Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Tara Williams
Department: Human Services Division: Elderly & Veterans Services
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Referral Agreement No. VB123-15-2024 between Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc., and Broward County, in the estimated amount of $156,000, effective from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, to provide case management services to eligible veterans residing in the county; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement the Agreement.
(Mayor Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.)
(Item Numbers 11, 12 and 13 were heard and voted on concurrently.)
ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 7-0. Mayor Rich abstained from voting. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Veteran-Directed Care Contract Fund in the estimated amount of $156,000 to provide case management services to veterans in Broward County.
(Mayor Rich pulled this item from the Consent Agenda.)
(Item Numbers 11, 12 and 13 were heard and voted on concurrently.)
ACTION: (T-10:45 AM) Approved Resolution No. 2024-119. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 7-0. Mayor Rich abstained from voting. Commissioner Ryan was not present.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) approval is required for agreements with external agencies.
B. Section 129.06(2)(d), Florida Statutes, requires a budget resolution to recognize revenue.
What Action Accomplishes
Motions A and B fund services to prevent veterans' premature institutionalization and nursing home placement.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE ELDERLY AND VETERANS SERVICES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
These actions support the Commission's value of “building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives” and the goal of "delivering accessible human services that holistically address the whole person collaboratively and compassionately." This Agreement funds case management services to Broward County veterans to prevent their premature institutionalization and nursing home placement.
The Elderly and Veterans Services Division (“EVSD”) is the lead Broward County provider for veterans’ benefits acquisition services, working with veterans of all ages and their dependents to coordinate their financial and healthcare entitlements.
Referral Agreement No. VB123-15-2024 sets forth the principles for cooperation and consultation between the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County, Inc. (“Council”) and Broward County to implement the Veteran-Directed Care program. EVSD will serve veterans designated by the U.S. Veterans Administration as high-risk for nursing home placement and decrease nursing home utilization through supporting veterans in a consumer-directed care arrangement. Through this initiative, EVSD will provide case management services and assist in developing care plans to maintain the veteran in the least restrictive community setting. EVSD will be reimbursed for services according to rates established in the Agreement.
EVSD has met the mandatory performance standards in all previous years and is not required to serve a specific number of veterans.
Retroactive approval is requested due to the delay in receiving the Agreement (Exhibit 1) from the funder.
The Council is acting on behalf of the state of Florida. This Agreement is in the Council’s format and was reviewed and approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney. The Council will sign last following the Commission’s approval.
Source of Additional Information
Andrea Busada, EVSD Director, (954) 357-8818
Deborah Meidinger Hosey, EVSD Assistant Director, (954) 357-8806
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The Council will reimburse Broward County monthly for an estimated total amount of $156,000. This Agreement does not require any cash or in-kind match from Broward County. If approved, this will provide an additional $156,000 in reimbursement revenue to provide case management services to veterans in Broward County.