Title
Authorization to Apply for, Accept and Disburse Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Inc. Grant for Home Delivered Meal Funds (Ordinance S-44603)
Description
Request to authorize 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 $2,082,325 for a one-year period and to enter into a contract with AAA upon successful award of the grant for the Home Delivered Meal Program. 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 2018, the Human Services Department (HSD) is projected to prepare and deliver approximately 296,000 nutritionally balanced meals to homebound seniors.
Contract Term
This contract is for a one year term beginning July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019.
Financial Impact
The annual amount of the AAA contract will not exceed $2,082,325. There is a 10 percent match requirement. General funds for this contract are included in the fiscal year 2018-19 base request for the Human Services Department and exceeds the match requirement. The total estimated annual expenditures are not to exceed $2,551,580 including AAA funding, General Fund and program revenues.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
On Nov. 7, 2012, the City Council authorized the Human Services Department to enter into a five year contract with Selrico Services, Inc., for food management of the Senior Congregate and Home Delivered Meal programs. Currently, HSD is procurring a new contract to be effective July 1, 2018. The vendor produces and delivers meals according to specified AAA standards.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department.