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3a. What is the specific service(s) or program(s) which are to be provided under a shared <br /> services agreement between the participating local units of government? <br /> The four cities will provide a comprehensive senior citizen program operated out <br /> of a regional senior citizen center facility. A senior center is a focal point of <br /> resources, a place anyone in the community (older people, family members, <br /> neighbors, and the community at large) can receive information and services <br /> accessing them to all the community resources for older people. <br /> It is also a place to learn about the needs of older people and services available <br /> to help communities and individuals plan for their future. Focal points help <br /> coordinate and insure that services are available in their community. A senior <br /> center is a community center where seniors come together or turn to for services <br /> and activities that respond_to their_diverse ne er--est,-suppor their <br /> independence and encourage volunteer leadership. <br /> Services and programs at a center respond to a specific and changing needs of the <br /> community it serves. The center often offers wellness and exercise programs, <br /> classes, social services, counseling, outreach, information and referral, nutrition <br /> services such as senior dining and/or home delivered meals, transportation, <br /> recreational activities, plus opportunities for leadership and community service. <br /> It provides a non-threatening supportive environment to try new things and keep <br /> minds active. <br /> 3b. How will this shared services agreement be different from existing shared services <br /> arrangements? <br /> This joint powers arrangement will be a complete consolidation of senior services <br /> in four communities rather than the limited cooperative programming which has <br /> been done in the past. This agreement will avoid duplication of services and make <br /> efficient use of all available resources. <br /> 3c. Explain how other, nonparticipating local governments may benefit from this project. <br /> The Regional Senior Center Project should benefit nonparticipating local <br /> governments by providing a working model of municipal government cooperation <br /> for senior citizens services. Certain core services, including congregate dining, <br /> healthscreening and-health care programs,will-be-available-to-anyone-in-the - <br /> region. Also,it would be possible for seniors in adjacent communities to utilize the <br /> many other services and programs on an availability basis. Should additional <br /> communities wish to join in this regional project, that alternative could also be <br /> explored. <br />