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Chapter Adm 86
SHELTER FOR HOMELESS PERSONS
Adm 86.01   Introduction.
Adm 86.02   Definitions.
Adm 86.03   Application for a grant.
Adm 86.04   Criteria for determining eligibility for a grant.
Adm 86.05   Criteria for awarding grants.
Note: Chapter HSS 87 was created as an emergency rule effective October 4, 1985. Chapter HSS 87 was renumbered chapter Adm 15 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1. and 7., Stats., Register, February, 1994; Chapter Adm 15 was renumbered chapter Comm 150 under. s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., and corrections were made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and 7., Stats., Register January 2004 No. 577. Chapter Comm 150 was renumbered chapter Adm 86 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
Adm 86.01Introduction.
(1)Authority and purpose. This chapter is promulgated under the authority of s. 16.308 (4), Stats., for the purpose of establishing criteria and procedures for the award of grants to agencies providing shelter to homeless persons.
(2)To whom the chapter applies. This chapter applies to the department and to county, municipal and federally-recognized tribal governing bodies and agencies, community action agencies and non-profit organizations providing shelter for homeless persons.
History: Cr. Register, May, 1987, No. 377, eff. 6-1-87; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, February, 1994, No. 458; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
Adm 86.02Definitions. In this chapter:
(1)“Applicant” means a shelter agency or lead agency applying for a grant under s. 16.308, Stats., and this chapter.
(2)“Department” means the Wisconsin department of administration.
(3)“Homeless person” means a person who has no place to stay and states that he or she does not have the financial means to purchase lodging.
(4)“Lead agency” means a department-designated applicant that submits a joint application on behalf of all Dane county or Milwaukee county shelter agencies that wish to apply for grants under this chapter.
(5)“Shelter” means temporary lodging for homeless persons.
(6)“Shelter agency” means an agency that operates a shelter facility or a voucher program, or both, or that purchases shelter for homeless persons from a shelter facility.
(7)“Shelter day” means shelter provided to one homeless person for one night or for a full 24-hour period.
(8)“Shelter facility” means a place of temporary lodging which provides shelter without charge to homeless persons.
(9)“Shelter service” means a place to stay and related services provided by a shelter agency to homeless persons. “Related services”may include meals, intake, assessment, information and referral and housing counseling.
(10)“Voucher program” means a program that provides funds for the purchase of shelter for homeless persons.
History: Cr. Register, May, 1987, No. 377, eff. 6-1-87; correction in (1) and (2) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and 7., Stats., Register, February, 1994, No. 458; correction in (1), (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.
Adm 86.03Application for a grant.
(1)The department shall solicit applications for grants under s. 16.308, Stats., and this chapter.
(2)An applicant shall submit a complete application to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include all other supporting documents required by the department to determine the applicant’s eligibility under s. Adm 86.04.
(3)An applicant shall submit with its application a proposed operating budget for the calendar or fiscal year for which funding is requested. The proposed operating budget shall itemize all anticipated sources and amounts of revenue, including the value of donated goods and services, and all anticipated expenditures.
Note: Copies of the form, “Homeless Shelter Subsidy Program Application,” can be obtained by writing: Department of Administration, P.O. Box 7970, Madison, WI 53707.
History: Cr. Register, May, 1987, No. 377, eff. 6-1-87; correction in (1) and (2) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, February, 1994, No. 458; correction in (1), (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; 2019 Wis. Act 76: am. (1) Register February 2020 No. 770, eff. 3-1-20.
Adm 86.04Criteria for determining eligibility for a grant. An applicant, including all shelter agencies participating in the application, shall meet the following requirements to be eligible for a grant:
(1)Type of applicant. The applicant shall be:
(a) A county or municipal governing body or a federally recognized tribal agency;
(b) A community action agency, as defined in s. 49.265 (2) (a), Stats., or
(c) A nonprofit organization, as defined in s. 108.02 (19), Stats.
(2)Prohibited uses. The applicant shall give assurances that no part of the grant will be used to:
(a) Make security deposits or pay rent for permanent housing;
(b) Provide shelter in a private home;
(c) Construct a new shelter facility;
(d) Operate a shelter care facility licensed under ch. 48, Stats.;
(e) Operate a shelter facility or private home providing shelter for victims of domestic abuse;
(f) Operate a community-based residential facility licensed under ch. DHS 83; or
(g) Operate an agency that provides only shelter information and referral or housing relocation services.
(3)Organizational capability. The applicant shall demonstrate that it is organizationally capable of meeting the requirements of this chapter by documenting:
(a) Experience in providing services to needy or homeless persons;
(b) That a substantial portion of its budget can be supported by revenue from other sources;
(c) Staff capability and experience in managing funds; and
(d) Support from existing service providers in the community.
(4)Need.
(a) The applicant shall demonstrate that there is a need in the community for the development, expansion or continuation of shelter services.
(b) The applicant shall indicate a need for additional funding in its proposed operating budget resulting from:
1. A need to renovate or expand the existing shelter facility, which may include renovation to improve physical accessibility;
2. A need to develop an existing building into a shelter facility.
3. A need to expand shelter services for homeless persons; or
4. An inability to obtain adequate funding to continue the provision of an existing level of shelter services.
(5)Target group. The applicant shall give assurance that shelter services are fully accessible to homeless individuals and families and that:
(a) There is no requirement for residency, payment, or participation in religious activity as a condition for receiving shelter services;
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