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Eighteen (18) 2014 Aging mill levy contracts/agreements for the Senior Centers.
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Recommended action: Approve the contracts / agreements and authorize the Chairman to sign.
These eighteen contracts are for senior centers which include: Senior Clubs, Senior Center Level I, Senior Center Level II, Multi-Purpose Senior Center Level I, and Multi-Purpose Senior Center III which are senior focused community centers that offer a variety of services, education and social activities for adults age 55 and older. Each Senior Center is required to provide certain types of programming based on the level of Senior Center.The programming requirements fall into three categories:
· BASELINE ACTIVITY: These are activities that are ongoing, they occur at least monthly. Examples of baseline activities include: crafts, exercise programs, games, potluck/meals or social/support groups.
· SPECIAL EVENT/PROJECTS: These activities are events that are not scheduled on a regular basis. Examples of special events/projects include: community charities, fundraising, inter-generational programs, dinner events, programs, and musical events.
· EDUCATION: These activities are designed to provide the older adult with information to improve their life, their health and/or change their behavior. Examples of Educational events include: community education, educational presentations, health presentations/workshops, advocacy, retirement planning, volunteer service opportunities, educational tours and cultural enrichment activities.
In 2005, a new funding formula for senior centers was developed and approved, implementation was initiated in 2006. This included new reporting requirements in three categories and increased the funding for centers. The following are the current classifications and requirements:
Senior Club: ? $5,000 in mill levy funding ? 3 baseline activities required annually
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