Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Lee Pullen, Director, Aging and Adult Services
Subject: Measure K: Agreements with Family Caregiver Alliance, Institute on Aging, Peninsula Family Service, and Special Olympics Northern California for Measure K services.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) An agreement with Family Caregiver Alliance for Measure K services for the term of December 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $300,000; and
B) An agreement with Institute on Aging for Measure K services for the term of December 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $750,000; and
C) An agreement with Peninsula Family Service for Measure K services for the term of December 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,800,000; and
D) An agreement with Special Olympics Northern California for Measure K services for the term of December 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, in a total not-to-exceed amount of $750,000; and
E) An option to extend the agreements with Family Caregiver Alliance, Institute on Aging, Peninsula Family Service, and Special Olympics Northern California for Measure K services for the term of December 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029, in a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000.
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BACKGROUND:
Measure K is the half-cent general sales tax initially approved by San Mateo County voters in November 2012 for 10 years and extended by voters in November 2016 for an additional 20 years through 2036.
In July 2023, this Board approved continued funding for Aging and Adult Services (AAS) Measure K initiatives for FY 2023-24. In August 2023, the County hired an independent contractor to conduct multiple listening sessions to gather community input on Measure K funding priorities. In October 2023, based on the listening sessions and results from a community survey, this Board selected new priority areas for Measure K funding, which included services for children, families, and seniors. The County Executive’s Office issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2024 Measure K funds in November 2023.
DISCUSSION:
San Mateo County Health requests that this Board adopt a resolution authorizing the agreements for Measure K-funded services with the following providers:
1. Family Caregiver Alliance ($300,000 for FY 2024-27): Family Caregiver Alliance’s mission is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and the people who receive their care. Measure K funding will expand and enhance services to address the unmet needs of a diverse caregiving community.
2. Institute on Aging ($750,000 for FY 2024-27): The Institute on Aging will use Measure K funds to support their Friendship Line, a warmline service that helps to address social isolation and loneliness among older adults by providing social and emotional support, education, and advocacy. (Hotlines are intended for use in an emergency while warmlines provide emotional support that can prevent a crisis.)
3. Peninsula Family Service ($1,800,000 for FY 2024-27): Peninsula Family Service’s Older Adult Services program helps people stay connected to their community, neighbors, and passion for life. Measure K funds will support the Got Wheels program, which promotes the mobility and independence of older adults countywide.
4. Special Olympics Northern California ($750,000 for FY 2024-27): The mission of Special Olympics Northern California is to create an inclusive community where people with and without disabilities can make connections, develop healthy lifestyles, achieve success, and experience the joy of sports. They seek to break down barriers to inclusion through education and understanding.
If the above contractors meet the performance measures required, a two year extension may be granted with additional funding in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000.
The agreements and resolution have been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney’s Office as to form. The resolution contains the County’s standard provisions allowing amendment of the County’s fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate per agreement).
The resolution also contains a provision to allow the Chief of County Health or their designee to modify the performance measures to implement changes in the reporting requirements, as may be appropriate.
It is anticipated that:
• Family Caregiver Alliance will provide 135 hours of counseling, 90 hours of Information and Assistance, 25 activities to outreach to caregivers and 1,000 hours of respite care.
• Institute on Aging will provide 1,138 combined inbound/outbound calls.
• Peninsula Family Service will enroll 286 new riders receiving approximately 15,288 rides.
• Special Olympic Northern California will have 280 athletes trained and participating in various events and have 147 coaches enrolled to teach, train, and support the athletes.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES*:
|
Contractor |
FY 2024-25 Estimated |
FY 2025-26 Projected |
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Family Caregiver Alliance |
90 hours of counseling, 60 hours of Information and Assistance, 20 activities to outreach to caregivers, and 775 hours of respite care |
135 hours of counseling, 90 hours of Information and Assistance, 25 activities to outreach to caregivers, and 1,000 hours of respite care |
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Institute on Aging |
990 combined inbound/outbound calls |
1,138 combined inbound/outbound calls |
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Peninsula Family Service |
220 new riders; 6,860 rides |
286 new riders; 15,288 rides |
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Special Olympic Northern California |
255 athletes trained; 134 coaches enrolled |
280 athletes trained; 147 coaches enrolled |
*FY2024-25 estimated performance measures are based on an initial seven-month contract period of December 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. FY2025-2026 will cover 12 months, a full fiscal year.
EQUITY IMPACT:
Family Caregiver Alliance, Peninsula Family Service, and Institute on Aging: These contracts will positively impact historically under-resourced populations in San Mateo County by reducing isolation and loneliness. Based on demographics included in AAS’ 2024-2028 Area Plan, older adults make up 18.4% of the population in San Mateo County, and their demographic profile by race and ethnicity is 36% White, 30% Asian, 25% Latinx), 6% other race, 2% Black, and 1% Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders. These Measure K agencies have historically engaged with these impacted groups by providing expanded transportation services, enhanced caregiver support, and opportunities for socialization. To further address inequities in the County, these agencies will use the funding to conduct outreach in communities with the greatest need. Other resources identified to advance equitable outcomes include improving language capacity, staff cultural sensitivity, and expanding staff capacity.
Special Olympics Northern California: This contract will positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities who have historically been excluded from many programs and activities available to the public. Individuals with disabilities make up approximately 10% of the population (72,285 people) in San Mateo County, according to 2023 American Community Services data. The agency promotes the inclusion of individuals with disabilities through the Special Olympics. To further address the inequities in the County, Special Olympics Northern California will look to expand its programming and reach to ensure more athletes receive an opportunity to showcase their athletic talents. More families and athletes will benefit from an increased sense of belonging and visibility through the Special Olympics.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of the agreements is December 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with possible extension through June 30, 2029. The total amount of Measure K funds authorized to be expended pursuant to the above agreements is $3,600,000 for the three-year term. Funding for FY2024-25 has been included in the AAS FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget. Funding for FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 will be appropriated in the AAS FY2025-27 Recommended Budget. If the two-year extension from FY2027-29 is granted in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000, the funding will be appropriated in FY 2027-29 Recommended Budget.