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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Mary Lindley, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director
PREPARED BY: Peggy Rothschild, Active Adult Center Supervisor C_,�
DATE: August 22, 2006 (CC Meeting of September 20, 2006)
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of a Resolution for the Submittal of a Grant
Application to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
( VCAAA) for Older Americans Act Title III -B Contract Grant Funds
for the "Fit for Life" Physical Fitness Activities Project, 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 $40,000 in Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III -B grant funds for the
"Fit for Life" Physical Fitness Activities Project.
The VCAAA has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to Ventura County public
agencies and non - profit organizations to submit applications for senior physical fitness
program funding. This funding opportunity is designed to provide physical fitness
activities free of charge to all Ventura County residents age 60 years and older, with a
special emphasis on serving seniors with the greatest economic and /or social need.
Exercise has been proven to be beneficial in combating heart disease, high blood
pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis and some types of cancer. Adults who remain active
are better able to maintain muscle strength, improve balance, and experience greater
freedom of movement. Our "Fit for Life" Project would include a fitness walking training
class, a walking group, and a table tennis group. Project would also include the
purchase of needed equipment for these activities, including fitness stations which can
be installed along a pre- existing walking path, at a location yet to be determined.
Honorable City Council
September 20, 2006
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The City received very little advance notice on the grant application process.
Applications were due September 5, 2006. As a result, staff submitted an application for
Physical Fitness program 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 - Resolution
S: \Community Services\ADMINISTRATIVE \CC Reports \2006 \9 -20 -06 ( VCAAA Fitness
Proposal 06- 07).doc
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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-
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 (VCAAA) FOR THE "FIT
FOR LIFE" PROJECT AT 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, offering avenues for maintaining physical fitness of older Americans
is a significant means of maintaining health and wellness in our older population; and
WHEREAS, funds for physical fitness activities at the Active Adult Center are
available in the form of a grant through 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 Ventura County Area Agency on Aging to secure funds for the "Fit
for Life" Physical Fitness Activities Project. 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 20th day of September, 2006.
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk
Patrick Hunter, Mayor