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ARF- 2868

Regular Agenda Item 2. F.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	11/18/2014
Submitted For:	Don McDaniel Jr.
Submitted By:	Sarayl Shunkamolah, Management Associate, County Manager
Department:	County Manager
Fiscal Year:	2014-2015	Budgeted?:	Yes
Contract Dates Begin & End:	2014-2015 Fiscal Year	Grant?:	No
Matching Requirement?:	No	Fund?:	Renewal

Information

Request/Subject

Agreement No. 102914-1 with Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens Area Agency on Aging

Background Information

The Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens (PGCSC) was incorporated in 1974 and is a non-profit organization designated as the Area Agency on Aging for Region V, which encompasses Pinal and Gila counties. PGCSC’s mission is to assist seniors and persons with disabilities in Region V achieve and maintain self-sufficiency with dignity, and offer choices of appropriate care by providing a wide range of community and home based services. PGCSC also represents the interests of the elderly and acts to advocate for change in public and private attitudes, policies, and regulations.

Gila County has contributed to PGCSC since 1979. PGCSC receives Gila County funds in the amount of $21,500 annually. These funds are for the purpose of providing County support to administration and program services for our seniors and persons with disabilities population in the Gila County area.

Program Services and Allocations:

Miami Senior Center/Town of Miami - Home Delivered Meals	$ 3,000
Globe Senior Center/City of Globe - Home Delivered Meals	$ 3,000
Payson Multipurpose Center - Home Delivered Meals	$ 3,000
Hayden Senior Center/Town of Hayden - Home Delivered Meals	$ 3,000
Catholic Community Services and PGCSC In-Home Case Management Service	$ 9,000
Administration	$ 500

Total	$21,500

Evaluation

PGCSC provides a wide variety of services for seniors, persons with disabilities and caregivers. These services are offered directly or through a network of provider agencies. PGCSC services include, but not limited to the following:

Aging, Disability and Caregiver Support Resources
Information, Referral and Assistance
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Programs
Behavior Health – Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention
Case Management
Home Care (Housekeeping, Personal and Respite Care)
Benefits, Entitlements and Advocacy (Health Care Insurance and Benefits Counseling, Ombudsman (Nursing Home Advocacy)
Legal Services and Legal Help Line
Mature Work Force Development (Senior Employment and Training Programs)
Multipurpose Senior Centers (Social, Nutritional and Wellness Support)
Home Delivered Meals
Mobility Management – Transportation Provider Coordination and Senior Rides Transit Program Training
Volunteer Services

Conclusion

It is the intent of the County pursuant to A.R.S. §11-254 to provide $21,500 in an Economic Development Grant to Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens to enhance the economic welfare of the inhabitants of the County.

The PGCSC is a non-profit organization which enjoys and maintains federal exempt status and the County has determined that the purpose of this funding request is public and that the expenditure of these funds will assist in improving or enhancing the economic welfare of the inhabitants of the County.

Recommendation

County staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the Agreement-Economic Development Grant between Gila County and Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens Area Agency on Aging Region V in an amount not to exceed $21,500.

PGCSC agrees to provide to the County an annual report each year.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve an Agreement-Economic Development Grant (Agreement No. 102914-1) between Gila County and Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens Area Agency on Aging whereby the County will disburse up to $21,500; and further the Board determines this is for the benefit of the public and will improve or enhance the economic welfare of the inhabitants of Gila County. (Don McDaniel)

Attachments
Agreement No. 102914-1
PGCSC Request Letter
Legal Explanation