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Ten (10) 2018 Aging mill levy contracts for In-Home and Community Services.
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Recommended Action: Approve the contracts and authorize the Chairman to sign.
Background: These ten contracts are for In-Home and Community Service programs such as Senior Companion, Meals on Wheels, Roving Pantry, Commodity Delivery and Legal Services that assist older adults to live quality lives and remain in their home for as long as possible. The Sedgwick County Advisory Council on Aging reviewed and approved funding recommendations at the September 13, 2017 meeting.
Terms: For the period beginning January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
Alternatives: Not approve the contracts.
Financial Considerations:
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc. -- $ 11,411
Catholic Charities, Inc. - Adult Day Service Program -- $ 16,000
Guadalupe Clinic, Inc. - Health Screening and Prescription Voucher Program -- $ 27,881
Kansas Legal Services, Inc. - Protective Legal Services for the Elders -- $ 27,675
Medical Services Bureau - Plus Medical Services for Seniors -- $ 36,380
Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas, Inc.-Senior Companion Program -- $ 29,874
Senior Services, Inc. of Wichita - Meals on Wheels -- $175,207
Senior Services, Inc. of Wichita - Roving Pantry -- $ 53,300
Senior Services, Inc. of Wichita - Senior Employment Program -- $ 55,028
United Methodist Urban Ministries - Commodity Supplemental Food Delivery Program -- $ 7,500
Total In-Home and Community Service Contracts -- $ 440,256
Fund Centers:
34022-205 - In-Home Services $ 43,199
34010-205 - Aging Community Services $ 397,057
Budget Authority Adjustment: Sufficient authority is included in the 2018 budget approved August 2, 2017, no additional budget authority is being requested.
Legal Considerations: The County can enter into the referenced contracts under its home rule powers, as provided for by K.S.A. 19-101 et seq. Approval is by sim...
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