TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
FROM: Chris Williams, Management Analyst
DATE: March 23, 2026
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Senior Technology Literacy InitiativeTitle
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal II: The City of Fayetteville will have a Responsive City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
Executive Summary:
The Senior Technology Literacy Initiative agenda item explores opportunities to expand technology learning resources for older adults at City senior and recreation centers. Technology classes are already offered at both senior centers through partnerships with the Cumberland County Library, with recurring sessions and periodic special programming.
Staff review also identified several considerations related to equipment availability and partnership opportunities. Currently, IT is evaluating options for deploying approximately 15-20 City-managed devices to support technology instruction at recreation facilities. Staff also initiated discussions with the Fayetteville-Cumberland Youth Council and the Cumberland County Council on Older Adults to explore potential partnerships that could enhance technology learning opportunities and outreach to seniors.
Background:
This Agenda Item was a request to explore opportunities to expand technology learning resources for older adults within City facilities.
Issues/Analysis:
Technology learning opportunities are currently offered at both City senior centers through partnerships with the Cumberland County Library. Expanding programming would likely build upon these existing partnerships rather than require development of an entirely new program.
This agenda item also included consideration of accepting donated devices such as computers or tablets. While recreation centers may occasionally have limited equipment available, staff feedback indicates that many seniors prefer learning on p...
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