Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) An
application for a license to operate Transitional Housing for sex offenders who
are on parole, probation, or supervision, for renewal of a license, or to
relocate a licensed facility shall be completed and signed by the governing
body of the facility or its authorized representatives on forms prescribed and
furnished by the Department. Forms are available by sending a written request
to:
Illinois Department of Corrections
1301 Concordia Court
P. O. Box 19277
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9277
Attn: Sex Offender Transitional Housing Licensing
Administrator
b) The
application shall be signed and dated by the organization representative and at
least two of the corporate officers in the case of a corporate applicant, or by
all partners or associates in the case of a partnership or association, shall
be notarized, and shall include the following:
1) Articles of incorporation and bylaws,
including a statement indicating the facility's corporate status is in good
standing with the Illinois Secretary of State and whether the institution is
for profit or not-for-profit; or a copy of the entity's partnership agreement;
or statement of ownership; or articles of organization; and a list of assumed
names under which the entity is doing business, as applicable.
2) A statement of purpose and range of
services and a general description of the type of security established or to be
established.
3) The names and
addresses of all owners or controlling parties of the organization and whether
they are individuals, partnerships, corporate bodies, or subdivisions of other
bodies, such as public agencies or religious, fraternal, or other charitable
organizations. In the case of corporations, the names and addresses of all
officers, directors, and stockholders owning five percent or more of the stock
of the corporation, either beneficial or of record, shall be
disclosed.
4) Annual current
operating budget and projected budget showing anticipated expenses and income
and emergency reserve.
5)
Certification of compliance with applicable local building, zoning, health,
sanitation, or other safety requirements as specified in federal, State, or
local laws, and with fire safety requirements of the State Fire
Marshal.
6) Proof of fire, hazard,
liability and other insurance coverage appropriate to the administration of
Transitional Housing.
7) A facility
site plan of the proposed site in which the specific use of each building and
the specific floor plan and an explanation of the facility locking, lighting,
and communication features are included. All secure doors, windows, and
perimeter structures, including fencing and gates, shall be shown.
8) The program and operations plan for
Transitional Housing.
9) The
staffing plan that provides for continuous supervision and security that
includes the number of staff, their minimum qualifications, pre-service
orientation and on-going training for staff, and complete job descriptions and
job titles.
10) Documentation of
background checks in accordance with Section
800.110.
11) The appropriate application fee per
Section
800.60.
12) If applying for a Level II license, a
copy of the Department of Human Services license.
c) A new application shall be required
whenever:
1) An application for license has
been withdrawn and the facility seeks to reapply;
2) There is a change of facility
location;
3) There is a change of
licensee's ownership, name, supervising agency, or corporate status or the
individual who holds a license has died; or
4) A new license is sought after the
Department has either revoked a license or refused to renew a
license.
d) A new
application may be submitted at any time after a license has been voluntarily
surrendered or withdrawn by the applicant.
e) If the Department has refused to renew a
license or has revoked a license, the facility may not reapply for licensure
before the expiration of 12 months after the Department's action.
f) If the applicant's mailing address, but
not the physical location, changes, the Department shall be notified
immediately, but no later than ten days after the change. A current phone
number and, if available, a fax number shall be provided to the
Department.
g) The Department shall
issue a license or a notification of refusal to issue a license within 180 days
after the date the application was received and determined to be
complete.
