HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2004 0421 CC REG ITEM 10EMOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: The Honorable City Council
ITEM 1 0• E •
FROM: John Hartnett, Recreation Superintendent �*
Peggy Rothschild, Senior Center Coordinator`s
DATE: April 9, 2004 (CC Meeting of April 21, 2004)
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the
Submittal of a Grant Renewal Application to the
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging 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 (OAA) Title III -B
funds for Senior Center Support.
The VCAAA has issued a Request for Proposals to Ventura County
senior centers to submit applications for program funding. To be
eligible, senior center programs must target maintaining or
improving the well -being of persons age 60 and above and funds
must be expended by the end of the next fiscal year (June 30,
2005). These funds are being awarded through the Older Americans
Act Title III -B. This grant proposal was originally funded by
the VCAAA in 2003/04 and may be renewable for two additional
years.
If awarded, the proposed grant funds will be used to expand
Moorpark Active Adult 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.
The proposed Creativity Program will feature a rotating series
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Of art classes; Health Screenings will be offered for carotid
artery and bone density; Health Education materials will include
information on diet, skin cancer, blood pressure, and stress
reduction; and Fitness Program 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 are due April 30, at 4:00 p.m., and staff
must submit an application for Senior Center Support funding by
that date.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2004 -_.
Attachment: A - Resolution
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y Honorable City Council
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-
ATTACHMENT 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 FUNDING TO EXPAND MOORPARK
ACTIVE ADULT CENTER PROGRAMS
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 Active Adult Center
continues to grow; and
WHEREAS, funds to provide essential services and programs
for the Active Adult 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 21st day of April 2004.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk
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