HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation (FWHFC) FWHFC-2024-18RESOLUTION NO. FWHFC-2024-18
FORT WORTH HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT APPOINTING JESICA MCEACHERN AS GENERAL
MANAGER OF THE CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the "Board) of the Fort Worth Housing Finance
Corporation (the "Corporation) adopted Amended and Restated Bylaws for the Corporation on
September 14, 2021, and pursuant to Article IV thereof, the Board has the power to appoint certain
agents of the Corporation to assist the Board in its duties;
WHEREAS, the City Council created the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation (the
"Corporation") in 1979 pursuant to the Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act, Chapter 394
of the Texas Local Government Code, to facilitate neighborhood revitalization and housing
initiatives in the City, including but not limited to issuing tax exempt bonds; developing,
rehabilitating and promoting housing; and assisting low to moderate income City residents in
acquiring quality, accessible, affordable housing through lending and construction activities;
WHEREAS, the Corporation's bylaws provide for the Board to appoint a General
Manager of the Corporation to exercise certain powers and perform certain duties as specified in
the bylaws as well as those determined by the Board from time to time, with Fernando Costa
having served in that role since being appointed by Resolution FWHFC-2015-18 in December
2015;
WHEREAS, Fernando Costa retired as Assistant City Manager of the City of Fort Worth
effective October 1, 2024;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that appointing Jesica McEachern, Assistant City
Manager of the City of Fort Worth, to act as the Corporation's General Manager with the powers
and duties set forth in the Amended and Restated Bylaws will result in increased administrative
efficiency for the Corporation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE FORT WORTH HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION:
1. THAT the Board appoints Jesica McEachern as General Manager of the Corporation.
2. THAT Jesica McEachern shall serve as General Manager until her successor has been
appointed by the Board.
3. THAT costs for any additional insurance premiums related to this authorization are
approved.
4. THAT this Resolution takes effect from the date of its adoption.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
RESOLUTION NO. FWHFC-2024-18
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Adopted October 29, 2024
FORT WORTH HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
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Carlos Flores
President
Attest:
Janette S. Goodall