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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.2 SCAC Annual Report ITEM NO: 7.2 Page 1 of 1 STAFF REPORT SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE: September 1, 2016 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor Reviewed by Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services SUBJECT: Senior Center Advisory Committee Annual Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee will receive a report regarding a bi-annual presentation to the Parks and Community Services Commission and the Dublin City Council. Staff recommends two members of the Senior Advisory Committee serve on a Sub-Committee and co-present this presentation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Report, provide feedback, and establish a Sub-Committee. DESCRIPTION: On a bi-annual basis, the Advisory Committee presents a report highlighting activities and events conducted at the Dublin Senior Center to the Parks and Community Services Commission and the Dublin City Council. Staff recommends the Advisory Committee discuss which events and activities should be included to create a presentation highlighting the special activities and events offered at the Dublin Senior Center over the past two years. Staff also recommends the Advisory Committee form a Sub-Committee of two members to present the presentation. The information will cover the period of July 2014 through June 2016. One portion of the presentation will highlight the 10th Anniversary Senior Center Gala Celebration in 2015. Two Senior Center Advisory Committee Members will present the annual report to the Parks and Community Services Commission and to the Dublin City Council. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: None. ITEM NO: 7.3 Page 1 of 2 STAFF REPORT SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE: September 1, 2016 TO: Honorable Chair and Committee Members FROM: Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor Reviewed by Micki Cronin, Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services SUBJECT: Senior Fee Assistance Program EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Advisory Committee will receive a report on the components of a Senior Fee Assistance Program. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Report, provide feedback, and make a recommendation on the Program. DESCRIPTION: The City of Dublin Senior Fee Assistance Program will provide eligible Dublin seniors financial assistance to participate in City-sponsored senior recreation programs. The Senior Fee Assistance Program will be based on the City’s existing Youth Fee Assistance program, which began in Fiscal year 2009-2010. The source of revenue for the Program will be from community donations and the City-sponsored fundraising efforts. Eligibility: • Dublin Residents aged 50 years and older. • Household income needs to meet the Housing and Urban Development income limits for Alameda County. • Family Income limits will be listed on the Senior Fee Assistance Program application. Application process: • Eligible seniors need to complete a Senior Fee Assistance Program application. Page 2 of 2 • Proof of income required; i.e. pay stubs, tax returns, documentation of AFDC assistance, etc. • Completed application is submitted to the Recreation Supervisor for review, verification and approval. • Eligibility will expire one year from date of application approval. Eligible senior applicants will need to re-apply for assistance on an annual basis. Distribution of Funds: • Funding limit is $200 per senior, per year, up to a 50% subsidy of the registration fee. Example: If the program/class has a registration fee of $30, the applicant will be responsible for a payment of $15 (the Assistance Program will pay the remaining $15). • Assistance Program funds cannot be credited or refunded to the applicant. • The applicant has one year from the date of approval to spend the allotted $200. Scholarship funds cannot be carried over from year to year. • Scholarship funds cannot be transferred between seniors. Example: If one senior did not spend any of their allotted funds, their allotted funds cannot be given to another eligible applicant. • Funds can only be used for senior activities/programs/classes offered by the City’s Parks and Community Services Department. Funds cannot be used for rental of City facilities or picnic areas. Application Status: • Eligible applicants will be contacted by phone by City Staff as funds become available. Wait time for applicants to be contacted varies based on the amount of funds available. Staff will make every effort to contact applicants within five working days of application approval. If the Assistance Program fund balance is low, Staff will contact the applicant to provide application status. • Staff will direct eligible applicants to register in-person at the Dublin Senior Center where Senior Center Administration Staff will process their registration. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: None.