Title
Adopt a Resolution to Accept and Appropriate $40,000 in the Alameda County Area Agency on Aging Senior Center Activities Services Grant Funding for FY 2026-2027 and Authorize Future Grant Renewals Up to a Cumulative Amount of $170,000
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
Quality of Life
SUMMARY
The City of San Leandro was selected by the Alameda County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Senior Center Activities funding to expand inclusive programming for older adults through Senior Services. Including the initial award period and up to three one-year renewals, anticipated grant funding totals up to $170,000 through FY 2030, subject to continued County funding, satisfactory performance, and required approvals. Staff request appropriation of $40,000 for FY 2027.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the Resolution to:
1. Accept and appropriate $40,000 in Alameda County AAA; Senior Center Activities grant funding for FY 2027 to the Special Grants Fund, Senior Services Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the initial Alameda County Senior Center Activities agreement and up to three (3) one-year renewals, for cumulative grant funding not to exceed $170,000, including related amendments and documents necessary to implement the program, subject to available grant funding, applicable City budget appropriations, and approval.
BACKGROUND
The Recreation and Parks Department provides senior services at the Senior and Marina Community Centers. The City's Age-Friendly Action Plan and participant input identified a need to expand access to programming and services for older adults, including those with the greatest social and economic needs. The Alameda County AAA Senior Center Activities program, funded under Title IIIB of the Older Americans Act, supports inclusive, culturally and linguistically responsive activities for adults age 60 and older that promote social connection, wellness, independence, lifelong learning, ...
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