Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Human Services
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All
Acceptance of funds from the Atlanta Regional Commission for DeKalb Senior Services for SFY 2026
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Information Contact: Damon Scott, Director, DeKalb Human Services Department
Phone Number: (404) 687-2385
PURPOSE:
To consider accepting funds in the amount of $2,498,190.13 from the Atlanta Regional Commission for aging services for the period July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026; to consider authorizing the Finance Department to issue payments to subcontractors using these Federal and State funds.
NEED/IMPACT:
The Human Services' Office of Aging is the designated County Based Aging Program/Nutrition Services Provider for DeKalb County and has served DeKalb County seniors for over 22 years. The Office of Aging manages the senior programs which include Transportation, Case Management, Information and Referral, Congregate Meals, Home Delivered meals and In-Home Services. The amount the County hopes to receive for planning purposes consist of both Federal and State funds is $2,498,190.13 with a required match of $172,295.74, which will be taken from project/award number 106563/602876, bringing the total amount for senior services for SFY 2026 to $2,670,485.87. This estimated amount is for planning purposes and may increase or decrease based on the budget changes in the allocation the Atlanta Regional Commission receives from Georgia Department of Human Services. The ARC funding pays for four (4) case management positions as well and eight (8) senior center management positions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the County as the required match will be taken from the already approved funds in the Reserve for Seniors award. 106563/602876.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents to accept a...
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