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Seventeen (17) 2018 Aging mill levy contracts/agreements for Senior Centers.
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Recommended Action: Approve the contracts / agreements and authorize the Chairman to sign.
This contract / agreement is for the period beginning January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. These 17 contracts are for senior centers which include: Senior Clubs, Senior Center Level I, Senior Center Level II, Multi-Purpose Senior Center Level I, Multi-Purpose Senior Center Level II, and Multi-Purpose Senior Center III. Senior Centers provide 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 EVENTS/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 2004, a new funding formula for senior centers was developed and approved, implementation was initiated in 2005. This included new reporting requirements in three categories and funding levels for centers. The following are the current classifications and requirements:
Senior Club: $5,000 in mill levy funding
• Three baseline activities required annually, four special events/projects required annually, eight educational events required annually
Senior Center I: $18,000 in mill levy funding
• Seven baseline activities required annually, ten special events/projects required annually, 35 educational events required annually
Senior Center II: $35,000 in mill levy funding
• Ten baseline activities required annually, 15 special events/projects required annually, 40 educational events required annually
Multi-Purpose Senior Center I: $57,000 in mill levy funding
• 15 baseline activities required annually, 25 special events/projects required annually 70 educational events required annually
Multi-Purpose Senior Center II: $80,000 in mill levy funding
• 20 baseline activities required annually, 25 special events/projects required annually 75 educational events required annually
Multi-Purpose Senior Center III: $115,000 in mill levy funding
• 25 baseline activities required annually, 30 special events/projects required annually 100 educational events required annually
Alternatives: Not approve the contracts / agreements.
Financial Considerations: The Sedgwick County Advisory Council on Aging reviewed and approved funding recommendations at the September 13, 2017 meeting.
TOTAL AGING MILL LEVY CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS: $620,000.00
Funding Source: Senior Centers: 34011-205
Senior Center Contracts
SENIOR CLUBS
Bentley Eagle Senior Center - City of Bentley -- $5,000
Cheney Senior Club - City of Cheney -- $5,000
Sedgwick Senior Club - City of Sedgwick -- $5,000
Valley Center Senior Center - City of Valley Center -- $5,000
SENIOR CENTER LEVEL I
Bel Aire Senior Center - City of Bel Aire -- $18,000
Clearwater Senior Center - City of Clearwater -- $18,000
Mount Hope Senior Center - Mount Hope Community Development, Inc. -- $18,000
Mulvane Senior Center - City of Mulvane -- $18,000
SENIOR CENTER LEVEL II
Haysville Senior Center - City of Haysville -- $35,000
Oaklawn/Sunview Senior Center - Oaklawn Improvement District -- $35,000
Park City Senior Center - City of Park City -- $35,000
MULTI-PURPOSE SENIOR CENTER LEVEL I
La Familia Multi-Purpose Senior Center - La Familia Senior Community Center, Inc. -- $57,000
Linwood Multi-Purpose Senior Center - Senior Services, Inc. -- $57,000
Northeast Multi-Purpose Senior Center - Senior Services, Inc. -- $57,000
Orchard Park Multi-Purpose Senior Center - Senior Services, Inc. -- $57,000
MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER LEVEL II
Downtown Senior Center - Senior Services, Inc. -- $80,000
MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER LEVEL III
Derby Senior Center - City of Derby -- $115,000
TOTAL AGING MILL LEVY CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS -- $620,000
Budget Authority Adjustment: Sufficient budget authority is included in the 2018 budget, no additional budget authority is being requested.
Legal Considerations: The authority to enter into the referenced contracts is provided for by K.S.A. 19-101 et seq., which detail the County's home rule powers. Approval is by simple majority vote.
Policy Considerations: There are no policy implications.