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In late 2019 the City embarked on an extensive community consultation to better understand the services desired by current and future seniors. This process helped shape six priority program areas to drive the future activity of the Seniors Centre.
These areas include:
Inclusion/accessibility: physical and financially accessible programming and services that help prevent isolation, social exclusion, and invisibility.
Awareness and education: ensure all citizens of Medicine Hat are aware of and understand service offerings, the needs of older adults and their contributions to our community.
Intergenerational: children, youth, adults, and seniors connect, interact and learn from one another.
Central hub: a consistent and easy-to-navigate source of information, education opportunities, activities and resources.
Participation and engagement: senior-driven programming and a supportive community behind it. Opportunities for seniors to participate in the decisions that impact their lives.
Ageism and respect: programming must seek to build capacity in our community to counter ageism.
In 2020, a Request for Proposal was issued to determine if there were alternate service providers willing and capable of delivering the services sought.
Following an extensive evaluation process, City staff have recommended Kerby Assembly be awarded the contract to operate the Veiner and Strathcona Centre. Council voted on this item at the meeting on Monday, February 1,2021.
In late 2019 the City embarked on an extensive community consultation to better understand the services desired by current and future seniors. This process helped shape six priority program areas to drive the future activity of the Seniors Centre.
These areas include:
Inclusion/accessibility: physical and financially accessible programming and services that help prevent isolation, social exclusion, and invisibility.
Awareness and education: ensure all citizens of Medicine Hat are aware of and understand service offerings, the needs of older adults and their contributions to our community.
Intergenerational: children, youth, adults, and seniors connect, interact and learn from one another.
Central hub: a consistent and easy-to-navigate source of information, education opportunities, activities and resources.
Participation and engagement: senior-driven programming and a supportive community behind it. Opportunities for seniors to participate in the decisions that impact their lives.
Ageism and respect: programming must seek to build capacity in our community to counter ageism.
In 2020, a Request for Proposal was issued to determine if there were alternate service providers willing and capable of delivering the services sought.
Following an extensive evaluation process, City staff have recommended Kerby Assembly be awarded the contract to operate the Veiner and Strathcona Centre. Council voted on this item at the meeting on Monday, February 1,2021.
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Seniors Services Consultation has finished this stage
This consultation is Open for contributions.
Under Review
Seniors Services Consultation has finished this stage
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The Project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final Report
Seniors Services Consultation has finished this stage
The final outcomes of the consultation process are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
RFP to Public Services Committee
Seniors Services Consultation has finished this stage
On Monday, January 25, 2021, members of the Public Services Committee will receive information about a proposal received from a third party interested in operating the Seniors Centre.
City staff will recommend the Kerby Assembly be awarded the contract to operate the Veiner and Strathcona Centres.
Council Consideration
Seniors Services Consultation has finished this stage
City staff have recommend the Kerby Assembly be awarded the contract to operate the Veiner and Strathcona Centres.
Council has awarded Kerby the contract to operate the Veiner and Strathcona Centre.
Contract Development
Seniors Services Consultation is currently at this stage
The City is looking at the Kerby Assembly to assume full operation of both the Veiner Centre and Strathcona Centre by the mid-2021.
This transition will include a two-month period to negotiate a contract, and an approximate three-month transition period, where the City will ensure the Kerby Assembly is set to be successful in operating the Veiner and the Strathcona Centers.