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AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH NUECES COUNTY FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE PROGRAM
FOR THE ELDERLY OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, THE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTY FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $56,000 TO BE USED IN CONTINUATION OF
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, OUTREACH, REFERRAL
AND FOLLOW -UP, INFORMATION, RECREATION, AND SOCIAL
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR BEGINNING
MARCH 1, 1977 AND ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 1978, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF
WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED
EXHIBIT "A "; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ALL RELATED AND NECESSARY CONTRACTS, AMENDMENTS AND
OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN THE ADMINISTRATION AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; AND DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized
to execute a contract with Nueces County for the continuation of the program f
for the elderly outside the City limits of Corpus Christi, the contract to
provide for County funds in the amount of $56,000 to be used in continuation c�
of activities such as transportation, outreach, referral and follow -up,
information, recreation, and social supportive services for a period of
one year beginning March 1, 1977 and ending February 28, 1978, all as more
fully set forth in the contract, a substantial copy of which is attached
hereto, marked Exhibit "A ", and made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized
to execute all related and necessary contracts, amendments and other docu-
ments required in the administration and implementation of the aforesaid
program.
SECTION 3. The necessity to authorize execution of the contract
and all related and necessary contracts, amendments and other documents
required in the administration and implementation of the aforesaid program
creates a public emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring the
suspension of the Charter rule that no ordinance or resolution shall be
passed finally on the date of its introduction but that such ordinance or
resolution shall be read at three several meetings of the City Council, and
the Mayor having declared such emergency and necessity to exist, and having
MICROFILMED
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requested the suspension of the Charter rule and that this ordinance be passed
finally on the date of its introduction and take effect and be in full force
and effect from and after its passage, IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO ORDAINED, this
the ti[3 M c{ day of February, 1977.
ATTEST:`
0��" ?letary ' MAYUR
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, T AS
APPROVED:
DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1977:
J. BR E AYCOCK, CIT RNEY
BY:
AssistantCit to ney
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION .... ..............................1
PLAN FOR THE PROJECT ..........................1
A. OBJECTIVES ............................1
B. STAFFING - GENERAL SUPERVISORY
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C. STAFFING- COUNTY .......................3
D. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES ...............3
E. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION .................5
F. BUDGET NARRATIVE ......................6
BUDGET .......... ..............................8
AUTHENTICATING SIGNATURES .....................9
INTRODUCTION
The Senior Community Services program has been able to expand the services
offered to the elderly to include Nueces County as well as the City of Corpus
Christi. This expansion is due largely to the County's contribution to what
previously had been a city -wide program. The services to the elderly residing
outside of the corporate limits of Corpus Christi have been expanded to a level
comparable to that of the City program.
This proposal for funding is presented to the County for a twelve -month
period, March 1, 1977, through February 28, 1978, in order that the Senior Com-
munity Services program can continue to provide a comprehensive overall program
for the elderly residing in Nueces County.
PLAN FOR THE PROJECT
The purpose for these funds is to maintain the level of services which are
presently being delivered in the Robstown area and to improve the quality of
service to the elderly in this area.
A. OBJECTIVES
1. Maintain the operation of a multi - purpose senior center in the
City of Robstown. The City of Robstown has contributed to this by
providing space in a building which is used as a meal site and
recreational center by the Senior Community Services program. The
County in turn assisted in the maintenance of the building.
2. Maintain and improve present services such as transportation, out-
reach, referral and information, follow -up, recreation, nutrition,
nutrition education and other supportive services.
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B. STAFFING - GENERAL SUPERVISORY
The operation of the program is the responsibility of the Senior Com-
munity Services Director and supportive staff. A description of staff
which will direct the overall program follows:
1. Senior Community Services Director - This person is responsible for
the delivery of services and the overall operation of the program.
This person is directly responsible to the Director of the Depart-
ment of Planning and Urban Development.
2. Outreach Supervisor - This person is responsible for the direct
supervision of all outreach workers and site managers whose respon-
sibility is that of providing outreach, referral, follow -up and
information services. This person schedules training and provides
proper guidance to the staff in the performance of their duties.
3. Nutrition Program Coordinator - This person is responsible for co-
ordinating the operation of the nutrition program. This includes
providing a well- balanced meal five days a week. The Coordinator
assures the delivery of all congregate and home delivered meals.
4. Recreation Supervisor - This person is responsible for developing
and maintaining recreational activities in each of the senior cen-
ters. The recreational supervisor plans and assures implementation
of the recreation services offered by the program.
5. Transportation Coordinator - This position, funded jointly by the
Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and the Urban Mass Transporta-
tion Administration (UMTA), is responsible for the development,
maintenance and scheduling of an effective transportation system.
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The coordinator and transportation staff assure transportation
services to and from meal sites as well as home meal delivery.
The County program will gain full benefit from the supervisory staff.
The supervisory staff will provide direction and support to staff spe-
cifically assigned to the County program.
C. STAFFING - COUNTY
Five staff members are assigned specifically to the County Senior Ser-
vices Program. A description of their duties is provided:
1. One Site Manager /Two Outreach Workers - These persons provide
outreach, referral, follow -up and information services. Staff as-
signed to the meal site centers serve meals to center participants.
They also evaluate and authorize the need for home delivered meals
to the elderly.
2. One Bus Operator - The bus operator is responsible for providing
transportation to the elderly. The elderly are transported to pro-
fessional offices, grocery stores, drug stores, resource agencies,
senior recreation centers, and elsewhere. The bus operator is also
responsible for the home delivery of meals. One 12- passenger van
serves the Robstown area.
3. One Janitor - This person is responsible for cleaning and maintain-
ing the center area and equipment and providing whatever other as-
sistance is necessary.
D. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
1. Transportation - This service provides transportation for the
elderly to and from the senior centers, grocery and drug stores,
food stamp center, Social Security Office, doctor's offices, other
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professional offices and elsewhere. Initially, one van and driver,
paid for from the regular program grant, provided this service. As
a result of the County's participation, one other van and driver
have been added to expand this service.
2. Outreach - The staff provide outreach services which seek out and
identify the isolated elderly and those in need of assistance from
the program. The staff's function is to encourage participation by
providing an environment conducive to social interaction among the
elderly.
3. Referral /Follow -Up - The outreach staff, after making a needs
assessment, will make proper referrals. These referrals include
Senior Community Services' own programs as well as the programs
of other resource agencies. Follow -up is provided on each person
referred by the outreach workers to insure proper disposition of
cases.
4. Publications - Senior Community Services presently publishes a
bilingual newsletter entitled Sexvfce,P.ne. It is distributed to
approximately 3,000 persons and agencies.
5. Nutrition - Senior Community Services has increased the number of
meals served in Robstown and the surrounding area.
6. Recreation - The center provides a place for companionship, recrea-
tional activities and a meal site. Recreation includes such activi-
ties as ceramics, leatherwork, knitting, crocheting, cards, bil-
liards, dominoes, bingo, dancing, reading and /or any activity pre-
ferred by the elderly. Recreational activities take place before
and after meals are served.
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Center participants are able to participate in tours and acti-
vities sponsored by Senior Community Services. A variety of trips
and tours have been taken; they have included:
1 Fishing trip to the bay.
2 Sightseeing trip to the bay.
3 Houston Astroworld trip.
4) Brownsville, Zoo trip.
5) Austin, LBJ Library, Governor's Mansion and State Capitol.
6) Senior Citizens Fair in Corpus Christi.
7 Nuevo Laredo Shopping trips.
These activities are readily available to persons who actively
participate in the centers. The tours offer an opportunity for the
elderly to become more mobile and more involved in their surround-
ings.
7. Social- Supportive Services - Other assistance provided through the
centers includes counseling, education, direct assistance by resource
agency representatives, telephone reassurance, home visitation and
other social services.
E. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
A description of the level of participation and extent and manner in
which services are delivered is provided:
1. Outreach Services - Outreach services are designed to seek out the
isolated elderly, identify needs and provide the necessary assistance
to alleviate those needs. An average of 42 older persons are being
served each month.
2. Information /Referral - Once the outreach has been done and the needs
have been determined, information and referral is provided in order
to maximize the resources available in the area. This service in-
volves providing information relative to existing agencies whose
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programs are designed to serve the elderly. This service is pro-
vided by outreach workers through personal contact and verbal
contact. The monthly average of older persons given information
and /or referral is 21.
3. Follow -Up Services - When an older person is referred, follow -up
services are provided to determine the result of the referral.
This enables the staff to determine whether or not the person was
assisted or whether the referral was appropriate. Follow -up ser-
vices are provided to a monthly average of 16 older persons.
4. Recreation - Recreational activities involve a multitude of areas
of interest that include sewing,- knitting, crocheting, billiards,
cards, dominoes, dances, trips and other activities. The average
monthly level of participation is about 516 older persons.
5. Transportation - Transportation services are provided by two
sources, the regular transportation provided by Senior Community
Services and County supported transportation service. The average
monthly number of older persons served by both services is 993.
6. Nutrition - The nutrition program provides one balanced meal per
day to older persons who are 60 years of age or older. Meals are
served in a congregate setting in Robstown and Bishop with home
deliveries when required. The average number of meals served is
approximately 1,352 meals per month.
F. BUDGET NARRATIVE
The budget provides for a twelve -month operation from March 1, 1977,
through February 28, 1978.
Staff supported through County funds are as follows:
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Site Manager and Outreach Workers
1) Mrs. Cora M. Upshaw (Site Manager)
2) Mrs. Louise T. Garrett
3 Mrs. Jessie M. Dugan
Bus Operator
1) Mr. Santiago (Jimmy) Herrera
Janitor
1) Mrs. Ernestina Hinojosa
Grade levels and steps are consistent with the City Compensation and
Classification Plan.
In addition to the salaries, the following are charged to the County
program budget:
1) Fuel, lubrication and maintenance of the County van,
2) Maintenance of the recreational center and kitchen, and
3) Recreational supplies and equipment.
The amount of funds requested reflects a slight increase due to rising
program costs.
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COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES BUDGET
March 1, 1977 - February 28, 1978
I. PERSONNEL
Outreach Workers (3) $26,730
Bus Operator 7,760
Custodian (PT 6) 4 836
39,326
Fringe Benefits (FICA -TMRS- Insurance) 5,677
Total Personnel $45,003
II. TRAVEL
Outreach Workers (3) $216 1mo. x 12 mo.
Total Travel
III. COMMUNICATIONS /UTILITIES
Telephone $25 /mo. x 12 mo.
Light, Heat, Power $80 /mo. x 12 mo.
Total Communications /Utilities
IV. PRINTING /SUPPLIES
Newsletter Printing $100 /mo. x 10 mo.
Office Supplies $20 /mo. x 12 mo.
Recreation Supplies $100 /mo. x 12 mo.
Chemical /Household Supplies
Total Printing /Supplies
V. OTHER COSTS
Xerox Costs
$14 /mo. x 12 mo.
Postage
$10 /mo. x 12 mo.
Fuel /Lubrication
$150 /mo. x 12 mo.
Building /Equipment
Maintenance
Vehicle Repair
Total Other Costs
PROGRAM TOTAL
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$ 2,592
$ 2,592
$ 300
960
$ 1.260
$ 1,000
240
1,200
400
$ 2,840
is
$ 168
120
1.800
297
1,920
$ 4,305r
$56,000
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It is mutually understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that
this program shall be governed by the budget which is incorporated into the fore-
going program narrative. The total budget for the twelve month period beginning
March 1, 1977, shall be $56,000. The City agrees to bill and the County agrees
to pay for services rendered hereunder on a monthly basis in accordance with the
budget.
It is mutually understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the City
shall have control of the employees hired hereunder and for the administration of
the program. The County participation is the funding of the program for those
areas outside the corporate limits of the City of Corpus Christi which areas
would not receive the services provided herein but for said funding. The County
reserves the right to cancel this agreement by giving the City thirty days written
notice. In the event of such cancellation the County agrees to assume rent pay-
ments under any contract previously entered into with the approval of the County.
In all events all capital assets pruchased will be the property of the County.
WITNESS OUR HANDS binding the respective parties this the day of
, 1977,
ATTEST: COUNTY OF NUECES
County Attorney Robert N. Barnes, County Judge
ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Bill G. Read, City Secretary R. Marvin Townsend, City Manager
APPROVED:
THIS THE DAY OF 1977.
City Attorney Harold F. Zick, Director of Finance
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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CORPUS CHRISTix TEXAS
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
DAY OF �.(�},� /L(,G�� � 91L
FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH IN THE EMERGENCY CLAUSE OF THE FOREGOING
ORDINANCES A PUBLIC EMERGENCY AND IMPERATIVE NECESSITY EXIST FOR THE SUSPEN-
SION OF THE CHARTER RULE OR REQUIREMENT THAT NO ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION SHALL
BE PASSED FINALLY ON THE DATE IT IS INTRODUCED AND THAT SUCH ORDINANCE OR
RESOLUTION SHALL BE READ AT THREE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCILS I, THEREFORE
REQUEST THAT YOU SUSPEND SAID CHARTER RULE OR REQUIREMENT AND PASS THIS ORDI-
NANCE FINALLY ON THE DATE IT IS INTRODUCED, OR AT THE PRESENT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL.
RESPECTFULLY
MAYOR
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
THE CHARTER RULE WAS SUSPENDED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
JASON LUBY aj
DR. BILL TIPTON AA 19-1
EDUARDO DE ADES
RUTH GILL
BOB GULLEY
GABE LOZANO, SR.
EDWARD L. SAMPLE
THE ABOVE ORDINANCE WAS PASSED BY T FOLLOWING VOTE:
JASON LUBY
DR. BILL TIPTON
EDUARDO DE ASES
RUTH GILL
BOB GULLEY
GABE LOZANO, SR.
EDWARD L. SAMPLE
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