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ORDER OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS TO ACCEPT THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE FLAGSHIP GRANT FOR PUBLIC PLACES FOR FY 23 IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 TO AID IN CREATING VIBRANT PUBLIC SPACES FOR OUR SENIORS TO ENJOY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON INSTALLING ACCESSIBLE SEATING.
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WHEREAS: the AARP approves a grant award in the amount of $20,000.00 for the city of New Haven to provide funding to create vibrant public spaces with an emphasis on installing accessible seating.
WHEREAS: funds will be used to purchase materials and supplies needed to create vibrant public spaces through activities including but not limited to installing accessible outdoor seating at each senior center facility and at nearby community parks and greenspaces and hosting community events to celebrate senior center facilities.
WHEREAS: The Board of Alders approved that the Mayor could apply for and accept these funds; and
WHEREAS: the staff of the Elderly Services Department will engage senior residents of New Haven to inform design and installation process of accessible seating and the creation of vibrant public spaces.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the New Haven Board of Alders,
1) The Elderly Services Department acceptance of grant funds from the AARP as herein above described is approved; and
2) That the Mayor is authorized to execute said receipt of AARP grant funding in the total amount of $20,000 to create vibrant public spaces and communities livable for people of all ages.