Subject:
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First Option of Renewal and Second Amendment with Neighborly Care Network, Inc. for food and nutritional services.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Renewal and Second Amendment with Neighborly Care Network, Inc. (Neighborly) to provide food and nutritional services through the Meals on Wheels program.
● This Renewal and Second Amendment continues funding to Neighborly for an additional two-year period and updates the contract termination language to align with standard county terms and conditions.
● This funding provides for approximately 26,751 meals to homebound seniors annually.
● In the first two quarters of Fiscal Year 2023, Neighborly distributed nearly 289,602 meals with local and federal funding combined.
● Funding in an amount not to exceed $210,000.00 was first approved on February 20, 2023 and will remain the same for the two-year renewal period.
● The agreement was amended on February 20, 2023, to implement a 5% cost of living adjustment increasing annual funding of this agreement by $10,000.00 to $210,000.00.
● Continuation funding in an amount not to exceed $210,000.00 has been identified in the Human Services General Fund (as yet unapproved) Preliminary FY24 Budget and was included in (but not specifically discussed) the information of the Department’s Budget Information Session.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
This renewal provides continued funding to Neighborly to support the Meals on Wheels program. Individuals age 60 and older who are homebound for reason of illness, nutritional risk, isolation, or physical, emotional, mental or behavioral disabilities may be eligible for a no-cost home-delivered meal through Meals on Wheels. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday by volunteers, providing social interaction for individuals who may otherwise be isolated. This funding supports program capacity and provides approximately 26,751 meals for seniors at a cost of $7.85 per meal.
Background/Explanation:
Neighborly has been providing food and nutritional services to homebound seniors since 1966. This agreement was originally in the amount of $200,000.00 for recurring funding based on a decision package recommendation approved by the Board in FY20. The original term began on October 1, 2020, and will expire September 30, 2023. The agreement was amended on February 20, 2023, to increase funding by 5% to bring the total amount of annual funding to $210,000.00. This renewal will extend the agreement until September 30, 2025.
Last fiscal year (FY22) Neighborly distributed 635,097 meals in total for the Meals on Wheels Program.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding in an amount not to exceed $210,000.00 has been identified in the Human Services’ anticipated Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) General Fund appropriation.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Amendment is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Karen Yatchum, Director, Human Services
Partners:
Neighborly Care Network, Inc.
Attachments:
Renewal and Second Amendment