Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Establish The Partnership For Engaged Neighborhoods Program.
Strategic Plan Focus
Communications & Civic Engagement
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The City of Hollywood has worked with community leaders and residents for many years to ensure our neighborhoods are strong and vibrant. The Mayor, Vice Mayor, City Commissioners and City administration are committed to fostering and sustaining an environment that strengthens community, encourages civic engagement, connects neighbors, and inspires two-way communication and collaboration between civic associations and the City, while assuring the independence and autonomy of each individual association.
The City of Hollywood's Partnership for Engaged Neighborhoods Program (PEN) provides an opportunity to further build strong communities and improve our City by involving a network of residents, public servants and elected officials.
The goal of the PEN program is to foster productive communication and relationships between the City and registered civic associations. PEN encourages civic associations to conduct regular meetings to share information with neighbors and discuss topics of interest, host events that engage residents, receive and communicate City information with residents, provide input on new and existing City programs and services on behalf of the neighborhood, and more.
The City will provide support to registered civic associations by providing meeting space free of charge, hosting quarterly meeting with City Manager/City Staff, distributing a monthly civic association e-update, coordinating an annual Community Connections Workshop, offering a one-time per year grant to eligible civic associations that meet required criteria, and more.
Fiscal Impact:
The PEN program includes the opportunity for a registered civic association...
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