HomeMy Public PortalAbout2000-26 Endorsing in principle the goal of encouraging seniors to stay on KBRESOLUTION NO. 2000-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; ENDORSING IN
PRINCIPLE THE GOAL OF ENCOURAGING SENIORS TO
STAY ON KEY BISCAYNE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Keep Seniors on Key Biscayne, KSOKB, Committee has brought to the
attention of the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne the needs and concerns of our Senior
citizens; and
WHEREAS, 17% of the population of the Village of Key Biscayne is 65 years of age or
older; and
WHEREAS, a recent survey, reported in the May 7, 2000 Miami Herald, indicated that 83%
of Seniors preferred to live out their lives in their present homes; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to coordinate the many resources available to Seniors through
the Federal, State and County governments, as well as through private business, religious and civic
organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne endorses in principle the
goal of encouraging Seniors to stay on Key Biscayne.
Section 2. That the Village Manager is hereby directed to assist the KSOKB Committee to
research, explore and develop a program to meet the needs of Seniors on Key Biscayne and to assign
a staff person to this project.
Section 3. That the Budget for the coming fiscal year be directed to include funds to
implement the goals of the KSOKB Committee.
Section 4. That the KSOKB Committee is requested to refine the needs of Seniors in our
community and to submit a final report to the Village Council within the next six months.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this/14a y o ,�� 2000.
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CHITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFI
RICHARD JAY WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY
MAYOR JOE I. RASCO