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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14178 ORD - 02/15/1978TEXAS: 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 $60,000 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, 1978, AND ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 1979, 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 IMPLEMENTA- TION OF THE AFORESAID PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 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 for the elderly outside the City limits of Corpus Christi, the contract to provide for County funds in the amount of $60,000 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, 1978, and ending February 28, 1979, 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 C OFILMED IUL 071980 1417"S 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 /-V" day of February, 1978. ATTEST: APPROVED: DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1978: J. BRUCE ,'YC OCK / &�� CITY ATTORNEY BY:J Assistant C Attorney COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM March 1, 1978 - February 28, 1979 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION --------------- --------- 1 PLAN FOR THE PROJECT------------ - - - - -- 1 A. OBJECTIVES ----- -------- - - - - -- 1 B.' STAFFING - GENERAL SUPERVISORY-- 2 C. STAFFING - COUNTY - --- --- ----- -- 3 D. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES - - - - -- 4 E. SERVICE LEVELS --- --- --- --- - -- 6 F. BUDGET NARRATIVE ------- - - - - -- 7 BUDGET- -- ----- ---------- --- --- ------- 9 AUTHENTICATING SIGNATURES ------ - - - - -- 10 1 !� 0 - - , 1. . 0 COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES INTRODUCTION The Senior Community Services program provides a variety of services to the elderly residing in Nueces County. The program is augmented by an appropriation from the County's general revenue sharing fund. The County's contribution ensures that the elderly residing outside the Corporate limits of Corpus Christi receive a full complement of services. This proposal for continuation of funding is presented to the County for a 12 -month period, March 1, 1978 through February 28, 1979. Senior Community Services is responsible for the administration and management of the County Senior Services Program. PLAN FOR THE PROJECT The purpose for these funds is to maintain the level of services which are presently being delivered in the Robstown and Bishop areas and to im- prove the quality of service to the elderly in this vicinity. A. OBJECTIVES 1. Maintain the operation of a multi - purpose senior center in the City of Robstown. The County will provide funds for the rental of a building at 833 W. Avenue J to be used as a meal site and multi- purpose center. The center is the focal point for nu- trition, transportation and social service delivery. 2. Maintain a six -hour meal site in the City of Bishop. The Bishop Center provides services in conjunction with Community Action Agency. The County assists in payment of utilities and miscel- laneous costs. 3. Maintain and improve present services such as transportation, outreach, referral and information, follow -up, recreation, nu- trition, nutrition education and other social services in Robstown and Bishop. Robstown and Bishop have large numbers of low- income elderly. These persons are the target popula- tion to which the program is directed. B. STAFFING - GENERAL SUPERVISORY The operation of the program is the responsibility of the Senior Community 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 Department of Planning and Urban Development. 2. Centers and Nutrition Supervisor - Under the supervision of the Director this person is responsible for the coordination of the nutrition program, the center management program and the recre- ational program at each center. This person ensures that cen- ters and kitchen are fully operational. 3. Kitchen Supervisor - Under the supervision of the Centers and Nutrition Supervisor, this position is responsible for main- taining inventories and requisition of food stuffs. The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for day -to -day supervision of kitchen personnel and preparation of meals in Robstown and Corpus Christi. 2 4. Center /Site Supervisor - Under the supervision of the Centers and Nutrition Supervisor, this position is responsible for day - to -day management of all senior centers and senior meal sites in Robstown, Bishop and Corpus Christi. 5. Transit Supervisor - Under the supervision of the Director, this position is responsible for day -to -day management of transportation system which includes elderly and handicapped transportation and transportation of Department of Human Re- sources clients to medical facilities in Corpus Christi. Robstown, Bishop and surrounding areas. The County program will gain full benefit from the supervisory staff. The supervisory staff will provide direction and support to staff specifically assigned to the County program. C. STAFFING - COUNTY Five staff members are assigned to the County Senior Services Pro- gram. A description of their duties is provided: 1. Three (3) Meal Site Managers - These persons provide outreach, referral, follow -up and information services. Staff assigned to the meal site centers serve meals to center participants. They also evaluate and authorize the need for home - delivered meals to the elderly and provide social services as needed. 2. One Bus Operator - The bus operator is responsible for pro- viding transportation to the elderly. The elderly are trans- ported to professional offices, grocery stores, drug stores, resource agencies, senior recreation centers, and elsewhere. 3 4 The bus operator is also responsible for the home delivery of meals. 3. One Janitor - This person is responsible for cleaning and main- taining the center area and equipment and providing whatever otter assistance is necessary. 0. 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, doctors' offices. other professional offices and elsewhere. Augmenting the County Transportation program is one driver paid for from funding pro- vided to Senior Community Services by Title III of the Older Americans Act. County Senior Services has a total of two drivers and two 12- passenger vans. 2. Outreach - The staff provides outreach services which seek out and identify the isolated elderly and those in need of assistance from the program. Home visits and attendance at neighborhood meetings are the primary method used for outreach. 3. Referral /Follow -Up - The staff refers participants to Senior Com- munity Services' own programs as well as the programs of other re- source agencies after determining what kinds of services are ❑ced- ed. Follow -up is provided on each person referred to ensure proper disposition of cases. 4. Publications - Senior Community Services presently publishes a bi- lingual newsletter entitled SeAviceEine. It is distributed to approximately 3.000 persons and agencies. 4 5. Nutrition - Senior Community Services has increased the num- ber of meals served in Robstown and the surrounding area. 6. Recreation - The center provides a place for companionship, recreational activities and a meal site. Recreation includes such activities as ceramics, leatherwork, knitting, cro- cheting, cards, billiards, dominoes, bingo, dancing, reading and /or any activity preferred by the elderly. Recreational activities take place before and after meals are served. Center participants are able to participate in tours and activities 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. 8) Hill Country tours. These activities are readily available to persons who ac- tively participate in the centers. The tours offer an oppor- tunity for the elderly to take inexpensive and interesting trips. 7. Social - Supportive Services - Other assistance provided through the centers includes counseling, nutrition education, direct 5 assistance by resource agency representatives, telephone re- assurance, and other social services. E. SERVICE LEVELS 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 assis- tance 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 pro- grams are designed to serve the elderly. This service is provided by outreach workers through personal 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 services are pro- vided 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 - Services are provided by two sources, Senior Conpnu- nity Services - supported and County- supported transportation service. 6 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 1,440 meals per month. F. BUDGET NARRATIVE The budget provides for a 12 -month operation from March 1, 1978 through February 28, 1979. Staff supported through County funds are as follows: Meal Site Managers 1) Mrs. Cora M. Upshaw 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 City Compensation and Classifi- cation Plan. In addition to the salaries, the following are charged to the County program budget: 1) Fuel, lubrication and maintenance of the two vans, 2) Maintenance to the center and kitchen, and 7 3) Recreational supplies and equipment. 4) Rental of the center located at 833 West Avenue J. 5) Other costs. such as communications and utilities. printing and supplies, postage and xerox costs. The amount of funds requested reflects a slight increase due to rising program costs. • COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES BUDGET March 1, 1978 - February 28, 1979 I. PERSONNEL Meal Site Managers (3) $23,114 Bus Operator 8,319 Custodian (PT 6) 5,172 $36,605 Fringe Benefits (FICA -TMRS- Insurance) 5.676 _ Total Personnel $42.281 II. TRAVEL Meal Site Managers (3) 1200 mi. /mo. x 15p x 12 mo. $ 2,160 Total Travel $ 2,160 III. COMMUNICATIONS /UTILITIES Telephone $22.85/mo. x 12 no. Light, Heat, Power $370 /mo. x 12 mo. Total Communications /Utilities IV. PRINTING /SUPPLIES. Newsletter Printing $70 /mo. x 12 mo. Office Supplies $20 /mo. x 12 mo. Recreation Supplies $67 /mo. x 12 mo. Chemical /Household Supplies Total Printing /Supplies V. OTHER COSTS Building Rent $175 /mo. x 12 mo. Xerox Costs $14 /mo. x 12 mo. Postage $2 /mo. x 12 mo. Fuel /Lubrication $256/mo. x 12 mo. Building /Equipment Maintenance $87 /mo. x 12 mo. Vehicle Repair $176 /mo. x 12 mo. Total Other Costs PROGRAM TOTAL 9 $ 275 4.440 $ 4,715 $ 846 240 800 440 $ 2,326 $ 2,100 168 24 3,072 1,042 2.112 $ 8,518 60 000 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 foregoing program narrative. The total budget for the 12 -month period beginning March 1, 1978 shall be $60,000. 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 30 days' written notice. In the event of such cancellation the County agrees to assume rent payments under any contract previously entered into with the approval of the County. In all events all capital assets purchased will be the property of the County. 14ITNESS OUR HANDS binding the respective parties this the day of . 1978. 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 1978. City Attorney �Haro d F. ick. Direct of Finance 10 Corpus Christi, Texas /S day of 1972 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, a public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension 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 Council; I, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule or requirement and pass this ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully,,._ THE CITY OrCORRO CHRISTI, TEXAS The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote: Gabe Lozano, Sr. Bob Gulley David Diaz Ruth Gill Joe Holt Edward L. Sample The above ordinance was passed Gabe Lozano, Sr. Bob Gulley David Diaz Ruth Gill Joe Holt Edward L. Sample 1417h vote: