Title
Authorization to Enter into Contract with Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Inc. for COVID-19 Senior Assistance - Goods2Home Program (Ordinance S-48085)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Incorporated (AAA) for $2,000,000 to continue the Goods2Home program which provides home delivery of groceries, prescriptions and other medical supplies for Phoenix senior residents. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix senior residents have concerns leaving their homes to purchase groceries and pick-up prescriptions and other medical supplies. Many older adults are unable to afford delivery fees associated with commercial grocery home delivery programs and/or lack technology/computer literacy skills to complete online ordering. In response, AAA created the Goods2Homes program which provides personalized assistance to seniors with home delivery of groceries, prescriptions and medical supplies. In July 2020, the City contracted with AAA for this program using one-time CARES Act funding and will continue this service for Phoenix seniors using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Contract Term
The term of this contract will begin on or about Nov. 1, 2021 and end on Dec. 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
Aggregate expenditures will not exceed $2,000,000. There is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is available through the City’s allocation of the ARPA funds.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On June 24, 2020, City Council approved the initial contract with AAA utilizing one-time CARES Act funding through Ordinance S-46817.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.