C7Y - Approve Age-friendly Action Plan

Resolutions - C7 Y

C7 Y A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE 2025-2028 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AGE-FRIENDLY ACTION PLAN (THE “CITY ACTION PLAN“) AND APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ACTION PLAN TO THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP). Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission acknowledge receipt of the 2025-2028 City of Miami Beach Age-Friendly Action Plan and approve its submission to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

The AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities encourages states, cities, towns and rural areas to prepare for the rapid aging of the American population by paying increased attention to the environmental, economic and social factors that influence the health and well- being of older adults.

This network is part of the larger World Health Organization (WHO) Global Network for Age- friendly Cities and Communities. The WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities (the Network) was established to foster the exchange of experience and mutual learning between cities and communities worldwide. To date, over 1,000 communities have joined the network.

In 2016, Miami-Dade County launched its first Community Action Plan, to take advantage of the opportunities and meet the challenges presented by the growing number of older adults in South Florida. The Community Action Plan was initially developed to be a 5-year action plan to be reviewed and updated continuously to identify priorities for the following year. It is also meant to allow local municipalities to use its contents to help guide prioritization and planning within their own communities.

The overarching goal of the plan and for the initiative is to create a community for all ages, where older adults in Miami-Dade can stay active and healthy with dignity and enjoyment. Members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities Initiative must conduct a 3-year action plan and implement it within two years of joining the network. The City has long dedicated resources to improving the lives of older adults, with the AARP Age-Friendly Network membership formalizing and elevating this longstanding commitment.

On January 15, 2020, the Mayor and City Commission (“Commission”) adopted Resolution No. 2020-31119, approving the City’s application to become a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Communities Initiative, which required the submission of an Age-Friendly Action Plan (“Action Plan”) in 2022. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the City requested an extension to submit the Age-Friendly Action Plan until 2025.

ANALYSIS

The 2025–2028 City of Miami Beach Age-Friendly Action Plan reflects the City’s continued pursuit of progress. The attached plan features eight domains of focus, with the overarching goal of implementing a series of policy, systems, and environmental changes that ultimately ensure our community is inclusive and accessible to adults of all ages. The domains include:

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Outdoor spaces and buildings Transportation Housing Social participation Respect and social inclusion Civic participation and employment Communication and information Community and health systems

Since joining the AARP Age-Friendly Network, the City of Miami Beach has committed resources and staff time to creating and implementing a broad range of programs supporting its senior residents and strengthening performance across the eight domains of livability included in the WHO framework for an Age-Friendly community. This Action Plan builds upon the City’s longstanding commitment to ensuring that seniors not only age in place but also thrive in the place they call home.

The Administration worked collaboratively to consolidate all City efforts dedicated to improving the lives of older adults and to align actionable goals with defined timeframes. In addition to the coordinated efforts, the City‘s Senior Affairs Committee has been instrumental in guiding this work and ensuring that the perspectives of older adults remain central to the Action Plan.

The City’s Senior Affairs Committee has served as an essential forum for elevating the voices, needs, and priorities of older adults in our community. The Committee’s thoughtful input, lived experiences, and advocacy have played a crucial role in shaping the development and adoption of the Action Plan. At its meeting on November 17, 2025, the Committee approved the draft of the Action Plan for submission to the City Commission.

The Administration also distributed a Senior Priorities Survey to participants at the South Shore Community Center. The responses indicated the following priorities: 1. Housing that is affordable and accessible 2. Transportation and mobility options 3. Respect and inclusion of older adults

The Administration has incorporated this feedback into the Action Plan to strengthen the initiatives outlined within each domain. Following submission to AARP, the Administration will continue to track progress, evaluate outcomes, and adjust strategies as needed to ensure the Action Plan remains responsive to the evolving needs of our senior community.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

N/A

Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)

If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

N/A

CONCLUSION

The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission acknowledge receipt of the 2025-2028 City of Miami Beach Age-Friendly Action Plan and approve its submission to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).

Applicable Area

Citywide

Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

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Housing and Community Services

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Condensed Title

Approve 2025-2028 MB Age-Friendly Action Plan. HCS