Mid‑America Regional Council representatives told the Senior Citizens’ Advisory Council that residents seeking aging and adult services should call MARC’s hotline (816‑421‑4980) for intake and assessment; they warned that funding constraints — including flat Older Americans Act funding — limit program availability.

Mayor Pro Tem Rayna Park‑Shaw presented the Fountain Wellness Initiative (Resolution No. 260408), a needs‑based program intended to offer discounted medications — with costs potentially as low as $6.95 — plus later funding for a community contact to help residents access resources.