Budget Amendment ID: FY2015-S4-605

EPS 605

Dispute Resolution Services of Springfield, Inc

Mr. Welch and Ms. Candaras moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8900-0001, moved that the bill be amended in section 2, in item 8900-0001, by inserting after the word “Worcester” the following words:- “; provided further not less than $68,000 shall be expended for Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. of Springfield to provide community mediation services to ex-offenders as an outlet for conflict resolution once they return to the community, provide general community mediation services to the residents of Hampden County to prevent everyday conflict escalation that would require police, court and potentially corrections interventions and involvement, additional service would include training for correctional officers and other staff members as requested in mediation and conflict resolution techniques to effectively address daily conflicts” and in said item 8900-0001 by striking out the figure “$560,181,787 and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$560,249,787”