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their fixed income problems before increasing fees. He said he would be contacting PG&E and the Telephone Company regarding their low income programs and how they identify people to participate in them. Superintendent Hartman felt it was necessary to obtain statistical data from the census or other sources to identify low income seniors in the community. Supervisor Kucala said that census material will not be available for another six months. Director Bransford provided the Commission with a San Mateo County Needs Assessment Report dated July 1990 to provide some necessary senior data. Commissioner Anthony will compile data and try to meet with Councilman Bury. ITEM 5 - I & R and Nutrition Plans for 91-92 Director Bransford explained that she has received the same allocation as last year in the amount of $31,605 for I & R Services. TEWCI has been given the following goals for the next fiscal year: 2,528 hours of Comprehensive Assessment 218 units of Outreach 518 units of Information 259 units of Referral 86 units of Evaluation & Follow-Up She reported that TEWCI has received $6,369 for Nutrition which represents a 50% reduction from last year's allocation of $13,000. TEWCI has also been given an increase of 70 meals per day versus the current allocation of 69 meals per day. Director Bransford met with Charlene Silva and Shea Muller to look at restoring some funds to TEWCI. She indicated that Fair Oaks Senior Center will have to eliminate one kitchen assistant position to meet the budget cuts and that they are currently using funds from the City of Redwood City and United Way to supplement their budget. Director Bransford explained that the Meals on Wheels Program is very busy and takes considerable staff time. As of April 1991, the following is a list of the number of clients utilizing this program by city or site: San Carlos 40-45 clients East Palo Alto 30 Little House 30 Onetta Harris 16 Redwood City 95 All meals for this program are prepared by Little House but meals for Redwood City are delivered by TEWCI staff. Director Bransford said that all Meals on Wheels clients must be re-assessed every three months. Supervisor Kucala said volunteer Marie Smith handles I&R, Outreach, Comprehensive Assessments and works the Gift Shop for the Veterans Senior Center in 20 hours a week. She reported that the Senior Advisory Council voted to pay 100% of the salary for the Nutrition Site Manager and will pick up the difference between the cost of the meal and the donation collected from patrons. The net meal cost is $2.34 and the donation requested has been $1.75 although the average donation is $2.00. The Veterans Senior Center will be using a "chip system" since everyone will be paying for their meals. People who cannot afford to pay for their meals will not be required to pay.