HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2006-11RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ELDER AFFAIRS' COMMUNITIES FOR A LIFETIME;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION.
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral supports the Florida Department
of Elder Affairs' Communities for a Lifetime initiative to make Florida a friendlier
place to live for people of all ages, that they may be as independent as long as
possible, and remain in their homes and in the communities they love; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has the highest percentage of elders of
any state in the nation and our eider population will continue to increase,
reaching numbers without precedent in the first part of the XXI Century; and
WHEREAS, in order to allow all residents to maintain their dignity, security
and independence, communities must evaluate, assess and modify their
infrastructures to create a Community for a Lifetime; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral and the Florida Department of
Elder Affairs share the vision and responsibility to improve the life of ail citizens
so they can prepare for and enjoy aging in place throughout their life; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve our mutual goals, cities and counties
should begin to build together a place free of physical, emotional and social
barriers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Cape Canaveral,
Brevard County, Florida:
Resolution No. 200E -11
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SECTION 1 that the City of Cape Canaveral will make every effort to first
evaluate and later remove barriers to create a Community for a Lifetime.
SECTION 2. That this resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption in accordance with the Charter of the City of Cape Canaveral.
SECTION 3, That this resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council on the 4th day of April 2006.
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Rocky Randels, WIAYOR
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Anthony Garganese, CITY ATTORNEY
FOR AGAINST
Bob Hoog x
Jim Morgan Motion
Leo Nicholas x
Buzz Petsos Second
Rocky Randeis