To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Lynn M. Radzilowski, Senior Services Director
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RE: Approval of agreement between Genesee County Family Service Agency of Mid-Michigan, in an amount not to exceed $215,000.00 to provide Visually and Hearing-Impaired Services for eligible Genesee County seniors; the cost for this contract will be paid from account 2231-691.00-883.020 (Senior Services).
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Family Service Agency of Mid-Michigan, in an amount not to exceed $215,000.00 to provide Visually and Hearing-Impaired Services for the fiscal year 2024-2025.
BACKGROUND:
This annual contract allows the service providers to receive reimbursement for approved budgeted monthly expenses from the Genesee County Senior Millage.
DISCUSSION:
The Family Service Agency is a non-profit corporation that receives funding from the senior millage to provide quality services and programs to Genesee County Senior Citizens aged 60 and older within the community.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
N/A
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
All contracts and services that come from the Genesee County Office of Senior Services are funded by the Genesee County Senior Services Millage. The General Fund is not used for these contracts and services. # 2231-691.00-883.020
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
N/A
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
N/A
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The contracts facilitate a range of services that directly contribute to the well-being and safety of seniors, by funding programs and services that promote health, safety, and high quality of life. The contracts additionally support the provision of free services to seniors that directly impact their financial well-being. By offering no-cost services, we can help alleviate financial burdens on seniors and allow them to manage their resources better. By continuing partnerships with senior centers and service providers, the contracts foster an inclusive and collaborative culture. Moreover, the contracts contribute to community growth by expanding the reach and scope of services available to seniors.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Director of the Office of Senior Services to authorize entering into the FY 2024-2025 Service Provider contract between Genesee County and Family Services Agency of Mid-Michigan whereby the agency will provide visual- and hearing-impaired services for the term commencing October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, to be paid from account #2231-691.00-883.020 in an amount not to exceed $215,000.00, with said budget amount to be finalized following this Board’s approval of the FY 2024-2025 County Budget, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request dated July 30, 2024, and supporting documents being on file with the official records of the August 14, 2024 meeting of the Human Services Committee of this Board), and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the contract on behalf of Genesee County.