HomeMy WebLinkAbout199 - 01/04/2005 - AMENDING SECTION 2-398 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD ORDINANCE NO. 199, 2004
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING SECTION 2-398 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO
THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
WHEREAS, in May, 2004, the Senior Advisory Board("SAB"), with the assistance of the
City Attorney's Office, began reviewing the SAB bylaws to determine if any updates or changes
were needed; and
WHEREAS, in the course of its review, the SAB discussed its purposes and functions as
described in Section 2-398 of the City Code and concluded that the Code did not accurately describe
the SAB's role,as the wording used in Section 2-398 implies duties and functions that seem beyond
the scope of what an advisory board can accomplish with its limited time and resources; and
WHEREAS, the SAB is proposing changes to Section 2-398 of the City Code, and
recommends that the City Council adopt the Code amendments set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to amend the SAB's functions and duties
as proposed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that Section 2-398 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 2-398. Functions.
The board shall have the following functions:
(1) To serve as a supporting agency for all senior citizen services and activities
in Fort Collins;
(2) To publicize and support present senior citizen services and activities in the
community;
(3) To investigate and make recommendations regarding new senior citizen
services and activities;
(4) To encourage new senior citizen programs as need is indicated and, when
appropriate,to participate in the planning and development of such programs
if asked to do so;
(5) To encourage and support widespread 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 national groups and
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 favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 21st day of
December, A.D. 2004, and to be presented for final passage on the 4th day of January, A.D. 2005.
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Mayor
AT�T�)EST:
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City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 4th day of January, A.D. 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk