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Public reporting burden for the collection of information required for
Parts A and B of the Memorandum of Agreement is estimated to average
13.74 hours depending on size of Public Housing Agency (PHA). This
includes the time for collecting, reviewing, and reporting the data. The
information will be used for monitoring PHA progress in bringing
performance up to standard levels**.** Response to this request for
information is required in order to receive the benefits to be derived,
including eligibility to apply for funding. This agency may not collect
this information, and you are not required to complete this form unless
it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
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#### MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made this the [[     ]{.underline}]{.mark} day of
[[     ]{.underline}]{.mark}, 200[[     ]{.underline}]{.mark}, by and
between the Housing Authority of [[     ]{.underline}]{.mark}, State of
[[     ]{.underline}]{.mark} (PHA), and the Secretary of the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) acting by and
through the Director of the [[     ]{.underline}]{.mark} Field Office
pursuant to the requirements of Section 6 (j)(2)(C) of the United States
Housing Act of 1937, 42 U.S.C. 1437 ("the Act"), as implemented in the
Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS), 24 CFR Part 902, et seq.).

The PHA entered into a Low Rent Public Housing Annual Contribution
Contract ("ACC") Number [[     ]{.underline}]{.mark} pursuant to the
authority of the Act on[[     ]{.mark},]{.underline} as subsequently
amended, with HUD. As a result, HUD provides funding to the PHA to
operate and maintain affordable and decent, safe, and sanitary public
housing to its low-income residents.

Under the authority of 6(j) of the Act, the PHA was evaluated in
accordance with the provisions of PHAS and was designated as "troubled"
as defined at 24 CFR Section 902.67(c).

Under the requirements of the Act and 24 CFR Section 902.75, those
housing authorities which are designated as troubled must enter into a
binding contractual agreement designated as a Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) with HUD. The primary purpose of this MOA is to "substantially
improve" the Authority's PHAS score as that term is defined at 24 CFR
Section 902.75 (g)(2). However, this MOA is not intended to reflect
every performance defect that the PHA may have.

Accordingly the parties agree to the following:

1\. The parties agree that this MOA is a binding contractual agreement
between the PHA and HUD.

2\. This MOA shall consist of:

a.  This Part A, Terms and Conditions;

b.  Part B, Performance Targets and Strategies, which sets out the:

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1)  Baseline Data

2)  Strategies to be used by the PHA in achieving the performance
    targets within the time period of the MOA;

3)  Target dates for completion of strategies; and,

4)  Technical assistance to the PHA provided or facilitated by HUD; The
    description of the involvement of local public and private entities,
    including PHA resident leaders in carrying out the agreement and
    rectifying the PHA's problem in accordance with the requirements of
    24 CFR Section 902.75(b)(8).

3\. The PHA agrees that the performance targets, strategies, and time
frames specified in this MOA are reasonable and that it will take all
actions within its control to complete them as set out in this
Agreement.

4\. HUD agrees to provide technical assistance as stated in Part B to
the Authority and, based upon the compliance with the MOA, give the PHA
appropriate consideration for discretionary or competitive funding
resources, as those resources are available to HUD.

5\. The Executive Director of the PHA shall provide to the HUD staff (as
designated in Part B), a written progress report based upon that
reporting period's scheduled targets and strategies as set out in Part
B. This report shall be furnished no later than the 15th of the
succeeding month following the end of a scheduled reporting period and
shall identify the accomplishment and/or failure of each task/goal to be
completed that period. The Executive Director shall also complete
quarterly and annual reports as required by Part B.

6\. Subsequently, the designated HUD staff shall provide a response, no
later than the 1st of the succeeding month after receipt of the written
progress report provided, to the Executive Director of the PHA that
identifies the current accomplishments/shortfalls for the period. The
HUD response will be based upon that period's PHA progress report and
supporting documents. The Executive Director shall include the report on
the agenda for discussion or action for the immediately upcoming monthly
PHA Board Meeting.

7\. A substantial default of this agreement will occur if HUD determines
that the PHA has failed to meet any of the terms of, or to make
reasonable progress to meet any requirements included in this MOA. Such
failure specifically includes but is not limited to, the failure to
provide the written progress reports required under paragraph 5.

8.  Failure by the PHA to achieve any of the performance targets or any
    of the terms of this MOA may result in HUD's imposition of
    sanctions, such as the imposition of management budget controls by
    HUD, declaration of substantial default, and subsequent actions,
    including but not limited to the appointment of a receiver, or other
    actions deemed appropriate by HUD.

9\. This MOA does not supersede, modify or amend the ACC or in any way
excuse the PHA from complying fully with its obligations under the ACC
or the Act and its implementing regulations. HUD does not waive its
rights under the ACC, the Act, or its implementing regulations. The PHA
continues to be obligated to comply with all applicable requirements
contained in the ACC, the Act, and its implementing regulations. The
PHA's satisfaction of, or failure to meet, the goals set forth in this
MOA does not limit, modify or preclude HUD's right to take any remedial
action allowed by the ACC or any provision of the Act or its
implementing regulations. If HUD determines that the PHA is in
substantial default of the ACC, the Act, or its implementing
regulations, this MOA shall terminate without further notice.

10\. This MOA creates no third party benefits or right in any person or
entity not a party to this Agreement.

11. The PHA affirmatively states that it has complied with all State and
    Local requirements precedent to entering into this MOA.

12. This agreement shall be in full force and effect, binding the
    parties from [[     ]{.underline}]{.mark} *(date of MOA)* to
    [[     ]{.underline}]{.mark} *(one year from date)*. This document
    may be amended by a document signed by all parties to this original
    agreement.

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| [          ]{.mark}                                    | [           |
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| By: *(Insert name)*                                    | Date        |
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| Chairperson                                            |             |
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| By: *(Insert name)*                                    | Date        |
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| Executive Director                                     |             |
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| **U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development**   |             |
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| [     ]{.mark}                                         | [           |
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| By: *(Insert name)*                                    | Date        |
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| Director, Field Office Name                            | [           |
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| [     ]{.mark}                                         |             |
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| By: *(Insert name)* Date                               |             |
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| Deputy Director, Field Office Name                     |             |
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