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Resolution No. XX-2023 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GRANT AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO’S AGING AND ADULT SERVICES (OAAS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,904 SENIORS’ TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2023, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2022, San Mateo County’s Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to senior service providers for a four-year (48- months) grant to support a variety of senior services, including the Senior Congregate Nutrition and Transportation program; and
WHEREAS, the City has supported senior nutrition, transportation, and other related programs since July 2002; and
WHEREAS, both the Congregate Nutrition and the Transportation Programs provide a necessary public good to provide nutritious meals a congregate environment that seeks to provide wellness, social engagement and reduce isolation of our aging community; and WHEREAS, the City was notified that OAAS received their Area Agency on Aging (AAA) allocation from the California Department of Aging and about the availability of Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds specifically for our senior transportation program; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2023, the City was notified of an ARPA award grant in the amount of $40,904 for the period of January 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024 to be used for senior transportation services and activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO hereby authorize the City Manager to accept a grant and negotiate and execute a grant agreement with the County of San Mateo’s Aging and Adult Services in the amount of $40,904 and spend the amount for seniors’ transportation services for the period of January 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of April 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Resolution No. XX-2023 2 of 2
Lisa Gauthier, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James Colin, City Clerk John D. Lê, City Attorney