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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 31, 2000
SUBJECT: SENIOR CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider a resolution forming the Grapevine Senior Citizen Advisory
Board and take any necessary action.
BACKGROUND:
In order to inform local seniors of available City services, a Senior Citizen Forum was
held in February of 1999. Following the Forum, an ad hoc committee of seniors was
formed to assess the needs of seniors in our Community and determine how best those
needs could be served. Since that time, this group of seniors has played an important
role in keeping staff, City Council and the Community informed on senior issues. The
group has met monthly since formation and has made recommendations to City Council
on several issues.
The attached resolution would formalize the Senior Citizen Advisory Board as a regular
City Standing Committee. The Board would consist of seven voting members, three of
which would be ex -officio members. The ex -officio members would represent the
Grapevine Housing Authority, the GRACE Board, and the Grapevine Senior Activity
Center Advisory Council. The Board members would serve two-year, staggered terms.
The Board Chairperson would be appointed by the Mayor. The mission of the Board
would be to advise the City Council in matters pertaining to senior citizens.
Staff recommends approval.
JH
July 27, 2000 (9:44AM)
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY
BOARD, PROVIDING FOR THE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR
MEMBERSHIP, TERMS AND APPOINTMENTS THEREOF:
PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, it is the considered belief and opinion of the Grapevine City
Council that certain aspects of City Government functions in a manner that best
serves the needs of the community when interested citizens participate and
assist in the formulation of policies*, and
WHEREAS, the Grapevine City Council is of the considered belief and
opinion that such participation may be effectively manifested through a Senior
Citizens Advisory Board-, and
WHEREAS, the Grapevine City Council is of the considered belief and
opinion that a Senior Citizens Advisory Board would benefit and be in the best
interest of the City of Grapevine, Texas and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That a Senior Citizens Advisory Board for the City of
Grapevine, Texas, be and is hereby established.
Section 2. That the purposes of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board
shall be:
a. To act in an advisory capacity to the City in matters pertaining to its
senior citizens.
lb. To help identify the needs of senior citizens and enhance their quality
of life.
C. To use all available resources to inform senior citizens of community
services.
Section 3. That the organization of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board
shall be as follows:
RES. NO. 1
a. The Board shall consist of seven members, four of whom will be
appointed by the City Council as regular members and three ex -
officio members representing the Senior Activities Center Advisory
Council, Grapevine Housing Authority, and GRACE Board of
Directors. All regular members must be residents of Grapevine. All
seven members shall be voting members.
b. Initially, two regular members shall be appointed to serve a one year
term, and two regular members shall be appointed to serve two year
terms. Thereafter, all appointments shall be made for two year
terms.
c. The Mayor shall appoint one City Council Member to serve as
Liaison.
d. The Mayor shall appoint from the membership a Chairman, who will
preside at the meetings. The Chairman must be a resident of
Grapevine. The Board will act upon the majority vote of its members.
e. The Board shall meet monthly and at other special meetings called
by the Chairman.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and after the date
of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 31st day of July, 2000.
ATTEST:
RES. NO. 2
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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