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 car...
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