===== PDF PAGE 169 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] CITY OF WEST CHICAGO FINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM TITLE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 3-B. Presentation by the DuPage Senior Citizens’ Council and Fiscal Year 2025 Funding FILE NUMBER: COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: 08/05/2024 COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: N/A STAFF REVIEW: SIGNATURE APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: SIGNATURE ITEM SUMMARY: Two years ago, the Finance Committee recommended an increase in the City’s grant contribution to this organization to $24,000; it was included in the last two approved Budgets. Representatives from this agency were directed to return to speak to the Finance Committee again this year to justify any continued increased amount. Attached is the latest information about the work it did in West Chicago and its current request for next year, which includes an increase to $30,000. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direction to staff as to how much municipal funding to include in the 2025 Proposed Budget. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ===== PDF PAGE 170 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] Ge Page Senior Citizens Council Providing Meals and More... EXPERIENCE April 10, 2024 Mayor Ruben Pineda City of West Chicago 475 Main Street West Chicago, IL 60185 Dear Mayor Pineda, The DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your continued support of our organization and the services DSCC provides to the older adults in West Chicago. DSCC is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization committed to older adults’ quality of life, serving older adults compassionately and effectively through high-quality services, and our large volunteer force. DSCC initiates, delivers, monitors, and coordinates services that promote the ability of older people to live their lives in dignity. Our Investment and Commitment to West Chicago and Older Adult residents For over 40 years, DSCC has been serving the needs of seniors in West Chicago with Meals on Wheels, Senior Dining, Well-Being Checks, Minor Home Repairs, and other needed services. Our dedicated staff and volunteers meet the needs of seniors in West Chicago day in and day out. Most of our clients are homebound seniors who live alone, and nearly 99% of them are at or below the Federal poverty level. Our Plan is hopefully West Chicago’s Plan The strategic plan for DSCC includes continued investment in West Chicago so that the growing needs of the senior population can be met. Here is how you can help DSCC and seniors in West Chicago: e@ Continue and increase your support and investment in DSCC. e@ Become more aware of how DSCC cares for seniors in West Chicago and the cost savings to you. e Get involved with DSCC as a partner and become an advocate. By 2030, the entire Baby Boomer generation will be older than the age of 65. According to the United States Census Bureau, by 2034, older adults will outnumber children. As the senior population continues to grow, so does the need for our services, and while the City of West Chicago has consistently supported DSCC, it is imperative to increase your contribution to effectively meet the increasing demand. As you continue to partner with DSCC, you take an active role in your commitment to your senior residents. Knowing that DSCC has been consistently supporting West Chicago through the years should assure you that your financial support has multiplied many times over. Agency on AGING NOREHEASTERK (LUMOHS RIA Drive, Lom ===== PDF PAGE 171 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] Page |2 Being a consistent partner with DSCC, you can be assured that seniors who are in need will have access to the programs and services that will help them live independently in West Chicago. Without proper funding, the services that seniors depend on could be reduced or eliminated. Please review our request for funding for continued services for senior residents. If we haven't already received it, we look forward to your contribution for 2023-24 and respectfully request an increase to $30,000 from the City of West Chicago. Thank you, He Marylin Krélak Executive Director cc: Michael Guttman, City Administrator Valeria Perez, Executive Assistant/FOIA Officer Aldermen encl: Attachment A — Request for Funding & Support Attachment B — DSCC Services ===== PDF PAGE 172 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] Attachment A DUPAGE SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL REQUEST FOR FUNDING & SUPPORT APRIL 2024 DSCC historically receives grant awards from Federal and State sources that cover approximately 60-70% of our overall funding. That is why support from municipalities is needed so we can maintain service levels for the increasing number of seniors and avoid cutting critical life-saving components. The chart below shows the breakdown of the funding and donations designated for West Chicago specifically. Cost Analysis - West Chicago Senior Residents (60+) All Programs DSCC Fiscal Year 2023 (10/1/22 - 9/30/23) Seniors’ Donations $7,845 4% Cost Gap $39,620 22% Federal Funding $54,030 30% State Funding $78,940 44% During the past year, DSCC invested over $180,435 to serve the senior residents in West Chicago. However, we only received grants, donations, and funding that covered $140,815, leaving us with a $39,620 deficit for West Chicago. ===== PDF PAGE 173 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] Attachment A Projections for 2024/2025 indicate that more funding is needed to support the seniors we are currently serving, in addition to the increase of seniors needing services. The chart below illustrates the past support from the City of West Chicago. $10,000 FY2017 $10,000 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 Supporting DSCC/West Chicago Seniors We have consistently provided services to seniors in West Chicago. To maintain this level of service and meet the growing needs of the seniors, we are asking for your partnership and continued/constant financial support. To help offset the shortfall projected for 2024-2025, we are asking for an increase in support — we need your assistance to help fill as much of the $39,620 cost gap as possible; we are asking for a contribution of $30,000. We truly value the seniors we serve in West Chicago, and we look forward to working closely with you in 2024-2025. If you have any questions or need additional information, don't hesitate to contact me directly at 630- 812-6779; 630-546-0626, cell, or email Marylin.Krolak@DupageSeniorCouncil.org. ===== PDF PAGE 174 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] Attachment B DUPAGE SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL FY2023 AUDITED SERVICES & STATISTICS CITY OF WEST CHICAGO Home Delivered Meals and Shelf Stable Meals Our Home Delivered- Meals on Wheels program delivers hot/fresh meals each weekday to frail and homebound seniors in West Chicago by DSCC staff and volunteers. Additional Shelf Stable meals are delivered monthly. All meals served are balanced, nutritious, and meet special dietary needs such as low salt, vegetarian, or diabetic. Each meal is equivalent to 1/3 of the Dietary Reference Intake for adults 60 and over. e Wedelivered 11,185 meals to 115 unduplicated seniors in West Chicago last year. Health and Wellness Education Keeping seniors informed about issues and topics that are relevant to them is important. A variety of educational information was given directly to seniors through mailings, direct delivery, and friendly phone calls from our volunteers and staff to our homebound seniors. As seniors become aware of preventive measures and helpful topics, they stay safe and improve their health. e We educated approximately 115 senior residents each month in West Chicago last year. Well-Being Checks and Emergency Follow-Ups Every senior who receives a service from us also receives a Well-Being Check, which allows DSCC to observe any changes ina senior's physical or mental health or physical surroundings. This extra step has resulted in several documented cases where staff and volunteers have saved lives by finding a fallen or injured senior or uncovered a dangerous household situation. When we find a senior is not at home when they should be, our Emergency Follow-Up procedure allows crucial collaboration between the West Chicago police and fire departments to ensure every senior is safe and accounted for. These Well-Being checks and Emergency Follow-Up procedures provide real cost-savings to West Chicago compared to the cost of dispatching an EMT service. e We performed over 8,705 Well-Being Checks and Emergency Follow-ups for seniors in West Chicago last year. Social Connection Services (Friendly Phone Calls & Assistance) Social Isolation and a decline in mental health are currently significant concerns. We converted our Friendly Visit to a Friendly Phone Call service to help seniors with companionship and socialization through this difficult year. Seniors sometimes need someone to talk to. Our volunteers take the time to interact and engage with seniors who could benefit from a friendly call. e We performed 420 hours of socialization through Friendly Phone Calls for seniors in West Chicago last year. ===== PDF PAGE 175 ===== [Extraction: OCR (rendered-page OCR)] Attachment B Home Maintenance Program Living alone as a senior has its challenges, and everyday tasks can be impossible or dangerous for seniors. DSCC's Home Maintenance program provides low-cost minor home repairs to assist older persons with basic home responsibilities associated with daily living. Home repairs include repairing or replacing leaky faucets or toilets, light fixtures, locks, or deadbolts. Additional services that enhance a senior's safety and security include installing bath benches, grab bars, and non-slip strips and repairing and reinforcing walkway steps and stair railings. In cases where homes require larger repair services, DSCC also offers estimates and provides contractor referrals to seniors. These services help seniors stay in their homes longer. e We performed 10 Minor Home Repairs & Yard Clean Up Services to seniors living in West Chicago last year.