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t <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: August 20, 2002 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. $_ <br /> SUBJECT: Service Coordination Renewal Agreement with Manley Estates and the <br /> Department on Aging <br /> DEPARTMENT: Aging PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Agreement Jerry M. Passmore, Director <br /> TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br /> Hillsborough 732-8181 <br /> Chapel Hill 968.4501 <br /> Durham 688-7331 <br /> Mebane 336-227-2031 <br /> PURPOSE: To seek authorization to renew the agreement for the Department on Aging's <br /> Eldercare Division to provide on-site service coordination for the residents of the new First <br /> Baptist and Manley Estates senior housing complex in Chapel Hill. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Master Aging Plan included an objective (Goal II-13/a-2)to assist the new <br /> HUD 202 Housing for the Elderly Project in the provision of support services and study <br /> contracting provision of service coordination. HUD makes available to its properties a monthly <br /> stipend per resident for the purchase of such service. Often the service coordination is <br /> contracted to an outside consultant. If the consultant encounters a situation that needs further <br /> assistance, they make a referral to the Department on Aging or other local care provider. The <br /> Department on Aging proposes to provide the service coordination directly, utilizing social work <br /> intems under the direction of the Masters Social Work staff. The Department on Aging staff will <br /> assess, monitor and arrange community services for residents such as transportation, medical <br /> appointments, Meals on Wheels, and senior center participation. This will result in better <br /> access to community resources and to more intensive case management services, should the <br /> need arise. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There are no County funds required. Funds collected from Manley <br /> Estates ($15/resident/month) for this service will be used for student intern stipends and <br /> expenses. Any additional funds will be used to purchase respite services. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board authorize the Chair to <br /> sign the Agreement to provide service.coordination for the residents of the new First Baptist and <br /> Manley Estates senior housing complex in Chapel Hill. <br />