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(EPAP). City of Portland Annual Report March 16, 2011. Our Charge. Primary considerations near-term opportunities to improve livability long-term strategies to address challenges. Committees & Representatives. Participating Members Community Members Business People Non-Profit Reps
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(EPAP) City of Portland Annual Report March 16, 2011
Our Charge Primary considerations • near-term opportunities to improve livability • long-term strategies to address challenges
Committees & Representatives • Participating Members • Community Members • Business People • Non-Profit Reps • Agency Reps • School District Reps • Elected Officials • Technical Advisors • City of Portland • Multnomah County • HAP • Tri-Met • IRCO • ODOT • METRO 2010 – 2011 General meetings average 38 participants 12 Committees with topic specific members 14 Issue Representatives
Communications Subcommittee Our mission is to provide support materials, web page development, translation, and interpretation to the EPAP.
Civic Engagement Subcommittee Outreach to Community Members to attend Civic Engagement Training Network of 120 Graduates Goal: Six language & culturally appropriate trainings Goal: Each Graduate organizes at least 2 activities/year Goal: 20 participants/training Goal: minimum of 10 people will attend each activity Participants: Required to attend 30 hours in order to graduate
Youth Subcommittee Our mission is to bring the voice of youth into the advocacy process, while advocating for East Portland’s fair share of resources and support for our young people, schools, and providers. March 16, 2011
MAXaction Subcommittee Growing a network of people to develop the MAX as a community asset in East Portland.
Bike Subcommittee Our mission is to make biking in East Portland safer and more fun!
Grants Committee 2011 Grant Awardees Bhutanese Refugee Community Glenfair Neighborhood Association OPAL Centennial Community Association Slavic Community Center Parkrose Community Foundation
2011 Grant Award Financial Summary • Thirty one grant applications this round • Total requested funds of $125,548 • Funded 43% of requests • Seventeen grant applications selected • Funding total $54,300 • Total of leveraged funds $350,667 Estimated 646% leverage on funds awarded
Economic Development Subcommittee Economic investment is required to create family-wage jobs.
Gateway Green Project $45,000 designated for planning and promotion