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A RE S O L U T I O N O F T H E V I L L A G E C O UN C IL O F T H E
V I L L A G E O F KE Y B I S C A Y N E , F L O RI D A , S U P P O R T I N G
T H E W O RL D H E A L T H O R G A N I Z A T I O N 'S A G E -
F RI E N D L Y C I T I E S A N D C O M M U N I T I E S P R O G RA M ;
A P P R O V I N G T H E V I L L A G E 'S E N R O L L M E N T I N T O T H E
A A R P N E T W O RK O F A G E -F RI E N D L Y C O M M U N I T IE S ;
P R O V I D I N G F O R A U T H O RI Z A T I O N ; A N D P R O V ID I N G
F O R A N E F F E C T I V E D A T E .
W H E RE A S , the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities (the "AARP Network")
is an affiliate of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities
and Communities, an international effort launched in 2006 to help cities prepare for rapid
population aging and the parallel trend of urbanization; and
WHEREAS, the AARP Network helps participating communities become great places for
all ages by adopting such features as: safe, walkable streets; better housing and transportation
options; access to key services; and opportunities for residents to participate in community
activities; and
WHEREAS, the benefits of joining the AARP Network include, but are not limited to:
access to key information about best practices among age-friendly communities; access to a global
network or participating communities; and public recognition of the Village of Key Biscayne
("Village") for its commitment to becoming a more age-friendly community; and;
WHEREAS, well-designed, livable communities promote health and sustain economic
growth, and they make for happier, healthier residents of all ages; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and
welfare of the residents of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Recitals. That each of the above-stated recitals are hereby adopted,
confirmed, and incorporated herein.
Section 2. Village Council Support. The Village Council hereby expresses its support
for the initiatives and opportunities of the AARP Network.
Section 3. Approval. The Village Council hereby approves the Village's enrollment
into the AARP Network.
Section 4.
all steps necessary to
Section 5.
adoption.
Authorization. The Village Manager is hereby authorized to take any and
Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon
PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of-"-_-=D'-"e=ce=m=b=e=-r __ _,, 2021.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIEN<;,-=----
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WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN, P.L.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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