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MOTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES/SOUTHWEST FOCAL POINT SENIOR CENTER AND THE AREAWIDE COUNCIL ON AGING OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC. FOR THE iN2L PILOT REFERRAL AGREEMENT NUMBER JB8311F-10-2021 IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,691.48.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. Our seniors (60 and older) have been sheltering in place during COVID-19 to ensure their continued good health and safety. Typical activities used to engage in, such as attendance at a senior center, groups classes and outings with their peers have not been possible options as the risk of catching COVID-19.
2. Many of these seniors live at home alone and are not experiencing essential social interaction, critical to their health. Unfortunately, although sheltering in place has been a lifesaver for seniors, the ramifications have been an increase in loneliness, depression and isolation.
3. The iN2L Tablet is a state-of-the-art system that combines portable touch screen technology, picture-based software and an extensive updated content library. With easy-to-use video chat features, iN2L tablets can bring families together whenever they want. With a simple tap on the tablets touch screen, older adults can quickly connect with up to seven other loved ones or friends for video chats.
4. The City of Pembroke Pines/Southwest Focal Point Senior Center will provide a list of up to 10 seniors that will be participating in the iN2L Pilot Program that were previously participating in the Senior Center prior to COVID-19. Each senior will receive an iN2L Tablet. Assign staff will provide technical support and coaching to each senior enrolled in the iN2L Pilot Program.
5. Requesting Commission approval.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: No Cost to the CITY.
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: Budget will be created when agreement is approved.
c) Source of funding for difference, if not fully budgeted: Not Applicable.
d) 5 year projection of the operational cost of the project: Not Applicable.
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e) Detail of additional staff requirements: Not Applicable.