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Sparks City Council Meeting 9/10/2012 2:00:00 PM
Monday, September 10, 2012 2:00 PMSparks Legislative Building, 745 4th Street, Sparks, NV 89431
General Business: 6.1
Title: Consideration and possible approval to rescind the amendment to the Interlocal Governmental Agreement for the Sparks Senior Citizens Center dated July 25, 2011, between Washoe County and the City of Sparks thereby returning to the original agreement dated July 23, 1990, defining each agency's role in the center's operations located at 97 Richards Way and provide Washoe County Senior Services with $21,500 to provide one 3/4 time position on site to keep the facility open until 4:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Petitioner/Presenter: Tracy Domingues, Parks and Recreation Director/Tracy Domingues, Parks and Recreation Director
Recommendation: I move that the City Council rescind the ammendment to the Interlocal Governmental Agreement for the Sparks Senior Citizens Center dated July 25, 2011 between Wahsoe County and the City of Sparks thereby returning to the original agreement dated July 23, 1990 defining each agency's role in the center's operations located at 97 Richards Way and provide funding to WCSS for one year to fund one 3/4 time position to be on site from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays.
Financial Impact: $21,500.00
Total Costs: $21,500.00
Total Costs: $21,500.00|
Fund: General Fund Account: 603120 Program: General Government (059080) Amount: $21,500.00 Budget Status: Budget Exists |
Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
Agenda Item Brief: Revocation of the amended Interlocal Governmental Agreement and return to the original agreement and consider provision of $21,500.00 to Washoe County Senior Services. The funding would by used for a 3/4 time position to keep the facility open until 4:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays.
Background: July 23, 1990 - the City of Sparks and the County of Washoe entered into an Interlocal Governmental Agreement (IGA) regarding the Sparks Senior Citizens Center. July 25, 2011 - Amendments to the IGA were approved by City Council. The amendment was necessary due to budget reductions and the Washoe County Senior Services (WCSS) had been unable to provide permanent staff on site since July 1, 2010. The purpose of the ammendment in July, 2011 was to maintain access to the Sparks Senior Citizens Center, programs and services that would keep seniors independent and active members of our community. However, City staff has not observed a growing demand for this facility for the past year. On most days of the week, the facility is empty from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Analysis: Currently, the center operates Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Since August, 2011, the City of Sparks has maintained this schedule with existing full-time staff and the hiring of one part-time position (for front counter/reception from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.). However, city staff is sent home if participants are gone for the day. The existing volunteers have continued to be utilized for front counter/receptionist duties during the morning shift and supervised by WCSS. As much as staff wanted this co-operational agreement to work, it is staff's conclusion that it should be all or nothing when it comes down to who programs/operates the facility. With two entities involved, it is confusing to the public when it comes to policy enforcement, supervision and decisions. If the proposed IGA ammendment is rescinded and the IGA is returned to it's original format, the Sparks Senior Center will close as early as 1:00 p.m. effective immediately per WCSS. In light of the direction to close the doors at 1:00 p.m., the City of Sparks and WCSS will work together to relocate the few afternoon programs as necessary. The City and WCSS jointly conclude that ….City staff has determined that the current agreement with the 2011 amendment is not in the best interest of staff time, resources or city finances. At this time, the Washoe County Senior Services would like to request the City of Sparks to provide $21,600.00 to assist in funding one 3/4 time position. The WCSS has $16,000.00 to apply to this position for a total anticipated cost of $37,500.00 (hourly wage & benefits included). This staff person will be at the Sparks Senior Citizens Center Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a one hour lunch. If funding is not provided, a part-time staff member will be provided by WCSS from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays for $16,000.00.
Alternatives: The Council may elect to: 1) Rescind the amendment to the IGA and provide funding to WCSS (open until 4:00 p.m. with WCSS staff); 2) Rescind the amendment to the IGA and not provide funding to WCSS (open until 1:00 p.m. with WCSS staff); 3) Not rescind the amendment to the IGA and not provide funding to WCSS (remain open until 4:00 p.m. with City staff).
Recommended Motion: I move that the City Council rescind the amendment to the Interlocal Governmental Agreement for the Sparks Senior Citizens Center dated July 25, 2011 between Wahsoe County and the City of Sparks thereby returning to the original agreement dated July 23, 1990, defining each agency's role in the center's operations located at 97 Richards Way and provide funding to WCSS for one year to fund one 3/4 time position to be on site from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays.
