HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003-29 VKB Participation in the Communities for a Lifetime InitiativeRESOLUTION NO. 2003-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; ADOPTING
GOVERNOR JEB BUSH'S COMMUNITIES FOR A
LIFETIME INITIATIVE IN ORDER PROVIDE THE IDEAL
CLIMATE IN WHICH RESIDENT SENIORS REMAIN
INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida residents age 60 or older make up 23 percent of the current population
of the state, comprising the highest percentage of elders living in any state of the nation, and
WHEREAS, the Communities for a Lifetime initiative was established in an effort to create
a safer, more friendly environment for the seniors of our state, and
WHEREAS, to date, some 64 cities and counties have adopted the Communities for a
Lifetime initiative in an effort to better enable our older residents to live with security and
independence, and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County has joined this list of communities committed to preparing
for the Future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY
BISCAYNE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Village of Key Biscayne will participate in the Communities for a
Lifetime initiative in order to provide our seniors with the opportunity to age in place with dignity,
security, purpose, and in an elder -friendly environment
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of August , 2003.
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MAYOR ROBERT OLDAKOWSKI
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CONCHITA ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIE
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VILLAGE ATTORNEY