Vote — approved

Thomas Galvin	yes
Kate Brophy McGee	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Debbie Lesko	yes
Steve Gallardo	absent

Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Debbie Lesko Absent: Steve Gallardo

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59. CONTRACT WITH AREA AGENCY ON AGING, REGION ONE, INCORPORATED FOR SENIOR SERVICES Approve a financial Contract for services between Area Agency on Aging, Region One, Incorporated (Area Agency), and Maricopa County administered by its Human Services Department (Contractor). The purpose of the Contract is for the County to provide case management services and facilitate services to assist eligible seniors and adults with disabilities to maintain independence in their homes. Area Agency shall provide the County with a Contract amount of $2,099,812 for service delivery. The Contract term is July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and shall be effective upon approval and signature by both Parties. Funding period of availability shall be retroactive to July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Receipt of the funds from Area Agency requires the County to provide a non-federal cash amount. The County shall provide a non-federal cash amount of $1,761,752 provided by the Human Services Department appropriated County General funds. The County shall also allocate $851,020 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provided to the County by the U. S. Department of Treasury under Assistance Listing Number 21.027 for the Contract term. The cumulative Contract amount is $4,712,584. Area Agency contracts with the County on an annual reoccurring basis to provide Senior Adult Independent Living (SAIL) services to eligible individuals currently living at home that may require assistance to reduce the probability of placement in nursing homes. The Human Services Department approved indirect rate for FY2026 is 24% from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for salaries and employee related expenses. The Agreement funding amount is $2,099,812 of which $1,693,397 is for salaries and employee related expenses. The estimated recoverable indirect rate costs are $406,415 and fully recoverable. The services provided under this Contract are not a mandated function but provide a benefit to Maricopa County citizens by providing services to seniors and adults with disabilities to maintain independence. Future or ongoing contributions after the contract end are not required. The approval of this Contract does not alter the budget constraining expenditures of local revenues duly adopted by the Board pursuant to A.R.S. §42-17105. The overall grant budget will be adjusted as necessary to accommodate any increase or decrease. Supervisory District: ALL (C-22-26-005-X-00)