Int 1599-2017

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Chapter 1 of title 21 of the administrative code of the City of New York is amended by adding a new section 21-139 to read as follows: � 21-139 Annual reporting on supportive housing. a. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: Supportive housing. The term "supportive housing" includes both single-site and scattered-site housing and means permanent affordable housing accompanied by supportive services. Single-site. The term "single-site" means a designated building where each individual or family has a private living quarters and may share kitchens and/or common recreational rooms or other facilities. Scattered-site. The term "scattered-site" means units in apartment buildings spread throughout a neighborhood or community that are designated for specific populations. Interview. The term "interview" means a meeting between an individual applying for supportive housing and the housing provider for the purpose of placement. b. Not later than March 1 of each calendar year, the commissioner of social services shall post on the department's website and provide the following information to the council: 1. The number of individuals referred to single-site or scattered-site supportive housing; 2. The number of individuals accepted to single-site or scattered-site supportive housing; 3. The number of individuals rejected for single-site or scattered-site supportive housing; 4. The number of referred individuals still awaiting placement to single-site or scattered site supportive housing. 5. Such report shall include, but need not be limited to, the following disaggregated categories: (i) source of referral; (ii) amount of time individual has been homeless; (iii) individual's current shelter placement; (iv) number of interviews the individual has attended; (v) amount of time the individual has awaited placement; and (vi) reason individual was rejected for placement. c. Reports required pursuant to this section shall only contain information in the aggregate and shall not contain any personally identifiable information. � 2. This local law takes effect immediately. SW/AV LS #10133 3/30/17 2 2