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Home My WebLink AboutResolution - 2022-R0213 - Neighborhood Project ProgramResolution No. 2022-RO213 Item No. 8.7 April 26, 2022 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock desires citizen input as to needed amenities throughout the City, in the nature of a Community Improvement and Development Program, consistent with the concepts set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the City Council further recognizes the need for a mechanism to solicit and receive said citizen input; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires that, upon receiving input from citizens, City management shall thoroughly analyze and rank each proposal, and present its findings and recommendations to the City Council for further deliberation and possible action. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the City Manager is instructed to design and promote a mechanism appropriate for soliciting and receiving specific citizen proposals concerning Community Improvement and Development, and shall analyze said proposals for feasibility as City funded projects on City property, in the public interest, and for an acceptable public purpose; and THAT the City Manager shall, on a quarterly basis, present the results of his analysis, including ranking the proposals, to the City Council, including recommendations for funding and implementing one or more of them. Passed by the Lubbock City Council on this, the 26th day ril, 2022. DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR ATTEST: Reb ca Garza, City Secret APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: resica cEachern, Assistant Cit ager APPROVED AST ,ORM: i chel erwhite, First Assistant City Attorney i NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT PROGRAM Neighborhood Planning Program Neighborhood Project Program Guidelines The purpose of the Neighborhood Project Program is to empower neighbors to improve their quality of life within their neighborhoods by providing funding for neighborhood led projects. City of *Lubbock TIXAS For additional information, please contact: Wilson Bowling Neighborhood Planner 806-775-3224 WBowling@mylubbock.us City Planning Main 806-775-2108 CityPlanning@mvlubbock.us Planning Department 1314 Avenue K Lubbock, Texas 79401 https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/planning Neighborhood Project Guidebook and Application Adopted Insert Adoption Date TABLE OF CONTENTS NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION............................................1 TABLEOF CONTENTS....................................................................................................................2 NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT PROGRAM OVERVIEW......................................................................3 Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 3 PROJECTELIGIBILITY.....................................................................................................................3 EligibleProjects......................................................................................................................... 3 IneligibleProjects...................................................................................................................... 3 APPLICATIONPROCESS.................................................................................................................4 PROJECT EVALUATION AND SELECTION.......................................................................................4 ProjectEvaluation..................................................................................................................... 4 Neighborhood Project Evaluation Criteria................................................................................ 5 NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT PROGRAM SCHEDULE.......................................................................6 Neighborhood Project Guidebook and Application Adopted Insert Adoption Date NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT PROGRAM OVERVIEW Introduction The City of Lubbock City Council approved the most recent Comprehensive Plan, PlanLubbock 2040, in 2018. One of the five primary implementation strategies included in this plan is to begin a formalized Neighborhood Planning Program. The Planning Department has developed a two -pronged approach to working in, and with, our neighborhoods. This will include the creation of Neighborhood Plans tailored to each individual neighborhood and the ability for neighborhoods to submit projects ideas directly to the Planning Department. The purpose of the Neighborhood Project Program is to empower neighbors to improve their quality of life within their neighborhoods by providing funding for neighborhood led projects. These projects can help enhance a neighborhood's sense of pride, while beautifying the neighborhood itself. Projects that fall under the Neighborhood Project Program are to be $10,000 or less. The City will have a budget of $50,000 each of the two cycles. PROJECT ELIGIBILITY Eligible Projects Below are examples of eligible neighborhood projects. This list is non-exclusive. Applicants are encouraged to submit creative ideas to the Neighborhood Project Program. All projects must be for the benefit of the specific neighborhood which has applied for a project and shall on be on public land. • Community Capacity Building o Historic preservation projects o Public art • Environmental Improvements o Landscaping o Landscaping to screen fencing along arterial streets (Corridor Beautification) o Neighborhood park improvements o Native plant restoration o Community Gardens • Right -of -Way Improvements o Benches o Bicycle racks o Planters o Bus Stop Improvements • Neighborhood Identification o Neighborhood/Subdivision entrance signage n Street sign toppers Ineligible Projects Below are examples of ineligible projects. This list is non-exclusive. • Projects for private community amenities (example: pools, club houses, etc.) Neighborhood Project Guidebook and Application Adopted Insert Adoption Date • Projects that benefit a single homeowner or property owner • Projects previously funded • Projects that fund a current or ongoing activity • Projects that do not comply with local, state, or federal law APPLICATION PROCESS Step One Obtain a project application by contacting the City of Lubbock Neighborhood Planning Program at (806) 775-2108 or download the application at https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/planning/home. Step Two Complete the application in detail and mail or hand deliver to the City of Lubbock Neighborhood Planning Program at Citizen's Tower, 1314 Avenue K, Lubbock, TX 79401; or email a completed application to CityPlanning@mylubbock.us. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to meet with a neighborhood planner about project ideas. PROJECT EVALUATION AND SELECTION Project Evaluation The Neighborhood Project Selection Committee, consisting of representatives from the following City of Lubbock Departments/Divisions will evaluate each application and determine if the project meets the applicable criteria for funding: • Planning Department • Public Health Department • Parks and Recreation Department • Development Engineering Division • Code Enforcement Department • Police Department • Community Development Department • Citibus Applications will be evaluated and ranked using the Neighborhood Project Evaluation Criteria. Projects will be ranked by the Neighborhood Project Selection Committee for the City Manager's consideration. The number of projects awarded will be based on available funding and the Neighborhood Project Evaluation Criteria. The City reserves the right to deny any Project request for a project or activity deemed inappropriate, offensive, or discriminatory, or for any other reason within the City's sole discretion. Neighborhood Project Guidebook and Application Adopted Insert Adoption Date Criteria Public Benefit Neighborhood Maturity Community Involvement Additional community. o How well does this project meet a safety, aesthetic, environmental, or accessibility need of the neighborhood? o How accessible will this project be to the general public and neighborhood residents? o How does this project fulfill long term goals of the local community? The condition and/or age of the neighborhood shows a need for the proposed project and/or Neighborhood Planning Program involvement. o When was the neighborhood established? o Has the neighborhood had a recently completed plan? 15 10 Demonstrate neighborhood/citizen participation in the formation of the proposed project. o Does your project have support of your 20 community? (please provide proof) j Provide additional information that you feel is beneficial to your project application o Is this neighborhood a first time applicant? 5 o Will this project directly benefit multiple 5 neighborhoods? Neighborhood Project Guidebook and Application Adopted Insert Adoption Date NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT PROGRAM SCHEDULE There will be two cycles each year of project applications. A project that is not selected will stay in the application pool for a total of four (4) cycles. Neighborhood Project Guidebook and Application Adopted Insert Adoption Date Lubbock Planning Department �� City of 1314Avenue K Lubbock Lubbock, TX 79401 TEXAS APPLICATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT PROGRAM Organization Information Applicant Nam If applying on behalf an of association, Association's Name: Address: City: State: ZIP Code: Telephone: Alternative Telephone: Email Address: Contact's Signature: Date: Printed Na Project Information Project Name: Project Add What City Council District is the proposed project located? ❑ Council District 1 ❑ Council District 2 ❑ Council District 3 ❑ Council District 4 ❑ Council District 5 ❑ Council District 6 Provide a brief project description: Did this Applicant or Association receive a Neighborhood Project last year? Yes ❑ No ❑ If yes, please list the project name: What Neighborhoods will be impacted by this project? If you have any questions pertaining to the Neighborhood Project process, please contact the City of Lubbock Planning Department by phone at (806) 775 - 2108 or by e-mail at dt-yplanning@mvlubbock.us. Lubbock Planning Department 4AV& City of 1314 Avenue K IfLubbock Lubbock, TX 79401 rEzas APPLICATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT PROGRAM Using the Neighborhood Project Evaluation Criteria table on page 5 of the Neighborhood Project Program Guidelines, provide additional insight towards your project and the listed benchmarks. If needed, use back of page or additional pages to fully answer questions. Public Benefit Neighborhood Maturity Community Involvement Additional Information If you have any questions pertaining to the Neighborhood Project process, please contact the City of Lubbock Planning Department by phone at (806) 775 - 2108 or by e-mail at citvplanning(cDmylubbock.us.