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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 29, 2000 Action Agenda Item No. g~^ SUBJECT: Contract Renewal Between UNC Hospitals and Orange County for the Senior Wellness Program DEPARTMENT: Aging PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Agreement Jerry Passmore ,ext. 2009 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 96$-4501 Durham fi88-7331 Mebane 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: The purpose of this contract renewal is to receive $47,500 from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals for their co-sponsorship of the Department on Aging's Senior Wellness Program. 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 fund the Wellness Coordinator position through contractual agreement with Orange County. This will maintain existing programs and assisting implementing new programs to promote the health and well being of seniors in the County. 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 $47,500 for the salary and fringe benefits for the permanent, full-time Senior Public Health Educator who directs the Wellness Program. Operating expenses for the program are paid for by United Way funds or class fees. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign the contract renewal between UNC Hospitals and Orange County for the continuation of the Wellness Program, subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney.