Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Senior Services topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Committee recommends renewing $163,000 daily living centers contract but flags income‑eligibility concerns
Summary
The P&G committee recommended renewal of a $163,000 contract for Daily Living Centers serving residents 60+ but staff warned the contract's income bracket appears lower than state eligibility thresholds, which could prevent effective use of allocated funds.
The Oklahoma County Public & Government committee voted to recommend renewing the Daily Living Centers contract, a second‑year renewal of a $163,000 bid that provides services to residents aged 60 and older.
Staff told the committee the current bid includes eligibility language that appears to set an income bracket lower than state poverty and waiver thresholds; because of that lower bracket, staff said the county's allocated funds may not be fully usable under the current eligibility criteria. Staff proposed adjusting the income bracket so residents just above poverty, including those who left employment to provide caregiving, could qualify and the provider could expend the full $163,000 allocation. The committee voted to recommend renewal and to consider statutory guidance if needed.
Staff also noted the bid pays $70 per day plus $10 for transportation while the stated cost of services per day is higher; the county is not paying full cost because of the bid rate. Committee members asked staff to clarify income‑eligibility language and the county's legal obligations when the item goes before the BOCC.
What happens next: The committee will forward the recommendation to the BOCC; staff will confirm eligibility language and provide any legal clarifications requested before final BOCC action.
