Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 104 Part 5.djvu/977

 PUBLIC LAW 101-625-NOV. 28, 1990 104 STAT. 4299 to such persons, including, in the case of frail elderly persons, evidence of such residential supervision as the Secretary determines is necessary to facilitate the adequate provision of such services; and (D) the public or private sources of assistance that can reasonably be expected to fund or provide such services; "(5) a certification from the appropriate State or local sigency (as determined by the Secretary) that the provision of services identified in paragraph (4) is well designed to serve the special needs of the category or categories of elderly persons the housing is intended to serve; (6) a certification from the public official responsible for submitting a housing strategy for the jurisdiction to be served in accordance with section 105 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act that the proposed project is consistent with the approved housing strategy; and "(7) such other information or certifications that the Secretary determines to be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this section. The Secretary shall not reject an application on technical grounds without giving notice of that rejection and the basis therefor to the applicant and affording the applicant an opportunity to respond, (f) SELECTION CRITERIA.—The Secretary shall establish selection criteria for assistance under this section, which shall include— "(1) the ability of the applicant to develop and operate the proposed housing; "(2) the need for supportive housing for the elderly in the area to be served; "(3) the extent to which the proposed size and unit mix of the housing will enable the applicant to manage and operate the housing efficiently and ensure that the provision of supportive services will be accomplished in an economical fashion; "(4) the extent to which the proposed design of the housing will meet the special physical needs of elderly persons; "(5) the extent to which the applicant has demonstrated that the supportive services identified in subsection (e)(4) will be provided on a consistent, long-term basis; "(6) the extent to which the proposed design of the housing will accommodate the provision of supportive services that are expected to be needed, either initially or over the useful life of the housing, by the category or categories of elderly persons the housing is intended to serve; and "(7) such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate to ensure that funds made available under this section are used effectively. " (g) PROVISIONS OF SERVICES. — "(1) IN GENERAL.— In carrying out the provisions of this section, the Secretary shall ensure that housing assisted under this section provides a range of services tailored to the needs of the category or categories of elderly persons (including frail elderly persons) occupying such housing. Such services may include (A) meal service adequate to meet nutritional need; (B) housekeeping aid; (C) personal assistance; (D) transportation services; (E) health-related services; and (F) such other services as the Secretary deems essential for maintaining independent living. The Secretary may permit the provision of services to elderly persons and persons with disabilities who are not residents if the participation of such persons will not adversely affect the

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