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C.31

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	May 12, 2009

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Senior Services America, Inc., Title V of the Older Americans Act Grant Funding

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/12/2009

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Robert Lanter 6-5382

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 12, 2009
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept funding from Senior Service America, Inc., in an amount up to $172,264 as authorized by Title V of the Older Americans Act to provide low-income individuals paid community service and training as an entry into employment for the period of February 17, 2009 through June 30, 2010.
(#29-287-0)

FISCAL IMPACT:

$172,264 County to receive funds from the Senior Services America, Inc., through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) Grant. Non-Federal Match of $22,457.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

BACKGROUND:

Senior Service America, Inc., received an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) grant from the Employment and Training Administration Division of the Older Worker Program, U. S. Department of Labor. This grant is authorized under Title V of the Older Americans Act. The grant funds will offer low-income older individuals paid community service and training as an entry into employment.

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

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