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Five (5) 2016 Aging mill levy contracts for physical disability 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. The agreement is for the period beginning January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.
Alternatives: Not approve the contracts.
Financial Considerations:
Funding recommendations were approved by the Advisory Council on Aging on September 9, 2015.
Programs and Funding Levels:
$116,272 Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation - Posture Seating
36,233 Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation - Therapy
36,750 Catholic Charities - Adult Day
34,386 Independent Living Resource Center - Flex Funding / Home Modifications
64,650 Senior Services, Inc. of Wichita - Meals on Wheels
$288,291 TOTAL AGING MILL LEVY CONTRACTS FOR PHYSICAL DISABILITY SERVICES
Fund Center: Mill Levy 35001-110
Budget Authority Adjustment: Sufficient budget authority is included in the 2016 budget, no additional budget authority is being requested.
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. Approval for the recommended action is by simple majority vote.
Policy Considerations: There are no policy considerations.