TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Malisa Files |
425-556-2166 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Lisa Maher |
Deputy Director |
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Executive |
Jason Brown |
Volunteer Coordinator |
TITLE:
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Community Projects Volunteer Coordinator Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
During the budget process, City Council requested an update on the newly created position of Community Projects Volunteer Coordinator. The new 0.50 FTE position was adopted in the 2023-2024 biennial budget. The job description and duties have been established, overall strategies have been identified, and a 2023-2024 work plan has been created and is in progress.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
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• Required:
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• Council Request:
Council requested updates in the first quarter and September of 2023 upon adoption of the 2023-2024 biennial budget.
• Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
The priorities and strategies for the position, include:
Priorities:
• Strengthen community stewardship and community engagement through volunteer work.
• Build and grow productive partnerships with city staff that can/does utilize volunteers, community groups, and organizations.
• Build a network dedicated to able and willing community volunteers, tasked with assisting on planned.
Strategies:
• Develop policies, programs, and strategies to build the Community Projects Volunteer Coordinator position to support city staff in completion of planned projects.
• Develop positional processes to provide efficient usage of time and best use of staff and volunteer effort and time.
• Engage in transparent and timely communications with all interested parties about growth, success, and the path forward of the program.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Development of a comprehensive communication and outreach plan is in progress. Initial community outreach and marketing are slated for second and third quarter of 2023.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
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• Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
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Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000029
Budget Priority:
Strategic and Responsive
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
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Funding source(s):
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Budget/Funding Constraints:
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☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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9/11/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
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ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
None