DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Proclamation To Proclaim DARTS Appreciation Day In Dakota County
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Proclaim DARTS appreciation day on August 13, 2024 in Dakota County.
SUMMARY
In 2024, DARTS is celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing services for older adults across the southeast Metro. These services include housework, outdoor chores, home repairs, caregiving resources, resource connections, fulfilling volunteer opportunities and transportation. Since 1974, DARTS has served older adults, their families and caregivers in Dakota County and surrounding areas with the mission of creating connections that enrich aging and empower independence.
Staff have prepared a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of DARTS and proclaiming August 13, 2024 as DARTS Appreciation Day in Dakota County.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County is committed to providing residents access to a high quality of living as they age in their communities; and
WHEREAS, nearly 1 in 3 Minnesotans are above the age of 55; and
WHEREAS, since 1974, DARTS has served older adults, their families and caregivers in Dakota County and surrounding areas with the mission of creating connections that enrich aging and empower independence; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, DARTS is celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing services for older adults across the southeast Metro. These services include housework, outdoor chores, home repairs, caregiving resources, resource connections, fulfilling volunteer opportunities and transportation; and
WHEREAS, DARTS’ ongoing commitment to collaboration, excellence, inclusion, responsibility and service in its communities has helped ensure a 99% client satisfaction rate; and
WHEREAS, volunteer dedication has allowed DARTS’ Learning Buddies and Pen Pal programs to reach more than 80,000 students, connecting older adult volunteers with local classrooms for intergenerational learning experiences; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County celebrates the 50th anniversary of DARTS and all of the services it has long provided our aging residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims August 13, 2024 as DARTS Appreciation Day in Dakota County.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Tom Novak
Author: Nathan Hanson