Adm 86.01(1)(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. Adm 86.01(2)(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. Adm 86.01 HistoryHistory: 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 86.02Adm 86.02 Definitions. In this chapter: Adm 86.02(1)(1) “Applicant” means a shelter agency or lead agency applying for a grant under s. 16.308, Stats., and this chapter. Adm 86.02(2)(2) “Department” means the Wisconsin department of administration. Adm 86.02(3)(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. Adm 86.02(4)(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. Adm 86.02(5)(5) “Shelter” means temporary lodging for homeless persons. Adm 86.02(6)(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. Adm 86.02(7)(7) “Shelter day” means shelter provided to one homeless person for one night or for a full 24-hour period. Adm 86.02(8)(8) “Shelter facility” means a place of temporary lodging which provides shelter without charge to homeless persons. Adm 86.02(9)(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. Adm 86.02(10)(10) “Voucher program” means a program that provides funds for the purchase of shelter for homeless persons. Adm 86.02 HistoryHistory: 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 86.03(1)(1) The department shall solicit applications for grants under s. 16.308, Stats., and this chapter. Adm 86.03(2)(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. Adm 86.03(3)(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. Adm 86.03 NoteNote: Copies of the form, “Homeless Shelter Subsidy Program Application,” can be obtained by writing: Department of Administration, P.O. Box 7970, Madison, WI 53707.
Adm 86.03 HistoryHistory: 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 86.04Adm 86.04 Criteria 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: Adm 86.04(1)(a)(a) A county or municipal governing body or a federally recognized tribal agency; Adm 86.04(2)(2) Prohibited uses. The applicant shall give assurances that no part of the grant will be used to: Adm 86.04(2)(a)(a) Make security deposits or pay rent for permanent housing;