Bill Type and
Number: Ordinance 2007-529
Sponsor: Council President at the Request of the Mayor
Date of
Introduction: May 8, 2007
Committee(s)
of Reference: F; ECID
Date of
Analysis: May 10, 2007
Type of
Action: Appropriation
Bill Summary: This bill appropriates $33,206 from the
Corporation for National and Community Service to provide funding for the
Florida Alzheimer’s Volunteer Opportunity Respite Senior Companion Program
Center-based Group Day Respite Project of the Independent Living Program. Provision is made for the carryover of
appropriated funds to the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
Background
Information: This continuation grant requires no City cash
match and is for the period July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008. It is expected to provide 7,432 hours of
center-based respite for caregivers, companionship services for 18 to 25
eligible frail elderly citizens, and stipends to 10 to 12 low-income seniors.
Policy Impact
Area: Adult Services
Fiscal Impact: $33,206 is appropriated by this ordinance
Analyst: