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90-R-15
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Notifications of Grant Awards
To Fund and Operate a Congregate Senior Meal Program
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has made it a priority to focus on
providing for a comfortable and high stand of living for seniors through activities and
events; and
WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
(the "Department") strives to provide activities and opportunities to seniors; and
WHEREAS, the Department applied to the Illinois Department on Aging
for funding for a congregate senior meal program; and
WHEREAS, the Department received two (2) grant awards, worth a
combined forty-five thousand, two hundred sixty-four dollars ($45,264), to operate meal
programs for seniors; and
WHEREAS, the grant award will allow seniors to receive meals at a
suggested donation rate of four dollars and fifty cents ($4.50); and
WHEREAS, the Department plans to operate a lunch program for seniors
five (5) days a week at the Levy Senior Center; and
WHEREAS, the Department plans to operate a lunch program for seniors
ones (1) day a week at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
90-R-15
SECTION 1: That the foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign, and the
City Clerk herby authorized to attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Notifications
of Grant Awards.
SECTION 3: That the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign, and the
City Clerk herby authorized to attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Notifications
of Grant Awards attached hereto as Exhibit A, incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4: That this Resolution 90-R-15 shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
Rodney Greer City Clerk
Adopted: kk0[,)QjX- `9 , 2015
Elizgeth B. Tisdahl, Mayor
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90-R-15
EXHIBIT A
Congregate Senior Meal Program
Notification of Grants Awards
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AGEOPTIONS
Connecting Older Adults with Community -based Resources and Options
Via Email
April 27, 2015
Ms. Christina Ferraro
City of Evanston
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Re: FY 2016 Title III-C Funding
Dear Ms. Ferraro:
On April 24, 2015, the AgeOptions Board of Directors voted to provide a one year Title III-C
Nutrition grant (October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016) to your organization. I am pleased to
notify you that your agency was approved for funding as described below.
The award to your agency is for the following amounts for the described service(s) in the
specified service areas:
CI Congregate Meals.- Citv of Evanston
Service Award Level Units
Congregate Meals- Levy Senior Center $46,866 7,158
Congregate Meals- Fleetwood Jordain Center $12,795 1,560
Total Title III-C1 Award $59,661 8,718
Note that the funding level described above is pending final caterer rate/costs that result from
the Unified Caterer Bid process. If the caterer meal rate, as selected from the Unified bid, is:
a. Higher than the estimate, AgeOptions will cover the higher cost; or
b. Lower than the estimate, AgeOptions will reduce the award by the difference of
actual and estimate.
AgeOptions anticipates that reimbursement for the state share of funding will continue to be
delayed in FY 2016. AgeOptions will keep agencies informed on the status of state
reimbursement.
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The above award is contingent upon the following:
Submission of the following to reports(&�.ageontions.org by August 21, 2015:
a. Budget pages: Title Ill-C budget pages that reflect the FY 2016 allocation, as
outlined in this letter. Please note that a separate budget must be submitted for
each Title III-C program funded (e.g., one budget for each III-Cl site; one for
each III-C2 distribution point).
b. FY 2016 Reimbursement Request by month for each budget submitted.
2. The Illinois Department on Aging must approve the AgeOptions FY 2016
Amendment to the Fiscal Years 2016-18 Area Plan on Aging.
3. AgeOptions must receive sufficient funds from the Illinois Department on Aging to
meet the total obligations for the period October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.
4. There must not be any administrative, legislative order, judicial order, rule or law
which requires a change in this or a related decision made by AgeOptions.
If all documentation and contingencies identified in item 1 are not complied with by
August 21, 2015, the letter of intent shall be null and void as of August 21., 2015.
August 21, 2015 is a finn deadline and cannot be extended; any documentation
received after the close of business on August 21, 2015 will not be considered
timely.
A copy of the AgeOptions Appeals Procedure is attached to this letter and should be
considered part of this award announcement. Please note that upon receipt of a notice of
appeal, AgeOptions shall attempt to informally resolve the dispute that is the subject of the
appeal within ten calendar days of receipt of the appeal. If your agency's decision to appeal is
unchanged, the next step is to submit a request within 15 calendar days of the informal
resolution discussion/communication.
Questions regarding the award should be directed to Paula Bartolozzi, Grants Manager
(paula.bartolozzi@ageoptions.org) via e-mail or by phone at (708) 383-0258.
This Letter of Intent is not a binding contract. The parties' obligations are subject to execution
of a final agreement. The parties' obligations are further subject to your organization's
compliance with the contingencies noted in this letter. Your Agency's commitment to services
for older persons in Suburban Cook County is greatly appreciated.
The Area Agency on Aging of Suburban Cook County, since 1974
f048 Lake Street, Suite 300 phone (800)699-9043 Fax (708)524-0870 ageoptior.s.org
Oak Park, Illinois 60301- I i 02 (708)383-02SS TTY (708)524-1653
City of Evanston
FY 2016 Funding Awards
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Sincerely.
Jonathan Lavin
President and Chief Executive Officer
Enclosed: Appeals Procedure
Title III Budget Pages and Instructions
FY 2016 Reimbursement Request (see last page of Title III Budget Pages)
cc: Audrey Thompson, Betsy Jenkins, Leslie Wilson
The Area Agency on Aging of Suburban Cook County, since 1974
1048 Lake Street, Suite :00 phone (800)699-9043 Fax (708)524-0870 ageoptior.s.org
Oak Park, Illinois 6030 1-1102 (708)383-0258 TTY (708)524-1653