Budget Amendment ID: FY2012-S3-253-R1

Redraft ECO 253

HomeBASE Technical Clarification

Messrs. Eldridge and Donnelly and Ms. Jehlen, Ms. Spilka, Ms. Fargo and Ms. Chang-Diaz moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0108, <w:p><w:r><w:t xml:space="preserve">by striking out the words “(i) families that would otherwise be eligible for temporary emergency family shelter pursuant to section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws and all other applicable statutory and regulatory requirements; (ii) families that would otherwise be eligible for temporary emergency family shelter pursuant to section 30 of chapter 23B and all other applicable statutory and regulatory requirements but for the fact that they are imminently at risk of becoming homeless;” and inserting in place thereof the words: -

“(i) families eligible for temporary emergency shelter pursuant to section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws and 106 CMR 309 or as later amended as authorized by item 7004-0101; (ii) families eligible for temporary emergency shelter pursuant to said section 30 of said chapter 23B and 106 CMR 309, or as later amended as authorized by item 7004-0101, but for the fact that they are imminently at risk of becoming homeless;” and

by striking out the words “provided further, that a family who would otherwise be eligible for temporary emergency family shelter that applies for assistance and is directed to this program shall have housing made immediately available to them or be able to access shelter if no other viable option exists until a housing unit is available for the family to rent utilizing benefits hereunder;” and inserting in place thereof the words: --

“provided further, that a family who would be eligible for temporary emergency family shelter pursuant to said section 30 of said chapter 23B and 106 CMR 309, or as later amended as authorized by item 7004-0101, is directed to this program, and has no feasible alternative housing, shall have housing made immediately available to them or be able to access shelter until a housing unit is available for the family to rent utilizing benefits hereunder;” and

by inserting before the words “or extraordinary medical bills” the words “assistance extending for less than 12 months”