HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CC 09.23.2014 WorkshopNotice of Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
The Georgetown City Council will meet on SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. at City Council Chambers,
101 E. 7th St., Georgetown, Texas
The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you
require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA,
reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City
Secretary's Office, least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at
113 East 8th Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Policy Development/Review Workshop -
A Presentation and discussion regarding a proposed sidewalk ordinance for the Downtown and Old
Town Historic Overlay Districts -- Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City
Manager
B Update on Public Safety Operations and Training Center -- Wayne Nero, Chief of Police and John
Sullivan, Fire Chief
C Overview and direction regarding the creation of the Americans with Disabilities Accessibility
Advisory Board, the Georgetown Commission on Aging, and the Strategic Partnerships for
Community Services Advisory Board -- Bridget Chapman, City Attorney; Paul Brandenburg, City
Manager and Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular
session.
D Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the
attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items
Adjournment
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Brettle, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2014, at __________, and remained so posted for at least
72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Brettle, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
September 23, 2014
SUBJECT:
Presentation and discussion regarding a proposed sidewalk ordinance for the Downtown and Old Town
Historic Overlay Districts -- Matt Synatschk, Historic Planner and Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City of Georgetown Downtown Master Plan emphasizes the continued development of a pedestrian
friendly district, with access to amenities including sidewalk dining, shopping and other uses.
The use of city sidewalks for dining, retail, and other recreational uses is critical to the continued economic
viability of the districts, promoting both tourism activities and activities for residents.
Staff is proposing an ordinance that creates opportunities for outdoor dining and shopping, while maintaining
accessible sidewalks, allowing the Downtown Overlay District to be enjoyed by everyone. Encouraging
businesses owners to utilize sidewalks promotes continued economic success and growth in the District.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None at this time
SUBMITTED BY:
Matt Synatschk
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City of Georgetown, Texas
September 23, 2014
SUBJECT:
Update on Public Safety Operations and Training Center -- Wayne Nero, Chief of Police and John Sullivan,
Fire Chief
ITEM SUMMARY:
General update on Public Safety Operations and Training Center.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:
Wayne Nero, Chief of Police
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City of Georgetown, Texas
September 23, 2014
SUBJECT:
Overview and direction regarding the creation of the Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Advisory
Board, the Georgetown Commission on Aging, and the Strategic Partnerships for Community Services
Advisory Board -- Bridget Chapman, City Attorney; Paul Brandenburg, City Manager and Jessica Brettle,
City Secretary
ITEM SUMMARY:
This workshop will outline the proposed details for the establishment of the Americans with Disabilities
Accessibility Advisory Board, the Georgetown Commission on Aging, and the Strategic Partnerships for
Community Services Advisory Board.
Items for discussion and direction include:
Establish board purpose
Establish number of board members
Establish membership and residency requirements
Americans With Disabilities Accessibility Advisory Board
Proposed Purpose:
The purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Advisory Board (“ADA Board”) shall be to
make recommendations to the City Council regarding accessibility and other issues of concern to persons
with disabilities. The ADA Board will review the City’s ADA Transition Plan on an annual basis and
participate in the related processes to implement and/or amend the ADA Transition Plan as necessary.
Number of Board Members: 5 or 7
Proposed Preferred Membership Requirements:
Individuals with disabilities including mobility limitations, sight impaired and/or hearing impaired.
Individuals with particular expertise relating to issues of accessibility and/or other issues of concern to
persons with disabilities.
Individuals affiliated with private or public organizations concerned with issues of accessibility and/or other
issues of concern to persons with disabilities.
Residency Requirements: City, ETJ, neither
Department Liaison: GUS / Permitting and Inspections – ADA Coordinator
Affiliated City Staff as Needed:
Transportation Services
Parks and Recreation / Facilities
Public Communications
Legal
Georgetown Commission on Aging
Proposed Purpose:
The purpose of the Georgetown Commission on Aging shall be to:
1. Advise the City Council on the needs and status of seniors in the entire City and recommend ways in
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which those needs may be met.
2. Determine and asses existing resources in the City which may be utilized by seniors to meet their needs.
3. Evaluate/assess proposed programs, grants and other governmental activities which may impact seniors.
4. Encourage, promote, assist, and safeguard the rights and abilities of older adults throughout the
community to maintain maximum health, well-being, and independence.
5. Serve as a liaison between the City Council and the community of senior citizens in matters of public
interest.
6. Use available resources to inform senior citizens of community services in health, nutrition, recreation,
housing, transportation and safety.
7. Receive input from the senior citizen community including input from other individuals and organizations
on issues relevant to the senior community.
8. Act as liaison for senior citizen issues to governmental and private organizations.
Number of Board Members: 7 or 9 members
Proposed Preferred Membership Requirements:
On August 26, 2014 City Council directed Staff to adjust the proposed membership by removing City
Council positions and by adding additional member positions for service providers to seniors. City Council
also indicated a need to maintain an odd number of board members.
3 members from service providers to seniors
1 member from caregivers of seniors
1 member from the business community
1 member from the medical profession
1 member from a local church
1 member who is a student
1 member citizen at large
Residency Requirements: City, ETJ, neither
Department Liaison: Parks and Recreation
Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Advisory Board
Proposed Purpose:
The City of Georgetown values partnerships with organizations that are committed to addressing our
community’s greatest public challenges. The purpose of City funding to the nonprofit sector is to cultivate
and sustain partnerships with 501(c)3 organizations that strengthen the City’s key priorities in the following
areas: Public Safety; Transportation; Housing; Parks & Recreation; Veteran Services; and Safety Net. The
Board will participate in the grant funding process, will review and evaluate applications submitted for City
funds, and will make recommendations to the City Council in accordance with the policies and guidelines
established by the City Council.
Number of Board Members: 5
Proposed Preferred Membership Requirements:
1 member shall be a CPA or Accountant, preferably with nonprofit financial background
1 member shall be a professional with strong working knowledge of local nonprofits
1 member shall be a professional with expertise in grant writing and/or grant evaluation
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Residency Requirements: City, ETJ, neither
Department Liaison: City Manager’s Office
ATTACHMENTS:
1. ADA Transition Plan
2. Commission on Aging and Summary Report
3. Social Services and Youth Program Funding Task Force Presentation
4. Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Grant Funding Policy and Guidelines for FY 2015-16
5. Strategic Partnerships Timeline
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None other than City Staff time and resources.
SUBMITTED BY:
Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
ADA Transition Plan_3.26.2014
Commission on Aging and Summary Report_8.26.2014
Social Services and Youth Program Funding Task Force Presentation_4.8.2014
Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Grant Funding Policy and Guidelines for FY
2015-16
Strategic Partnerships Timeline
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Americans with Disabilities Act
Title II
Standards for State and Local Governments
City of Georgetown, Texas
ADA Transition Plan
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PART I - INTRODUCTION TO THE ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted on July 26, 1990 and provides
comprehensive rights and protections for individuals with disabilities in the areas of
employment, public accommodations, state and local government services, and
telecommunications. The ADA covers individuals with physical or mental impairments that
substantially limit a major life activity, persons with a record of such impairment, and persons
regarded or perceived as having such impairment. The law was designed to ensure that
persons of all abilities have equality of opportunity, economic self-sufficiency, full participation
in American life, and independent living.
To ensure that the fundamental goal of the American with Disabilities Act is met, Title II of the
ADA requires state and local governments to make their programs and services accessible to
persons with disabilities. This requirement extends not only to physical access at government
facilities, programs, and events, but also to policy changes that governmental entities must
make to ensure that all people with disabilities can take part in, and benefit from, the programs
and services of the state and local governments. In addition, governmental entities must ensure
effective communication, including the provision of necessary auxiliary aids and services so
that individuals with disabilities can participate in civic life.
The Title II regulations cover “public entities.” Public entities include any state or local
government and any of its departments and agencies. All activities, services, and programs of
public entities are covered, including activities of state legislatures and courts, town meetings,
police and fire departments, motor vehicle licensing, and employment.
PART II - CITY COMPLIANCE WITH THE ADA
Title II requires city governments to ensure that each of its programs, services and activities,
when viewed in their entirety, are accessible to people with disabilities. This emphasis on
access to programs, as opposed to access to buildings or facilities, distinguishes the
requirements for public entities from those for private places of public accommodation. In
providing access, city governments are not required to take any action that would result in a
fundamental alteration to the nature of any program, service or activity or that would result in
undue financial and administrative burdens. If an action would result in such an alteration or
such burdens, the City must take any other action it can to ensure that people with disabilities
receive the benefits and services of the program or activity.
Program Access covers the entire range of city services and programs, including as an example
appropriate access along sidewalks and at intersections in the public right of way, access to a
city building or facility such as City Council Chambers, the ability to pay a utility bill, or to
access a Parks and Recreation Facility. Program Access may be achieved in a variety of ways:
city governments may choose to make structural changes to existing facilities to achieve access;
or it can pursue a variety of non-structural alternatives to achieve program accessibility. For
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example, city governments may choose to renovate a non-accessible building, relocate services
to an accessible level of a building or to another building that is fully accessible, or to deliver
services in an alternate accessible manner. When choosing among possible methods of
achieving program access, however, city governments must give priority to the choices that
offer programs, services and activities in the most integrated setting appropriate.
The City of Georgetown is committed to ensuring that its programs, services and activities are
accessible to persons with disabilities in compliance with Title II. The City of Georgetown will
not discriminate on the basis of disability regarding employment and services or programs
provided by the municipality. Additionally, the City of Georgetown will inform individuals
that reasonable accommodation will be provided and that protections against discrimination
are provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
PART III - TRANSITION PLAN ELEMENTS
New construction in the City shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable ADA
Standards for Accessible Design. This Transition Plan addresses renovations or modifications
required to achieve Program Accessibility. The Transition Plan is required to identify physical
obstacles in the City that limit accessibility to its programs or activities to individuals with
disabilities; describe in detail the methods that will be used to make all public facilities
accessible; specify the schedule for taking the steps necessary to achieve compliance in making
the facilities accessible; and indicate the official responsible for implementation of the plan.
SIDEWALKS, CURB RAMPS, INTERSECTIONS AND STREETS
The City of Georgetown recognizes that pedestrian walkways or sidewalks often play a key role
in providing access to government programs and services and to the goods and services offered
to the public by private businesses. When walkways cross a curb at intersections, a ramp or
sloped surface is needed. Curb ramps allow people with mobility impairments to gain access to
the sidewalks and to pass through center islands in streets.
All newly constructed or repaired curb ramps are designed and constructed in compliance with
the applicable ADA Standards for Accessible Design. When the City constructs new roads or
alters existing roads, it is committed to installing curb ramps where public walkways cross
curbs at intersections. Without the required curb ramps, sidewalk travel in Georgetown may be
dangerous, difficult, and in some cases impossible for people who use wheelchairs, scooters and
other mobility aids to navigate. Likewise, when new sidewalks or walkways are built or
altered, the City is committed to ensuring that curb ramps or sloped areas are provided
wherever they intersect with streets or roads.
At existing roads and sidewalks that are not being altered, the City may choose in some cases to
construct curb ramps at every point where a pedestrian walkway intersects a curb, or it may
chose to provide curb ramps at only select corners or at other locations if equal access to the
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programs served by these walkways can be ensured. Alternative routes to buildings that make
use of existing curb ramps may be acceptable when people with disabilities must only travel a
marginally longer route.
Transportation Services is committed to evaluating on-street parking for ADA compliance and
to investigate and act on opportunities to improve access to public walkways and facilities on
all Capital Improvement projects. A City Sidewalk Study was conducted in 2001. Since that
time, significant improvements have been made to miles of sidewalks, countless curb ramps,
street parking and intersections throughout the City to facilitate accessibility and access to
persons with disabilities. Current and planned improvement projects include:
x Austin Avenue Sidewalk from Georgetown High School and the Recreation Center
x CDBG Annual Parking Program
x Street Maintenance Ramp Upgrade/Installation
x Street Parking Around the Courthouse after Resurfacing
x 6th Street Sidewalk Improvements
x 9th Street Sidewalk Improvements
x Tin Barn Alley Sidewalk Improvements
The City also currently accommodates requests for unplanned curb ramps and sidewalks and
for emergency repairs. A dedicated budget should be developed and funded for such
unplanned contingencies.
The City is currently planning a 2014 Sidewalk Study. The Sidewalk Study will include
identification of sidewalk conditions that are not in compliance with Title II.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PARKING LOTS
Georgetown Support Services ensures application of ADA Standards for Accessible Designs to
all new construction, remodels, renovations and alterations of public buildings and public
parking areas. In addition, public buildings and public parking areas are maintained for ADA
compliance. Examples include:
x An ADA ramp on the sidewalk at the City Council Chambers was installed 8 years ago.
x An accessible door was installed in the GMC Building lobby last year.
x The Tennis Center locker room area is being remodeled this year. The sidewalks going
down to the court have been identified as a future project for compliance.
x Buildings that do not have automatic door openers meet the ADA pull requirements.
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x Public and facility parking lots are maintained to ensure that stripping and signage is
visible for accessibility.
Georgetown Support Services is committed to maintaining public buildings and public parking
for ADA compliance and to investigate and act on opportunities to improve access to public
facilities on all Capital Improvement Projects. The Feasibility Study will identify any public
facility and public parking deficiencies.
PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
Georgetown Parks and Recreation is committed to providing access to recreational areas and
programs for persons with disabilities. The Parks and Recreation Department’s Capital
Improvement Plan identifies park renovation projects to provide ADA compliance.
Additionally, the City will ensure facilities are in compliance as they are altered or replaced.
Current Projects (2013/2014)
x Creative Playscape Replacement
x River Ridge Pool Renovations
x San Gabriel Trail Additions
x Chautauqua Park Renovations
x San Jose Park Renovations
x Rowan Park Development
x Madrone Park Development
x Old Town Park Renovations (Completed)
Future Projects (Proposed 2014/2015)
x VFW Renovations
x Williams Drive Park Renovations
x Emerald Springs Park Renovations
x San Gabriel Park Renovations
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
The City is committed to maintaining an effective means of communication with the public
through public media, public meetings and project notification. Twenty years ago, interactions
with the City often required a physical trip to a City facility to make a payment, request
information, or attend a meeting. The City now uses its website, social media, and other
communication tools to increase outreach and reduce barriers to access City services and
information. Below are some of the ways that online services are providing access to City
information and services for those with mobility limitations.
City Council Meetings: The City began broadcasting meetings on tape delay in 1996 on local
access cable channel 10. In 2009, the City began streaming City Council meetings live on
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Georgetown.org and GTV channel 10. City Council meetings are also replayed on GTV and are
available at any at any time for replay on Georgetown.org using a computer or mobile device.
Online Payments: City utility bills, municipal court tickets, some permits, and some kinds of
event tickets can be paid online via Georgetown.org. The Public Communications Department
continues to seek ways to improve and expand online payments in order to reduce the need to
visit City offices.
City Records: Agendas and minutes for City Council meetings and board and commission
meetings are available at Georgetown.org. Many other records such as current and past city
ordinances and the local unified development code are available on the City website.
City News and Information: City news releases and City project information is posted to
Georgetown.org and to City Facebook sites such as www.facebook.com/CityofGeorgetown and
www.facebook.com/LivePlayGeorgetown. These social media sites allow anyone with a
computer or mobile device to stay informed about City events and projects or ask questions of
City staff.
Video: The City provides some messages and information via the City YouTube channel and
on GTV channel 10 and on Georgetown.org. The Public Communications Department seeks to
expand video programming in order to increase outreach of City information and programs to
people of all abilities in the community.
Website Accessibility: In designing websites for City departments, the Public Communications
Department has avoided using Flash animation and some dynamic features that are not ADA
compliant. The webmaster also has implemented responsive design on many of the key
website pages which optimizes web content based on the type of device accessing the website.
Such technology improves readability of webpages for those with visual acuity limitations.
Improvements in screen reader technology will expand the options for web design in the future.
As the City redesigns its websites in 2014, ADA compliance for City webpages as well as
webpages from vendors that are providing City services will be a priority. The City will be
developing a policy to verify that all digital communications are accessible through assistive
technology such as screen readers and audio technology by following the guidelines below:
x Adopt a City policy that requires all webpages, including those purchased from
third party services, to meet the following 508c3 standards:
Provide at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not
require user vision, or support for assistive technology used by people who are
blind or visually impaired.
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Provide at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not
require visual acuity greater than 20/70 in audio and enlarged print output
working together or independently, or support for assistive technology used by
people who are visually impaired.
Provide at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not
require user hearing, or support for assistive technology used by people who are
deaf or hard of hearing.
Where audio information is important for the use of a product, provide at least
one mode of operation and information retrieval in an enhanced auditory
manner, or support for assistive hearing devices.
Provide at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not
require user speech, or support for assistive technology used by people with
speech disabilities.
Provide at least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not
require user fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with
limited reach and strength.
x Train all webpage content creators so that they understand alternate tags,
descriptions, and captions. Minimize the use of portable document format (pdf) or
non-text documents for the conveyance of information, and when pdfs are necessary,
train content creators how to make such documents accessible.
x Ensure that all pages and documents include an easy to find contact phone number
or email address so that users with disabilities have alternate ways to receive
information.
x Minimize the use of tables for formatting, ensure all form elements are tagged, do
not rely on graphics for the conveyance of information, and explain the content of
maps in an alternate way when that map is being used to convey critical content.
x Routinely run digital services through online ADA check tools to ensure compliance.
The City uses other communication tools such as the monthly City Reporter newsletter in the
utility bill as well as monthly ads in the Williamson County Sun to provide information on City
news and initiatives. Postcards mailed to customers are used for certain messages such as
water restrictions or information about City elections. Through all these means, the City
provides outreach to the community in a variety of ways for those who may have mobility
impairments or difficulty in using certain kinds of electronic or print media.
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RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL
The official responsible for implementation of the City’s ADA Transition Plan is the Building
Official with Inspection Services in Georgetown Utility Systems, 300-1 Industrial Avenue
Georgetown, Texas, 78626.
The City will adopt and publish grievance procedures providing for prompt and equitable
resolution of complaints alleging violations of Title II. Complaints of alleged noncompliance
and grievances concerning violations of Title II and Program Access in the City of Georgetown
should be directed to:
Dave Hall, Building Official
300-1 Industrial Ave
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Telephone: (512) 930-2547
Email: dave.hall@georgetown.org
BUDGET
The financial cost to fully implement the ADA Transition Plan in compliance with Title II
should be included in the City’s annual budget each year. Each affected City Department,
including Transportation (street parking and sidewalks), Facilities (public buildings and public
parking lots), Parks and Recreation and Public or Effective Communications (to include the
City’s web page) should allocate funds in the respective budgets for inclusion in the City
Budget.
PART IV – RECOMMENDATIONS
FEASIBILITY STUDY. The City should conduct a feasibility study to obtain an analysis and
evaluation for proposed projects to determine if the projects are technically feasible and to
provide an estimated cost for project prioritization and budgeting. The Feasibility Study will
provide recommendations for implementation of the ADA Transition Plan, including
prioritization of projects, scheduling and integration of those projects into the City CIP and City
Budget. The Feasibility Study has been included in the scope of services for the 2014 Sidewalk
Study proposal. Once the Feasibility Study is complete it will be presented to the ADA
Advisory Committee for review and recommendation to the City Council.
ADA ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The City should establish an ADA Advisory Committee.
Membership on the Committee should include City Staff (including transportation, street
parking and sidewalks), parks and recreation, facilities (public buildings and public parking
lots), public or effective communication (to include the city’s web page) and legal and citizen
representatives with ADA mobility limitations, as well as the sight and hearing impaired. The
ADA Advisory Committee would inform the City Council concerning Title II issues applicable
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to the City and provide ongoing recommendations concerning implementation and amendment
of the ADA Transition Plan as necessary for compliance with the ADA. The ADA Advisory
Committee would also allow for regular public participation from citizens and other interested
persons, including individuals with disabilities or organizations representing individuals with
disabilities.
DATA ORGANIZATION. Data should be collected and organized in a form to be included in
the City’s Asset Management System or other database to organize project data, including
inspections and construction.
WEB PAGE. The City has created an ADA page on the City’s website located at
ada.georgetown.org. City Staff will work with the ADA Advisory Committee to develop the
ADA page as an effective and meaningful resource for City residents with disabilities.
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August 2012
SUMMARY REPORT
For the
AdvantAge Initiative Community Survey in Georgetown, 2011
The Georgetown Aging Initiative:
To ensure a community of excellence for older adults and their caregivers
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Purpose:
The Georgetown Aging Initiative (GAI) began in 2009 as a group of Georgetown residents who
came together with the desire to make the community one that continues to be friendly and
welcoming to seniors of all ages and abilities. Georgetown has a population of 47,400 (2010 US
census) of which 18,108 or 38% are over the age of 55 years and 12,205 or 26% are over the
age of 65 years. Over the last 10 years, Georgetown has experienced a 141% increase in
individuals age 60 and older. This summary explores how well the community serves older
adults and their caregivers and provides insights into steps that can be taken to help adults sixty
years and older remain active and engaged as long as possible.
Who was involved in the Aging Initiative:
The Georgetown Aging Initiative includes community leaders, community volunteers, and a
number of persons age 60 and older. The Initiative is funded by the Georgetown Health
Foundation, through a contribution to the Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation. It is also
supported by a federal grant received by Family Eldercare from the Administration on Aging,
“Community Innovations for Aging in Place.” Other sponsors include the Georgetown
Ministerial Alliance, Sun City Texas Community Association, the Georgetown Chamber of
Commerce, and the City of Georgetown.
How the survey was conducted:
In order to get broad Georgetown area representation, polling was conducted during the fall
2011 with 40 community partners representing: health & human service agencies, city parks &
recreation, public library, personal home visits, churches, community centers, senior living
communities, and Sun City. Targeted outreach was made to the Hispanic and African-American
older adults, yet they are underrepresented in the polling data. Focus groups and community-
wide polling gathered perspectives on local health, social services, and transportation services,
as well as opportunities for social and civic engagement and support for families and caregivers.
Just over 10% of all seniors in Georgetown (1,847 individuals) completed the polling form. One-
third of the surveys were completed on-line, and 85 individuals participated in the focus
groups. The remaining respondents used printed forms. Half of the respondents participated
in the poll with an expressed goal of helping the community.
Those who responded:
Of the total (1,847) respondents, thirty-eight percent (38%) identified themselves as from Sun
City, with twenty-four percent (24%) from Northwest Georgetown but not Sun City. Over fifty
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percent of those who responded have lived in Georgetown less than 10 years. Over one-third
of respondents were 75 years and older. Eighty-five percent (85%) of those responding own
their own home. Bear in mind that the respondents constitute a self-selected group, not a
random statistical sample.
Key geographic differences:
Fifty-two percent of the respondents from South Georgetown earned less than $20,000
annually compared to 19% community-wide. The respondents from the South were also more
likely to be renters and women. The respondents from the South also felt less safe than
respondents from other areas of Georgetown. Respondents from the South and East more
frequently reported skipping meals and having few places to buy fruits and vegetables.
Key findings:
a) Georgetown is seen as a good place to grow old. It is seen by the vast majority of
participants as safe, peaceful, friendly, and clean. Both in the polling and focus groups,
these older adults noted that Georgetown is a good place to grow old. Eighty -nine
percent of all respondents stated that safety is excellent or very good. Participants
mentioned the vibrant faith community and the diversity of faith options. The feeling of
peace and a sense of community were also frequently mentioned as community assets.
Eighty-seven percent of the respondents are actively engaged in the political
environment and vote regularly.
b) Georgetown is perceived as safe. Most respondents (89%) consider neighborhood
safety to be excellent or very good. Problems identified include lack of public
transportation, dark streets, and sidewalks either lacking or needing repair.
c) Georgetown has a breadth of assets: There is a diversity of faith community- options,
strong social services, free income tax assistance, and the like.
d) Overall, respondents reported generally good health and access to health care. The
vast majority of respondents have access to health insurance, predominantly Medicare ,
and report being in overall good health. However, respondents have some concerns
about access to care and maintaining their health as they age.
e) Seniors responding want to age independently in place for as long as possible: Over
three quarters (77%) of all respondents strongly agree that they want to live in th eir
own home. They want to have a continuum of housing options and support s that will
allow them to remain independent for as long as possible.
f) Georgetown seniors who responded desire to have a purpose and feel useful for as
long as possible either through work or volunteer activities: Almost two-thirds (63%) of
those responding volunteer in churches, non-profit organizations, etc.; 11% continue to
work either full- or part-time.
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g) The most commonly identified barriers to successful aging are: Lack of transportation
and affordable housing, social engagement, knowledge of how to access services,
affordable dental care, and lack of access to recreational/cultural opportunities.
h) Seniors who responded are concerned about the pace of growth and the ability for
Georgetown to maintain its small town feel and infrastructure: They are concerned
about the ability for infrastructure to keep up with the growth and about health
facilities moving away from transportation that they can access .
i) Southwestern University: Almost two-thirds (64%) of the participants responded that
fine arts performances/concerts/events would bring them to the liberal arts campus;
over 50% would also come to the campus for special events and lectures. Over 60%
responded that they would consider participating in the Paideia program if they had
more information (Southwestern University's Paideia program aims to enrich its
students' liberal arts education by integrating scholarship and out -of-class academic and
non-academic activities).
Issues facing Older Adults:
Transportation: Both in the polling and in the focus groups, the most frequently mentioned
area of concern was transportation. Respondents recognized that as they age, their ability to
provide their own transportation will decline. They noted that there is a lack of access to public
transportation and that private transportation is costly. Focus groups emphasized the need for
awareness of services available (for example, Faith in Action Caregivers).
Housing/Aging in Place: Older adults polled want to age in place. Eighty-five percent of
respondents own their own home. Forty-nine percent don’t think their living situation will
change in the future. Over one-third (37%) were somewhat confident or not too confident that
they can afford their current house as long as they want . Over one-third thought they would
end up in senior housing, closer to family/friends, or in a nursing home or smaller/larger home.
Of the homeowners, 83% report that they don’t need major repairs to their homes. Of those
that do need repairs, one-third report that bathroom repairs and roof and plumbing are the
major areas that will need to be addressed, which can be costly. The primary reasons for not
being able to conduct repairs were lack of skill and affordability.
Key issues facing older adult respondents who want to age in place are: having consistency with
caregivers; providing them with the dignity, tools, and control to make decisions about when to
move; and the reality that often individuals have to move out of their home unexpectedly due
to the results of a fall or other health crisis.
Health: The majority of respondents are covered by health insurance. Sixty percent consider
their health excellent or very good. Seventy-nine percent use private physicians and 92% know
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the medications that they are taking. Half of all respondents keep the list of medications in
their wallet or purse and 27% keep the list on their computer. Respondents generally report
accessing routine medical check-ups with 70% having completed a physical exam in the last
year, 92% a blood pressure check, and 73% a flu shot. Overall, 50% report eating five servings
of fruits and vegetables several times a week. A relatively low percentage of women completed
a mammogram (41%).
Key health issues: The most frequently identified area of health concern was the l ack of access
to affordable dental care. Of respondents 75 years or older, 21% have had a heart attack or
heart condition, and 51% report hypertension/high blood pressure. Of those with depression
or anxiety, 41% received no counseling or professional help. In the focus groups, participants
expressed some concern about the movement of medical facilities away from the center of
Georgetown to areas outside of public transportation access.
Social Engagement: Older adults reported a desire to have a purpose and feel useful for as long
as possible, either through work or volunteer activities. Sixty-three percent of respondents
volunteer, almost half of the volunteer work was conducted with in their faith community.
However, less than half (48%) of respondents have daily contact with someone and almost one
quarter (23%) report having no friends in the community.
Information/Communication Resource: Focus groups and older adults polled noted that there
is an evident lack of knowledge of available services. Respondents are not aware of the various
services available to older adults such as senior lunches (44%), home repairs/safety
modifications (57%), caregiving respite (50%), Area Agency on Agency (63%), and free legal
services (75%).
Services Respondents Would Like to See Implemented:
Public transportation improvements
Information resources; accessible resource links; a clearing house
Neighborhood alert system (for example, “front porch light”)
Social network and/or buddy system
Access to affordable dental care
Affordable adult daycare
Other issues to consider:
Low response rate of the study from Hispanic and African-American populations
Service needs of the population earning less than $20,000 annually
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The respondents in the South and East sides of the community indicate more
vulnerability than other respondents
Investigate further the needs of our under-served older adults
The high percentage of persons 75 years and older predicts a larger demand for home
and community support services as they continue to advance in age.
Opportunities identified include:
Create and promote a source of information for seniors
Identify and develop opportunities for social engagement; such as:
o Work and volunteer options
o Increased social opportunities for individuals in the South and East
o Enhanced recreational activities specific to older adults
Develop health education strategies
Strengthen resources that support aging in place
Organize or coordinate transportation to all the above
Outcomes and the future of the Aging Initiative:
What is the future of the Aging Initiative given the results of this poll ? The committee offers
the following vision of coordinated task forces or coalitions for identified social issues.
Georgetown has abundant resources for some of the shortfalls identified in the survey.
An Information/Communication Task Force – Addressing the need to communicate with
possible candidates for services, a communication task force would be able to evaluate how to
make available services better known, e.g., organizations that drive or deliver meals are ready
means of communication with their service populations.
Senior Community Engagement Task Force – Promoting and publicizing work, volunteer and
recreational activity opportunities for the senior community.
A Senior Health Task Force – Comprised of service providers and stakeholders interested in
promoting health education and information on health services for all seniors especially low
income.
A Task Force focusing on Aging in Place – For home repairs, Project Restore (a collaboration of
many churches and local government) remodeled three houses in 2012 and five in 2011. The
survey responses suggest that there are more needs than will be solved by major remodeling at
this level. Project Restore leadership can assess the project recruitment process and the
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outcomes to date and develop methods of communication to promote the activity. It is
possible that the major remodeling jobs have met the largest need and that there are many
more needs, smaller in scope or urgency. Area businesses and other community groups may be
able to add resources to this area.
A Transportation Task Force – A number of non-profits provide transportation and many are
parts of the larger national or regional organizations. Few provi de wheelchair transportation.
A task force for transportation could review the survey data and inquire of their larger
organizations for solutions proven elsewhere. Business and local government may have a role
in the task force and in the future.
These task forces can monitor and sample the population they serve for progress in the areas
identified by this survey. It is the hope of The Aging Initiative leadership that the community
will engage in these critical issues facing our aging population.
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Acknowledgements
Congratulations Georgetown! “The community outreach conducted for the Georgetown
survey has been a remarkable demonstration of enthusiasm, organization, and engagement. I
could tell when I met with the dozens of volunteers recruited for the project that it was going to
be a great success and generate not only very good data, but also tons of support that will keep
Georgetown moving toward positive change.” Philip B. Stafford, PhD, Director, Center on
Aging & Community at the Indiana Institute on Disability & Community
To Report Recipients: Thank you for your continued support. Best wishes to you and for a
future with hope for all Georgetown older adults.
Special thanks to Tamara Hudgins, former Executive Director of the Chisholm Trail
Communities Foundation, for her leadership and foresight of the initiation of this project.
Thanks to Professor Brook T. Russell, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, from Casper College in
Casper, Wyoming for his statistical contribution.
Note: This summary report is based on the initial draft compiled and organized by Sam
Woollard of Knox-Woollard Professional Management, LLC.
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Georgetown Aging Initiative (www.agingingtown.com):
Angela Atwood, Family Eldercare
Dan Bonner, Chairperson, The Wesleyan Homes
Bob Brent, Georgetown Commercial Properties
Barbara Brightwell, Georgetown Health Foundation
George Brightwell, Community Volunteer
Melissa Brower, Elderhaven of Williamson County
Dina Cavazos, Williamson County and Cities Health District
Kathleen Coggin, Family Eldercare
Karen Cole, Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation
George Garver, Mayor, The City of Georgetown
Paula Goodson, Director – Senior Nutrition, Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities
Rita Handley, Faith in Action Caregivers-Georgetown
Joyce Hefner, Family Eldercare
Mike Martin, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Linda Meigs, Community Volunteer
Vickie Orcutt, Family Eldercare
Joyce Pohlman, Family Eldercare
Suzy Pukys, Georgetown Health Foundation
Mary Faith Sterk, Community Volunteer
Ron Swain, Southwestern University
Mike Weir, Chisholm Trails Communities Foundation
Michael Wilson, St. David’s Foundation
Administration on Aging – www.aoa.gov
AdvantAge Initiative – www.advantageinitiative.org
Center on Aging and Community, Indiana University – www.agingindiana.org
Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation – www.chisholm-trail.org
Community Innovations for Aging in Place – www.ciaip.org
Family Eldercare – www.familyeldercare.org
The City of Georgetown – www.georgetown.org
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce – www.georgetownchamber.org
Georgetown Health Foundation – www.gthf.org
Georgetown Ministerial Alliance – www.gtownmin.org
Sun City Texas Community Association – www.sctxca.org
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Appendix I: Support Documents
For more detail from the Aging Initiative Survey, these reports and data sets can be accessed
via the Internet by going to www.AgingInGtown.com, then go to the “Survey” tab and click on
“Reports.”
Advantage Initiative Community Survey in Georgetown, 2011
Georgetown Demographic Report
Q. 97: “What could Southwestern University do to encourage your participation on
campus and make you feel welcome?”
Georgetown Aging Initiative Focus Groups
Georgetown Ministerial Alliance, GAI Focus Group, October 12, 2011
Appendix II: Avoiding bias in samples: the problem of random
sampling and bias
Statistical analysis is based on the argument that two outcomes are associated if chance would
not have produced the observation. If an event occurs by chance less than one time in twenty,
the event probably did not occur by chance and may have a significant relationship. Bias,
finding relationships that are not real, allows outcomes that are not related to appear related.
Random samples have the best chance of avoiding bias. If one plans to set policy th at involves
use of funds, random sampling is a credible means to avoid bias. If one plans to report
perceptions/opinions, then randomized samples are less important. Our sample is convenient
and not random and cannot be used to generalize to the larger s enior population of
Georgetown, because the people who responded may be different from those who did not.
The survey speaks only to interests and opinions of those who responded. The responses point
to areas that may affect non-respondents and deserve consideration by local leaders in
government, business and nonprofit organizations. For example, the frequently cited need for
transportation is viewed as real, but the magnitude of the need in the older population may not
be the magnitude of the survey respondents. Support for medical care is less of a reported
need than is transportation. Does that mean that funding should be diverted to transportation
from medical care? The survey does not address the larger public opinion concerning the
appropriate use of resources. This survey does not address the issues of the greatest impact of
incremental funding to a choice of problems. Policy makers must use many tools beyond this
survey when allocating resources to have the greatest impact.
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Appendix III: Transportation
Among respondents, transportation is more a problem for women, particularly younger
women.
< 75 >75
Male 37 33
Female 101 79
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Appendix IV: Hypertension
Reported hypertension was higher with age until the nineties. Is it a decrease or does
hypertension take a toll by decreasing survival? Future guidelines for treatment (American
Heart Association) allow higher blood pressure levels over age ninety, reflecting the concern for
side effects of therapy in nonagenarians outweighed the risk of under treatment of
hypertension. The chance of premature consequences of hypertension after age ninety is an
oxymoron, while side effects of medications are real and common.
Hypertension None
Male >85 20 44
75-84 90 98
65-74 148 207
60-64 41 68
Female >85 57 52
75-84 152 128
65-74 199 262
60-64 71 130
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Appendix V: Homes in need of repair
Home repairs were needed by 14% of respondents (296 of 2048). Of those, 28% reported the
work would not be done due to lack of skills or funds.
Respondents reported home ownership in
85% of surveys. When the work would not be
done, 37 of 53 are female of which 17 have
income less than $20,000. Younger men and
older women reported needing help with
home repairs.
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Appendix VI: Social Engagement
Men reported less daily contact. While women reported decreased contact with age, men
reported the same degree of social engagement or isolation at all ages .
Women Men
no daily contact 522 416
daily contact 541 308
Social engagement decreases in the older age range for men but not for women.
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Appendix VII: Obesity and longevity
For the respondents, the decline in frequency of obesity with age is powerful graphic evidence
for the health impact of excess weight.
Obese Not obese
Male >85 4 60
75-84 19 168
65-74 78 275
60-64 29 79
Female >85 4 101
75-84 40 239
65-74 112 350
60-64 61 40
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Social Service & Youth
Program Funding Task Force
City Council Meeting
April 8, 2014
Background
• City Council Met on January 6, 2014
–Established a Task Force to review
current Policies and Guidelines and make
recommendations to Council for future
process
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Background
• Charge to Task Force
– Define a Mission Statement for the City’s
Social Services and Youth Program Funding
Programs, redefine the process to include
Categories of Services, Objectives, Measures,
Outcomes, a Common Application Process,
etc. and report back to the City Council with
recommendations
Task Force
• Members
– Paula Brent, Community Member
– John Hesser, Georgetown City Council
– Barbara Pearce, Community Member
– Suzy Pukys, Georgetown Health Foundation
– C.O. Smith, Community Member
– Shirley Rinn, City of Georgetown Staff
• Additional Reviewers/Consultants
– Andrea Richardson, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
– Barbara Brightwell, Community Member
• Task Force Met 8 times to Develop Recommendations
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Assessing Purpose
• Task Force Asked Purpose-driven
Questions
– What is the role of public funding in the
nonprofit sector?
– How can a $400,000/year investment in the
nonprofit sector impact the City’s priorities?
– Given the limited scope and resources of City
government, what issue areas/organizations
should the City invest in to strengthen the
community?
Questions Led to Research
•Other Communities
–National League of Cities. Dedicated to helping
city leaders build better communities.
•Provides small- to mid-sized cities models for
public-private partnerships to address
pressing public challenges.
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Research
•City of San Marcos
– Human Services Funding Advisory Board
• Comprised of eight (8) San Marcos citizens; with
one (1) non-voting member with a degree in social
work or with experience in social service
administration.
• The purpose of this Board is to develop and
enhance human services in San Marcos and to
review applications and make funding
recommendations to City Council for Human
Services organizations.
Research
•City of San Marcos
– Human Services Funding Advisory Board
• City Council sets funding level.
• Advisory Board reviews applicants and makes
recommendations for allocations to Council.
– Any agency presentations are made to Advisory Board
• Agencies do not provide audit documentation, but
rather a status report quarterly.
• Funding is paid quarterly to agencies
– Status must be received prior to disbursement of
quarterly payment.
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Research
•City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive
Plan.
– Careful reading of vision, SWOT Analysis, and
Quality of Life sections.
•City of Georgetown’s Divisions.
– Municipal government’s role in the community and
areas of focus.
•What does this information reveal about the
City’s priorities?
Purpose Statement
•The City of Georgetown values partnerships with
organizations that are committed to addressing our
community’s greatest public challenges.
The Purpose of City Funding to the nonprofit sector is to
cultivate and sustain partnerships with 501(c)3
organizations that strengthen the City’s key priorities in
the following areas:
– Public Safety;
– Transportation;
– Housing;
– Parks & Recreation; and
– Safety Net.
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Defining Key Priorities
•Public Safety.
– While the City is Georgetown’s Public Safety
leader (Fire & Police), public safety also
encompasses a broad scope of work that
makes this community safe for all.
• Eligible organizations and programs may include
those that contribute to safe neighborhoods such
as out of school time, youth empowerment, and
neighborhood community centers.
Defining Key Priorities
•Transportation.
–Eligible organizations include those that
assist in meeting the transportation
needs of Georgetown residents unable
to access private transportation such as
homebound seniors and youth under the
age of 16 years.
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Defining Key Priorities
•Housing.
–Eligible organizations include those that
offer emergency shelter, transitional or
temporary housing, and affordable
housing.
Defining Key Priorities
•Parks & Recreation.
–Eligible organizations include those that
provide affordable, accessible activities
that enhance Georgetown residents’
health and well-being, including sports,
fitness, and other recreational programs.
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Defining Key Priorities
•Safety Net.
– The City recognizes its responsibility to support
efforts to address this community’s most pressing
basic needs. Examples of basic needs include food
insecurity, emergency financial assistance,
mental/behavioral health care, substance abuse,
domestic/family violence, and health care. Safety Net
priorities will be based on ongoing analysis of unmet
existing needs and emerging needs in this
community, and may change over time.
Recommendations for Action:
2014 Grant Cycle
• Recommendations are intended to streamline the
process, integrate objectivity, and strengthen
accountability
– Approval of Purpose/Mission Statement
– Approval of Proposed Process, “Strategic Partnerships for
Community Services” funding
– Approval of ad-hoc committee in 2014 to review “Strategic
Partnerships for Community Services” grants, or have the City
Council as a whole review applications for the FY 2014-15 cycle
– Approval of $10,000 minimum threshold for annual funding
– Approval to add first 2 pages of newly drafted proposal to the
existing City of Georgetown grant application for the FY 2014-15
Funding Year
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Recommendations for 2015-16
• Establish a standing Advisory Board for
2015 and beyond.
– Strategic Partnerships for Community
Services Advisory Board
• Advisory Board Structure: 5 Volunteer Members
– CPA or accountant, preferably with nonprofit financial
background
– Professional with strong working knowledge of local
nonprofits
– Professional with expertise in grant writing and/or grant
evaluation
– Two additional community members with appropriate skill
sets (health care, education, etc.)
Recommendations for 2015-16
• Review and analysis will NOT include
presentations from grant applicants
• Integration of new grant application and
rubric in 2015-16 process
• Continue to fund annual grants rather than
multi-year to avoid committing future
funding and Councils
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Future Considerations
• Funding for fine arts, humanities, cultural and
historical programs to be supported through the
Arts and Culture Board
– There is currently $50,000 in the FY 2014-15 budget
for Arts & Culture Board for use of its operations,
including grants.
• An upper threshold for annual funding?
• Explore public-private partnerships that achieve
objectives in 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Future Considerations
• Uniform payments to funded agencies
– City is currently not consistent
• Agencies receive their funding either
– Annual
– Quarterly, or
– Monthly
• Current Audit/Reporting Cycle is Bi-Annual
• Annual Report due prior to new FY funding cycle
would simplify process and reduce reporting
burden to Agencies.
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Timeline for FY 2014-15
• April 8
– Council Workshop
• Task Force Recommendations
• April 18
– Send out FY 2014-15 Applications to Agencies who currently
received funding; and
– Advertise in Williamson County Sun and on Website
• April 22 or May 13
– If approved, need to establish Ad Hoc Committee to review FY
2014-15 Applications
• May 30
– Deadline to turn in Applications
Timeline for FY 2014-15
• Before June 9
– Training for Committee or City Council on use of Scoring Rubric
for Applications
• June 9
– Applications and Scoring Rubric to Ad Hoc Committee or City
Council for Review
• July 1-July 11
– If approved, Ad Hoc Committee Meetings to determine
allocations recommendations (as necessary)
• Presentations by Agencies are not recommended
• July 22
– Ad Hoc Committee or City Council Recommendations for
allocations to City Council for Consideration and Approval
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Timeline for FY 2014-15
• August 12
– Finalization of allocations and First Reading of Budget.
• September 16
– Second Reading of Budget and approval of Performance.
Agreements
• October 1
– FY 2014-15 Budget Year begins.
• October 15, 2014
– First Payments to Agencies.
• Need to determine if all agencies will be on same payment schedule. Right
now it is not consistent: annual, quarterly, and monthly.
Timeline for FY 2015-16
• Establish the “Strategic Partnership for
Community Services” Advisory Board
– Ordinance establishing the new Advisory
Board needs to be approved by the City
Council prior to November 2014 in order to be
included Appointment process for new Board
Members in February 2015.
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Timeline for FY 2015-16
• February 2015
– Appointment of New Members to “Strategic
Partnerships for Community Services” Advisory Board
• March/April 2015
– Train new Advisory Board Members on use of
Scoring Rubric for new Applications
– Provide Training to Agencies on use of new
Application
•May 1
– New Funding Process for Strategic Partnerships for
Community Services Begins for FY 2015-16
QUESTIONS
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Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Grant Funding Policies and Guidelines Page 1 of 2
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT FUNDING
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
FY 2015-16
I. CRITERIA FOR SUPPORT – CURRENT STANDARDS:
A. Purpose Statement for City of Georgetown funding to the nonprofit sector
The City of Georgetown values partnerships with organizations that are committed to addressing
our community’s greatest public challenges.
The purpose of City funding to the nonprofit sector is to cultivate and sustain partnerships with
501(c)3 organizations that strengthen the City’s key priorities in the following areas:
• Public Safety;
• Transportation;
• Housing;
• Parks & Recreation;
• Veteran Services; and,
• Safety Net.
B. Key Priority Areas Defined
Public Safety.
• While the City is Georgetown’s Public Safety leader (Fire & Police), public safety also
encompasses a broad scope of work that makes this community safe for all.
Eligible organizations and programs may include those that contribute to safe
neighborhoods such out of school time, youth empowerment, and neighborhood
community centers.
Transportation.
• Eligible organizations include those that assist in meeting the transportation needs of
Georgetown residents unable to access private transportation such as homebound seniors
and youth under the age of 16 years.
Housing.
• Eligible organizations include those that offer emergency shelter, transitional or temporary
housing, and affordable housing.
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Parks & Recreation.
• Eligible organizations include those that provide affordable, accessible activities that
enhance Georgetown residents’ health and well-being, including sports, fitness, and other
recreational programs.
Veteran’s Services
• Support veteran programs and services within the community.
Safety Net.
• The City recognizes its responsibility to support efforts to address this community’s most
pressing basic needs. Examples of basic needs include food insecurity, emergency financial
assistance, mental/behavioral health care, substance abuse, domestic/family violence, and
health care. Safety Net priorities will be based on ongoing analysis of unmet existing needs
and emerging needs in this community, and may change over time.
II. IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES:
A. Appropriation of funds for Strategic Partnerships for Community Services does not
encumber subsequent councils to continue appropriations for such funding, and does not
imply that subsequent councils may provide such funding. Organizations receiving Strategic
Partnerships for Community Services grants from the city are encouraged to identify
additional and alternative sources of funding.
B. When evaluating applications for Strategic Partnerships for Community Services grant
funding, the Council shall consider the portion of funding each organization receives from
the City, with the objective of encouraging reliance on funding sources other than the City.
III. POLICY FOR ESTABLISHING FUNDING AMOUNTS
A. Expenditure targets per Fiscal and Budgetary Policy approved by the City Council:
The City has targeted funding for these programs to be $5.00 per capita, which may be adjusted
to offset the effects of general inflation based upon CPI. If previous funding levels are higher than
the targeted amount, and to avoid significant reductions in levels of funding, the City Council shall
seek to attain this target chiefly through population growth. These funds will be allocated and
paid according to the City Council’s policies and guidelines for Strategic Partnerships for
Community Services that were approved by the City Council on April 8, 2014.
The proposed funding level for 2015/16 is $400,049, which is the same as in the previous
year.
B. The Minimum Grant that may be applied for is $10,000.
C. The Maximum Grant that may be applied for is $50,000.
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STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS FOR
COMMUNITY SERVICES FUNDING
PROPOSED TIMELINE FY 2015-16
Dates Task
February 24, 2015 Board Appointments
March 2015 Coordinate Date for Training to provide an overview of
the new grant application for the FY 2015-16 Strategic
Partnerships for Community Services Grant City (For
Grantees and SPCS Advisory Board).
April 1, 2015 Grant Applications mailed to current recipients and
others who have requested information during course
of the year.
April 1, 2015 Ad placed in Williamson County Sun and on Website
May 29, 2015 Deadline for Return of Applications
June 1, 2015-July 10, 2015 SPCS Advisory Board Meetings in order for the Board to
receive grant applications, review, and make grant
allocation recommendations to be presented to the City
Council.
July 28, 2015 Recommendations from the SPCS Advisory Board to be
presented to the City Council for approval.
September 8, 2015 or September 22, 2015
Approval of Funding Agreements (After 2nd Reading of
Budget Ordinance)
October 1, 2015
New Budget Year
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City of Georgetown, Texas
September 23, 2014
SUBJECT:
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has
a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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