AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HUMAN SERVICES NETWORK, INC. D/B/A MEALS ON WHEELS OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOR MEAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES RELATED TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY TO AID THE CITY’S COMMUNITY.
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BACKGROUND:
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law in an effort to speed up the recovery from the economic and health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Under this legislation, the City was awarded $8,597,464 to respond, prepare, and mitigate effects the pandemic has had on our community.
During the FY2022 annual budget process, the City Commission of the City of Coconut Creek recommended and approved several community activities that were eligible under the ARPA guidelines to include food distribution and meal assistance. Through a partnership with the Human Services Network, Inc. d/b/a Meals on Wheels of South Florida, meals will be provided to Coconut Creek senior residents, who without this funding would not be able to receive meal assistance services.
DISCUSSION:
The City is recommending the execution of an agreement with Human Services Network, Inc. d/b/a Meals on Wheels of South Florida to provide meal assistance services that will assist in meeting the nutritional needs of Coconut Creek senior residents. Under this program, approximately 41 seniors would receive two meals per day five times per week (10 meals total per week).
If approved, this program will begin services on April 21, 2022, and continue, as long as funds are available, or one year after execution of the agreement, whichever is shorter.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $0
EXPENDITURES: $80,000
BUDGETED? Yes
NOTES: Account No. 6598-3450, Public Service Activities. The cost of this service will be funded from ARPA proceeds.