Title:
Budget Amendment - DSS (Revenue Increase)
Action
ACTION:
Amend the 2019-2020 Budget Ordinance to recognize, receive, and appropriate an increase in revenue of $71,000 from the USDA to the General Fund (0001) within the Department of Social Services.
Staff Contact: MenTcaas Ari, Deputy Director Department of Social Services
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Annual collections of revenues from the USDA support the increase in revenue and expenses for the senior nutrition program. The current congregate meals budget in DSS Services for Adults - Senior Nutrition Division supports an average of 515 meals per day and current meal orders are running at 562 per day with a projected increase to 575 meals per day. The budget increase will purchase an additional 13,000 meals.
The congregate program authorized under Title III C-1 of the Older Americans Act, provides meals and related nutrition services in a group setting to people 60 years and older, their spouses regardless of age, and to people under age 60 with disabilities who reside with and accompany eligible people to meal sites. The purpose of the program is to keep older Americans healthy, reduce hunger and food insecurity, delay the onset of medical conditions and prevent the need for costly medical interventions. In addition to serving healthy meals, the program presents opportunities for social engagement, information on healthy aging, physical activity and meaningful volunteer roles, all of which contribute to an older individual’s overall health and well-being.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
FY2020 General Fund (0001) increase in federal revenue and expense in the amount of $71,000 for the Department of Social Services.