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Five (5) 2014 Aging mill levy contracts for physical disablity program services.
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Recommended action: Approve the contracts and authorize the Chairman to sign.
The County has had agreements with most of these contractors for over 15 years to provide services that promote accessibility, health and safety for persons with physical disabilities in order to remain independent in the community.
Alternatives: Not approve the agreements.
Financial Considerations: These funds are included in the 2014 Budget adopted August 7, 2013. Funding recommendations were approved by the Advisory Council on Aging on October 9, 2013. Fund Center: Mill Levy 35001-110 ($278,886); Fund Center: Mill Levy 34001-110 ($9,405).
Programs and Funding Levels:
$116,272 Posture Seating - Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation
$ 36,233 Therapy - Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation
64,650 Meals on Wheels - Senior Services, Inc. of Wichita
36,750 Adult Day - Catholic Charities
34,386 Flex Funding/Home Modifications - Independent Living Resource Center
$288,291 TOTAL AGING MILL LEVY CONTRACTS FOR PHYSICAL DISABILITY SERVICES
Legal Considerations: The County has the authority to enter into these agreements under its home rule powers within K.S.A. 19-101 et seq. These agreements have been reviewed by the Sedgwick County Counselor's Office. Approval for the recommended action is by simple majority vote.
Policy Considerations: There are no policy considerations.