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2 <br />INFORMATIONAL MEMO <br />Page 2 <br />Staff convened the CCAC in early April and has met monthly to deliberate on the new <br />version of the proposed program. The CCAC has determined that a civic academy <br />process, which takes participants through various levels, functions and entry points of <br />government is the best way to transform the Community Connectors program. The goal <br />is to create more knowledge of how government works, how individuals can get <br />involved and what opportunities are available in government for Tukwila's diverse <br />communities. As this would be an annual program, it would allow new residents to <br />engage on a regular basis with an annual cohort to increase civic capacity throughout <br />the community. To date, the CCAC has covered the proposed application, curriculum <br />and evaluation processes. Below is the proposed curriculum by month, which comes <br />directly from the CCAC and what these representatives have heard from Tukwila's <br />diverse community would be the most impactful: <br />Staff and the CCAC propose to host community informational meetings monthly from <br />January through March to recruit potential Connectors. CCAC members have agreed to <br />help the City recruit potential Connectors, as well as vet the applications. Staff and the <br />CCAC expect to have between 8 to 10 Connectors participate on an annual basis. <br />The CCAC recommends that the program continue to provide childcare, interpretation <br />and translation upon request, including culturally appropriate food and compensation <br />through gift cards. The Community Connectors Advisory Committee (CCAC) agrees <br />that a civic engagement academy is needed more to better serve and equip Tukwila's <br />diverse community. <br />Because the City is bringing the program in-house it will cost less to operate the <br />program in previous years. A $20,000 budget amendment for 2022 to support the new <br />Community Connectors program will be included in the upcoming budget amendment <br />process. This program qualifies for use of ARPA funds given that it was original cut as <br />a part of the pandemic -related budget saving measures. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Information only <br />C:\Users\andy-y\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\R1NYNLZP\Info Memo CCAC Sep 2021 Final.doc <br />Community Connector Curriculum (DRAFT Only) <br />March/April <br />Welcome and Kick off: Community Connectors 2022 Program <br />May <br />Basic Advocacy 101 <br />June <br />Advocacy 102 (Deeper Dive and Community Building) <br />July <br />Role of City Government and City Services <br />- Executive (Mayor/Administration) <br />- Legislative (City Council) <br />- Judicial (Municipal Court) <br />August <br />Government 101: Understanding City services and community impact <br />September <br />How to join Boards and Commissions and How to become an Elected <br />Official <br />October <br />Topic specific chosen by cohort <br />November <br />Topic specific chosen by cohort <br />December <br />Evaluation and End Year Celebration <br />Staff and the CCAC propose to host community informational meetings monthly from <br />January through March to recruit potential Connectors. CCAC members have agreed to <br />help the City recruit potential Connectors, as well as vet the applications. Staff and the <br />CCAC expect to have between 8 to 10 Connectors participate on an annual basis. <br />The CCAC recommends that the program continue to provide childcare, interpretation <br />and translation upon request, including culturally appropriate food and compensation <br />through gift cards. The Community Connectors Advisory Committee (CCAC) agrees <br />that a civic engagement academy is needed more to better serve and equip Tukwila's <br />diverse community. <br />Because the City is bringing the program in-house it will cost less to operate the <br />program in previous years. A $20,000 budget amendment for 2022 to support the new <br />Community Connectors program will be included in the upcoming budget amendment <br />process. This program qualifies for use of ARPA funds given that it was original cut as <br />a part of the pandemic -related budget saving measures. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Information only <br />C:\Users\andy-y\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\R1NYNLZP\Info Memo CCAC Sep 2021 Final.doc <br />