HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2006 0920 CC REG ITEM 10PMOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Mary Lindley, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Directo
PREPARED BY: Peggy Rothschild, Active Adult Center Supervisor cl�_)
DATE: August 24, 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 "Strike. Out Stroke Health Screening and Education
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
"Strike Out Stroke" Health Screening and Education Project.
The VCAAA has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to Ventura County public
agencies and non - profit organizations to submit applications for senior health screening
program funding. This funding opportunity is designed to provide health screenings 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.
Of the 750,000 strokes that occur in the US each year, 600,000 could be prevented.
Stroke risk increases with age — for each decade after age 55, the risk of stroke
doubles. Screening asymptomatic people who may be at -risk of stroke can help
maintain the ability to live independently as well as save lives. The "Strike Out Stroke"
Health Screening and Education Project would provide free, non - invasive carotid artery
and peripheral artery blockage screening to eligible Ventura County seniors, as well as
health information regarding stroke and stroke prevention.
Grant proposals which clearly demonstrate the ability to effectively reach and serve
seniors aged 60 or older who are in the greatest economic and /or social need and are
underserved in the area of health screenings will be given funding preference by
VCAAA. In order to reach out to the underserved older adult population, staff proposes
that the City of Moorpark work cooperatively with the cities of Oxnard, Santa Paula and
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Ventura to host "Strike Out Stroke" screening events. The City of Moorpark, acting as
the grantee and lead agency, will establish Cooperative Agreements with the other
three cities in order to ensure that participating cities understand and fulfill their role in
the project. In all, sixteen health screening events (four in each participating city) will be
held, with eight carotid artery and eight peripheral artery testing dates. A target total of
100 carotid artery and 100 peripheral artery screenings will be held at each site over the
course of the grant cycle, for a total of 800 screenings countywide.
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
Health Screening 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 -_ and authorize the City Manager to execute cooperative
agreements with the cities of Oxnard, Santa Paula and Ventura, pending final language
approval of the City Attorney and City Manager.
Attachment: A - Resolution
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
"STRIKE OUT STROKE" HEALTH SCREENING AND
EDUCATION PROJECT THROUGH 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, providing free health screening and education services to area
seniors can help maintain health and wellness in our older population; and
WHEREAS, funds for the "Strike Out Stroke" Health Screening and Education
Project 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
"Strike Out Stroke" Health Screening and Education 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: Patrick Hunter, Mayor
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk
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