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ON THE WAM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Darryn Burich �
Planning Director
DATE: August 21, 2014
RE: Agreement with NeighborWorks Badgerland for Community Building and Engagement
Program (Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative) $20,000
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Department of Community Development staff recently executed a contract in the amount of $20,000
with NeighborWorks Badgerland. The contract is funded through the Healthy Neighborhood Initiative
approved by Council on May 13, 2014 (Res 14.233). As part of this contract agreement
NeighborWorks will carry out the Community Building & Engagement Program and projects specified
by the City including, but not limited to, development of professional marketing materials for
neighborhood associations, event sponsorship, leadership training to develop the capacity of resident
leaders, and provide supplies for existing & proposed neighborhood associations.
All activities and projects must:
1) Engage residents within the neighborhood;
2) Market the neighborhood as a great place to live;
3) Improve the image of the neighborhood;
4) Enhance the quality of life within the neighborhood;
5) Promote Healthy Neighborhoods of choice in Oshkosh; and
6) Be compatible with adopted city plans and policies.
The Community Building & Engagement Program emphasizes self - sufficiency and encourages
residents to initiate, plan and implement projects and activities that will engage residents, enhance
quality of life and sustain recognized Neighborhood Associations in their pursuit of Healthy
Neighborhoods of choice in Oshkosh.
FISCAL IMPACT
Any expense associated with carrying out the activities outlined in the agreement will be funded
through the Healthy Neighborhood Initiative, approved by Council on May 13th, 2014 (Res- 14 -233).
No additional impact on city services is anticipated due to the execution of the contract agreement.
Approved,
City Manager