Resolution 08-1190RESOLUTION 08-1190
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF TIIE CITY OF
LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS COMMUNITIES FOR A
LIIFETIME; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Whereas, the City of Longwood 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 oi' elders of any state in
the nation and our elder 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
become a Community for a Lifetime; and
Whereas, the City of Longwood and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs
share the vision and responsibility to improve the life of all 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, QE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby approves that our community mill
make every effort to first evaluate and later remove barriers to become a Community for
a Lifetime.
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Longwood, this ~ (~ day of April 2008.
ATTEST:
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Sarah 1~I. Mirus, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to farn~ and legality for the use and reliance of the City of Longwood.
Florida, only.
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Teresa S. Roper, City Attorney