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80 <br /> <br />Volunteer Program (RSVP), stated that the increase requested <br />would allow operation of the Peer Counseling Program at its <br />present level. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck stated that it had been represented to Council <br />the previous· year that City funding for the Peer Counseling <br />Program would only be a one-time request as the program <br />would thereafter operate with volunteers. <br /> <br /> Ms. Lida Pritchett-Arnason, Director of RSVP, stated <br />that the Peer Counseling Program is growing and increased <br />funds are necessary, adding that she did not remember it <br />being said that City funds were being requested for one <br />year. <br /> <br /> Mr. Gordon Walker, Director of Jefferson Area Board for <br />Aging (JABA), stated that there was a static demand <br />presently for the home delivered meal program. <br /> <br /> Ms. Susan Winslow, Director of the Thomas Jefferson <br />Adult Day Care Center, stated that the Center has been <br />highly utilized, with 20 clients enrolled and a scholarship <br />waiting list. Ms. Winslow stated that a larger facility may <br />be necessary in the near future. <br /> <br /> Mr. Walker, referring to the Congregate Meal Program at <br />the Carver Recreation Center, stated that the site is not <br />appropriate for the program. Mr. Walker stated that <br />approximately 20% of the program participants are non-City <br />residents for which the Federal government pays the cost of <br />the meals. Mr. Walker explained that Albemarle County's <br />only contribution to the program is the cost of a part-time <br />aide. <br /> <br /> Mr. Jim McVay, representing the Red Cross, stated that <br />the Red Cross is not able to effectively operate the home <br />care services and recommended that JABA ~absorb the program. <br /> <br /> Ms. Gleason explained that it was recommended that <br />funds be provided to the City's Department of Social <br />Services who would contract with private providers for the <br />home care program, though it was possible that JABA could <br />contract for the service. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bob Newman, Executive Director of the <br />Charlottesville Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) stated <br />that the total amount recommended by City staff was $26,000 <br />less than requested and listed the following consequences: <br />1) reduction in staff, 2) inability to upgrade salaries for <br />staff, and 3) the Charlottesville Housing Foundation will be <br />replied upon more heavily for deferred loans to clients. <br />Mr. Newman stated that CDBG funds have been used for direct <br />labor and materials have been donated by the Charlottesville <br />Housing Foundation. Mr. Newman stated that the total funds <br />requested would allow the hiring of one additional staff <br />person and an increase in salaries. <br /> <br /> Mr. Hendrix noted concern With the high labor costs for <br />CHIP as compared to costs for materials. <br /> <br /> Mr. Towe stated that he favored a slight increase in <br />JAUNT's handicapped fare. <br /> <br /> Ms. Wilson explained that as fares increase the Federal <br />subsidy JAUNT receives decreases. <br /> <br /> Mr. O'Connell recommended studying the cost effective- <br />ness of JAUNT versus other private vendors or <br />Charlottesville Transit Service. <br /> <br /> Mr. Buck requested a report on possible changes in <br />JAUNT's fares and their impact. <br /> <br /> <br />