REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 11, 2024
FROM
SHARON NEVINS, Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services
SUBJECT
Title
Revenue Contract with the California Department of Aging for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve annual Revenue Contract (State Revenue Agreement No. MS-2425-17) with the California Department of Aging to provide Multipurpose Senior Services Program services, in the amount of $1,847,820, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Executive Officer, or the Director of the Department of Aging and Adult Services to execute any subsequent non-substantive amendments, on behalf of the County, in relation to Revenue Contract (State Revenue Agreement No. MS-2425-17), subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Direct the Director of the Department of Aging and Adult Services to transmit all amendments to Revenue Contract (State Revenue Agreement No. MS-2425-17) to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Sharon Nevins, Director, 891-3917)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The revenue contract with California Department of Aging for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) in the amount of $1,847,820 is 50% ($923,910) Federally-funded and 50% State-funded ($923,910). Adequate appropriation and revenue will be included in the Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) 2024-25 recommended budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
MSSP includes social and healthcare management services, as well as a wide range of additional services that include housing, minor home repair, non-medical home equipment, chores, personal and respite care, transportation (escort and one-way trip), nutritional meal services, and communication devices to eligible seniors. DAAS has been providing program services since 1985. In 2024-25, DAAS anticipates MSSP services will be provided to an estimated 345 eligible seniors per month. Some of the eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to, individuals must be age 65 years or older and able to be serviced within the MSSP cost limitations.
The Federal Older Americans Act promotes the welfare and dignity of older adults by providing valuable services to enable older adults to be independent, remain in their communities, and assist them to be engaged citizens. In 1976, the State of California designated San Bernardino County as an Area Agency on Aging. As a result of this designation, DAAS receives funding to administer MSSP services.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Human Services Contracts (Patty Steven, Contracts Manager, 388-0241) on May 17, 2024; County Counsel (Jacqueline Carey-Wilson, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on May 22, 2024; Finance (John Hallen, Administrative Analyst, 388-0208) on May 22, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Cheryl Adams, Deputy Executive Officer, 388-0238) on May 23, 2024.