Res 65-01RESOLUTION NO. 65-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DRI,RAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AN ELDER READY TASK
FORCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING AN ELDER READY
REPORT; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2001, the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach adopted
Resolution No. 48-01 supporting the Elder Ready Community Program; and
WHEREAS, in order to allow elders to maintain their dignity, security and independence,
communities must assess and evaluate their infrastructure and se~ice programs; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dekay Beach is desirous of receiving input and
assistance from a cross section of the community in developing the Assessment and Elder Ready Report.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That there hereby is established an Elder Ready Task Force, which shall prepare an
assessment and report on the City's readiness to better accommodate our senior citizens and their way of life.
Section 2. That the Elder Ready Task Force shall consist of fifteen (15) members with
representation of Senior Citizens, the Community at Large, the Chamber of Commerce, Florida Silver Haired
Legislature, Community Neighbors Helping, Chaplains Association, Hospitals, Police Department, Fire
Department, and Parks and Recreation Department, with each member of the City Commission appointing
three (3) members to the Task Force and the Mayor appointing the Chairperson from the membership.
Section 3. That this Task Force shall meet at a minimum of once per month or as required.
Section 4, That the City Manager shall provide necessary staff support.
Section 5. That the Elder Ready Task Force shall immediately pursue its assigned task with a
target date of accomplishing said task by November 1, 2002.
Section 6. That the Elder Ready Task Force shall disband upon the discharge of its assigned task
by, November 1, 2002, unless otherwise extended by action of the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 16th day of October, 201~1.
City Clerk