2009-27029 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2009-27029
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALLIANCE FOR AGING, INC./AGING
RESOURCE CENTER TO SERVE AS A SILVER LEVEL COMMUNITY
PARTNER PROVIDING REFERRAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE
ELDERLY CLIENTS.
WHEREAS, elder residents face greater challenges to maintain living independently
while sustaining a good quality of life; and
WHEREAS, elder residents have limited resources and thereby require more
community-based supports; and
WHEREAS, the services needed by elders to maintain independence are oftentimes
subject to Medicaid and other regulatory rules; and
WHEREAS, the Alliance for Aging, Inc./Aging Resource Center is the primary conduit for
all elder services in Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the City's Office of Community Services serves as a conduit between
residents and community-based providers and will augment its capacity to holistically serve
residents by becoming a Silver Level Community Partner of the Alliance for Aging, Inc./Aging
Resource Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission approve and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute an agreement
with the Alliance for Aging/Aging Resource Center enabling the City to serve as Silver Level
Community Partner.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of March , 2009.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Approving The Agreement With Alliance For Aging/Aging Resource Center
Ke Intended Outcome 5u ortea:
Improve the lives of elderly residents
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the Projected Unmet Need
nd Profile of Elder Populations in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, a report published by
he Alliance for Aging/Aging Resource Center, our City's greatest need is serving residents
ged 75 or older who are living alone and are not getting services, those aged 85 or older
ho have at least one risk factor and are not receiving services, and residents aged 65 or
Ider with at least two disabilities.
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Shall the City Commission approve the agreement with the Alliance for Aging/Aging
Resource Center?
Item Summary/Kecommenaailon:
The City Commission has recognized the need to address the issues impacting our elderly
residents especially as it relates to their quality of life. Through this partnership with the Alliance
for Aging/Aging Resource Center, the City can serve as a one-stop center providing our elderly
residents with the assessment necessary to access services enabling independent living as well
as a variety of recreational and support services including congregate and delivered meals, chore
services, companionship and financial assistance.
By providing this service in-house, residents can obtain entitlement services as well as referral
and information through one location reducing the need to visit multiple community-based
agencies for assistance.
The Administration recommends approval of the resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~
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DATE: March 18, 2009
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
ALLIANCE FOR AGING, INC./AGING RESOURCE CENTER TO SERVE AS A
SILVER LEVEL COMMUNITY PARTNER PROVIDING REFERRAL SERVICES
TO ELIGIBLE ELDERLY CLIENTS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
On December 31, 2007, the Alliance for Aging published the Projected Unmet Need and
Profile of the Elder Populations in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. According to this
report, our City's greatest needs among its elder residents include:
• Residents aged 75 or older who are living alone and are not getting services
• Residents aged 85 or older who have at least one risk factor and are not
receiving services
• Residents aged 75 or older who have income at 125% or less of Federal Poverty
Level
• Residents aged 65 or older with at least two disabilities
The Alliance for Aging noted that "the patterns of distribution of the elder population ...
indicate a need for well-coordinated plans for programs and services, and strong
cooperation between the Alliance for Aging, Miami-Dade County, and the City."
Through this agreement with the Alliance for Aging/Aging Resource Center, the City will help
to promote the development of a coordinated service delivery system to meet the needs of
our elder residents and promote programs and activities designed to prevent the premature
institutionalization of elder residents, thereby improving their quality of life. The City will
provide informational handouts provided by the Alliance, assist elder clients with the online
application for services, and provide case status information and outstanding information
needed to determine eligibility for elder services. Services we will assist seniors in accessing
include delivered and congregate meals, homemaker and chore services, and financial
assistance. Existing staff will be used for this program.
CONCLUSION
Execution of the agreement with the Alliance for Aging/Aging Resource Center will improve
the City's ability to respond to elder resident needs by expediting access to a variety of
services intended to maintain resident independence and quality of life.
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