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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY, TO ISSUE A
LETTER DESIGNATING THE GERIATRIC SERVICES WORKGROUP, AS "LOCAL
COUNCIL" FOR THE PURPOSES OF GERIATRIC SERVICES PLANNING; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, local aging councils help develop, operate, or enhance geriatric services for
the elderly; and
WHEREAS, a local group of agencies, caregivers, businesses, community leaders,
hospitals, NCTCOG Area Agency on Aging, and the University of North Texas have formed a
partnership called the Geriatric Services Workgroup; and
WHEREAS, for a group to apply for some grants it must be designated as a "local
council" by the appropriate governmental entity; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Denton finds that it is in the public interest to
designate the Geriatric Services Workgroup as the "local council" for purposes of application for
grants and planning; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby designates the Geriatric Services Workgroup as
Local Council" for the purposes of obtaining grant funds and geriatric services planning.
SECTION 2. The Mayor is authorized to issue a letter to the Geriatric Services
Workgroup designating the Geriatric Services Workgroup as "Local Council" for the purposes of
geriatric services planning and enclosing a copy of this Resolution.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the /7t- day of 2006.
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY: