12-G-5 Minimum Habitability Standards for Emergency Shelters.docx
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- Homelessness Drop-In Centers
- Solicitation number
- 545933
- Issued by
- Wayne County, Detroit City, Michigan
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This is a Minimum Habitability Standards compliance checklist issued by the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) for emergency shelter organizations applying for contracts related to homelessness drop-in center services. The document requires applicant organizations to complete a comprehensive evaluation of their shelter facilities against eleven specific habitability standards, including structural soundness, accessibility compliance, sleeping space and security, air quality, water supply safety, sanitary facilities, thermal environment controls, illumination and electrical systems, food preparation capabilities, sanitary maintenance conditions, and fire safety measures. Organizations must certify whether each standard is currently met and, for any unmet standards, detail the specific steps and timeline required to achieve compliance by the contract start date.
The standards encompass federal compliance requirements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, ensuring that facilities meet accessibility and health and safety requirements applicable to federally-funded shelter programs. The checklist requires certification by a qualified evaluator through printed signature, with the evaluator attesting that the property either meets all standards or will meet all standards by contract commencement. This document serves as a baseline qualification requirement for organizations seeking to operate 24-hour, low-barrier drop-in centers providing basic needs, support services, and safe resting facilities for people experiencing homelessness in Detroit, Michigan.
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Attachment G-5 Minimum Habitability Standards for Emergency Shelters
Directions: Complete chart in its entirety for EACH shelter organization is applying for. For any standard that shelter does not currently meet, list steps needed to meet the standard by the contract start date.
Shelter Name:
Shelter Address:
| Mets Standard? (Yes/No) |
| Steps Needed to Meet Standard (if applicable) |
| Standard |
1. Structure and materials: The shelter building is structurally sound to protect the residents from the elements and not pose any threat to the health and safety of the residents.
2. Access. Where applicable, the shelter is accessible in accordance with:
a. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 8;
b. The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 100; and
c. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and 28 CFR part 35.
3. Space and security: Except where the shelter is intended for day use only, the shelter provides each program participant in the shelter with an acceptable place to sleep and adequate space and security for themselves and their belongings.
4. Interior air quality: Each room or space within the shelter has a natural or mechanical means of ventilation. The interior air is free of pollutants at a level that might threaten or harm the health of residents.
5. Water Supply: The shelter’s water supply is free of contamination.
6. Sanitary Facilities: Each program participant in the shelter has access to sanitary facilities that are in proper operating condition, are private, and are adequate for personal cleanliness and the disposal of human waste.
7. Thermal environment: The shelter has any necessary heating/cooling facilities in proper operating condition.
8. Illumination and electricity:
a. The shelter has adequate natural or artificial illumination to permit normal indoor activities and support health and safety.
b. There are sufficient electrical sources to permit the safe use of electrical appliances in the shelter.
9. Food preparation: Food preparation areas, if any, contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare, and serve food in a safe and sanitary manner.
10. Sanitary conditions: The shelter is maintained in a sanitary condition.
11. Fire safety:
a. There is at least one working smoke detector in each occupied unit of the shelter. Where possible, smoke detectors are located near sleeping areas.
b. All public areas of the shelter have at least one working smoke detector.
c. The fire alarm system is designed for hearing-impaired residents.
d. There is a second means of exiting the building in the event of fire or other emergency.
I certify that I have evaluated the property located at the address below to the best of my ability and find the following:
· Property meets all of the above standards.
· Property does not meet all of the above standards but will by start of contract.
Name (printed): ______________________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________
Date: ________________________________________________________________________________
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