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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-01-25 16-067 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 16-0 7 Date: January 25, 2016 Item/Subject ORDER, Authorizing the City to Apply for and Accept a Grant from the American Association of Retired Persons for a Planning Study Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development Commentary: This Order will authorize the City Manager to apply for and accept a grant, in an amount of $7,500, from the American Association of Retired Persons. If successful, the funds will be used to assist in planning to better meet the needs of older individuals and promote aging in place' in Bangor and the surrounding community. This item was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Business & Economic Development Committee at its meeting on January 19, 2016. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Order Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral Tanya Emery Department Head City Manager Finance Director 7�/ - city 46iicitor Page _of_ Assigned to Councilor Durgin CITY OF BANGOR 16-067 JANUARY 25, 2016 (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing the City to Apply for and Accept a Grant from the American Association of Retired Persons for a Planning Study WHEREAS, Maine's chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons, AARP Maine, has in place a grant program intended to assist communities in helping older adults to age in place and in community; WHEREAS, a grant from this program would give the City funds for planning purposes to better understand and meet the needs of older individuals and promote aging in place' in Bangor and the surrounding region; and WHEREAS, the proposed project meets the eligibility requirements of the program and would help the City become more age -friendly: BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT The City Manager is authorized to apply for and accept a grant from the American Association of Retired Persons for $7,500 to assist in planning to meet the needs of older adults in the Bangor region. IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 25, 2016 PAS,4D CITY CLERK