HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2013-01-28 Item 2A - Powerpoint Presentation Shown at Meeting - Public Outreach and Engagement Liaison Program (POEL)FORT &RRA
formerly known as
Cascade Land Conservancy
Inclusive Outreach
and Engagement in
Tukwila
January 28th 2013
Tato Credit: City of Tukwila
Prepared by Forterra Staff
GOAL FIVE
Objectives & Strategies
"I see the City's
greatest challenge
as creating a brand
for Tukwila to invite
visitors and create an
attractive image."
- A Citv employee
A. Improve the City's ability to build trust and work with all
members of the Tukwila community.
1. Broaden the City's toolkit to include new technology and formats that
enable two -way communication.
2. Strengthen the City's ability to engage with communities that do not
participate in traditional formats.
— Adopt engagement strategies that bring City staff and decision makers
out into the communities they serve to engage in meaningful dialogue.
— Cultivate meaningful, Tong -term relationships with members of the City's
communities.
— Expand the linguistic and cultural competencies of City staff through
training and hiring.
3. Cultivate participation by Tukwila's many communities in the City's
decision- making processes.
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Shared Vision &
Strategic Plan
FORT£eRRA
Community Liaison Model
• White Center Trusted Advocates
• City of Seattle
• Public Outreach and Engagement Liaison (POEL) program
• St. Paul Minneapolis
FCC RT R RA
Why?
• Long -term bridges to Tukwila communities
• Increased City transparency
• Capture metrics
• Evaluate success
• Establish greater institutional knowledge
Photo Credit: Mel Melmed
Liaisons
Photo Credit: City of Seattle
FCC RT R RA
Example:
Rainier Valley Neighborhood Plan Updates
Photo Credit: City of Seattle
FORT&RRA
Hypothetical Example:
Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Updates
• Hire & Train liaisons • Gather information
• Host 5+ meetings • Report findings to City
Implementation
Photo Credit: City of Tukwila
FCC RT R RA
City Considerations
• Interdepartmental Team
• Point of contact
• Contracting specifics
• Management of liaisons
• Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Training
Fo RT R RA
Program Questions
• What is the timing of the project and outreach activities?
• What is the goal of engaging historically underserved groups?
• What are the priority groups for outreach, and why?
• How important is the issue to the identified communities?
• What kinds of outreach activities are already planned?
Form, material development
Liaisons
# of liaisons
Stipend / Cost per liaison
Project expenses (food, meeting
space, etc.)
Liaison Expenses
Administration
Contract, as 15% of liaison
expense
dministration Expenses
City Personnel
Equity and inclusion training
Wages, benefits
City Personnel Expenses
TOTAL Program Expense
Pilot Scenario
One -year pilot
with 2 liaisons
2
$5,000
$500
$10,500
$2,000
$1,575
$3,575
$500
5.00
$75,000
$9,875
Annual program
with 5 liaisons
5
$5,000
$1,250
$26,250
$500
$3,938
$4,438
$2,000
8.00
$75,000
$17,000
$23,950 $47,688
Annual program
with 10 liaisons
10
$5,000
$2,500
$52,500
$500
$7,875
$8,375
$2,000
10.00
$75,000
$20,750
$81,625
FORT &R RA
formerly known as
Cascade Land Conservancy
Thank You
Becca Meredith
bmeredith @forterra.org
206.905.6905