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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: John Hartnett, Recreation Manager g %
Peggy Rothschild, Senior Center Coordinato
DATE: April 25, 2003 (CC Meeting of May 7, 2003)
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the
Submittal of a Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
Grant Application for Older Americans Act Title III B
Funds for Senior Center Support and Authorizing City
Manager to Sign All Related Agreements
DISCUSSION
The City Council is being asked to adopt a resolution
(Attachment A) approving and authorizing the submittal of a
grant application to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
(VCAAA) for $40,300 in Older Americans Act Title III B funds for
Senior Center Support.
The VCAAA has issued a Request for Proposals to Ventura County
senior centers to submit proposals for program funding. To be
eligible, senior center programs must have a target to maintain
or improve the well -being of persons age 60 and above, and funds
must be expended by the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2004) .
These funds are being awarded through the Older Americans Act
Title III B. Two grant proposals submitted by cities within the
County will be funded by the VCAAA and may be renewable for two
additional years.
If awarded, the proposed grant funds will be used to expand
Moorpark Senior Center's current programs, supporting activities
that emphasize creativity and exercise. Grant funds will be used
to provide services in four component areas: Creativity, Health
Screenings, Health Education, and Fitness. Proposed Creativity
Programs will feature a rotating series of art classes; Health
Screenings will be offered for carotid artery, peripheral artery
blockage, and bone density; Health Education materials will
include information on diet, cholesterol and stress reduction;
and Fitness Programs will include an introductory strength -
training class for older adults led by a certified instructor,
plus purchase of fitness - related equipment. These grant- funded
services will be available to persons age 60 and older and
offered free of charge.
Grant applications were due May 7, at 4:00 p.m., and staff
submitted applications for Senior Center Support funding by that
date. As a result, there was not sufficient time to present the
City Council with the necessary resolution. As has been the case
in the past, VCAAA has agreed to accept an adopted resolution by
the City after the application due date. In the event the
Council does not approve the proposed resolution, staff will
withdraw the application.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2003-
Attachment: A - Resolution
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
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 B FUNDING
WHEREAS, the City Council is dedicated to the support of
quality programs for older Americans in the City of Moorpark;
and
WHEREAS, participation at the Moorpark Senior Center
continues to grow; and
WHEREAS, funds to provide essential services and programs
for 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
DOES HEREBY 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 Senior Center Support.
Further, the City Council hereby authorizes Steven Kueny, City
Manager, to serve as signatory for the City Council on all
matters related to the administration of this grant.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of the resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be
filed in the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of May, 2003.
ATTEST:
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk
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