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Sixteen 2019 Aging mill levy agreements for Senior Centers.
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Recommended Action: Approve the agreements and authorize the Chairman to sign.
These 16 agreements 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 and 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.
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 agreements.
Financial Considerations: Funding recommendations were approved by the Sedgwick County Advisory Council on Aging and Physical Disabilities at the September 12, 2018 meeting.
Term: Contract term is for one (1) year: January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020
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
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
FUNDING TOTAL: AGING MILL LEVY AGREEMENTS - $563,000
Funding Source: Senior Centers: 34011-205
Budget Authority Adjustment: Sufficient budget authority is included in the 2019 budget approved August 15, 2018. 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.