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FIVE AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.
Presented by: Annette Graham, LSCSW, Director, Sedgwick County Department on Aging.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreements and authorize the Chairman to sign.
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The County has had agreements with most of these contractors for over 14 years to provide services that promote accessibility, health and safety for persons with physical disabilities in order to remain independent in the community. A total of 4,121 persons with physical disabilities were served in 2011.
Alternatives: Deny the request.
Financial Considerations: These funds are included in the 2013 Budget adopted August 5, 2012. Funding recommendations were approved by the Advisory Council on Aging on October 10, 2012. Fund Center: 35001-110 Physical Disabilities ($278,886); Fund Center: 34001-110 Aging Administration ($9,405).
Programs and funding levels:
$ 116,272 Posture Seating - Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation
36,233 Therapy - Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation
64,650 Meals on Wheels - Senior Services, Inc. of Wichita
36,750 Adult Day - Catholic Charities
34,386 Flex Funding/Home Modifications - Independent Living Resource Center
$ 288,291
Legal Considerations: Authority to approve the five agreements is provided by K.S.A. 19-101. Vote to approve shall be by simple majority vote.
Policy Considerations: This action will benefit the well-being of persons with physical disabilities in Sedgwick County by helping them remain independent.
Outside Attendees: No
Multimedia Presentation: N/A