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IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
Agenda
Thursday March 19, 2015
4 p.m. — 5:30 p.m.
Room 202
Time
4-4:15 p.m.
1.
Introductions—Honohan
2.
Minutes (January 22, 2015 and February 13, 2015)
3.
Public Discussion
4.
Commission Assignments—Honohan
✓ Commission Visits
Board of Supervisors—????
Call in advance to be placed on the agenda
1. Thursday March 26 and April 2 at 9 a.m.
City Council—????
All meeting dates are tentative and should be checked prior to attending
1. Monday, March 23 and April 7 at 7 p.m. --????
4:15 —4:20 p.m.
S.
Steering Council Report —Mitchell
4:20-4:40 p.m.
6.
New Horizons Band Update—Honohan
4:30 — 5 p.m.
7.
Discussion of Response to Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations - Kopping
5 — 5:15 p.m.
8.
Operational Overview—Kopping
✓ Staff Reports
5:15 — 5:30 p.m.
9.
Commission Discussion—Honohan
Meeting Packets:
1. Agenda: Thursday, March 19, 2015
2. Minutes: Senior Center Commission,
Thursday, February 19, 2015
3. Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee Report
to the City Council (without attachments)
4. Staff Reports
Preliminary Minutes
February 19, 2014
MINUTES
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
February 19, 2015
ROOM 202, IOWA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
Members Present: Jay Honohan, Chuck Felling, Kathy Mitchell, Mark Holbrook,
Margaret Reese, Cheryl Clamon, Jack Hobbs
Members Absent:
Staff Present: Linda Kopping, Kristin Kromray, Michelle Buhman, Craig
Buhman
Others Present: Andy Davis
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Honohan at 4:00 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 22, 2015 MEETING:
Felling noted a spelling correction of Eric Goers name on page 2.
Motion: To accept the minutes from the January 22, 2015 meeting as
amended. Motion carried on a vote of 7/0. Mitchell/Reese
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 13, 2015 MEETING:
Felling noted a word change on page 4 from 'owes" to 'owns".
Motion: To accept the minutes from the February 13, 2015 meeting as
amended. Motion carried on a vote of 7/0. Mitchell/Reese
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
COMMISSION ASSIGNMENTS:
Honohan will attend a City Council meeting in March.
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STEERING COUNCIL REPORT:
Mitchell reported that the Steering Council met on February 12th. The
membership committee reported that the group of the month would highlight
Kristy Cameron's classes. A newcomer's breakfast will be held on February 23'd
Kromray added that the Annual Meeting will be held on April 23'd and that all
Commissioners are invited. Mitchell continued that the Outreach Committee has
had or will have a number of presentations including ones at the Coralville Rec
Center pot luck, a meeting with sorority house mothers, a bereavement group at
Lensing Funeral Home, and a retiree conference. The Program Committee
discussed evaluation forms for classes. There will be a meeting for instructors to
meet other instructors on February 27th.
NEW HORIZONS BAND UPDATE:
Honohan reported that the joint meeting with the Friends of the New Horizons
Band, Steering Council and Senior Center Commission on the 13th was well
attended. Honohan stated there were many questions and concerns raised and
he hopes the meeting cleared up the majority of these concerns.
All parties agreed that Honohan could use the independent contractor agreement
signed by the Friends of the Iowa City New Horizons Band (FNHB) as a
framework and flush out issues discussed during the meeting to prepare a
revised agreement for consideration. Since the meeting he has been working
with Kopping, Eric Goers and Geoff Fruin to draft the revised agreement and
hopes to have a copy to Jean Hill of the FNHB within a day or two. Honohan
asked for a volunteer to work with him and Kopping when negotiating the
contract with the FNHB. Kathy Mitchell volunteered.
Kopping noted at the meeting on the 13th there seemed to be a belief that no tax
dollars had been spent the NHB. She stated while funds to buy music and
equipment were paid with band participation fees, there are many additional
costs associated with any program. These costs include such things as staff time
for programming, accounting support, and space usage. This fact does not seem
to be completely understood and she would like to convey the information in a
way that did not appear to be defensive. She said there have been many
negative things said about the Senior Center and staff regarding the issues with
the NHB. Further, it seems that there is a perception that the Senior Center has
been actively working against the NHB. She hopes that all of these things can
be clarified and resolved.
Felling identified a couple of things that struck him as important during the 13th
meeting. He said the music librarians were concerned about the music and who
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would take care of it. Felling noted that they could still continue to be volunteers
in this capacity. The other item that stuck out to him was when a band member
mentioned that he was concerned that if another group was allowed to use band
equipment and the possibility that it could become damaged. Felling noted that
the Senior Center has been a good custodian of the band equipment for 20 years
and does not see why that would change in the future.
Holbrook stated he was surprised by the urgency with which the concern over
music not being available was. He said it seemed unlikely that two groups would
need music at the exact same time and that steps could be taken to ensure this
was not an issue. Further if another senior center group needed to use the music
and as long as it was returned in good condition, he did not understand why this
would be an issue. Mitchell noted that she was surprised by this as well. She
noted that she was part of a different performance group at the Senior Center
and that she has always been impressed with Michelle's ability to coordinate all
of the various equipment and space needs that occur at the Senior Center and
she does not see why the coordination of the music would be different. Kopping
noted that she hopes that everyone can move forward on this issue and get back
to a place where there is a positive working relationship again.
STATUS OF SENIOR CENTER ALCOHOL POLICY:
Honohan noted that the alcohol committee has not had a chance to meet. He is
hoping that they will be able to meet sometime in the coming month.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Kopping reported that she has been asked by Geoff Fruin to come up with a plan
for addressing each of the each of the recommendations from the Ad Hoc Senior
Services Committee.
Kopping noted that she has been looking into fundraising. She recently met with
a financial consultant, Linda Wastyn about developing a strategic plan for
fundraising. Wastyn submitted a formal proposal for $8000. The proposal
includes a series of focus groups with members, non-members and city leaders,
and creating a closed ended survey that would be distributed on the website and
via paper copies. The information gained would provide the foundation for a
fundraising plan and marketing goals. She would then work with staff and anyone
hired to work on implementing the fundraising and marketing plan. Kopping
reviewed Wastyn's credentials and also noted that she will be contacting her
references.
Kopping reported that she also will be attending local fundraisings seminars and
has been participating in webinars to increase her knowledge in the area of
fundraising. She said that in the near future she would be asking for a committee
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to help work on the other areas of the Ad Hoc recommendations. Holbrook noted
that he would be willing to be on this committee.
Honohan wanted clarification that the $8000 would be only for fundraising and
marketing plan and that implementation would be separate. Kopping said that
that is the true. He questioned if that was good use of the money. Reese noted
fundraising and marketing are part of an overall plan for resource development.
She said that there is a lot of work that goes into this and that $8000 is extremely
reasonable for doing all the work necessary to develop a plan of this nature.
The Commission discussed the importance of growing the Friends of the
Center's endowment because of its annual contribution to the operational budget
as well as receiving donations directly to the operational budget.
Kopping indicated that she would like Friends of the Center to pay an appropriate
proportion of the fee for the consultant given the fact that the strategic plan would
include both the operational budget and endowment. Honohan indicated he
would call a meeting of Friends of the Center to discuss this.
Motion: To approve the proposal of Wastyn and Associates.
Hobbs/Holbrook 7/0.
Kopping inquired about the spring class registration. Kromray answered that it
began the day before and registration had been busy. Holbrook asked how the
online registration was going. Kromray answered that it was going well but that
the hardest part was when a member logged on for the first time. Honohan asked
if there were instructions on how to do this. Kromray answered that yes, there are
instructions on the Senior Center website homepage. She stated that if any
member has any issues with logging in or using the registration site that they can
contact her directly for assistance.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION:
Motion: To elect the following officers:
Chair: Jay Honohan. Felling/Clamon 7/0.
Vice Chair: Mark Holbrook. Mitchell/Reese 7/0.
Secretary: Kathy Mitchell. Holbrook/Reese. 7/0.
Mitchell agreed to continue being the Steering Council liaison.
Honohan reported that the City Council had approved the Ad Hoc Committee
report. He said that overall the report and its reception was favorable to the
Senior Center. The one issue that was highlighted was the need for the Senior
Center to continue raising non -tax funds.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: To Adjourn. Motion carried on a vote of 7/0. Holbrook/Reese
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February 19, 2014
Senior Center Commission
Attendance Record
Year2015
Name
Term Expires
2/6
2/20
3/3
3/20
5/15
6/19
7/17
10/23
11/20
1/22/15
2/13/15
2/19/15
X
X
X
Chuck Felling
12/31/15
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Rose Hanson
12/31/14
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
Jack Hobbs
12/31/16
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Mark Holbrook
12/31/14
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Jay Honohan
12/31/16
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Kathy Mitchell
12/31/15
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
Margaret Reese
12/31/15
O/E
X
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
Key: X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
NM = No meeting
-- = Not a member
03/18/2015 10:49
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IOWA CITY
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(CITY
KKromray YEAR TO
DATE REPORT
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FOR 2015 99
JOURNAL DETAIL
2015 1
TO
2015
9
ACCOUNTS FOR:
ORIGINAL
TRANFRS/
REVISED
AVAILABLE
PCT
10570100 Senior Center Administrations
APPROP
ADJSTMTS
BUDGET
YTD ACTUAL
HNC/REQ
BUDGET
USED
336110 Johnson County
-70,000
0
-70,000
-59,224.00
.00
-10,776.00
84.6%
346400 Lessons
-4,680
0
-4,680
-418.00
.00
-4,262.00
8.9%
346600 Membership Fees
-50,000
0
-50,000
-40,303.00
.00
-9,697.00
80.6%
348900 Charges for Services
0
0
0
-84.50
.00
84.50
100.0%
356200 Permit Parking
-17,050
0
-17,050
-19,470.00
.00
2,420.00
114.2%
362100 Contrib & Donations
-51,000
0
-51,000
-11,779.94
.00
-39,220.06
23.1%
363910 Misc Sale of Merchandise
-7,736
0
-7,736
-4,455.48
.00
-3,280.35
57.6%
369100 Reimb of Expenses
0
0
0
-1,716.75
.00
1,716.75
100.0%
382200 Building/Room Rental
-400
0
-400
-560.00
.00
160.00
140.0%
382400 Locker Rentals
-1,224
0
-1,224
-1,104.00
.00
-120.25
90.2%
384200 Vending Machine Commission
-322
0
-322
-212.55
.00
-109.04
66.1%
TOTAL Senior Center Administrations
-202,412
0
-202,412
-139,328.22
.00
-63,083.45
68.8%
TOTAL REVENUES
-202,412
0
-202,412
-139,328.22
.00
-63,083.45
Current membership as of 3/18/2015 = 1618
AD HOC SENIOR SERVICES
COMMITTEE REPORT
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Approved November 24, 2014
Executive Summary
Committee's Approach
The Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee was established pursuant to the terms of Resolution No. 14-
37 on February 18ih, 2014. The committee met regularly to accomplish the three tasks charged by the
City Council. Public comment was received at all meetings and a special meeting was held on
November 12, 2014 to hear public input specific to die committee's initial draft report to the City
Council. This final report reflects all changes made subsequent to the November 12"' public input
meeting.
11. Charge 1: Evaluation of Senior Center
The committee was directed to evaluate the current vision, mission and programming of the Senior
Center. This task was accomplished with input from Senior Center staff and members of the public,
as well through a review of existing reports and related documents concerning the Senior Center. The
committee found that the Senior Center's programs "promote active oging of a corsistentlp high
level". The committee agreed with the National Council on Aging's assessment that the "Senior
Center txeets, all nine standcoWs of national avicellence, Including program development and
lnnplemenra!/on." The committee recognized the Senior Center's collaboration with agencies that
provide service to seniors.
The committee evaluated opportunities for improvement, which included "a review of fees and other
wars to asstst !it the f und/ng of the Center should be encourager.." Notably, the committee fell that
scholarships for low-income participants should be continued and encouraged. Finally, the committee
recognized that "efforts are being made to increase ethnic, racial, economic, and other hyes of
diversitt ."
The committee acknowledged the difficulty in measuring ion-nnentber use of the Senior Center.
However, the committee encourages staff to "consider vans to collect data to demonstrate
cosmnmifi-[ride, nadti-generational parlicipntion in activities and events."
111. Charge 2: Financial S Physical Resources
The committee spent considerable time attempting to [understand the existing and expected future
resources of the City. It is noted that property tax reform and a declining trend of federal assistance
will likely result in increased financial pressures on the community. In order to better understand the
needs of the senior population, the committee heard from City staff members from multiple
departments and committee members reviewed agencies providing servieo to seniors in the
community. Time and resource constraints did not allow for a more formal approach to gauge the
needs or the senior population. A professional survey should be considered by the City Council.
Summarized recommendations from the committee related to this charge are outlined below:
• The City should continue to work of goals to identify and utilize revenue sources;
• The City should assess opportunities to generate revenue through rentals;
• The City should consider the needs of low-income seniors as a high priority when allocating
federal, state and local funds to external agencies:
• The City should seek additional funds from other cities in Johnson County and the Board of
Supervisors whose residents utilize the Ccnte;
• The City should assess opportunities to share space, funding strategies and other resources
with relevant community agcucies;
REPORT PAGE 1
• The City should encourage all agencies that serve seniors, irrespective of whether that is their
primary mission, to apply for any available finds that serve low-income seniors;
• The City should commission a professional survey to better understand the needs of seniors;
• The City should maintain[ the Center in its current location; and
• The City should take steps to enhance accessibility to and within the Center.
IV. Charge 3: Obstacles to Serving the Senior Population
The filial charge of the committee was to identify tiny obstacles, including facility considerations,
which may be hindering the City's ability to serve the senior population and to make
recommendations thatwould minimize or elmminate such obstacles. The committee's
recommendations are summarized below:
A. Obstacle: Transportation.
Recommendation: Transportation -related issues -- especially in light of the reduced funding to
SEATS -- are problematic for certain segments of tine senior population. The City should assess
the transportation -related issues in more detail.
R. Obstacle: Difficulties with expansion of diversity.
Recomtttendatiow The Senior Center Commission, the Steering Council, and the Center staff
should continue to explore ways to add the current diversity of participants at the Center, and to
make sure the diversity reflects that of the community at large.
C. Obstacle: Gaps in services for seniors.
Recommendation: The City and agencies that serve older adults should engage in it dialogue
with appropriate organizations to better understand any gaps in services. The dialogue should
include tine continued identification of possible areas of collaboration between the City and
various agencies.
D. Obstacle: Barriers to access The Center.
Recommendation: Assess the challenges with accessing The Center (e.g. time allotted to cross
streets at tine corner of Linn and Washington; timely snow and ice removal in the winter; slippery
paint on crosswalks; public bus stop in front of ADA entrance on R'ashingtom St.),
L. Obstacle: Lack of community awareness of the inclusivity of The Center programs.
Recommendations: Increase emphasis on the availability of multi-gencrational programming
that benefits everyone in the community, not just seniors.
F. Obstacle: Lack of downtown affordable housing for low and middle-ineaue seniors.
Recommendation: Explore ways to increase downtown affordable housing and universal design
for low and middle -income seniors.
G. Obstacle: Decrease in funding.
Recommendation: Avenues should be explored to increase contributions from other cities in
Johnson County and from the Board of Supervisors.
H. Obstacle: Lackof articulated vision for how to stake Iowa City age friendly.
Recommendation: The City Council should establish an exploratory committee to consider the
WHO (World Health Organization) approach to age friendly cities.
REPORT PAGE 2
Ad floc Senior Services Committee
I. Establishment of the Committee
The Ad Hoe Senior Services Committee ('Committee') was established by the Iowa City City Council
("Council') on tho 18" day of February, 2014.
II. CommitteeMembers
Joe Younker -Chair
5/1/2014
12/1/2014
Mercedes Bern-Klug
5/1/2014
1214/2014
Ellen Cannon
5/112014
12/1t2014
Jane Dolrmraon
-- -- --
5/1/2014
121V2014
------------- ___ .
hick Dobyns-Council Member
-- ---- - -
5/1/2014
----------------
12/1/2014
Jay H. flonohan
5/1/2014
I2'1/2014
Hiram Richard Webber
5/1/2014
12/1/2014
III. Enabling Resolution and Committee Charge
Pursuant to the terms of Resolution No. 14-37 ("Resolution'), a copy of which is attached to this Repot
as E-d ibit A, Council has charged the Committee with three tasks:
.4. To evaluate the current vision, mission, toad programing, and recent accomplishments of the
Senior Center, as derailed in the 2013 Annual Report (Exhibit B). Further, andto review the
current demagrcaphics of the participants served by the Senior Center Survey of hfembers,
Former Members, as irell cis other mailable data resources from the Senior C:ealer, and
determine n•hether segments of tJre senior population cure rrat accessing araihrble ser•yices..9
sunancaly of this committee eyahiation and its final relaledflndtngs shall be hichWed hr the final
written report to the On, Council,
B. To make recommendations to the Ci0, Comicil on how Iowa Cih• should ase carrent•inancial and
pl;rsica! resoutrces to meet the needs oflou a Cih'senlors. These i econrnreadeelions slumricl
consider the Citv's arse of existing resources and the vision• mission, andprogramming requited
to more q&cliveh- serve the growing senior popidalion In the conrnumity in accordance with the
inclusive mad sustainable values expressed in the City's Strategic Plan. Such recommendations
shall Include commentat y regarding the speck segments of the senior population that their
intend to serve.
C. To identify arty obstacles, Includingfacilih' considerations, which may be hindering the City's
abilih• to ser•re the senior population rind to make recommendations that would minimize or
eiimrnale such obstacles.
REPORT PAGE 3
IN'. Meetings Conducted
The Ad Hoc Committee Chair Joseph Younker, vice chair Jane Dolumarm, members Mercedes Bem-
Klug, Ellen Cannon, Richard Dobyas, Jay Honolran, and Rick Webber, staffMarian Karr and Geoff
Frain, convened on May 5, 2014.
The committee adopted a meeting format as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Consider motion to adopt consent calendar as presented or amended
a) rnintiles
b1 correspondence
3. Discussion by the committee on selected items
4. Reports from contact members re local agencies
5. Public discussion (items not on the agenda)
Public comment at the meetings was extensive relating to the Committee's responsibilities, the Center,
and other local agencies providing services to seniors.
Charge 1: Evaluation of the Center
I. Description of the Center
In 1981, the City completed the rehabilitation of the old Post Office building at 28 S. Lian, Iowa City,
Iowa. The original mail workroom is now the assembly room that hosts a variety of informative and
entertaining programs as well as the site for the senior dining program. A mezzanine tloor was added to
make more efficient use of the vertical space above the assembly room. The building has a variety of
offices, meeting and exercise rooms.
II. Key Considerations
A copy of the full evaluation is attached to this report identified as Exhibit C. The following, however,
provides an overview of (lie Center's areas of excellence, opportunities for improvement, and items for
further review.
A. .Areas of'ercellence
4• The Center is the primary, central resource for quality programs and services that
promote optimal aging for seniors in Qtc Iowa City conununity, lire Center's programs
promote active aging at a consistently high level. The Committee agrees with the report
completed by the National Council of the Aging National Institute of Senior Centers, the
Center accomplishes its Vision' and Mission:
' 'To be the community's primary resource for the highest quality programs, services, and opportunities
that promote optimal aging."
"To promote optimal aging among older adults by offering programs and services that promote wellness,
social Interaction, community engagement, and intellectual growth,'
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•'r The Center is the only nationally accredited senior center in the state of Iowa (Exhibit D).
The Committee agrees with the National Council on Aging's assessment that the Senior
Center meets all nine standards of national excellence, including program development
and implementation, In addition, results from the 2013 survey (Exhibit E) and the
comments from members during the Committee meetings indicate high satisfaction with
the center. The Center is a strong community asset supporting thousands ofpersons a
year to learn new skills, make friends, share interests, and engage more fully in the
community. The Committee recognizes the Center leadership for using financial and
other resources well as it works toward fulfilling its mission of promoting optimal aging
in our community.
In 2013, 360 unique classes were offered at the Center (Program Guide available on
Center website). Volunteers donated 24,400 hours towards the operation. Persons
benefited from services offered by other agencies at the Center, including Visiting Nurses
Association, AARP Tax Aid, Elder Services Agency, volunteer lawyers, counseling,
SMPP, Honoring Your Wishes, and English language learners' (ELL) classes. The
Center Staff is responsible for coordinating these programs, organizing registration and
appointments, in addition to organizing volunteers.
Currently the Center has 1592 members. Membership dues are $33 for a single Iowa City
resident. Non -Iowa City fees are higher. Scholarship fees are S10 for low-income
seniors. In addition to the members, many older adults and younger people benefit from
programs,
•S The Center staff consists of the, coordinator, program and commmunity outreach
specialists, au operations assistant, two maintenance workers and three part time staff
assisted by the Senior Cotter Commission, the Steering Committee, and senior
volunteers. The current level of stalling does not permit providing activities and services
for people experiencing advanced dementia or other cognitive hupainnents requiring
supervision and assistance. However, the Center does serve seniors who have disabilities
and limited cognitive impairment.
B. Uppornanties for improvement
The fees for participants in the Center are reasonable, but considering future budget
constraints, a review of fees and other ways to assist in the funding of tine Center should
be considered. Scholarships for low-income participants should be continued and
encouraged.
The current level of diversity in the participants at the Center continues to ben concern of
the Senior Center Commission, the Steering Council, and staff. Efforts are being made to
increase diversity.
C. Data gaps and identificotlon of»taners for ftn thw revrerr/shrdr
:• The Senior Center Commission, Steering Council (composed of volunteers), and staff are
continuing their efforts to increase diversity at tine Center. Methods of supplementing
and improving these efforts should be revie,ed,
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Tlie Senior Center Conunissiou, Steering Council (composed of vohmteeis), and staff
should evaluate membership fees and other ways to assist in funding the operational
budget.
4• The Committee considered asking the staff to collect demographic characteristics and
usage information of nonmembers who participate in activities at the Center, but decided
against doing so because of the burden on the staff and the discomfort that some
participants may feel in disclosing personal information, Center staff should consider
ways to collect data to demonstrate cone n inity-wide, multi -generational participation on
activities and events.
(Exhibit F — Senior Center Strategic Plan Booklet)
Charge 2: Physical and Financial Resources
I. Understanding of City Financials
In order to better understand the City's financial position, the Committee sought information on
existing resources as well as expected financial trends in the coming years. Specifically, the
Committee reviewed information on bow the City funds the Center and supports non-profit
agencies through the Aid to Agencies and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
programs. Tlie Commnittee also reviewed previous correspondence from staff to the Council
concerning the projected impacts of the 2013 property tax reforin legislation and heard directly on
that issue from Finance Director, Denis Boekenstedt, Finally, the Committee reviewed funding
trends in the CDBG and HUME federal grant programs,
'I lie Committee reviewed the FY 13, FY 14 and FY 15 Center budgets. At the time of review,
only the FY 13 budget reflected actual revenues and expenditures. The Center operates with
expenditures of 5778,491 (FY 13) and revenues of 5209,724 (FY 13). This means the General
Fund contributed 5568,766 un FY 13. While FY 14 and FY 15 budgets were not closed out, it
appears from the Committee's review and staff cormnents that the General Fund contribution
tends to be in the 70-75% of expenditures range. Similar to other City operations, the vast
majority of expenditures are personnel related. Approximately 1%of the City's General Fund is
allocated to the Center.
The Committee also reviewed the FY 13-15 allocations for the City's Aid to Agencies and CDBG
programs. As the Council understands, there is a prioritization process that guides the allocation
of these funds. Over die last three years the City's contributions have ranged from approximately
5375,000 to $400,000. Of those funds the FY 15 allocation included 535,000 to two senior
service providers. The committee recognizes that other agencies that received finds likely serve
some seniors, albeit not exclusively, CDBG funds are regularly used to support housing projects.
While some types of senior housing are eligible for CDBG funds, the Committee noted that the
last senior housing projects to receive lbmds were in 1999, 2000 and 2001.
REPORT PAGE 6
Looking ahead, the Committee recognizes that property tax reform will put significant pressure
on the General Fluid, which contributes both to the Center and the Aid to Agencies program.
Simitarly, a ten year review of CDBG and HOME- grants to the City clearly show a downward
trend of those fundutg sources. Both federal grant programs have been reduced by several
hundred thousand dollars over the last ten years. The political climate in Washington D.C. does
not give City staff any reason to believe this trend will reverse in the coming years, These
financial pressures will impact the City's ability to find all programs, notjust ones that serve
seniors.
II. Overview of Process to Determine Needs of the Senior Population
Determining file needs of the City's senior population is a very difficult task to accomplish in a
short period of time. The Committee approached this task in two ways. First, the Committee
heard From City staff with the Senior Center, as well as with the Library, Parks and Recreation
and Transportation Services departments. - Secondly, the committee attempted to identify several
of the largest non-profit service providers in the area to gain a better understanding of their
operations, finances and general challenges. Individually, Committee members met with the
following agencies and then shared their findings with the Committee as a whole:
o Elder Services -
o Heritage Agency On Aging (HAAA)
o Johnson County Livable. Communities
o Sheller House
o Pathways
o Consultation of Religious Communities
o Iowa City Free Medical Clinic
o MECCA
o Johnson County Mental Health
o Visiting Nurse Association (N NA)
• Compeer
o Iowa City Hospice
o SEATS Paratrausit
o Hispanic Community
Given the time constraints on the Committee, we feel Ibis approach was the best method for
deteivtinhtg the needs of the senior population. However, we recognize this was all informal
approach and thus any conclusions should be treated as such. Additionally, although the agencies
surveyed by the Committee all provide services to seniors in a general sense, the agencies are
designed to serve various target populations. For example, some agencies (eq , Elder Services)
are designed to target certain segments of the senior population. Other agencies (e.g.. Iowa City
Free Medical Clinic) provide services to seniors as part of servicing a larger target population, If
the Council wishes for a more scientific approach to determining the needs of seniors, it will
likely need to utilize professional assistance with a survey methodology.
REPORT PAGE 7
III. General Findings of Needs of the Senior Population
'Hire are many agencies and organizations in the Johnson County area that seek to serve older
adults exclusively or include older adults in their target population, as listed in the Johnson
County Livable Community web site. The web site includes 90 agencies and residential options
(e.g., including nursing homes and assisted living). Of these, 22 are governmental, 30 are for -
profit, and 56 arc non-profit. Forty providers do not charge; However, 36 are able to bill
Medicare and Medicaid for services. Seventy-five are paid through private pay and private
insurance.
Both the City and non-profit organizations are challenged to meet the needs of seniors with
existing limited financial resources. Based upon the information collected through this process,
the following themes were identified.
I. The Committee recognizes that with the growing senior population, it will be
increasingly
challenging to meet the needs of a growing and increasingly diverse senior population,
especially for seniors with limited financial resources, (Exhibit G)
2, The Committee reeognizes the demand for programs and servicos that promote overall
wellness and independence and prevent or delay lltc onset of chronic diseases will
increase,
3. Available finding fi•onn both Federal and City may decrease for both Clio Center
and the non-profit agencies. Avenues should be explored to increase contributions from
other cities in Johnson County and from the Board of Supervisors.
IN'. Recommendations Regarding Financial Resources
1) The City's General Fund funds the majority (approximately 70.75%) of the Center's
budget. City Staff expects that property tax reform will put significant pressure oil the
General Fund in the coming years. The Committee recommends that the Center
Commission and Staff, and the City Staff, continue to work om gods to identify and
utilize revenue sources, including reconsideration of the fees for nor14owa City residents.
2} In connection with Recommendation No. 1, the Center should assess opportunities to
generate revenue through the rental of nnecting/gathering space.
3) The Committee understands that the City is in the process of assessing how it prioritizes
the distribution of certain federal, state, and local funds among various social service
agencies. Through that the process, the City should identify the needs of low-income
seniors — especially needs relating to issues concerning food and supportive services that
allow people to remain safely in their homes for as long as possible (e,g., Pathways Adult
Day Health Center R Elder Services) —as being in the highest prioritization category.
4) The Senior Center Commission and Center Staff, in coordination with the City, should
seek increased funding from Johnson County.
5) City Staff and Center Staff ihould continue to assess opportunities to share space,
funding strategies, and other resources with relevant community social service agencies
to increase efficiencies and leverage various finding opportunities.
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6) Agencies and organizations that serve older adults should be encouraged to apply for
AID TO AGENCY funds for their specific proergws that address current areas of high
priority as decided by the City Council, including in particular programs serving older
adults 0na1 address: substance abuse, emotional health services, employment training,
housing services for persons experiencing homelessness, and transportation.
7) The City commission a professional survey to collect unbiased, representative
information regarding gaps in services and barriers to access for seniors on which to base
subsequent recommendations.
8) Many seniors face barriers to participating in social networks in our community because
of physical conditions, cognitive impairment, emotional challenges, language and'or
poverty. To aid these seniors, the Committee proposes that the City Council initiate a
program "Cull Participation Awards" for the next three years of four grants of $10,000
each to coon profits for programs to enhance social programing for these seniors.
11. Recommendations Regarding Physical Resources
1) Maintain the current location of the Center.
2) The Center should take steps to increase the accessibility of its building. Steps to
consider include, but are not limited to: a) a general informal assessment of ADA
compliance; b) requesting a public bits stop be added in front the ADA accessible
entrance on Washington Street; c) and increase signage in the Tower Place parking ramp
to assist visitors in locating the Center's skyway.
Charge 3: Obstacles and Recommendations
Charge 3 tasks the Committee with "identiMing) any obstacles, including facility considerations, which
may be hindering dre City's ability to serve the senior population and to make recormnendations that
would minimize or eliminate such obstacles." The Committee has identified the follownng obstacles and
recommendations.
A. Obstacle: Transportation.
Recommendation: Transportation -related issues —especially in light of the reduced funding to
SEATS —are problematic for certain segments of the senior population. The City should assess
the transportation -related issues in more detail.
B. Obstacle: DifTieulties with expansion of diversity,
Recommendation: The Senior Center Connuission, the Steering Council. and the Center staff
should continue to explore ways to add the current diversity of participants at the Center, and to
make sure the diversity reflects that of the community at large.
REPORT PAGE 9
C. Obstacle: Gaps in services for seniors.
Recommendation: The City and agencies that serve older adults should engage in a dialogue
with appropriate organizations to better understand any gaps in services, The dialogue should
include the continued identification of possible areas of collaboration between the City and
various agencies.
D. Obstacle: Barriers to access Tlne Center.
Recommendatiou: Assess the challenges with accessing The Center (e.g. time allotted to cross
streets at the corner of Linn and Washington; tinily snow and ice removal in the winter; slippery
paint on crosswalks; public bus stop in front of ADA entrance or Washington St.).
E, Obstacle: Lack of community awareness of the inclusivity of The Center programs.
Recommendations: Increase emphasis on the availability of multi -generational programming
that benefits everyone in the convmmity, not just seniors.
F. Obstacle: Lack of downtown affordable housing for low and middle -intone seniors.
Recommendation: Explore ways to increase downtown affordable housing and universal design
for low and middle -income seniors,
G. Obstacle: Decrease in funding.
Recommendation: Avenues should be explored to increase contributions from other cities in
Johnson County and From the Board of Supervisors.
H. Obstacle: Lack of articulated vision for how to make Iowa City age friendly.
Recommendation: The City Council should establish an exploratory committee to consider the
WHO (World Health Organization) approach to age friendly cities.
REPORT PAGE: 10
Conclusion
The Ad Hoc Senior Somices Committee completed its charge to:
1) evaluate the Senior Center
2) review current and projected financial and physical resources to meet the needs of seniors
3) identify obstacles and make recommendations to minimize or elhuinate such obstacles
The Committee concluded that to meet the needs of the current and growing senior population
and to be in accordance with the inclusive values of the City of Iowa City, the City should
continue to support the Senior Center in its current location and through on -going financial
support. The City should continue to support other organizations that also meet the needs of
seniors, especially through programs that mect basic needs and reduce isolation. Further study
should be done to allow seniors to self -identify additional needs, Finally, various obstacles should
be addressed to improve the quality of life of sonions. By supporting the needs of seniors, the
City of Iowa City will continue to be a place where people want to live, retire, grow older, and
contribute to the well-being of the community and continue to be recognized as a `Best City for
Successful Aging".
REPORT PAGE 11
Handed out at 3/19/15 meeting
IOSYA CITY/JOHNSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
Memorandum
To: Senior Center Commission
From: Craig Buhman, Maintenance Worker III
Re: Facility Report
Date: 19 March, 2015
A pre -construction meeting for the Senior Center Alarm Panel Replacement project will
be held on Friday, March 27`h. The firm HITECH was awarded the contract. The project should
run for 6 weeks once underway.
The damaged coils on the Senior Center chiller have been scheduled for removal during
the week of the 23`d. Replacement coils will be installed as part of this process. The process is
somewhat weather dependent but we are scheduling the work at this time so that chiller will
be operational once we have warmer temperatures.
The biannual fire suppression system inspection for the kitchen brought to light a code
mandated suppression system upgrade. Due to the age of our system, the tank and control
head must be replaced by 2016. With the upcoming fire alarm panel replacement project it may
be prudent to have HITECH install the control wiring for the new head while they are on site.
We will keep you posted.
Craig 13uhman, Maintenance Worker III
319-356-5227 ® craig-buhman@iowa-city.org
28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Memorandum
To: Senior Center Commission
From: Michelle Buhman, Program Specialist
Re: Program Report
Date: March 19, 2015
Proaram Committee Update
The Program Committee held a successful Instructor Meet and Greet on Friday, February 27, in
the Assembly Room. The goal of the Program Committee was to meet current and future
presenters and solicit feedback on ways the Program Committee can help improve their
experience teaching at The Center. The committee also asked attendees for input on how to
improve the AV equipment in rooms 202,208 and the Assembly Room. A sub -committee was
formed and met on March 17 to plan the next Instructor get-together. Sub -committee members,
Frankel, Rolenc, Dorfman, and I decided the next step to getting feedback from instructors is to
create a survey to identify barriers to teaching at The Center, unmet needs, ways the committee
and staff can improve their experience as well as questions that will help staff develop a New
Instructor Manual.
The Committee also welcomed two potential instructors, Tom Stevenson and Al Dawson. I am
working with both Stevenson and Dawson to develop programs for the summer session.
Program Update:
In addition to the numerous professional services and volunteer opportunities Spring 2015
Program Guide offers the community:
• 104 Unique Classes, Special Events and movies series (2 classes cancelled due to
low enrollment)
23 Groups and Clubs
• 5 Performance Groups
Several new programs have been created since the publication of the Program Guide
• The Senior Center's Reading Aloud will join Loren Horton, Ina Loewenberg at the
State Historical Society on March 26, 2015 for a program called "History For Lunch".
(See attachment)
• Megan Johnson, MPH student intern, is working with Chef David Burt from Four
Square Meals, to offer a free lunch and learn on Wednesday March 25. (see
attachment). Johnson has created an informational flyer about nutrition that will be
distributed at the program.
• Ashley Bente, Aging Studies practicum student, is working with Emily Light to offer a
weekly Trivia program. (see attachment)
• Voices of Experience and Reading Aloud will be offering a program titled "Spring
Fever" on April 14 at 2:30 pm in the Assembly Room. Watch for more information
soon.
Promoting Optimal Aging for Johnson County
28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 - 319-356-5220s www.icgov.org/senior
Lud Gutmann will be reading from his memoir Richard Road: A Journey From Hate
at the Iowa City Public Library on April 12 at 3 PM. Gutmann is a member of the
Center and this program is co -sponsored by the ICPL. Books will be available at the
event with 25% of the sales going towards the Senior Center's Operational Budget.
I am working with Senior Center member and volunteer Janet Forrest to put together
a program on April 30 at 2:30 PM to celebrate the International Day of Dance. The
program will feature ten different dance programs currently offered at The Center.
More information about this program will be made available at the next meeting.
Last year's EarthBox Program was a success. This year I hope to continue to support last
year's locations, Emerson Point, Bickford Cottage, Pathways and Ecumenical Towers and
expand the program to include individual homes. I plan to submit a request for funding to
Friends of the Center in the next couple weeks.
Visibility Action Team
The Visibility Action Team is no longer pursuing a Sage Affiliate status. Sage changes their
guidelines and benchmarks in 2014. Unfortunately the team does not have the resources
available to meet the new criteria. The team held their first Intergenerational Forum at the
Iowa City Public Library on February 23, 2015. Over 30 people attended ranging from age 16 —
70+. The facilitator of the February event, Kendra Malone from the UI Chief Diversity office, has
indicated that she will not be able to facilitate future events. The team is planning to work with
interested community members to develop additional events.
The VAT is planning to host a LGBTQ PRIDE "Senior Prom" on Friday June 19`h at the Senior
Center. (See attached save the date poster)
Student Interns
Megan Johnson, MPH student intern, is collecting participant demographic information. The
results of this information combined with the 2014 demographic survey will provide staff with a
solid base of information on Senior Center users. Johnson has collected information on over
900 participants. Johnson is also collecting fitness class and equipment evaluations.
Ashley Bente, is working on her Aging Studies Certificate and Communications Major. As a part
of her internship at the Senior Center she is working with participants to identify ways The
Center can improve communications with our members. She has met with members to review
the current layout of the program guide, discussed communication issues between members
and student volunteers as well as working with Emily Light on the Trivia program and with
SCTV. A complete report of her progress will be provided at the April meeting.
"THINKING ABOUT WORLD WAR ONE; POETS AND THEIR POEMS"
With Loren Horton, Ina Loewenberg and the Reading Aloud group
An astonishing number of published poets were killed in World War I. From them, and from the few
who survived, we have a good description of several phases of warfare, including what the battlefield
was like, the comradeship among the soldiers, and how they thought and felt about why they were
fighting. Loren Horton will discuss these issues, and the Reading Aloud group will read poems by
Rupert Brooke, Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon and others.
Loren Horton received degrees from UNI and the University of Iowa. He taught
history for many years, worked at the State Historical Society of Iowa for more
than twenty years, and is the author of books of history and poetry.
READING ALOUD is a poetry -reading group based at the Iowa City Senior Center.
It has been in existence for ten years. Its mission is to bring the pleasure and
enlightenment of poetry far and wide within this community. Ina Loewenberg is
its founder and leader, and the dozen or so readers participate actively in
choosing poems to read and designing programs. Readers will include Michael
Chan, Jim Curry, Jonni Ellsworth, Chuck Felling, Mary Gutmann, Pat Huff, Ina
Loewenberg, Nancy Lynch, Carl Malone, Kathy Mitchell, Betty Norbeck.
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Senior Center Steering Council Minutes
March 12, 2015
Attending: Ed Rolenc, Chairperson; Michelle Buhman, Staff Liaison; Lynne Cannon, Vice
Chairperson; John Schmidt, Membership; Kristin Kromray, Staff Liaison; Kathy Mitchell,
Commission; Emily Light, Staff Liaison; Lorraine Dorfman, Program; Linda Kopping, Staff Liaison;
Ina Loewenberg, Outreach, & Gail Brehio, Secretary.
The meeting was called to order at 10:50 AM. The minutes were approved as amended.
Committee Reports:
Membership Committee —John
(John was commended for his Press Citizen article.)
• The Welcome Breakfast was a success with 40 attending & 12 touring afterwards.
• The Annual Meeting will be April 23`d, with Chairs to give overviews.
• Nominations to the Steering Council are being sought this month.
• The Group of the Month video is on Kristy Cameron's exercise class.
Outreach Committee — Ina
• The ambassador program was discussed.
• The Iowa Retirement fair was discussed.
• The Reading Aloud group has three programs planned.
• They are seeking articles for the Press Citizen.
• They are distributing The Center Guide.
• Their goals were discussed.
• Next month's meeting is April 1st.
• The committee could use more members.
Program Committee — Lorraine
• 35 people came to a Meet & Greet social for instructors past, present, & future.
Another is planned for the end of May. The need to limit speaking time was noted.
• A new philosophy instructor will teach at The Center, alleviating the burden of the
current instructor.
• The merits of Al Dawson giving a 13 session class as a new instructor on Victorian
History (Lewis Carroll) in the fall were discussed.
• Whether there should be incentives to complete Senior Center classes was brought up.
• Mention was made that the committee really didn't have the option to turn down a
class proposal.
Commission Report — Kathy
• 20-25 band members came to the joint Band -Commission meeting.
• The City Attorney will represent The Center to negotiate a resolution over equipment &
music.
• The Senior Center became aware that the NHB had hired a lawyer.
• They held elections.
• They discussed recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee.
Remarks from Linda re: the band issue
A 10:30 AM meeting today was set up between attorneys to discuss band issues.
The Steering Council discussed the response written by Linda Kopping to letters
submitted to the City Council regarding the band that were in the City Council packet.
Linda felt it important to address each issue raised. The Steering Council discussed
potential difficulties with the band even after an agreement is reached. Michelle was
concerned about the negative publicity's impact on donations.
Remarks from Linda re: fund-raising
• She's needing to follow the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee concerning the
raising of funds. A new committee for this is needed:
• A consultant was found & a one-year contract made.
• She'll be using a lot of time working with The Friends of the Center.
• There may be grants to those who promote poetry.
• Decisions on the use of the kitchen space are needed.
• The liquor issue is still undecided due to time-consuming issues with the band.
Old Business
• The parking ramp sign issue is currently being addressed.
New Business
• There is a planned Trivia program for The Center, including a tournament & prizes.
• There will bean Honoring -Your -Wishes documentary the evening of April 16`h.
The next meeting will be held April 9`h. The meeting was adjourned at 12:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail Brehio, Secretary
Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee Recommendations
Plan of Action Developed March 2015
Linda Kopping
Goal
Objective
Target Area
Action
Person
Steps Taken
Outcome
Diversify Funding
Review and evaluate
Membership Fees
Form Committee of Commission
current revenue generating
members and volunteer leadership
practices to determine if
(Committee A) to review current
positive changes can be
fee structure and make
made.
recommendations.
Governmental Support
Using available resources (grant
application, meetings, city staff,
and commission) attempt to secure
Increased funding from the County.
Using available resources
(participants, meetings, city staff,
and commission) attempt to garner
financial support from area cities.
Facility Rentals
Ask Committee A to evaluate
current fee structure for facility
rentals and policy/make
recommendations for
improvement.
Ask Committee A to evaluate
current program scheduling and
marketing to identify and
implement changes that will
facilitate rentals.
Ask Committee A to evaluate future
use of kitchen space and other
areas of space use in the facility.
Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee Recommendations
Plan of Action Developed March 2015
Linda Kopping
Goal
Objective
Target Area
Action
Person
Steps Taken
Outcome
Create and Implement a
Strategic Fundraising Plan that
will Support and Sustain the
Mission of The Center
Develop the Strategic
Fundraising Plan
Identify a consultann to develop
plan and train staff
LK
1. Identified/Secure Contract/Legal
Review
Secure financial support from
Friends of The Center to help fund
Consultant
SEE SEPARATE WORK PLAN
Marketing to improve
public perception of The
Center
Articulate value delivered,
outcomes of services provided
Promote positive image of aging in
all materials
Increase community awareness of
into rgenerational and community
programs and services
Plan Ahead for Future
Needs
Incorporate depreciation line item
into operational budget
Incorporate capital improvement
fund line item in the budget.
Establish Annual
Operational Fundraising
Goal
Factor in public services provided
when calculating percentage
Improve Staff Skills in
Fundraising
Training and Education
Join AFP
Attend Monthly AFP Lunch and
Learns
Attend local conferences
Work with consultant as needed.
Use AFP Website Resources.
Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee Recommendations
Plan of Action Developed March 2015
Linda Kopping
Goal
Objective
Target Area
Action
Person
Steps Taken
Outcome
Increase
Provide interior and exterior
Transportation
Advocate with City for a bus stop
Accessibility
accessibility of facility to
directly in front of the handicapped
to The
seniors.
accessible entrance on Washington
Center
Street.
Work with City to develop
improved Senior Center signage for
the Tower Place parking ramp.
Advocate with City officials for
longer crossing periods, and
improved snow rernoval at
Intersection of Linn and
Washington Streets. Ask for
evaluation of the safety of paint
used to designate crosswalks.
Facility
Have an ADA assessment of the
facility. Modifications as necessary.
Increase
To increase participation of
Outreach
Work with Heritage Area Agency to
Participant
low-income and minority
develop a partnership that will
Diversity
populations in Center activities
support training and
and services.
implementation of the Enhanced
Fitness program.
Work with community partners and
volunteers to develop volunteer -led
or minimal staff involvement
outreach programming e.g. Garden
Box
Work with community leaders to
reach under -represented groups.
Use available resources to meet
needs/interests. Promote use of
the low-income scholarship.
Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee Recommendations
Plan of Action Developed March 2015
Linda Kopping
Goal
Objective
Target Area
Action
Person
Steps Taken
Outcome
Optimize
To assess opportunities to
Collaboration/Awareness
Continue to provide operational
Services
increase efficiencies and
of Need
and meeting space to organizations
Provided to
leverage resources among
serving adults over 50 years:
Community
agencies serving seniors
1. Congregate Meal program
Residents
2. AARP Tax Services
Over 50
3. Senior Health Insurance
Years of
Information Services
Age.
Counseling
4. Private Counseling
5. Visiting Nurses Association
6. Senior College
7. Retired Teachers Association
Continue to partner with 150+ the
University of Iowa and community
organizations to provide
programming each year.
Continue to host University of Iowa
students as volunteers and
students doing internships and
practicums.
Maintain staff participation in
1. Johnson County Livable
leadership roles of organizations
Community —Board and Activity
involved with services provided to
Group
adults over 50 years.
2. Johnson County Board of Health's
Community Health Needs
Assessment and Health
Improvement Plan
3. Honoring Your Wishes advanced
care planning
4. Oberman Center
5. Johnson County Task Force on
Aging
6. Lifeline Advisory Board
Ad Hoc Senior Services Committee Recommendations
Plan of Action Developed March 2015
Linda Kopping
Goal
Objective
Target Area
Action
Person
Steps Taken
Outcome
Use participation at all meetings,
1. This is an ongoing activity among
conferences, fairs, etc. to establish
all professional staff
contacts with other service
providers. Discuss common areas
of interests, perceived needs and
potential areas of collaboration.
Consider with the Senior Center
Commission a request for funding
to contract with an outside
organization to do a community -
wide survey of older adults to
increase understanding, determine
needs, gaps in services and barriers
to access.
Create an
To establish a vision and
WHO Model/AARP Model
Work with Johnson County Livable
1. AARP plan has been in place for
Age -Friendly
guidelines for attaining the
Community and AARP Guidelines
some time.
Community
vision of an age -friendly
for a community for successful
2. Planning stages with JCLC Board
community. Create an
aging (released spring 2015?) to
members —in progress.
enactment plan and move
evaluate and implement changes as
forward with the same.
possible.
Increase affordable
housing (low and mid -
income) with universal
design for older adults
downtown.
Implement Full
Participation Awards