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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of Older Americans Act grant funds from the San Mateo County Aging and Disability Services Division in the amount of $114,907 and amending the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget pursuant to Budget Amendment Number 27.014. (Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of Older Americans Act grant funds from the San Mateo County Aging and Disability Services Division in the amount of $114,907 and amending the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget pursuant to Budget Amendment Number 27.014.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Since 1986, Older Americans Act (OAA) funds, along with City general funds, individual contributions, and fundraising support the Senior Services programs offered through the City of South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department at the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center (Center). This includes the Adult Day Care Program licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Transportation funding from the OAA grant has allowed the Adult Day Care Program to offer transportation as a component its services, giving income-eligible families the option of free or reduced cost transportation services through Redi Wheels to and from the Center. OAA funds are disbursed by the San Mateo County Aging and Disability Services (ADS) Division, and grant funds are overseen by staff in the Recreation Division’s Senior Services Program.
The Congregate Nutrition program was established in 2023 when staff applied for and were awarded funds through the OAA FY 2022-2023 grant cycle. A Congregate Nutrition Program operated under the OAA grant is donation based, with a suggested donation of $3.50, and meals served must meet strict nutrition standards outlined by the gra...
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