ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT (FY 2022-23) WITH PENINSULA VOLUNTEERS INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF HOT CATERED MEALS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE CITY’S SENIOR CONGREGATE NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.
WHEREAS, research shows that the greatest challenge to the safety and security of seniors and the elderly is isolation and access to healthy food and nutritious meals are important public health issues facing seniors; and WHEREAS, the City of East Palo Alto has sought to combat both isolation and food/nutrition disparities through its Senior Congregate Nutrition and Transportation programs at the East Palo Alto Senior Center since July of 2002; and WHEREAS, the City has been awarded $44,250 in grant funding from the County of San Mateo Office of Aging and Adult Services to support the Congregate Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and the program anticipates servicing and average of 6,500 meals next year; and
WHEREAS, Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. provides catered meal service delivery including supplies that meet the requisite nutrition standards set by the County at a reasonable rate; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO authorizes the City Manager to enter into a one-year agreement (FY 2022-23) in a form to be approved by the City Attorney with Peninsula Volunteers Inc. for the provision of hot catered meals and supplies for the City’s Senior Congregate Nutrition Program for an annual amount not to exceed $75,000.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October 2022, by the following vote:
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
Ruben Abrica, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James Colin, City Clerk Valerie J. Armento, Interim City Attorney