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<br /> <br />RESOLUTION 91 - 41 <br /> <br />RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER <br />A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HUD SECTION 202 <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the fastest growing group among the elderly population <br />are the very old (aged 75-85) and where the prevalence <br />of frailty is greatest over age 85; and, <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Guardian Angels Foundation of Elk River, Inc., in its <br />mission, has demonstrated commitment to the needs of <br />older persons by providing resources and service <br />programs specifically for the elderly; and, <br /> <br />Guardian Angels Foundation desires to ensure a high <br />.. quality of life for the independent elderly, the frail <br />.. .... elderly/the low and very low income elderly by <br />.,providing a continuum of Housing and Congregate <br />Services; and, <br /> <br />the vast majority of low income and very low <br />older people, their ability to continue living <br />own community depends on availability of <br />housing and community-based services; and, <br /> <br /> <br />The Board of Directors of Guardian Angels Foundation <br />of Elk River, Inc. has endorsed the philosophy of <br />Aging in Place; and, <br /> <br /> <br />the National Affordable Housing Act under Section 801 <br />has modified the Section 202 program to provide for <br />Capital Advances for Supportive Housing for the <br />Elderly;. and, <br /> <br />Guardian Angels Foundation has identified a long <br />waiting list for low and very low income elderly <br />housing; and, <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Guardian Angels Foundation of Elk River, Inc. has <br />voted to apply for Capital Advance Funds to develop <br />and construct 53 units of housing with necessary <br />services. <br /> <br />720 Dodge Avenue N.W., Elk River, Minnesota 55330 (612) 441-7420 <br />