Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve Sponsorship of the Senior Forum Hosted by Area Agency on Aging.
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Submitted By: David Graham, Assistant City Manager.
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to enjoy culture, nature and fun activities.
Executive Summary (General Business): The Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Inc. is hosting a Senior Forum for seniors aged 60 and older in St. Lucie County, and their caregivers. The forum is sponsored by Florida Power & Light. This is a free event that will connect participants to energy assistance, home and community-based services, Medicare/Medicaid assistance, and more.
Presentation Information: CEO Dwight Chenette will be in attendance and available to address any questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the sponsorship request which includes placement of the Senior Forum on the City's website calendar.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the sponsorship request.
2. Move that the Council provide staff direction.
Background: N/A.
Issues/Analysis: Staff is asking for Council to support this sponsorship opportunity benefitting our senior population by enabling event posting on the City's website. The Communications Team will be notified to accommodate this request upon City Council approval.
Financial Information: N/A.
Special Consideration: Staff from the City's Neighborhood Services Department will attend this forum to observe and consider participation at future events.
Location of Project: Havert L. Fenn Center, Ft. Pierce.
Attachments:
1. Email from Juliana Ortiz with Area Agency on Aging Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Inc.
2. Event flyers.
NOTE: All of the listed items in the "Attachment" section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: N/A.
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