Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-504

Sponsor: The Council President at the request of the Mayor:

Date of Introduction: May 8, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: F; ECID

Date of Analysis: May 11, 2007

Type of Action: Appropriation; Position Approval

Bill Summary: This ordinance appropriates $102,790.62 (a grant of $88,249.62 from the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA)/Northeast Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. and a $14,541.00 match from the City of Jacksonville) to continue the relief in-home project of the Independent Living Program. The program will support 12,734 hours of evening respite for caregivers and companionship services for eligible elderly citizens in Duval County, as initiated by B.T. 07-131. There is a provision for a carryover of funds to Fiscal Year 2007-2008. The bill appropriates up to twenty percent (20%) of the grant in the event that additional grant funds are secured. The bill approves position changes in the Community Services Department, as initiated by R. C. 07-675.

Background Information: This is a continuation grant. The program is designed to provide respite and relief for caregivers and companions that spend time with eligible elderly citizens in the County. The RELIEF (Elderly Living in Everyday Families) program impacts 40 to 50 frail seniors.

Policy Impact: Community Services Department/Adult Services Division/Independent Living Program-RELIEF Program

Fiscal Impact: The bill appropriates $102,790.62 ($88,249.62 in a state grant; a City match in the amount of $14,541.00)

Analyst: Jackson