The powers of the Commission shall be as follows:
(A) Study and evaluate the need for services for the older adult population of the city and Lake Bluff, including comprehensive health status, economic conditions, family needs, housing, in-home supports, vocational activities, transportation, nutrition and legal services;
(B) Support senior housing initiatives in the city and Lake Bluff as well as the fundraising efforts of the Foundation;
(C) Consider alternatives to institutional care through home health service expansion, effective early detection of chronic conditions, prevention of health problems where possible and support of individuals in whatever way promotes maximum functioning and independence;
(D) Work with existing groups and agencies to fill gaps in service;
(E) (1) Review existing public and private programs for senior assistance and determine how they can be most useful to city and Village of Lake Bluff residents; and
(2) Initiate and foster the cooperation between the Senior Resources Commission, city staff and departments and all pertinent government and private agencies, religious institutions, services organizations and civic groups.
(F) (1) Develop plans for new programs to meet needs not adequately serviced, and consider how such new programs might be successfully launched; and
(2) Implement and administer assignments of the Mayor and City Council and, as appropriate, the Village President and Village Board of Lake Bluff in furtherance of the purpose of this Commission.
(G) Provide directional recommendations for Senior Center operations and programs to be sent for approval by City Council;
(H) Promote community education regarding the problems, needs and status of senior residents; link senior residents needing services to appropriate organizations, act as a resource for the residents in existing institutional facilities and other service programs; and take other action to promote senior residents’ use of the services provided;
(I) The Senior Resources Commission shall submit to the City Council an annual request for appropriations for anticipated expenditures;
(J) Set charges/fees for small programs and activities of the Senior Center without City Council’s approval; and
(K) The functions and Commission representation described herein for and on behalf of the Village of Lake Bluff, shall be contingent on a service contract or other mutual agreement between the city and the Village of Lake Bluff being in effect.
(Prior Code, § 27-66) (Ord. 96-45, passed 12-19-1996; Ord. 2008-21, passed 7-21-2008; Ord. 2012-07, passed 3-19-2012; Ord. 2016-16, passed 6-20-2016)