Limiting the shelter capacity of council districts.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the shelter capacity of council districts

This bills would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) limit the shelter capacity of each council district to no more than fifteen percent of the total shelter capacity of the borough where the council district is located. DHS would not be permitted to renew any shelter contract or similar agreement if the council district where the shelter is located has more than fifteen percent of the total shelter capacity of the borough where such council district is located.