Committee asks for updates on senior meal site and North Bay Village pool access; items deferred for follow-up
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Summary
Committee members asked staff to continue work on a senior meal site at South Shore Community Center serving up to 50 seniors and deferred two items on discounted pool access and a possible resident guest pass to allow partners to be present at a later meeting.
The committee received updates and acted to defer two related parks-and-recreation items.
On a senior meal-site item for South Shore Community Center (MB 37), staff reported an intent to contract with Jewish Community Services and an ITN scope for up to 50 seniors, based on available allocated funding (approximately $175,000) and an estimated per-meal cost near $8 for kosher-compliant meals. Staff said negotiations and site review are ongoing and anticipated the agreement and program start between June and July. The committee asked staff to return with a status update in July and to provide information on whether program capacity could be increased to meet local need.
On pool access items (MB 35 and MB 36) concerning discounted rates and potential reciprocal arrangements with North Bay Village residents, a commissioner requested a deferral so local partners could be present; the committee agreed to move the items to a subsequent meeting to allow stakeholder participation.
Committee members emphasized equity considerations and the need to ensure vulnerable older residents have accessible, nutritious meals and safe places during hot weather months.