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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 20, 2005 Action AgeSda r Item No. T SUBJECT: Agreement Renewal Between UNC Hospitals and Orange County for the Senior Wellness Program DEPARTMENT: Aging PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Agreement 6/5/05 Chestnut Letter to UNC 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 $25,000 from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals for their co-sponsorship of the Department on Aging's Senior Wellness Program from .luly 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. 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 has funded the full cast of the Wellness Coordinator position through contractual agreement with Orange County for the last eight years. However, this year, UNC Hospitals has continued its support but at a redtaced level as part of the overall hospital cost-cutting measures, 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, The $25,000 from UNC Hospitals represents a cut from the $50,000 dollars provided in past years. A letter which Jack Chestnut, the Chair of the Advisory Board on Aging, sent to UNC regarding this reduction is attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT: UNC Hospitals will reimburse Orange County $25,000 for part of the salary and fringe benefits costs for the permanent, full-time Senior Public Health Educator who directs the Wellness Program and the balance of the position is covered with general funds transferred from the Community Based Services budget. The balance of the position is covered by a transfer of $29,500 from the General Fund to the Wellness Program included in the FY 2005-06 Approved Budget. United Way and class revenues cover operating expenses. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the agreement and authorize 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.