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:
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Tanya Emery
Department Head
City Manager
Finance Director
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city 46iicitor
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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