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RESOLUTION NO. 95-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING A PARTNERSHIP WITH PROJECT C.A.R.E
(COMMUNITY ACTION to REACH the ELDERLY) TO PROMOTE ITS SERVICES
IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Whereas, on April 20, 1995, the inauguration of PROJECT CARE will be introduced by the
United States Post Office through a direct mail piece delivered to every home, post office box, and
business in the City of Palm Desert;
Whereas, PROJECT CARE will attempt to be a communication link between several private,
public, and community organizations within the City to comprehensively educate seniors and disabled
residents regarding programs available to them that meet their special needs;
Whereas, PROJECT CARE will establish a safety net to systematically follow up on
indicators that a resident may need assistance by utilizing the "eyes, ears, and judgement" of trained
community volunteers, federal letter carriers, and utility meter readers to identify seniors and
disabled residents who need assistance that PROJECT CARE can provide;
Whereas, the City of Palm Desert has established a similar program through the California
HEALTHY CITIES project entitled the GATEKEEPER PROGRAM;
Whereas; centralizing such coordination under the United States Post Office and the Riverside
County Office on Aging will enable seniors and disabled residents more access to vital information
and care;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Palm Desert supports the
introduction and great undertaking of PROJECT CARE to serve the wellbeing and safety of our
community members;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Palm Desert will direct staff to
integrate PROJECT CARE with our HEALTHY CITIES GATEKEEPERS Program to reach more members
of our community.
RESOLUTION NO.: 95-26
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Palm Desert City Council this 13th day of April,
1195, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Kelly, Spiegel, Crites
NOES: None
ABSENT: Benson, Snyder
ABSTAIN: None
APPROVED:
BUF ' - D CRI S, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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SHEILA GILLIGAN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT