HomeMy WebLinkAbout104 - 08/20/1996 - AMENDING CITY CODE RELATING TO THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD ORDINANCE NO. 104, 1996
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
RELATING TO THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
WHEREAS, the Senior Advisory Board(the `Board") has been in existence in varying form
since 1968; and
WHEREAS, the role of the Board has evolved to meet the changing needs of the senior
population in Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, the Board has requested that its functions as defined in Chapter 2 of the Code
of the City of Fort Collins be amended to reflect additional functions currently being performed by
the Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that Section 2-397 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins be amended to read as follows:
See. 2-398. Functions.
The board shall have the following functions:
(1) To serve as a coordinating agency for all senior citizen services and activities;
(2) To assess, publicize and support present senior citizen services and activities it)
the community;
(3) To investigate and evaluate requests for ❑ew senior citizen services and
activities;
('4) To plan, initiate, develop and encourage new senior citizen programs as need is
indicated;
(5) To provide wide opportunities for more meaningful and useful participation of
senior citizens in community activities and programs;
(6) To establish and maintain communication with local, state and federal
government agencies concerning senior citizens;
(7) To advocate policies and practices within the community that respect and
consider the needs and interests of senior citizens.
(8) To work to dispel stereotypes about aging through education and awareness
activities.
Introduced, considered favorable on first reading, and ordered published this 6th day of
August, A.D. 1996, and to be presented for final passage on the i e y of August, A.D.
ayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 2Ityf gust, A . "1 996.
Mayor
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City Clerk