ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager, Economic Development and Community Development Directors with a request to receive and file a PRESENTATION from the NATIONAL RESOURCE NETWORK.
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BACKGROUND: The National Resource Network is an initiative of the federal government’s Strong Cities, Strong Communities that provides technical assistance to distressed cities and communities. On January 26, 2016, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Resource Network to conduct a Comprehensive Analysis of Peoria’s Southside for an estimated cost of $84,550. At the same time, the Council approved a budget amendment to use South Village TIF Fund Balance in the amount of $21,138 for the city match. Since February, the team from NRN has met with a number of stakeholders, community leaders, and city leadership, and has conducted data analysis and modeling. At the July 12, 2016, City Council meeting, the NRN team will present the highlights of their final presentation, along with learnings and input from stakeholder community, and next steps.
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NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: N/A
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. Grow Peoria: Businesses, Jobs, and Population
2. Attractive Neighborhoods with Character: Safe and Livable
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Reinvest in neighborhoods.
2. Reduce crime.
3. Grow employers and jobs.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development