To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Lynn M. Radzilowski, Senior Services Director
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Office of the Genesee County Sheriff, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, to provide Elder Abuse and Exploitation Prevention services for Genesee County seniors; the cost for this contract will be paid from account 2231-691.00-995.056
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a MOU between Genesee County and the Office of the Genesee County Sheriff in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, to provide Elder Abuse and Exploitation Prevention services for Genesee County seniors; the cost for this contract will be paid from account 2231-691.00-995.056.
BACKGROUND:
This is the annual MOU that allows the service providers to receive funding for approved budgeted monthly expenses from the Genesee County Senior Millage.
DISCUSSION:
The Office of the Genesee County Sheriff is a governmental department 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 Department of Senior Services are funded by the Genesee County Senior Services Millage. The General Fund is not used for these contracts and services. # 2231-691.00-995.056.
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 on 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 co...
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