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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14359 ORD - 06/21/1978JKH:hb:6 /19/ ?8 TEXAS: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE AGING, FOR A TITLE IX SENIOR CITIZEN'S EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM BEGINNING JULY 1, 1978 AND TERMINATING JUNE 30, 1979. TOTAL FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM IS $220,250, OF WHICH $189,000 IS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE AGING AND $31,250 IS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY AS AN IN -KIND CONTRIBUTION; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN THE PROPOSAL, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, MARKED EXHIBIT "A "; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED CONTRACTS, MODIFICATIONS, EXTENSIONS, RENEWALS, OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION AND CONTINUATION OF THE AFORESAID PRO- GRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SECTION 1. That authorization is hereby given for submission of a proposal to the National Council On The Aging, for a Title IX Senior Citizen's Employment Program beginning July 1, 1978 and terminating June 30, 1979. Total funding for the program is $220,250, of which $189,000 is to be provided by the National Council On The Aging and $31,250 is to be provided by the City as an in -kind contribution, all as more fully set forth in the proposal, a substantial copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked Exhibit "A ". SECTION 2. That the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute any and all related contracts, modifications, extensions, renewals, or other documentation required in the implementation and con- tinuation of the program aforesaid. SECTION 3. The necessity to submit the proposal and to authorize execution of all necessary and related contracts, modifications, and other documentation in order to continue the program aforesaid 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, having requested the sus- pension of the Charter rule and that this ordinance take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its passage, IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO -JUL 0 8 is8o ORDAINED thi's the _day of June, 1978. ATTEST- ity ecretary MAYOR T E CIT OF RPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS APPROVED: 20T<, DAY OF JUNE, 1978: J. BRUCE AYCOCK, CITY ATTORNEY BY s A s.� t C't torney PROPOSAL FOR TITLE IX OLDER WORKEVEMPLAYMENT PROGRAM 'TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE AGING FROM THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Approved: DAY OF 1978 BY: Signature R Marvin Townsend, City Manager Name and Title " -SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT BUDGET. Subgrantee• Older Worker Employment Program Corpus Christi, Texas (Include name, city, state) Subgrant Number: (To be completed by NCOA) Performance Period: July 1,1978 thru June 30, 19.79 Federal - Nonfederal - Share Contribution Total .,I. ENROL -ME 'COSTS A. Salaries .152,600 .' -0- 152,600 B. Fringe Benefits 13,700 -0- 13,700,•' . '• C. Transportation 1,300 -07 1,300 D. Physical Examinations -0- 70- -0= E. Field Supplies -0- -0- F. Other 12,100 ,. -0- 12:100 Subtotal: 179.700 -0- 179 ,700 II. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS A. Salaries -0- -0- -0 -_- B. Fringe Benefits -0- 70- -0- • - . . C. Travel -0-• -0- -0- D. Telephone /Postage 400 -0- - 400 - -- E. Other 8,900 31,-250 40,150• -- , Subtotal: i. 9.300 31;.250 40,550 GRAND TOTAL: 189,000 31, 250 220,250 I - SUPPORT DATA FOR ENROLLEE COSTS A. Enrol2eesSSalaries Subtotal Total 1. 51 enrollees @ $2.65/hr x 20 hrs x 26 wks = $70,278 70,300 (7 -1 -78 to 12- 31 -78) 2. 51 enrollees @ $2.90 /hr x 20 hrs x 26 wks = 76,908 76,900 (1 -1 -79 to 6- 30 -79) 3. 1 enrollee @ $3.715/hr x 25 hrs x 26 wks = 2,415 (7 -1 -78 to 12- 31 -78) @ 3.715/hr x 25 hrs x 16 wks = 1,486 (1 -1 -79 to 4- 15 -79) @ $3.860/hr x 25 hrs x 10 wks = 965 1 enrollee - 10% projected cost of living increase of $4,866 = $487 487 (8 -1 -78 to 6- 30 -79) 5,353 5,400 152,600 B. Enrollees Fringe Benefits 1. FICA @ 6.05% x $70,300 _ $4,253 (7 -1 -78 to 12- 31 -78) @ 6.05% x $2,415 - 146 (7 -1 -78 to 12- 31 -78) @ 6.05% x (k x 487) 122 - 7 (8 -1 -78 to 12- 31 -78) $4,406 FICA @ 6.13% x $76,900 4,713 (1 -1 -79 to (6- 30 -79) @ 6.13% x 1,486 = 91 (1 -1 -79 to 4- 15 -79) @ 6.13% x 965 = 59 (4 -16 -79 to 6- 30 -79) @ 6.13% x (3/4 x 487) 365.22_ (1 -1 -79 to 6- 30 -79) $4,885 $9,291 9,300 2. Workmenbs Compensation @ 2% x $152,600 3,000 12,300 F. Job Developer's Transportation .15 x 500 x 12 = $900 900 900 G. Enrollees Training & Supportive Services 3,400 TOTAL ENROLLEE COSTS 179,700 Enrollee Costs C C. Enrollees Transportation Subtotal Total .15 /mi x 200 mi x 12 mos for 51 enrolleess = $360 400 D. Other 1. 1 Training Sessions @ $100 /session = $100 100 2. Job Developer's Services Salary - 1 @ $3.715 x 40 x 26 = $3,864 (1 -1 -78 to 12- 31 -78) 1 @ $3.715 x 40 x 14 =, 2,080 (101 -79 to 4 -1 -79) 1 @ $3.860 x 40 x 12 1,853 (4 -1579 to 6- 30 -79) $7,797 7,800 1 projected cost of living increase 10% 779 800 $8,576 8,700 E. Job Developer's Fringe Benefits 1. 6.05% x 3,864 = 234 (1 -1 -78 to 12- 31 -78) 6.05% x 195 (1/4 x 780) = 11 (8 -1 -78 to 12- 31 -78) 6.13% x 2,080 = 128 (1 -1 -79 to 4- 15 -79) 6.13% x 1,853 - 114 (4 -1 -79 to 6- 30 -79) 6.13% x 200 (3/4 x 780) - 12 499 $500 2. Workmen's Compensation 2% x 8,700 $174 200 3. City Retirement - Employer's Share - 7.7% x 8,700 = 700 1,400 F. Job Developer's Transportation .15 x 500 x 12 = $900 900 900 G. Enrollees Training & Supportive Services 3,400 TOTAL ENROLLEE COSTS 179,700 II - SUPPORT DATA FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS A. Salaries B. Fringe Benefits -0- -0- C. Travel D. Postage $35 x 12 mos - $360 400 $400 E. Other 1. Chebk''-Printing @ $1.00 $1,300 1,300 2. Consumable office supplies: $35 x 12 mos. s 360 400 3. Indirect Costs 5.08 x $175,700 = $8,925 81900 TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS $9,300 III - SUPPORT DATA FOR NON - FEDERAL CONTRIBUTION A. In -Kind Contribution 1. Supervision and Counseling $29,950 (51 enrollees x 5 hours x 40 wks x $2.935/hr) 2. Medical Exams (51 enrollees x $25 per medical exam) 1,300 TOTAL NON- FEDERAL CONTRIBUTION $31,250 * Placed in Non - Federal Contribution - in Administrative Costs - in 'Other" Category COASTAL BEND WORK ERPERIENCE OLDER WORKER PROGRAM ' ENROLLEE COSTS: A. SALARIES: $152,600 During the past proposal year, 74 older workers were placed and serviced in this program. 50 slots have been alloted for the 1978 -79 fiscal year. Their job descriptions include: clerical aides, tutor aides, dietican aides, maintainance aides, nutritional aides, senior services assistants, mini -bus drivers, and various other duties. Wages range from $2.65 an hour to $3.86 an hour. The enrollees will work from 20 hours a week to 25 hours a week. B. FRINGE BENEFITS: $13,700 Workmen's Compensation at 2% on the $152,600 salaries will amount to $3052 or .$3000. C. TRANSPORTATION Transportation costs at 15¢ a mile for 200 miles for 12 months will amount for $360.00. D. OTHER Other services will include training sessions and job developer costs. This will amount to $8,700. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS Total administrative costs are $9,300 . This includes $400 for postage; check printing for $1,300; consumable office supplies,$400; and indirect costs of $8,900. IN -KIND CONTRIBUTION In -kind contributions amount to $31,250. This will account for supervision, counseling, and medical examinations. -2- NARRATIVE FOR WORK EXPERIENCE OLDER WORKERS PROGRAM INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The Corpus Christi Work Experience Older Workers Program (WEOWP) started operations in June, 1977, and has proven to be very helpful and successful in this area. The program is needed to help supplement any income some of these older citizens have, and to be the entire incomes for some of them. During the past proposal year, 74 older workers were placed and serviced. The enrollees work from 20 to 25 hours per week, and are paid $2.65 an hour to $3.86 an hour. Their job descriptions in- clude clerical aides, tutor aides, dietican aides, maintenance aides, nutritional aides, senior services assistants, mini -bus drivers, librarians, and various other duties. The 1978 -79 fiscal year proposal is for 51 slots at any given period of time. This means that approximately 70 to 75 older workers may be serviced due to some terminations. Also, many of the older citizens who come into the office for jobs will be interviewed and referred to other agencies,or places that will better fit their needs. ACTIVITIES IN EMPLOYMENT FOR OLDER WORKERS Identified as a major need in the Coastal Bend, employment for persons 55 and up is a problem which will require multiple approaches. Three current efforts are barely scratching the surface. The three current programs are (1) public service employment, primarily through Title IX funding under the Older Americans Act; (2) employment advocacy, .funded througb_Title III and Title IX of the Older American Act; and (3) employment clearinghouse or "skills bank" referral service. The extent -3- of these programs is described below. (1) The Corpus Christi Work Experience Older Workers Program is sponsored by the City of Corpus Christi, and is considered a public service employment. This program is the contractee for 50 -60 Title I% positions through a grant from the National Council on Aging (NCOA). (2) Employment Advocacy which began in May, 1977 with one half- time worker funded by the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) using Title III funds. The program was expanded by the addition of one half -time worker under the Work Experience Older Workers Program sponsored by the city. (3) Experience Unlimited programs, which is also partially staffed by enrollees from the city's work experience older workers' program. This program helps to hire short term persons for such duties as yard man, carpenter, painter, etc.; The Corpus Christi Work Experience Older Workers Program places all its enrollees in meaningful jobs for 20 to 25 hours per week, and cooperates with other programs who are servicing the older citizen as well as the community as a whole. It is estimated that the 1977 population of Corpus Christi was 225,000, with 20 % of these citizens being over 55 years old. This means that approximately 45,000 citizens in Corpus Christi are 55 or above. It is projected that by 1980 there will be a shift to a larger percentage in the 65 -69 age group and a deckease in the 70 -74 age group. By 1980, it is projected that there will be 120 women'per'100 men. -4- DESCRIPTION OF SUBGRANTEE ORGANIZATION The City of Corpus Christi is the sponsor of the Work Experience Older Workers Program. The overall purpose of the program is to provide a unified comprehensive service delivery system which will enable persons 55 years of age and older to remain in their homes and communities as long as it is reasonable for them to do so. To facilitate the delivery of these services, the city's older worker program offers the following: (1) Employment: The greatest crisis facing the target population is that of insufficient income. Many older people who are able and willing to work are unable to find employment. Additional income is needed to pay the taxes, keep up the cars, etc., even if some retirement or social security is available. (2) Information and Referral programs identify clients, assess and document client needs and provide linkage to service providers. (3) A Home Safety program will be part of the counseling service. (4) A Crime Prevention program aimed at educating seniors through- out the city and area will be given in cooperation with the city police department. (5) A Geriatric Health Care program will investigate existing services and work with the city health department in determining the needs. (6) Provide counseling and guidance that is needed to make the older worker more employable and comfortable with his /her position in life. This also includes helping the older worker with their problems with social security, food stamps, and various other problems that are identified with old age. -5- PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED The older worker generally earns about half as much as his /her younger working counterpart; therefore, many of the older workers are in the poverty to extreme poverty level. The arbitrary retirement at 65 is a crucial factor. Many of the older citizens are neither financially nor emotionally prepared for this adjustment. Older workers suffer from their lack of preparedness, and level of train- ing, for the higher paying unsubsidized positions that have been created in today's business world. According to statistics obtained from the State Area Council on Aging, 13% of women over 65 years of age work in private households while only 2.9% of the total female work force work at these menial jobs. In comparison, only 3.1% of the older women worker hold clerical positions in relationship to the total female working population. Not only are the older women less occupationally prepared, and have fewer meaningful support oppor- tunities, but in addition, those who do have skills with which to support themselves are often deterred by mandatory retirement. A report on manpower, by the Area Aging Planning Information System, indicates that 50% of the older workdrs surveyed who had incomes less than $3,000 :.wanted employment, and 39% of those who earned between $3,000 to $5,000 wanted employment. The older citizens between 60 and 69 comprised the largest percentage of those seeking work. 82% of those seeking employment received no pension, 92% had no veterans' benefits, 90% received no public assistance, 94% no SSI, and 39% did not even receive Social Security. 90% reported that they had debt problems. This would seem to indicate a desire to work to maintain their livelihood. There are very few programs designed to meet these needs of the worker over 55. -6- Inflation has added to the plight of the older worker who is attempting to live on social security, or has no income. High levels of unemployment have drastically reduced the opportunities for employment for older persons. The immigrant retirees and "snow birds" (winter residents and summer vacationers) has continued unabated; therefore, the number of unemployed older workers is rapidly increasing in this area. The Work Experience Older Workers program has had an excellent track record of helping these older citizens. Many people who previously earned $7.00 to $8.00 an hour are seeking positions that pay $2.65 or $3.00 an hour. These are some of the people that the program has helped. Some of the older citizens have to learn skills to prepare them for positions other than those previously held. While 74 older workers were placed and serviced during the 1977 - 1978 fiscal year; many others were referred to other agencies. Those 74 older workers were also given other supportive services such as counseling, etc., in addition to their work placements. The objectives and goals of the local program have been met; however, it is felt that further development is needed, so this is going to be a more comprehensive year for the program. The main idea. behind all the goals, or objectives, is for services that will benefit the older worker. The enrollees, and in particular, the Community Service Officer, was very active during the past year in "Hire the Older Worker" week. During this week, he appeared on television to inform the public that the older worker is an asset to the community with all the talent and expertise that he /she has learned by personal experience. -t- The Community Service Officer has attended several SCSP work- shops in Kansas City and San Antonio, Texas. These workshops were sponsored by the NCOA, and were beneficial to the community service officer in his work with the older workers, and in preparing the various additional services that he plans for their various activities. Meeting the numerous directors and community service officers from through -out the United States added to the dimension of his planning. The older worker enrollees have been active in the Senior Citizens' Fair which is held annually in Corpus Christi. Home -made gifts and products are made and displayed for three days. During this time, the enrollees mingled with citizens of all ages, and also are able to show their talents to all concerned. Through -out the year, the enrollees have been on television and radio programs. These appearances have been very encouraging for all their friends, and in particular, for those people in their age range. Therefore, future programs of this type are being planned for the older worker in this program. The Coastal Bend Council of Governments - Area on Aging requested one of the enrollees to assist them with a job placement service. This enrollee, known as a Job Developer, has proven to be a very effective worker for the Council of Governments, and has been commended highly for her work with this endeavor which is called "Experience Unlimited ". Three other enrollees have been placed in unsubsidized employment. Many problems face the older worker every day; therefore, counseling services and guidance are always available to them through this office. One of the big problems facing these citizens who want to add a little income to their limited and low budgets, is that they are afraid of losing their SSI/ Medicaid, which is very essential to people in this age category. . . . -5- This is one of the big problems that this'llocal office is trying : -to solve for the enrollees. Another big problem for the older worker entering part -time employment is that, if they are living in Senior Citizens housing, they have to pay an increase in utilities and rent. This seems to be unfair since they are putting forth an effort to improve their finan- cial situation so that they can afford some of the other essentials of life. Transportation problems loom as a big obstacle for these people since so -many of them do not drive a car, or cannot afford the main- tenance and cost of gasoline. The local bus schedules do not always meet with the needs of the older citizens; and this is a problem: that is going to be addressed more directly during the coming year. Public relations with the other agencies is excellent. Besides being on television and radio, the community service officer and the enrollees have been given coverage by the local news media. Several articles have appeared in the Corpus Christi Caller (local newspaper), the local college newspaper, and the bulletins:of numerous agencies within the city. This office is called upon by local community leaders for expertise counseling and information about the older worker. Other agencies linkage with this office is commendable, and has received the praise of government bodies. -9— The Work Experience Older Worker program works closely with the other senior services in the city, the Social Security Officer, Texas Employment, the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, and other city, state and federal offices. Enrollees are placed at the above offices, and interagency meetings are held. All phases of the Social Security network is used to gain and share information, counseling, subsidized placements or unsubsidized employment. The staff members attend the meetings on aging given by various agencies in the area. Linkages and communications have been excellent, and a continued effort will be made to keep this cooperation in effect.with the main goal being to help the older citizen in all endeavors of his /her life, especially in the areas pertaining to work. I 1977 -78 GOALS $ OBJECTIVES ACCOMPLISHMENTS " 1. Employment of Older Worker Older Worker was placed at meaningful worksites „ .2. Increase skills of older worker Vocational training 3. Counseling service Counseling effective Developed support groups for 4. Group Therapy participants to discuss per - sonal & job problems Found means of transportation S. Transportation for enrollees Older workeis•.became more 6. Safety programs aware of safety 7. Crime Prevention Had program on crime pre = ", vention B. Geriatric Health Care Medical exams & advice In- Service Training Spent first day with them 9� I Encouraged socializatioas " '10. i' • Support Services among enrollees COMMENTS ;ood working relationships :ood response >ood response Improved morale Better working conditions Had problems of safety hazards Enrollees protected themselc Enrollees took care of hea11 problems Enrollees felt more confides (Enrollees felt needed and not so lonely 1978- 79•GOALS E OBJECTIVE; ; ontinued employment locational training Counseling Group Therapy Transportation help Continued safety programs Crime Prevention Geriatrics health care In- Service Training Support Services i OBJECTIVES PERSONS RESPONSIBLE TIME TABLE GOAL STATEMENTS ' The goal of the program is to The ob ectives of the program � Paul Heston A continuous'on -. to have a well informed Amelia Stevens going effort through - provide meaningful employment are to a contented and'informed and happy older worker who , Ivan Areeneaux out the program'year. enrollee as well as counseling, will be able to cope with Paula Rivera from July,:1978 thru safety, and health the every day Problems facing Marsha Hopkins Jun e 1979. group therapy, the older person. Mary Whitmire awareness. D'Lee Morris WORKSITES American Diabetes Association Austin Neighborhood Center Art Community Center Ada Wilson Children's Hospital City- County Welfare Department Coastal Bend Women's Shelter Christ the King School Corpus Christi State School City of Corpus Christi Coastal Bend Council of Governments Constable's Office Precinct 1 Del Mar College Dos Mundos School Experience Unlimited Elgin Day Care Center Hialco Job Development Program Japanese Art Museum Lulac Village Molina Neighborhood Center March of Dimes Molina Los Encinos Muscular Dystrophy Association Mount Carmel Home Nueces House Nueces County Sheriff Robstown Day Care Center Salvation Army St. Anthony School St. Cyril School Seamen's Center Schlesinger Home Health Agency Spohn Hospital Texas Employment Commission Texas Department of Human Resources U. S. Naval Air Station Zavala Neighborhood Center Senior Citizens Services: Liudale Center Greenwood Center Woodlawn Center Casa De Oro Center Clairlane Center Zavala Neighborhood Center 1977 -78` —. dget 'PLANNING AND URBAN' DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR E. Orlones ' PHYSICAL 9 SOCIAL PLANNING SPECIAL PROGRAMS NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR' PROGRAM CHIEF PLANNER II, ' • L. Wenger ADMIN. ASSIST. III PROGRAM DIRECTOR :D. Hill T. Utter PROGRAMS FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM DIRECTOR S. Gonzal'os CETA ADMINISTRATION WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS CETA DIREGT.,OR PROGRAM DIRECTOR J,' Bosquez M. Whitmire Corpus Christi, Tex s day of 19-21 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, R THE C TY OF CORCHRISTI, TEXAS The Charter Rule was suspended Gabe Lozano, Sr. Bob Gulley David Diaz 'Ruth Gill Joe Holt Tony Juarez, Jr. Edward L. Sample The above ordinance -was passed Gabe Lozano, Sr. Bob Gulley David Diaz Ruth Gill Joe Holt Tony Juarez, Jr. Edward L. Sample a 14359 te: >e: