HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem VI (B) Discussion/ Action re: Senior Program (Over 65) Committee Report AG:s:DA 3-19-96
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Of 0000 ELLIS SHAPIRO
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners
FROM: Ellis Shapiro, City Manager
DATE: March 13,1996
RE: OVER 65 COMMITTEE
Pursuant to your direction, the Over 65 Committee was appointed by you and
has met for the past several months to review the current Over 65 Program and
to make recommendations to you regarding the continuance of the program in
the future. Upon the organization of this committee and selection of a chairman,
the Over 65 Committee selected Michael Hammond to be their attorney for the
purposes of reviewing the legality of the current program. Mr. Hammond is
present for any questions you may have.
Attached for your review is a copy of his comprehensive report to the
Committee. As a result of his report, the Committee met on several occasions
and began asking questions regarding the demographics of the people in our
community over the age of 65. Attached is a report by Senior Planner Abra
Horne regarding the numbers she found. She is also present to answer any
questions you may have.
After much discussion, the Over 65 Committee unanimously came up with the
following recommendation:
Any bona fide resident of the City of Ocoee age 65 and over whose
personal and/or household annual income is at 150% of poverty
level rounded to nearest $100.00 shall be eligible for a monthly per
household benefit of a maximum of 10,000 gallons of free water
and solid waste pick up. The poverty level income shall be
determined by an outside agency to be selected by City
Commission.
Chairman Dan Murphy is also present tonight and would like to say a few
words to you and answer any questions you may have.
Respectfully Submitted,
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