Res 17-02RESOLUTION NO. 17,02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING SECTION 2 OF
RESOLUTION NO. 65-01 AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 2
WHICH AMENDS THE MEMBERSHIP POSITIONS OF THE
ELDER READY TASK FORCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
XVHEREAS, 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 October of 2001, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 65-01
establishing an Elder Ready Task Force; and
WHEREAS, in order to allow elders to maintain their dignity, security and
independence, communities must assess and evaluate their infrastructure and service programs; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray 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 the City Commission, by Resolution No. 65-01, established an Elder
Ready Task Force which is charged with preparing an assessment and report on the City's readiness to
better accommodate our senior citizens and their way of life.
That the Elder Ready Task Force shall consist of fifteen (15) members.
Each member of the City Commission shall appoint three members. The Mayor shall appoint the
chairperson from the membership. To the extent possible, the membership shall include but not be
limited to members who represent Senior Citizens, the Community at Large, the Chamber of
Commerce, Florida Silver Haired Legislature, Community Neighbors Helping, Chaplains Association,
Hospitals, the Police Department, the Fire Department, and the Parks and Recreation Department of
the City. More than one member from any particular group is permitted as long as the task force
representation is broad based among those who work with or have knowledge of current elder issues.
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.
2002. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular sessi°n °n this the "ff~day °~---~~-'
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
2 RES. NO. 17-02
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DATE:
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SUBJECT:
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MEMOR~
January 28, 2002
David T. Harden, City Mana!
Susan A. Ruby, City Attorne
Resolution Reqardin.q Elder
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Writer's Direct Line: 561/243-7091
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',eady Community
The City passed Resolution No. 65-01 §stablishing the Elder Care Task Force.
Officer Brown has proposed that Section1 2 of Resolution 65-01 be modified to
allow more flexibility in the membership. /
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Attached is a revised resolution for yourbonsideration. If it is acceptable to you,
please place the resolution on an upcomir,g City Commission agenda.
SAR:sm
Attachment
cc: Officer Skip Brown
Barbara Garito, City Clerk
Angela Wong, Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. /
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING SECTION 2 OF
RESOLUTION NO. 65-01 AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 2
WHICH AMENDS THE MEMBERSHIP POSITIONS OF THE ELDER
READY TASK FORCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2001, the City Commission of the City of Dekay Beach adopted
Resolution No. 48-01 supporting the Elder Ready Community Program; and
WHEREAS, in October of 2001, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 65-01 establishing
an Elder Ready Task Force; and
WHEREAS, in order to allow elders to maintain their dignity, security and independence,
communities must assess and evaluate their infrastructure and service programs; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Delray 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 the City Commission, by Resolution No. 65-01, established an Elder Ready
Task Force which is charged with preparing an assessment and report on the City's readiness to better
accommodate our senior citizens and their way of life.
That the Elder Ready Task Force shall consist of fifteen (15) members. Each
member of the City Commission shall appoint three members. The Mayor shall appoint the chairperson
from the membership. To the extent possible, the membership shall include but not be limited to members
who represent Senior Citizens, the Community at Large, the Chamber of Commerce, Florida Silver Haired
Legislature, Community Neighbors Helping, Chaplains Association, Hospitals, the Police Department, the
Fire Department, and the Parks and Recreation Department of the City. More than one member from any
particular group is permitted as long as the task force representation is broad based among those who work
with or have knowledge of current elder issues.
Section 3.
Section 4.
Section 5.
That this Task Force shall meet at a minimum of once per month or as required.
That the City Manager shall provide necessary staff support.
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 __ day of ., 2002.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
MAYOR
2 RES. NO.