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Home My WebLink About2003-056 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-56 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR CDBG FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,884 FROM THE CITY OF HESPERIA FOR THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM (SCP). BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino hereby ratify the submittal by the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department ofa grant application for CDBG funding in the amount $19,884 from the City of Hesperia for the Senior Companion Program, a copy of which is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference as fully as though set forth at length. III III III III III III III III III III III III 01/31/03 12:08 PM 2003-56 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 LONGVILLE 12 MCGINNIS RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO RATIFYING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR CDBG FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,884 FROM THE CITY OF HESPERIA FOR THE SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM (SCP). I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a j t. regular meeting thereof, held on the 18th day of February ,2003, by the following vote, to wit: Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT ESTRADA x x x 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 DERRY x SUAREZ x ANDERSON x MCCAMMACK x ?we~fteM. CJ~ 2003. Approved as to Form and legal content: JAMES F. PENMAN, City Attorney ') ,,:~ 01/31/03 12:08 PM "1 ,~ .~- i it. 2003-56 City of Hesperia Community Development Block Grant Program Year July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 r PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM PROPOSAL - Project Application Form - I PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS involve the use of CDBG funds to pay the non- construction costs of providing services such as: graffiti removal, social services, transportation services (in support of qualified social services); employment, housing, legal, health and education services; and blight abatement. NOTE that funding for all Public Service Programs is restricted to 15% of the total grant awarded to the City of Hesperia. TYDe or Prinl A. APPLICANT INFORMATION 1. Name of Applicant: City of San Bernardino, Senior Companion Program 2. Mailing Address: 600 West Fifth Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 3. Contact Person: Bettv Deal, Manager Name and Title 4. Phone No. 909-384-5413 Fax No. 909-889-980 I E-mail deal be@Rhrity org 5. Organizational Structure; llll Government or Public Agency 0 Non-Profit Corporation o Other (Please specify) (Recipients must be incorporated public or private non-profit organizations.) For Non-Profit, identify status [i.e. 501 (c){3)] For Non-Profit, state Federall.D. Number or Social Security Number B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Using 25 words or less, provide a concise description of the proposed program. This 25 word description is required in order for this application to be considered complete. A more detailed project description is also required in another part of this application. Seniors over 60 provide in-home services to low-income, homebound. handicapped or elderly persons needing grocery-shopping. meal preparation. escort to doctor appointments, stimulation, companionship. C. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS 1. Street address and nearest cross streets of the site or office where the program will be conducted: 600 W. 5th St.. San Bernardino 2. Legal property owner; City of San Bernardino Page 1 01 4 Fiscal Year 2003-2004 . ~ 2003-56 .f I PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM PROPOSAL 3. Local zoning restrictions that would affect the program: 4. Conditional use permit required? None o Yes (attach copy) Il\l No 5. Describe the community need(s) addressed by this proposal: isolation. lack of trans ortation for medical needs and to rocer stores lo- frail-elderly 6. Describe the geographic boundaries of the neighborhood, community or area to be served in which clients of the proposed program reside (attach a map, if needed): City of Hesperia - homes of various clients. 7. Estimated number of people to be served: 15-18 each week (3 Comoanions olus 12-15 cHen 8. The proposed Public Service or Community project would be provided to: x Low- and moderate income Battered Spouses persons or households Abused children Homeless persons Migrant farm workers Elderly persons )[ Handicapped persons Illiterate persons x D. PROPOSED PROGRAM BUDGET (Ples"e see attached Budget Justification) Provide the financial information in the form below for the appropriate project. Costs should be based on the best information available. When preparing this information, consider the following factors: CDBG Share Other Source Personnel $ 15,632.00 Equipment $ Consultant Services $ Space Rent, Phone, supplies, postage, $ $2.160.00 Audits printing $ Other Transportation $ 4.252.00 Vol. recognition $ $300.00 Total Costs: $ 19,884.00 $2.460.00 Project Total (CDBG + Other):$22,344 .00 Estimator Name and Title: Betty Deal. SCP Manager Page 2 of 4 J:ial'al V.a.ar ,)Mo:t.?nnA 2003-56 PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM PROPOSAL l E. FUNDING COMMITMENTS 1. Identify the amount of CDBG funds requested in this application: $ $19,884.00 2. Identify the amount of funds to be provided by other source(s) for this project. The date of commitment for funding from these other sources must be stated below. Source: Citv of San Bernardino (in-kind) $$960 00 Award date: ongoing Date available: ongoing Source: Donations from clubs and individuals $$300.00 Award date: ongoing Date available: ongoing Source: Federal Budget Award date: ongoing $$1,200.00 Date available: ongoing Source: Award date: $ Date available: Source: Award date: $ Date available: Total Amount Commilled by Other Sources: $ 2.460.00 F. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE. To the best of my knowledge, the information provided on this application is true and I am authorized to submit this application on behalf of the applicant agency. Name: David T. Boggs Phone: 909-384-5233 Slgn.t,"" 6h(){~r Date: (, I - ,,-> 7'- ,-;"3 · City of Hesperia Project Applications will be accepted until January 8, 2003. · Applications must be delivered to: Hesperia City Hall; Alln: Scott McGookin: Economic Development Department, 15776 Main Street, Hesperia, CA 92345 .!!Q later than 3:00 p.m. on that date in order to be considered eligible. · For more information, or for questions contact Scott McGookin at (760) 947-1907. Page 3 of 4 Fiscal Year 2003-2004 2003-56 BUDGET JUSTIFICA nON CDBG Funds: Personnel - Companions Stipends: 3 x $2.65 x 1044 hrs = Meals: . 3 x $1.75 x 208 days = Mileage: 3 x 3600 mi @ $.34 = $ 8,300.00 1,092.00 3,672.00 $13,064.00 Part-time Coordinator 10 hrs x 52 wks @$12.00 = 6,240.00 $19,304.00 Mileage: 140 mi x 12 mo @ $.345 = 580.00 $19,884.00 Other Sources City of San Bernardino: (in-kind match) Supplies, postage, printing - $ 1,200.00 Phone 360.00 Space 600.00 $ 2,160.00 Individual & Group Donations: Volunteer recognition- 300.00 $ 2.460.00 Total: $22,344.00 \ 3 - A , 2003-56 I PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM PROPOSAL ATTACHMENT "A" DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION Within the space provided on this page, furnish additional information needed to fully descri.be th~ pr?ject, its pu~pose and its beneficiaries. Please refer to the City of Hespena GUidelines for gUidance on factors that will be considered toward funding limits. Maps, plans, and brochures may be attached to this application. The Senior Companion Program was formed by U.S. Congress in 1974 with a two-fold purpose: I) utilizing low-income seniors (60 and over) to provide 20 hours per week of personal in-home services to adults who need help with activities of daily living while supplementing their incomes with a tax-free "stipend" payment and 2) allowing low-income, handicapped, disabled or frail elderly persons to remain in their own homes instead ofliving in expensive institutional settings. Services provided include meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments, grocery-shopping, reading, writing and providing much needed companionship. In many cases, the Companion is the only contact the client has with the outside world. This link has proven to be most beneficial to the well-being of the clients and prevents or delays institutionalization. Companions also provide respite to family members who give 24 hour, 7 days a week care to loved ones with Alzheimer's Disease, other forms of dementia, stroke, etc. This service is extremely important and appreciated by the caregivers, and has proven to prevent abuse caused by overstress on the provider trying to meet all the needs of the afflicted client. Benefits to the Companion:;, besides the tax-free stipends, include lunch reimbursement, mileage, training, insurance, recognition and the reward of helping others. It has been proven that Senior Companions live longer and stay healthier than their peers who are not active. There is another very important benefit of this program; it is so economical. The annual cost for one Companion is approximately $4,000.00. This one Companion serves at least 4 clients every week. Most clients are Medi-Cal eligible and therefore would be covered for convalescent hospital residency, which would be paid by the taxpayers at a cost of $40,000 each per year, if the cost-effective Companion services were not available. $4,000 per year per Companion versus $40,000 x 4 clients per year certainly makes economic sense: spending $160,000 or $4,000 a year leaves only one sensible decision. See attached brochure for further information. \ Page 4 01 4 Fiscal Year 2003-2004 2003-56 Grantee Information The City of San Bernardino's Parks, Recognition and Community Service Department is the only Senior Companion Program grantee in San Bernardino County. The original grant from the Federal Government began in 1974 and serves not only San Bernardino, but surrounding cities, including HigWand, Redlands, Loma Linda, Colton, Rialto, Fontana and Yucaipa. Three years ago a $98,902.00 State Grant (through the S.B. County Department of Aging & Adult Services) was also awarded to this sponsor to serve Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Adelanto, Crestline, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms. The office and staff are located in San Bernardino; therefore there are no additional administrative costs. The City's Finance Department handles all the fiscal reports. The office space and record-keeping are provided as an in-kind match to all grants, thus eliminating rent, added staff costs, etc. In 2001 the State funding was cut to $78,807.00. And now we are fucing total elimination of these funds as the Governor tries to overcome the $35,000,000,000.00 budget deficit. The beneficiaries of this cost-effective program would face forced institutionalu.ation without their in-home personal care. We earnestly ask for your assistance to keep this valuable prograrn operating in your City and will happily attend the public meeting on January 27 and the public hearing on February 24. Thank you for your consideration. Please feel free to contact us at 909-384-5413 if you have questions. J. _- . y J9c~c~ i~~' / ............... . ;rt.r~.. Betty A. Deal Mal/ager Sellior lOIll/wl/iul/ Program emaif: dta'-be@ci.sa".bernardinll.(a.u.~ PARKS. RECRE....TI{IN & C(I\I'IlINIT\ SER\'I<.:t:S nt;p.-\RT\IENT (lOti Wl:S{ 5th Street San Bornard!no. CA n41O..j~ 16 1M 909.384.5413. Fax: 909.889.9801 www.ci.san.hcrnardinoxa.us 2003-56 Sydney Loynd, Older Adult Program Specialist San Bernardino Adult School 1200 N. "E" Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 Economic Development Department City of Hesperia 15776 Main Street Hesperia, CA 92345 Ann: Scott McGookin Re: Community Block Grant Senior Companion Applicant To Whom It May Concern: I have worked with the San Bernardino Senior Companion Program on several levels for 14 years. The Companions were vital in providing an instructional program for the Department of Mental Health that 1 supervised. The Companions loved the work and the students were benefited daily by their input and example. We provided a great transition program to 65 students who would not have otherwise have had such a positive relationship. I have been the Advisory Council Chairperson for the Senior Companions for five years. The reputation of the program is outstanding! State and Federal Congressmen send representatives to our meetings and events. Local businesses and Social Service Agencies are also represented. The Companions have more than proven their worth to the community and the clients they serve. As an instructor it has been my privilege to train our Companions regularly. I am but a part of the comprehensive training provided to the Volunteers. The Department of Aging and Adult Services, Social Security Department, County Health Department and various important agencies provide valuable information and networking. Clients remain at home much longer than expected. This program provides transportation to the doctor, pharmacies, and other locations to insure the clients' well being. Relationships become long term and important through the program. Emergencies are handled well and in some instances, lives saved because of the Companion program. The cost to the community is minimal compared to the institutionalization cost. I urge you to support this valuable agency for our community! (1 live in Hesperia) Please call if you have any questions. My work number is (909) 384-5430 or you may reach me at home (760) 948-6318. Sincerely yours, /:;) I' , . \,-1_ /qi./eu..7 7 ~/ Sydney Lo)'nd Program Specialist ~-="",-=, 2003-56 l.-::JU.-::JJ CO~-~OUJ. p.e .' DEPARTMENT OF AGING & ADULT SERVICES COUNTY Of SAN BERNARDINO HUMAN SERVICES SYSlIM The Designated Area Agency on Aging 686 Ea.t Mill Slreet . San B.mal~lno. CA 92415.0640 (909) 891.3900 . far (909) 891.3919 MARY R. SAWICKI Director Date: January 6, 2003 TOO - Telephone Services for the Hearing Impaired (909) 388.4502 Mull SeMe.. (909) 38B"'555 Aging ServIces To: Community Development Block Grant - Grantors From: Aging and Adult ServicClj, San Bernardino County of San Bernardino Re: Request for funding for the Senior Companion Program Please accept this letter of support for the request of funds sought by the City of San Bernardino to continue operation of the Senior Companion Program. The Governor has recently targeted this program as one of the community based service programs in the State that may be eliminated from further funding. The County of San Bernardino, for the past 6 years, has been a recipient of State funding and has contracted with the City of San Bernardino to operate the Senior Companion Program through these funds. The City has operated this program for over 20 years. The main purpose of the Senior Companion Program is to provide services to home bound individuals who might not otherwise receive personal care. Such services include shopping for groceries, serving meals, and providing trips to the physician's office. As recipients of the services ofthis program, many elderly adults avoid premature institutionalization. Additionally, by receiving visits by their companions, they are less prone to the level of depression that could lead to failing health, thus institutionalization. The program also benefits the seniors that serve as companions, as they too are at risk individuals. By maintaining social activity within the community and being of service to the homebound, the program also prevents premature institutionalization for these individuals. In closing, we hope that you will consider funding this important program. Sincerely, "'" " /'/'a7 .-'~......./C Mary Sawicki, Director Aging and Adult Services Department Cc: Contract file, Chron C:.;', :.;\- :'(;'-,'..,;.. ~,'::'i~ O-:'C~r ~'..', I'; ;0, . ;;':;:-;,' ;::.!),,:.-,; E:::"L ;:::','GL"~:';2 . ...':::;~ D. ~,~!r~;.,~ .. .s~'1'~:'::i l],:; '.":;;! 5":::;~: ::..i S:~.::"."..:;,;.;-,~ . fit,;: ~'::j;;;~ C-:~:;l-:; r,':-]'<' ::>~ FF:::D ".'y,:=,'.~ .;-.<.:' .1~;!':.:li i::A\'S$ '......,. .,..,. ~..i'! ':':l:~:..::: 1":,' .f:;,;.;" 2003-56 300 North "D" Street. San Bernardino' CA 92418-0001 www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us ,'" SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM 600 West Fifth Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 909-384- 5413 January 13, 2003 Scott McGookin, Senior Development Specialist City of Hesperia 15776 Main Street Hesperia, CA 92345 Dear Mr. McGookin, I am enclosing a corrected budget page for our CDBG application delivered to your office on Jan 8. The total budget is correct; I just didn't break out the volunteers' meals from personnel. On page 2, $1,092.00 now shows correctly as meals, leaving $14,540.00 in personnel. (See Budget Justification page 3-A for breakdown). Also I neglected to enter our Federal J.D. number on page I. It is 95-6000072, as shown on corrected page 1 attached. Please forgive my errors - no excuses, just rushed. Thanks! Sincerely, g<~{ t, --., Betty Deal! SCP Manager Cc: David T. Boggs Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department City of San Bernadino Attachments 2003-56 . , i :1 i , City of Hesperia Community Development Block Grant Program Year July 1,2003 through June 30,2004 I PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM PROPOSAL - Project Application Form. PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS involve the use of COBG funds to pay the non- construction costs of providing services such as: graffiti removal, social services, transportation services (in support of qualified social services); employment, housing, legal, health and education services; and blight abatement. NOTE that funding for all Public Service Programs is restricted to 15% of the total grant awarded to the City of Hesperia. TV09 or Print A. APPLICANT INFORMATION 1. Name of Applicant: City of San Bernardino, Senior Companion Program 2. Mailing Address: 600 West Fifth Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 3. Contact Person: Bettv Deal. Manager Name and Title 4. Phone No. 909-384-5413 5. Organizational Structure: I]J o Other (Please specify) (Recipients must be incorporated public or private non-profit organizations.) For Non-Profit, identify status [i.e. 501 (c)(3)] For Non-Profit, state Federal 1.0. Number or Social Security Number 95-6000072 Fax No. 909-889-9801 Government or Public Agency 0 E-mail dea] be@sbcity org Non-Profit Corporation B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Using 25 words or less, provide a concise description of the proposed program. This 25 word description is required in order for this application to be considered complete. A more detailed project description is also required in another part of this application. Seniors over 60 provide in-home services to low-income. homebound, handicapped or elderlv persons needing grocery-shopping, meal preparation. escort to doctor appointments, stimulation, companionship. C. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS 1. Street address and nearest cross streets of the site or office where the program will be conducted: 600 W. 5th St.. San Bernardino 2. Legal property owner: City of San Rernard i no Pa09 1 of 4 . , . '. 2003-56 I PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM PROPOSAL ] 3. Local zoning restrictions that would affect the program: Kane 4. Conditional use permit required? o Yes (attach copy) IKl No 5. Describe the community need(s) addressed by this proposal: isolation, lack of trans ortation for medical needs and to racer stores low-on 0 frail-elderly 6. Describe the geographic boundaries of the neighborhood, community or area to be served in which clients of the proposed program reside (attach a map, if needed): City of Hesperia - homes of various clients. 7. Estimated number of people to be served: 15-18 each week (3 Companions plus 12-15 cl ien 8. The proposed Public Service or Community project would be provided to: x Low- and moderate income Battered Spouses persons or households Abused children Homeless persons Migrant farm workers Elderly persons x Handicapped persons Illiterate persons x D. PROPOSED PROGRAM BUDGET (Pleaf'e see attached Budget Justification) Provide the financial information in the form below for the appropriate project. Costs should be based on the best information available. When preparing this information, consider the following factors: Personnel Equipment Consultant Services CDBG Share $14,540.00 Other Source $ $ $ $ 1,092.00 $ 4.252.00 $ $ 19,884.00 Space Rent, Phone, supplies, pas tage, printing Volunteer meals $2,160.00 Other Transportation Vol. recognition $300.00 $2,460.00 Total Costs: ProjectTotal (CDBG + Other): $22 ,344 .00 Estimator Name and Title: Betty Deal, SCP Manager Paoe 2 of 4