HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2002 1204 CC REG ITEM 10FMOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
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TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: John Hartnett, Recreation Superintendent
Peggy Rothschild, Senior Center Coordinator
DATE: November 25, 2002 (cc Meeting of December 4, 2002)
SUBJECT: Request for Proposal for Older Americans Act Grant
Funds for Senior Center Health and Wellness Programs
DISCUSSION
The City Council is being asked to adopt a resolution approving
and authorizing this grant application through the Ventura
County Area Agency on Aging to secure funds for health and
wellness screenings at the Moorpark Senior Center.
The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging ( VCAAA) has issued a
Request for Proposals for Preventive Health and /or Wellness
Programs Provided by Senior Centers in. Ventura County. VCAAA
will fund accepted projects for $5,000 to promote wellness
and /or preventive health programs for senior citizens from
January 1, 2003, through June 30, 2003. These funds are being
awarded through the Older Americans Act, Title III D. Grant
applications are due December 3, at 4:00 p.m.; however, VCAAA
will allow the City to submit a signed adopted Resolution
authoring its grant application on December 5, following the
City's December 4 Council meeting.
Moorpark Senior Center strives to provide a well- balanced mix of
recreation, health and wellness activities for older adults.
Grant funds would be used to establish `Friday Fitness Fairs" to
provide health and wellness screenings at the Moorpark Senior
Center. Screening asymptomatic people who may be at -risk of
developing disabling or deadly conditions can change their
lives. In today's healthcare market, many seniors may not
receive testing until they are exhibiting symptoms, preventing a
proactive approaching to maintaining health.
"Friday Fitness Fairs „ would provide free health and wellness
services to seniors age 60 and up at the Moorpark Senior Center
and focus on testing and education in four areas: stroke
prevention, osteoporosis, diabetes and cholesterol. The fitness
fairs will be held one Friday each month in February, April and
June, and tie -in with other ongoing and special fitness
activities.
The Senior Center will work with three subcontractors to provide
health screenings, and present educational programming related
to the screenings on each event date. Proposal includes a
component for expanded health and wellness services if
additional funds become available.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2002- , approving and authorizing this
grant application through the Ventura County Area Agency on
Aging to secure funds for health and wellness screenings at the
Moorpark Senior Center.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING A
GRANT APPLICATION REQUESTING MONIES FROM
THE VENTURA COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING
(VCAAA)FOR OLDER AMERICANS ACT TITLE III
FUNDING.
WHEREAS, the City Council is dedicated to the support of
quality programs for older Americans in the City of Moorpark; and
WHEREAS, the participation at Moorpark Senior Center continues
to grow and provides a site for numerous health and fitness
programs; and
WHEREAS, funds to provide essential health and wellness
services at the Senior Center are available in the form of a grant
through the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the
grant application through the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
to secure funds for health and wellness screenings at the Moorpark
Senior Center. Further, the City Council hereby authorizes the City
Manager to serve as signatory for the City Council on all matters
related to the administration of this grant.
SECTION 2: The City Council hereby resolves to complete expend
grant funds for health and wellness services prior to June, 2003 as
stipulated in the terms of the grant contract.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF
2002.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk