COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Health Services Agency

DATE:

August 28, 2002

BOARD MEETING DATE:

September 17, 2002

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Margaret Taylor, Director of Health Services
Charlene A. Silva, Director of Aging and Adult Services

SUBJECT:

Agreement with the California Department of Aging (CDA) for the Title V Program of the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 for FY 2002-2003

Recommendation

Adopt a resolution authorizing:

1.

The President of the Board to execute Agreement No. TV-0203-08 for Title V with CDA for Fiscal Year 2002-2003;

2.

The County Manager to execute amendments and minor modifications to this agreement, not to exceed $100,000; and

3.

The Director of Health Services to execute amendments and minor modifications to this agreement, not to exceed $25,000.

Background

Every four years the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is required to submit a Planning and Service Area Plan for aging services to CDA. The state also requires that counties submit annual updates identifying revised goals and objectives for the coming fiscal year in order to claim their allotted OAA funds, which are determined through a statewide funding formula. The plan provides a profile of the County's senior population, identifies activities to improve and expand existing services as well as to develop new programs designed to address current countywide needs, and recommends services to be funded with San Mateo's OAA allocation.

On August 21, 2001, your Board approved the Strategic Plan for Services to Older Persons and Adults with Disabilities for 2001-05. This plan, together with the annual budget, fulfills CDA's requirements and generates a contract from CDA for funding.

Discussion

Title V provides funding for the Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) and supports subsidized training and employment for San Mateo County's older workers. Employment services are part of the group of supportive services funded by OAA, which is designed to carry out many of the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan.

County Counsel has reviewed and approved this agreement as to form and content.

Vision Alignment

The agreement with CDA for Title V keeps the commitment of ensuring basic health and safety for all and goal number 8: People-Help vulnerable people-the aged, disabled, mentally ill, at-risk youth and others-achieve a better quality of life. Funds for Title V programs will contribute to this commitment and goal by providing opportunities for San Mateo County seniors to be employed.

Fiscal Impact

The term of this agreement is July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. Execution of this agreement with CDA allows the County to claim its allocation of OAA funding for Title V for FY 2002-2003. The total grant amount of $216,215 for Title V consists of $168,134 in federal funds and $48,081 in state funds. In addition, the service provider participating in this program provides its own matching funds, thereby significantly expanding the funding available for senior services in San Mateo County. Revenues and expenses related to this agreement are included in Aging and Adult Services' approved budget for 2002-03. There is no impact on the County General Fund as a result of this action.