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Five (5) 2018 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, 2018 through December 31, 2018. Funding recommendations were approved by the Sedgwick County Advisory Council on Aging on September 13, 2017.
Alternatives: Not approve the contracts.
Financial Considerations:
Programs and Funding Levels:
$116,272 Daniel M. Carney Rehabilitation Engineering Center / Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation (CPRFK) - Posture Seating
$ 36,233 Daniel M. Carney Rehabilitation Engineering Center / Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation (CPRFK) - Therapy
$ 36,750 Catholic Charities - Adult Day
$ 34,386 Independent Living Resource Center - Flex Funds Program
$ 72,250 Senior Services, Inc. of Wichita - Meals on Wheels
$295,891 TOTAL AGING MILL LEVY CONTRACTS FOR PHYSICAL DISABILITY SERVICES
Fund Center: Physical Disability Administration 35001-110
Budget Authority Adjustment: Sufficient budget authority is included in the 2018 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.