Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Inc., Grant for Home Delivered Meal Funds (Ordinance S-43288)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Inc. (AAA) grant funding in an amount not to exceed $2,190,325 for a one-year period and to enter into a contract with AAA upon successful award of the grant. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept and the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item if awarded.
Report
Summary
AAA provides federal and state funds for home delivered meals to seniors throughout Maricopa County. The City of Phoenix has partnered with AAA for more than 30 years. In fiscal year 2017, the Human Services Department (HSD) is projected to prepare and deliver 300,000 nutritionally balanced meals to homebound seniors.
Contract Term
The contract is for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
Financial Impact
The annual amount of the contract will not exceed $2,190,325. There is a 10-percent match requirement. General Funds for this contract are included in the FY2017-18 base request for the Human Services Department. The total estimated annual expenditure is not to exceed $2,409,358.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On Nov. 7, 2012, the City Council authorized the Human Services Department to contract with Selrico Services, Inc., for food management of the Senior Congregate and Home Delivered Meal Program. Selrico Services produces and delivers meals according to specified AAA standards. Funding provided by AAA represents 90 percent of the HSD budget for the Home Delivered Meal Program.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department.