REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 18, 2016
FROM: MANUEL A. MOLLINEDO, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
BY: SHAUN R. SCHAEFER, Community Recreation Supervisor II
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
SUBJECT
Title
Authorize renewal of Senior Hot Meals Program Site Management Agreement with Fresno-Madera Agency on Aging (FMAAA)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached one-year agreement with Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA) for $68,000 to operate the Senior Hot Meals (SHM) Program at six sites. The agreement resources will go towards funding the day-to-day operations of the SHM Program during FY17.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This is an annual agreement with FMAAA to provide hot meals to senior citizens living in Fresno. The City will receive $68,000 for site management and an allotment for congregate meals at six senior sites, including Lafayette Neighborhood Park, Mary Ella Brown Community Center, Mosqueda Community Center, Pinedale Community Center, Senior Citizens Village, and Ted C. Wills Community Center. The FMAAA funding is supplemented with participant meal contributions and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to provide meals and recreation activities that include ceramics, sewing, gardening, water color painting, exercise programs, and excursions.
This funding enables the City to offer a comprehensive program for senior citizens at six sites throughout Fresno. Based on prior year Agreements with FMAAA, the FY17 budget includes $68,000 for the FMAAA program.
BACKGROUND
The PARCS Department has partnered with FMAAA since 1994 as a meal provider. The PARCS SHM program operates a high-quality program for older adults and serves lunch at six sites Monday through Friday throughout Fresno. Meals are served by senior coordinators who are trained in CPR/First Aid and Safe Serve best prac...
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