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Human Services Department, Community Services Division, recommending Chairman be authorized to sign the Transmittal Letter to the California Department of Aging for the submission of the 2008-09 Update to the El Dorado County 2005-09 Area Plan for Senior Services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Federal and State Grant Funds.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $ 0.00
Funding
Budgeted $
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $
Change To Net County Cost $ 0.00
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change.
The amount of any County Contribution to Senior Services is determined annually through the County budget process. Required County Match is met primarily with in-kind resources.
Reason for Recommendation:
The California Department of Aging requires an annual update to the 2005-2009 Area Plan for Senior Services approved by the Board on May 24, 2005. The 2008-09 Area Plan Update reviews FY 2007/08 accomplishments and provides guidance for continued provision of senior services in El Dorado County, with an ongoing focus on targeting resources to the priorities of awareness of services, elder abuse prevention, aging in place and health and wellness. Key changes and highlights include the appointment of Doug Nowka as Department Director and of Janet Walker-Conroy as Director of the Area Agency on Aging, CSAC Merit Award recognition of the Elder Protection Unit, enhanced Legal Assistance services, reinstatement of the co-location of Home of Elder and Adult Resource Team (HEART) services and closure of the Shingle Springs Senior Nutrition Congregate Meal Site. The Transmittal Letter, 2008-09 Area Plan Update and a detailed summary of the changes and highlights are attached and on file with the Board Clerk.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
Board Clerk to provide Human Services, Community Services Division at Briw Road, with tw...
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