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AGENDA REPORT
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Mary Lindley, Parks, Recreation and Community Services C_')
Director
PREPARED BY: Peggy Rothschild, Active Adult Center Supervisor
DATE: March 20, 2006 (CC Meeting of April 5, 2006)
SUBJECT: Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of a Grant
Application to Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA)
for Older Americans Act Title III -E One - Time -Only Contract Funds
for the Lifeline to Safety Program and Authorizing City Manager
to Sign All Related Agreements
SUMMARY
The City Council is being asked to adopt a resolution (Attachment A) approving and
authorizing the submittal of a grant application to Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
(VCAAA) for $6,505 in Older Americans Act Title III -E One - Time -Only Contract Funds
for a proposed Lifeline to Safety Program. VCAAA has issued a Request for Proposals
(RFP) to California public agencies and non - profit organizations to submit applications
for programs which provide support for caregivers by providing safety programs to their
loved ones. To be eligible, agencies must be able to spend the funds by the end of the
fiscal year (June 30, 2006).
At present, the City of Moorpark owns thirty -seven Lifeline devices, thirty -two of which
are currently in use. To maintain an adequate supply of Lifeline devices and prevent
implementation of a program waiting list, the Lifeline to Safety Program would provide
for the purchase of six (6) additional Lifeline units, plus a disaster preparedness kit for
each Lifeline Program participant.
DISCUSSION
The City of Moorpark Active Adult Center has participated in the Lifeline Program since
July 1991, providing public information, intake, applications and devices to frail, low -
income older adults. The City has partnered with Simi Valley Hospital to provide
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volunteers, equipment and support for at -risk elders. A subscriber activates the Lifeline
device by pressing a button. When activated, the device places a call to the hospital's
emergency room and a designated person responds to the call. By linking frail seniors
to the Lifeline Program, residents and their caregivers achieve a greater sense of
security, knowing that the senior can immediately call for assistance if they experience
an emergency while continuing to live independently at home. Lifeline devices are
loaned free of charge to frail seniors with medical disabilities who live alone or are alone
for significant periods each day.
As a second component of this proposal, one - person disaster preparedness kits will be
purchased for distribution to Lifeline program participants. According to the
Administration on Aging, the elderly population is particularly vulnerable to the effects of
disasters. With adequate tools, older adults can better protect their well -being during a
natural or manmade disaster. In the event of a disaster, people may be on their own
and without services for up to 72 hours. Providing a three -day emergency supply of food
and water, a blanket, radio and light stick in a portable carrying case can be a life saver
for the senior and for the caregiver who will have peace of mind knowing their loved one
has a disaster preparedness kit.
The City received very little advance notice on the grant application process.
Applications were due April 4, 2006. As a result, staff submitted an application for Title
III -E funding prior to consideration by the City Council. VCAAA 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. 2006 -_
Attachment A: Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-
ATTACHMENT A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A GRANT
APPLICATION REQUESTING MONIES FROM VENTURA
COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING TITLE III -E OLDER
AMERICANS ACT CONTRACT FUNDS FOR THE
MOORPARK ACTIVE ADULT CENTER
WHEREAS, the City Council is dedicated to the support of beneficial programs
for older Americans in the City of Moorpark; and
WHEREAS, the senior population continues to grow and the addition of six new
Lifeline devices will have a very positive effect on the Moorpark arm of the Lifeline
Program; and
WHEREAS, funds to provide needed safety services to older adults and their
caregivers at the Active Adult Center are available in the form of a grant through
VCAAA.
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 VCAAA to secure Title III -E funds for the Lifeline to Safety Program
which will purchase additional Lifeline devices and disaster preparedness kits. 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 5th day of April 2006.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk
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