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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution (225)Temp. Reso. #9868 Page 1 August 28, 2002 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2002-225 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO SEEK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 TO SPONSOR VISION -RELATED HEALTH PROGRAMS AT THE TAMARAC COMMUNITY CENTER; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the National Eye Institute and their Healthy Vision 2010 grant program is providing funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that promote eye health and vision disease and injury prevention awareness; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac desires to provide its residents a higher level of service by providing improved vision related health programs to promote eye health and vision disease and injury prevention awareness; and WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation currently provides vision related programs to the public and desires to increase the level of vision related programs; and WHEREAS, the City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation recommend approval; and Temp. Reso. #9868 Page 2 August 28, 2002 WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to submit the application (hereto attached as Exhibit A) seeking grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Healthy Vision 2010 grant program in the amount of $10,000 to sponsor vision -related health programs at the Tamarac Community Center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: SECTION 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. SECTION 2: The appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized to submit the application (hereto attached as Exhibit A) seeking grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Healthy Vision 2010 grant program in the amount of $10,000 to sponsor vision -related health programs at the Tamarac Community Center. SECTION 3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution. 1 rj 1 Temp. Reso. #9868 Page 3 August 28, 2002 SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 281h day of August, 2002. ATTEST: Marion Swenson, CMC City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that I hay.�"�~ approved/ his RESOLUTI9M as to form. MITCHELL S. K�FT City Attorney JOE SCHREIBER Mayor RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE MAYOR SCHREIBER AYE DIST 1: V/M PORTNER AYE DIST 2: COMM. MISHKIN AYE DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF AYE DIST 4: COMM. ROBERTS ABSENT Exhibit A Healthy People 2010 Ternp. Reso. #9868 HEALTHY VISION 2010 COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM MUST BE POSTMARKED/FAXED BY AUGUST 30,, 2002 Applicants must use this form, which is available in printable and downloadable formats at http://www.healthyyision20l oxorfundin or by request to Renee Primack, Social & Health Services, Ltd., telephone: 301-770-5800, Ext. 5496; e-mail: rprimack@shs.net. No more than three additional single-spaced pages in 12-point type may accompany the completed form (not counting resumes, letters of commitments, and other documentation). Please note that the complete application must be postmarked or faxed by August 30, 2002. Agency/Nonprofit Organization: City of Tamarac Contact Person(s): Kimberly Perron Address: 7525 NW 88t' Avenue Tamarac FL 33321 Telephone: __ gM 718-3051 Fax: _ (954) 724-1299 E-mail Address(es):__KimP tamarac_orq Briefly describe your organization's mission, history, major programs and services, and noteworthy accomplishments; include your Web site address if available. The Cily of Tamarac Parks and Recreation Department's mission is to provide safe fun and lifelong leisure activities to enhance the gualily of life with diverse r rams and facilities for residents and to meet their cultural social and physical wellness and recreational needs. The Cily of Tamarac was one of the first cities in Florida to be a desi nated "Elder Ready Communi " it is a Facility Showcase site for the Florida Rec. and Parks Assn and it was named one of 50 Magnet Cities for the "Hearts and Parks" health prograrnsfrorn the National Rec. and Parks Ass'n. Our website is www.tamarac.org. What is your organization's legal status? The City of Tamarac is anincorporated rated municipalily If a corporation, please identify the State of incorporation. Florida Please check as appropriate: ❑ 501 c3 IRS ❑ 501 c4 IRS X Other (describe) Municipality List the names and contacts of community groups collaborating with you on your project. The number of collaborations is not limited. You must provide a letter from each collaborator that describes the type of support to be provided. Name/Affiliation: Name/Affiliation: Please attach an additional page if you are naming more collaborators. Exhibit A Temp. Reso. #9868 Please check which Healthy Vision 2010 objective(s) will be the focus of your project and briefly state your overall goal for the project. You may select more than one objective. (Go to httpJ/www.health0sion2010.orgQ X 28-1. Dilated eye examinations ❑ 28-2. Vision screening for children X 28-3. Impairment due to refractive errors ❑ 28-4. Impairment in children and adolescents X 28-5. Impairment due to diabetic retinopathy X 28-6. Impairment due to glaucoma X 28-7. Impairment due to cataract X 2". Occupational eye injury X 28-9. Protective eyewear X 28-10. Vision rehabilitation services and devices What is your goal for your project? To improve access to preventive eye care for seniors, _promote in'u prevention among the Ci 's employees, and provide support and education for those with low vision. How does your project relate to the objective(s) checked? By offering free eye exams and diabetes and other vision -related health screening.- by hosting eve safety events and by provid'na trainina. devices and other support services for individuals who currently suffer fr om low vision either by inmury or disease. General Description. Describe the key elements of your project: Provide free bi-monthly vision screening events targeted to seniors however others i n the communily are also encoura ed to participate. Host a wellness fair that includes information and services for vision and diabetes screening. Host eye safe r rams for the public and employees with free safe lasses for participants. Also host a low vision group that meets twice monthly for computer training, emotional support,resentations and contact with health care rofessionals and rovidin aid devices for members. Target Audience. Indicate the age group(s) and racial/eth nic group(s) you plan to target as well as the type of setting in which you will conduct activities. Activities may be concentrated in a single setting such as a senior center. Age group: ❑ Children and adolescents X Adults ❑ Other (describe) X Older adults Racial/ethnic group: X African American X American Indian/Alaska Native X Asian/Pacific Islander X Hispanic/Latino X White Setting: X Community -wide ❑ Other (describe) ❑ Neighborhood ❑ Health care clinic facility Briefly describe the target audience(s) in terms of demographics and risk factors to be addressed. Be as specific as possible. For example, a program focusing on glaucoma might to rget one or more of these higher risk groups: all people over 60, African Americans over 40, people with a family history of glaucoma, and people with diabetes. _ Our community has a high percentage (40% are over 62) of elderly individuals living on a fixed income. Our primary tar et is our low to moderate income seniors who lack the insurance or financial abili to obtain r ular reventative e e exams. We also seek to su ort those ersons in the communily who are already.suffering from a variety o f vision -related im airments Timeline. The award is for 12 months. Include a timetable showing key activities and expected accomplishments or milestones. Please attach additional pages as necessary, maximum three additional pages. 2 A. Exhibit A Teinp. Reso. #9868 7RoseCure, .IN the project? What will his or her primary responsibilities be? Please include a resume. om the Social Services division of the Parks and Recreation Department will be _ responsible for or anizin the activities and caordinatin with artnerin a envies and health care rofessionals. Describe your agency's history and/or the partnerships created to implement the project as evidence that you are qualified to conduct the proposed work. Please attach additional pages as necessary, maximum three a dditional pages. Describe how you will document your project. How you will measure your project's effectiveness? (Check as many as apply) ❑ Newspaper/magazine clippings; television appearances X Number of participants/attendees X Number of events ❑ Some other way. Please describe: Please attach additional pages as necessary,maximum three additional pages. How much money are you requesting and for what purposes (maximum $10,000 per year)? Office supplies Local travel Telephone Staff salaries Consultant fees Printing Other: What in -kind resources, including facilities, equipment, and staff, will you use ? 3 M Exhibit A 1'emp. Reso. #9868 The information contained in this application, including all attachments and support materials, is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if my organization is awarded and accepts a Healthy Vision award, acceptance of the award implies a commitment to complete the project as stated in the application and to abide by the administrative requirements set by the National Eye Institute. Name of agency official: Signature of official: CHECKLIST Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Date ❑ Completed all eight sections of the application. ❑ Checked boxes in Sections 1, 3, 4, and 6. ❑ If mailing, included 3 copies and the original application; only one faxed copy required. ❑ Included a cover letter briefly describing your project. ❑ Included letters of support from all collaborators. SUBMISSION INFORMATION Renee Primack, Social & Health Services, Ltd., Suite 100, 11426 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, Telephone: 301-770-5800, Ext. 5496, Fax: 301-984-3972. 4