QUESTION
How is funding allocated for smaller kitchen-related projects in the NYC Department for the Aging?
0:33:34
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Funding for smaller kitchen-related projects at Aging sites comes from the current budgets of specific sites, without a separate allocated pot of money.
- Projects are funded as needs arise, based on the specific site's current budget.
- This approach allows for the replacement of refrigerators, ovens, and similar equipment.
- The program operates in a self-funded manner due to the lack of a dedicated funding pool.
- Original budget plans do not forecast kitchen needs, highlighting a reactive rather than a proactive funding strategy.
Adrienne Adams
0:33:34
And taking a look again at I guess, kitchen availability.
0:33:39
How much funding is allocated in the expense budget for smaller kitchen related projects at a way sees the kind that are not eligible for capital funding.
Jose Mercado
0:33:51
So what we tend to do is hate to say this, but as they come up, we then look at the fund the need for the specific site.
0:33:58
And then we fund it based with their current budget they have.
0:34:00
Mhmm.
0:34:01
So that's kinda we so we'll look at it really under spending in each budget.
0:34:04
And allow them to then rent to basically replace refrigerators, ovens, and things of that nature.
Lorraine Cortes-Vasquez
0:34:09
It's basically a self funded program.
Adrienne Adams
0:34:11
Okay.
0:34:12
Alright.
Lorraine Cortes-Vasquez
0:34:13
That is not to say that.
0:34:16
Ideally would be to have a plan
Adrienne Adams
0:34:18
Yes.
Lorraine Cortes-Vasquez
0:34:19
As to what those kitchen needs are and start forecasting those out.
0:34:24
But also being realistic that we don't have a pot of money for that.
0:34:28
So that's why it's a self funded program at this point.
Adrienne Adams
0:34:31
It's because of a lack of funding.
0:34:33
You're saying, Lorraine, I'm reading between the lines.
Lorraine Cortes-Vasquez
0:34:37
I'm saying that it is through current funding availability.
0:34:41
Okay.
Adrienne Adams
0:34:42
Understood.
0:34:43
Okay.