06-22-1988 Council Agenda - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

(hereinafter referred to as the "program "), continues to be readily available to the residents of the participating communities. WHEREAS, until another source(s) of long -term financing is secured, the participating communities must collectively participate in the financing for the program, if it is to be readily available to the residents of their communities. WHEREAS, each participating community has adopted a "resolution of intent to participate" in a joint effort to guarantee that the program will be available to their residents beyond December 31, 1988. IT IS THEREFORE, mutually agreed that the rules and procedures under which the pilot program shall operate as follows: ARTICLE I NAME The Parties hereto create and establish the Suburban Home -Share Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "Commission." ARTICLE II PURPOSES The primary purposes of the program are to: 1. Provide a short or longterm option for older adults who would rather remain in their homes while waiting for an apartment to become available where they want to live but, for whatever reason, can no longer maintain their present dwelling. The waiting lists for area seniors' residences are often very long, forcing persons to relocate to apartments away from family and friends. 2. Provide an alternative for those older adults who wish to remain in their homes their entire lives, but because they can no longer maintain their homes, they must move to the costly and unfamiliar surroundings of a nursing home. ARTICLE III ORGANIZATION 3.1 Interests Represented The following interests may be representated on the Commission, hereinafter referred to as "Commissioners." A commissioner may represent more than one interest: a. One official from each participating community; b. One school district senior services official from within the study area; Page 59