Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The Ohio Department of Aging awarded a state grant, in connection with the Alzheimer's Respite Program, to the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging of the Recreation and Parks Department. This legislation will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into twelve (12) contracts for the continued operation of these programs for the provision of adult day care, institutional care, homemaker, personal care, transportation, support group, visiting, and education services in Central Ohio for the period July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
The service providers were selected from proposals submitted to the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in May 2023, and these contracts represent the third year of a four-year proposal period. Approximately 2,300 individuals are expected to be served.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION:
Emergency action is requested for the continuation of services to older adults beyond July 1, 2025.
PRINCIPAL PARTIES:
See attached list of 12 providers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$250,000.00 is required from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund to enter into said contracts.
This Ordinance is contingent on the passage of Ordinance 1379-2025.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into twelve (12) contracts for the provision of services to older adults in Central Ohio in connection with the Alzheimer's Respite Program and Senior Volunteer programs administered by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Aging has awarded state grant funds to the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging of the Recreation and Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director to enter into twelve (12) contracts for the continued operation of these programs for the provision of adult day care, homemaker, personal care, transportation, support group, and education services in Central Ohio for the period of July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Grant Fund; and
WHEREAS, the service providers were selected from proposals submitted to the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in May 2023, and these contracts represent the third year of a four-year proposal period. Approximately 2,300 individuals are expected to be served; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to enter into said contracts so there is no interruption of services to older adults for the immediate preservation of public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department be and is hereby authorized and directed to enter into twelve (12) contracts for the provision of services to older adults in Central Ohio for the period July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, as follows:
Agency Name
African American Alzheimer's and Wellness Association (Franklin County)
Alzheimer's Association (Area-wide)
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center (Franklin County)
Community Action of Fayette County (Fayette County)
GloriAge Home Care Agency (Delaware County)
Licking County Aging Program (Licking County)
Lifecare Alliance (Franklin County)
Madison County Senior Citizens Center (Madison County)
Pickaway County Commission on Aging (Pickaway County)
Salvation Army (Fairfield County)
Union County Board of Commissioners dba Union County Senior Services (Union County)
Washington Intergenerational Adult Day Care (Franklin County)
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $250,000.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and is hereby authorized from Recreation and Parks Grant Fund No. 2286, Department No. 51, to pay the cost thereof, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this legislation.
SECTION 5. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten (10) days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.