Consideration and Approval of Contract:  Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County for use of the Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center for Senior Nutrition Programs and renewal of Meals on Wheels program. (Meals on Wheels Renewal)

Approval of this agreement will ensure that the Senior Nutrition Program will continue to operate and provide for the continuation of the Meals on Wheels Program and the Congregate Meal Program and Meals on Wheels Program to the seniors of the greater Flagstaff community.

No direct financial impact to the approval of this agreement.

Fund existing and consider expanded recreational services
 
Effective governance.

Yes. The Intergovernmental Agreement with Coconino County has been approved several times in the past, most recently in 2007. Approving this agreement provides for an integral relationship between the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County in the delivery of a valuable service to the aging population of the greater Flagstaff area.

1.)  Approve Intergovernmental Agreement 

2.)  Deny approval of Intergovernmental Agreement

The Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center is a City-owned and operated property located at 245 N. Thorpe Rd. in Flagstaff. Coconino County operates its Senior Congregate and Meals on Wheels programs at the Center, using the kitchen for meal preparation Monday through Friday, the Allen room for congregate meals, and the driveway for Meals on Wheels and deliveries.

Funding for the County nutrition programs are provided by Older American Act funds through the Area Agency on Aging, Coconino County general funds, and participant and corporate donations. 

The County nutrition programs offered at the Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center are vital to the aged population of the greater Flagstaff area. Approximately 90 Meals on Wheels lunches are prepared daily in the kitchen and brought to home-bound seniors. In addition, approximately 65 seniors participate in the congregate meal program daily, Monday through Friday. This program is about more than just a lunch; for many of the these seniors it is the socialization and the ability to stay connected with their peers that is so important.
 
The senior Congregate Meal Program housed at the Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center is only successful with the cooperation of several public entities and support of the general population. The City of Flagstaff participates by providing a facility to host the program, the County provides the staffing and nutritional expertise, N.A.I.P.T.A. provides a transportation option to and from the Center, and volunteers from the community provide dining room and kitchen help as well as serve as delivery drivers for the Meals on Wheels Program. The Seniors collaborate on the design of the monthly menu and outside groups often come to present information to the seniors to enhance their quality of life.

There is a tremendous benefit to the entire community being delivered through this program. Providing for our aging population is one of the many things that makes our community better. It is not only the program participants that receive the benefit of a meal, it is also the families that benefit from knowing that their parent, grandparent or friend is safe and in the company of their peers on a daily basis.

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