Budget Amendment ID: FY2012-S3-264

ECO 264

HELP FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES

Ms. Spilka and Mr. Donnelly moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-0108, 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 following words: -

"(i) families that would be eligible for temporary emergency shelter pursuant to section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws and all other statutory and regulatory requirements as in effect on May 15, 2011; (ii) families that would be eligible for temporary emergency shelter pursuant to section 30 of chapter 23B of the General Laws and all other statutory and regulatory requirements as in effect on May 15, 2011 but for the fact that they are imminently at risk of becoming homeless;”

and further amends 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 following words:--

"provided further, that a family who would be eligible for temporary emergency family shelter pursuant to department regulations in effect on May 15, 2011, 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, “rental assistance extending for less than 12 months”.