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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 19, 2004 Action Agenda Item No. ~~ SUBJECT: Agreement Renewal Between UNC Hospitals and Orange County for the Senior Wellness Program DEPARTMENT: Aging PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Agreement INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry Passmore, ext. 2009 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough Chapel Hill Durham Mebane 732-8181 968-4501 688-7331 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: To consider an agreement renewal to receive $50,000 from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals for their co-sponsorship of the Department an Aging's Senior Wellness Program from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. BACKGROUND: In 1994, the Friends of the Chapel Hill Senior Center received funding to implement a Wellness Program at each of the Orange County Senior Centers and rural community centers. This three-year project funded by the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation ended June 30, 1997. Due to the success of the program, UNC Hospitals proposed to fiord the Wellness Coordinator position through contractual agreement with Orange County. This renewal will maintain existing programs and assist implementing new programs to promote the health and well-being of seniors, such as community education, fitness, screenings and flu shots. The United Way will also continue to provide operating expense support for this public/private partnership. FINANCIAL IMPACT: UNC Hospitals will reimburse Orange County up to $50,000 for the salary and fringe benefits far the permanent, full-time Senior Public Health Educator who directs the Wellness Program. United Way and class revenues cover operating expenses. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends approval and the Chair to sign the Agreement renewal between UNC Hospitals and Orange County for the continuation of the Wellness Program, subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney.