Recommendation 20251008-004: Recommendation to Council to Adopt the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan Amendment — original pdf

Recommendation

. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20251008-004: Recommendation to Council to Adopt the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan Amendment WHEREAS, the Austin City Council adopted the original Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan in 2016, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for older adults in Austin; and WHEREAS, a 2022 audit by the City Auditor identified several findings and recommendations for the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan, highlighting opportunities for enhancement; and WHEREAS, the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan Amendment (the Amendment) has been developed through a comprehensive review and collaborative process involving City departments, Age- Friendly Austin partners, and Age-Friendly Austin workgroups; and WHEREAS, this Amendment directly addresses the City Auditor’s recommendations by: • • • Including quantifiable indicators to better measure progress toward goals; Clarifying roles and responsibilities for each strategy to ensure accountability and effective implementation; and Incorporating demographic data to ensure all efforts are equitable and serve diverse groups of older adults; and WHEREAS, key changes within the Amendment include refining goals, improving strategies, and adding specific metrics across the eight Age-Friendly domains to align with best practices and stakeholder feedback; and WHEREAS, several strategies have been marked as complete or removed where efforts have been successfully implemented or are better addressed in other parts of the plan; and WHEREAS, this Amendment is intended to guide the City's efforts from 2025 until a new Age- Friendly Austin Action Plan is developed in 2026, serving as a critical interim framework; and WHEREAS, approval of this Amendment will ensure the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan remains a living document that is responsive to the community's evolving needs and allows the City to effectively measure its progress in creating a more age-friendly Austin; . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION ON AGING: The Commission on Aging recommends that City Council adopt the Amended Age Friendly Action Plan and support its implementation. Date of Approval: October 10, 2025 Motioned By: Commissioner Jennifer Scott Seconded By: Commissioner Henry Van de Putte Vote: 9-0 For: Vice Chair Ferguson, Commissioners Kareithi, Lane, Gloria Lugo, Nudelman, Scott, Tran, Tyree, Van de Putte Against: None Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Chair Bondi, Commissioners Adams, Anderson, Gloria Lugo, Zaidi Attest: _____________________________________________ (Commission on Aging Staff Liaison)