Budget Amendment ID: FY2015-S4-445

ECO 445

Housing Authority Resident Services Program

Messrs. Eldridge and Lewis moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 7004-9005, moved that the bill be amended in section 2, in item 7004-9005, by inserting after the word "repairs" the following:

"provided, further, that not less than $2,000,000 shall be provided for resident services to be included in the budgets of housing authorities for vocational, educational and related support services such as career counselling; vocational training programs, adult basic educational programs, child care, literacy programs, computer centers, technology classes, health, nutrition and recreational programs, case management and geriatric support, pre apprentice training, and other locally determined service priorities; provided further that in implementing said resident services, said housing authorities shall consult with public housing residents, social service providers, and local human resource and educational agencies”; and further amend said item by striking out the figures “$64,000,000” and inserting in place thereof the figures “$66,000,000".