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RESOLUTION NO. 148-2006
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO CONDUCT A SENIOR NEEDS ASSESSMENT
AND APPROPRIATING CONTINGENCY FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville was recently approached by a group of seniors that
expressed the need for additional Town programs and services designed for older
adults in Danville; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that an objective and comprehensive needs assessment
would be very useful to identify the extent to which the needs of seniors in Danville are
being met, and in what areas the Town might consider improving its programs, services
and facilities designed specifically for older adults; and
WHEREAS, the Town solicited proposals for development and implementation of a
senior needs assessment; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee, comprised of senior residents, Commission and
staff representatives, conducted interviews with selected consulting firms on December
13 and 14, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the most qualified firm was determined to be BW Research Partnership;
now, therefore, be it .
RESOLVED, by the Danville Town Council that the Town Manager is hereby
authorized to execute, on behalf of the Town, a written contract with BW Research
Partnership in the amount of $34,610 plus a contingency of $3,461, in the form lodged
with the City Clerk, together with such changes as may hereafter become necessary,
provided such l;:hanges do not materially increase the obligations of the Town; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that $38,071 be appropriated from available Contingency funds for this
purpose.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on December 19, 2006
by the following vote:
AYES: Shimansky, Andersen, Arnerich, Doyle, Stepper
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
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