used this software since 2011 to manage public housing operations, including tracking tenant income, generating required federal reports, and handling maintenance requests. The $60,000 total cost will be paid through federal housing subsidies and resident rent payments, not general city funds. This was a routine renewal of existing software rather than a new program.
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