ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager with a REPORT BACK on the COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS ON RACE Working Groups with a Request to Receive and File
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BACKGROUND: In March 2017, the City convened work group meetings to develop actionable solutions for the Community Conversations on Race in specific areas. The attached document is a status report that includes a summary of the meetings and the areas of focus coming out of each work group. Some of the work groups still have work to complete, and they will be continuing their meetings this month.
The areas of focus include:
• Asset Development;
• Economic Development;
• Education;
• Health;
• Infrastructure;
• Justice; and
• Workforce Development
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Any financial impact will be built into the 2018-19 budget.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: Neighborhoods and residents are encouraged to participate in the Conversations.
IMPACT IF APPROVED: N/A
IMPACT IF DENIED: N/A
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: N/A
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL’S 2014 - 2029 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Attractive Neighborhoods with Character: Safe and Livable
2. Grow Peoria: Businesses, Jobs, and Population
3. Financially Sound City Government, Effective City Organization
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Reinvest in neighborhoods.
2. Grow employers and jobs.
3. Invest in our infrastructure and transportation.
4. Reduce crime.
5. Improve District 150.
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office