HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 - CC-8 - Budget Adjustment and Acceptance of Gra. - 10/20/2015CITY COUNCIL MEET/NG
MEETING DATE: October 20, 2015 ITEM NUMBER: CC -8
SUBJECT: Budget Adjustment and Acceptance of Grant from Hoag for Medical
Transportation Program
DATE: October 6, 2015
FROM: Parks and Community Services Department
PRESENTATION Travis M. Karlen, Recreation Manager
BY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Yvette Aguilar, Senior Center
CONTACT: Program Administrator at 949-645-2356
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $100,000
(Attachment 1) to accept a grant from Hoag for the Medical Transportation Program through the
Costa Mesa Senior Center.
BACKGROUND
The City of Costa Mesa currently offers the Medical Transportation Program (MTP) to seniors for
transportation to medical appointments and medication pick-up Monday -Friday, excluding
weekends and holidays.
The MTP was inherited from the corporation which previously operated the Senior Center. When
the City assumed responsibility for all operations of the Senior Center, the City maintained this
service because it is a vital vehicle in providing health assistance to Costa Mesa residents ages
60 and over.
ANALYSIS
In July 2015, the Hoag Community Benefits program advised the City they would continue to fund
the Medical Transportation Program (MTP) in the amount of $100,000 for the 2015-2016 FY. The
grant allows the City to continue to offer this program and covers nearly 95% of the cost to provide
this free service to residents.
ALTERNATIVES TO CONSIDER:
The following are alternatives that the City Council may consider:
1. The City Council could reject the budget adjustment in the amount of $100,000,
eliminating the Medical Transportation Program.
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2. The City Council could reject the budget adjustment in the amount of $100,000 and
refer staff to find the funds elsewhere.
FISCAL REVIEW:
There are no additional costs associated with accepting the grant funds from Hoag. The grant,
however, does cover nearly 95% of the cost for providing these services.
LEGAL REVIEW:
No legal review is required.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends City Council accept the $100,000 grant for the Medical Transportation Program
and authorize the budget amendment to continue providing the same level of quality of service.
TAMARA S. LETOURNEAU TRAVIS M KARLEN
Assistant Chief Executive Officer Recreation Manager
Attachment 1: Budget Adjustment Authorization
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