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RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO ACCEPT THE AGENCY ON AGING OF SOUTH-CENTRAL CONNECTICUT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $30,272.00$15,316.00 FOR FY26 THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2026-SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 TO PROVIDE SWIMMING LESSONS AND WATER AEROBICS FOR NEW HAVEN SENIOR CITIZENS.
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WHEREAS, the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut previously approved a grant in the amount of $15,136.00 for the City of New Haven Elderly Services Department to offer a multi-year swimming lesson and water aerobics program for the period of FY2026; and
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2025, the New Haven Board of Alders approved the acceptance of this grant; and
WHEREAS, the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut approved an additional grant in the amount of $15,13615,316.00 for a total of $30,272.00 for the City of New Haven Elderly Services Department to offer a multi-year swimming lesson and water aerobics program for the period of October 1, 2026-September 30, 2027.Fiscal Year 26; and
WHEREAS, funds will be used to cover costs associated with staffing including 1 Aquatics Director, 1 Lifeguard and 3 Swim Instructors, SUTA for aquatics staff, and indirect costs assumed by the contractor, but not limited to entertainment, food, rental fees, and transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Elderly Services Department is seeking approval from the New Haven Board of Alders so that the Mayor could apply for and accept these funds; and
WHEREAS, the staff of the Elderly Services Department will work to ensure senior residents of New Haven are aware of and have access to the Golden Swimmers initiative.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the New Haven Board of Alders that:
The Elderly Services Department acceptance of funds from the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut as herein above described is approved; and
That the Mayor is authorized to execute said receipt of funding in the total amount of up to $30,272.00 15,3...
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