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Res. No. 056-06-1219756-06-12197 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS'COMMUNITIES FOR A LIFETIME INITIATIVE;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS,The City of SouthMiami supports the Florida Department of Elder Affairs' Communities for a Lifetime initiativetomakeFloridaafriendlierplacetoliveforpeople of all ages,thattheymaybeasindependentaslongaspossible,andremainintheirhomesandinthe communities they love;and WHEREAS,the State of Florida hasthe highest percentage of elders of any state in the nation and our elder population will continue to increase,reaching numbers without precedent in thefirstpart of theXXI Century;and WHEREAS,in order toallowall residents to maintain their dignity,security and independence,communities must evaluate,assess and modify their infrastructures to create a Community for aLifetime;and WHEREAS,The City of SouthMiamiandthe Florida Department of Elder Affairs sharethe vision and responsibility to improve thelife of all citizens so they can prepare forand enjoy aging in place throughout their life;and WHEREAS,in order to achieve outmutualgoals,citiesand counties should begin to build together a place free of physical,emotional andsocial barriers;and WHEREAS,the Commission for Senior Citizens willbethe committee designated to work on this project. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA THAT: Section 1.Our community willmakeeveryefforttofirst evaluate and later remove barriers to create a Communityfor aLifetime. Section 2.The Commission for Senior Citizens willbe responsible forthis project. Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval. PASSED AND ADOPTED this %~day of May,2006. ATTEST: ITY CLERK Page 1 of2 Res.No.56-06-12197 READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:COMMISSION VOTE: Mayor Feliu: Vice Mayor Wiscombe: Commissioner Palmer: Commissioner Birts: Commissioner Beckman: J:\My Documcnts\rcsolutions\Resolution Elder's Affairs.doc Page 2 of2 5-0 Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea STATE OF FLORIDA (©fftr£&i tip T&xevdennxxi %&ixzmaY TONI JENNINGS LT.GOVERNOR April 4,2006 THE CAPITOL TALLAHASSEE,FLORIDA 32399-0001 www.flgov.com 850-488-4711 850-921-6114 fax Mayor Horace G.Feliu City of South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami,FL 33143 Dear Mayor Feliu: Itismy pleasure tojoin Elder Affairs Secretary Carole Green in recognizing May 2006 as Older Americans Month.In the enclosed letter,Secretary Green presents a compelling casefor supporting the Communities fora Lifetime (CFAL)initiative established by Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida Cabinet. ByadoptingaCFAL Resolution,yourcommunitywillbetakingthefirststeptoward assuringaqualitylifeexperienceforallFloridians,particularly ourvaluedseniors. Ihopeyouwillgivefavorableconsiderationtothisexcellentopportunitytocelebrate Older Americans Monththrough participation intheCFALinitiative. Very truly yours, Toni Jennings mc Enclosure O Governor's Mentoring Initiative BEA MENTOR.BEABIGHELP. ffr 1-800-825-3786 DEPARTMENT OF April 4,2006 ECEIVE Tf t -p*"c 13 Mayor Horace G.Feliu ATOATOC City of South Miami Arr/VLIVO 6130 Sunset Drive6130SunsetDrive South Miami,FL 33143 Dear Mayor Feliu: APR 13 2006 CITY CLERKS OFFICE STATE OF FLORIDA JEB BUSH GOVERNOR Carole Green SECRETARY 4040 ESPLANADE WAY TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-7000 phone 850.414.2000 fax 850.414.2004 TDD 850.414.2001 As Older Americans Month (May 2006)approaches,itis appropriate tofocusonthe fact that Florida demographics are rapidly changing.The facts are: •Very soon,forthefirst time inhistory,the number ofolder people in our nation will exceed the number of children;and, •The aging baby boomer generation,currently 26 percent ofFlorida's population,ishere!They will affect our communities in a very real way. Still,Iam concerned that communities arenot properly preparing so individuals can age in place with asense of dignity,security and purpose.For this reason,I challenge you and your community,during Older Americans Month,to follow the examples of more than77 other Florida communities andpassa resolution in support ofthe Governor and Cabinet's statewide initiative,Communities for aLifetime (CFAL). Communities for aLifetime serves asa catalyst and provides information and technical assistancefor communities tobegin addressing a variety ofchallenges they will facewiththefuture ofan aging population -challenges and opportunities in areas suchashousing,health care,transportation,community development,senior employment,volunteer education opportumties and recreation.The Florida League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties both endorse this initiative,and asa respected community leader,your helpisneeded! Elder residentsare extremely valuable assetstoyour community,both socially and economically.Annually,Florida's elderpopulationcontributesandrepresents: •7.5 million volunteer daystoour communities, •$135billionin spending power, •$3.5 billion in donations to charities, •$2.8 billion in net tax benefit, •$1 billion in local school taxes,and •VOTES (inthe2002statewidegeneral election,39 percent oftotalvoters were age 60 and older). Creatinga Community for a Lifetime isaprocessthatideallywillinvolvetheentire community,butthe first stepintheprocessbeginswith you.By passing aCFAL resolution,youwilldemonstratetotheseniorsandotherresidents of yourcommunity that youarecommittedto making adifferenceinthelives of not only the older adults,but all residents in your community. http://elderaffalrs.state.fl.us Communities for a Lifetime Page 2 How doyou begin theprocess of creatinga Community foraLifetime!Your localgovernment: •Passesa resolution insupport of the initiative and notifies the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA); •Formsa committee toassessand inventory quality of life elements thatareimportant forsenior independence andcare,andencouragesresidentstoremaininthe community throughout theirentire lifetime (this inventory can be used to market the community tocurrentresidentsandpotential newcomers); •Identifies areasin need of attention and incorporates them into a community action plan with a timeline for completion; •Sends completed inventory to DOEA for review andrecommendations;and •Develops strategiestoinitiatepartnershipsandcollaborationstoaddress identified needs. Communities for a Lifetime is not intended to impose additionalfinancial burdens on participating communities,but ratherassistslocalelected officials,community leadersand residents in working together toplanthe most effective use of existing resources.For more information about becoming aparticipating Communityfor aLifetime,pleasecontact Sunny Phillips,Department of Elder Affairs,at(850)414-2058. I sincerely hope that you will accept this invitation and use itasastarting point to help your community flourishand achieve itsfullpotential by embracing our semors and truly creating a Community for a Lifetime where everyone benefits. Sincerely, (WW- Carole Green Secretary Enclosure:Communities fora Lifetime Toolkit(sampleCFALresolutionincluded)