Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/24/2025
Item Status: New
From: Kelly Childress, Council on Aging Coordinator
Submitted by: Beverly Johnson, Administrative Support Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Title III Older Americans Act Contract Proposal and Application for FY 2026
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Baldwin County Council on Aging Coordinator to submit the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission / Area Agency on Aging Application for Title III Funding for Fiscal Year 2026, requesting funds in the amount of $146,106.14 effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, said funding to support the operations of the Baldwin County Council on Aging programs.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Each year the Baldwin County Council on Aging (COA) applies to the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission (SARPC) for Title III federal and state funds to support COA programs for the upcoming fiscal year, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
No
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? No
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow-up, select deadline date for follow up: Close of business on June 30, 2025.
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Beverly Johnson, Council on Aging
If the grant is awarded, the funds acceptance along with any agreements and related documents will be brought back for BCC approval.
cc: Roger Rendleman, Beth Hodges, Tara Hazelbaker, Aislinn Stone, Brian Underwood, Christie Bezoari, Katrina Taylor
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Once approved for submission, Beverly Johnson, Council on Aging, will email the attached Title III Older Americans Act Contract Proposal and Application for Fiscal Year 2026 (with BCC/Council on Aging listed in the subject line) to Rita Thompson at rthompson@sarpc.org, Julie McGee at jmcgee@sarpc.org and Kelly Childress at kchildress@baldwincountyal.gov before close of business on June 30, 2025.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A