Resolution Number 10-24
RESOLUTION NUMBER 10-24
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO AARP FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE AARP NETWORK OF AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the health and safety of residents of all ages are of the highest concern to the citizens of the City of Mountain Iron; and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization has noted that “making cities and communities age friendly is one of the most effective policy approaches for responding to demographic ageing,”; and
WHEREAS, the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities (the Network) is an affiliate of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities, an international effort launched in 2006 to help cities prepare for rapid population aging; and
WHEREAS, members of the Network become part of a global network of communities that are committed to giving residents of all ages the opportunity to live rewarding, productive and healthy lives; and
WHEREAS, the Network helps participating communities become great places for all ages by adopting such features as: safe, walkable streets; better housing and transportation options; access to key services; and opportunities for residents to participate in community activities; and
WHEREAS, the benefits of joining the AARP Network include, but are not limited to: access to key information about best practices among age-friendly communities; access to a global network of participating communities; technical expertise; financial assistance; and public recognition of the City of Mountain Iron for its commitment to becoming a more age-friendly community; and
WHEREAS, well-designed, livable communities promote health and sustain economic growth, and they make for happier, healthier residents of all ages; and
WHEREAS, as the U.S. population ages and people stay healthy and active longer, communities must adapt; and
WHEREAS, planning processes including community revitalization and economic development plans should include the needs of all people regardless of age, income, physical ability, race, gender and other factors; and
WHEREAS, the Mountain Iron Age-Friendly Advisory Committee has formed with membership including residents, business and services providers, and professionals working in the age-friendly sphere, and
WHEREAS, the City of Mountain Iron finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and welfare of all of its the residents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MOUNTAIN IRON, MINNESOTA that to ensure Mountain Iron is a well-designed, livable community that promotes a high quality of life and sustained economic growth for residents of all ages, the Council of the City of Mountain Iron supports the Mountain Iron Age-Friendly Advisory Committee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of Mountain Iron supports City Staff participation in the Mountain Iron Age-Friendly Advisory Committee including staff representation on Committee, as time allows, and action as its fiscal agent for funds to further age-friendly community initiatives; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the City of Mountain Iron supports application to and requests participation as a part of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities.
DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 15th DAY OF JULY, 2024.
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Mayor Peggy Anderson
ATTEST:
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City Administrator
