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PUBLIC NOTICE RE: COVID-19 MEETING FORMAT FOR HAMMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY

PUBLIC NOTICE RE: COVID-19 MEETING FORMAT FOR HAMMOND HOUSING AUTHORITY

The members of the Housing Authority of the City of Hammond Board of Commissioners (“HHA”) will conduct its regular monthly Board meeting on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.  Normally, in the ordinary course of business, the HHA would require in-person attendance by at least four (4) members of the HHA pursuant to the Indiana Open Door Law.  However, consistent with Executive Order 20-08, issued by Governor Eric J. Holcomb in connection with COVID-19, a severe acute respiratory illness that can spread among people through respiratory transmissions, the HHA will conduct its regular monthly Board meeting scheduled for April 27, 2020, via electronic means. The HHA welcomes and appreciates public participation in its public meetings. Please see below for information about how to attend the meeting, and the process for providing public comment.

Members of the public may listen to the monthly Board meeting, in real time, by using the following telephone number (786) 535-3211, and the following Access Code: 430-337-317.

Consistent with HHA’s standard process and administrative rules, the Board meeting will include a public comment period at the end of the meeting consistent with HHA policy.  Commenters are asked to refrain from speaking until they are specifically acknowledged by HHA’s Chairman during the applicable portion of the meeting. The meeting agenda will be posted publicly no later than forth-eight (48) hours prior to the Board meeting.

Members of the public wishing to provide public comments are strongly encouraged to submit their requests in writing, no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020, via e-mail to the following address: mpaniagua@hammondhousing.org. Please include your name, address, phone number, the name of the organization or group to be represented, if any, and a summary of the public comments.  Members of the public who are unable to submit comments in advance via e-mail or have any questions regarding the Board meeting, can contact HHA Executive Director Carmen Paniagua at 219-989-3265 Ext. 303.

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