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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 1111.1 Honorable City Council April 21, 2004 Page 2 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 00006'I y Honorable City Council April 21, 2004 Page 3 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 000062