Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution amends the 2023 Adopted Operating Budget for the Community Development Division (CDD) to receive and expend a $10,000 grant from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) for a Senior Center Vaccine Initiative. The proposed resolution further authorizes the execution of a contract with NCOA to implement the Initiative. No additional City appropriation required.
Title
Amending the Community Development Division's 2023 Adopted Operating Budget to accept grant funds ($10,000) from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to implement a Senior Center Vaccine Initiative.
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BACKGROUND:
In July 2023, the City of Madison joined a cohort of senior centers through the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to support the COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Initiative. The goal of the initiative is to ensure older adults and people with disabilities get the latest COVID and flu vaccines by providing credible information, helping with vaccination appointments and access, and hosting vaccination clinics. The City of Madison was awarded grant funding of $10,000 to support the administration of 100 or more COVID and flu vaccinations through April 30, 2024.
ACTION
WHEREAS, the Community Development Division, in consultation with the Committee on Aging, is responsible for formulating recommendations to the Mayor and Common Council regarding the use of City administered resources budgeted for ensuring the quality and availability of older adult services in Madison; and,
WHEREAS, CDD has applied for and been awarded a $10,000 grant from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), to implement a Senior Center Vaccine Initiative; and,
WHEREAS, the direct provision of services to older adults, including providing outreach, hosting vaccine clinics, and offering services many older adults need to get vaccinated, plays an important role in helping many Madison residents age successfully; and,
WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly nine in ten deaths from COVID occur among people 65 and over, and 70-85% of seasonal flu-related deaths occur in older adults; and,
WHEREAS, the CDD continues to explore ways to ensure all older adults can connect to the resources and support they need.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council authorizes the CDD to accept a $10,000 grant from the NCOA to be used to implement a Senior Center Vaccine Initiative; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to implement the activities for which funds were provided; and,
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Community Development Division’s 2023 Adopted Operating Budget is amended to reflect the receipt of the $10,000 grant award and the corresponding expenditure authority.