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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 - Commission On Disability - Work Plan2015 COD Work Plan Mission, Vision, Values Key Strategic Outcomes COD Action Items Strategic Objectives Supported Vision To provide world-class municipal services through operational excellence and a culture of innovation Mission Exceptional service for an exceptional community Values Outstanding service innovation & creativity respect integrity initiative collaboration & teamwork stewardship Community & Neighborhood Livability Provide a high quality-built environment and support quality, diverse neighborhoods Establish Liaison Committee to partner with relevant Boards, Commission, and City Departments. o Ensure COD representation at major events relevant to Community & Neighborhood Livability. o Extend invitations to monthly meetings to relevant Boards, Commissions, and City Departments o Receive and respond to citizen concerns. o Develop COD statement regarding affordable and accessible housing. o Identify needs and develop/pursue special projects.* Provide support for Person First Festival. Develop service agency list. Draft letter to list agencies to introduce COD and invite representatives to our meetings. *Projects might include: Partner with Ramps in Old Town Partner with Neighborhood Services to provide Reasonable Accommodation information for Tenant/Landlord Handbook. Develop education materials for Barrier Free Housing 1.1. Improve access to a broad range of quality housing that is safe, accessible and affordable. 1.6. Promote health and wellness within the community. 1.7. Leverage and improve collaboration with other service agencies to address the prevention of homelessness, poverty issues and other high priority human service needs. 1.8. Expand organizational and community knowledge about diversity, and embrace cultural differences. 1.9. Develop clear goals, strategic definition and description of the City’s social sustainability role within the community. 1.12. Foster positive and respectful neighbor relationships and open communication, as well as provide and support conflict resolution. Transportation Provide for safe & reliable multimodal travel to, from, and throughout the city Establish Liaison Committee to partner with relevant Boards, Commission, and City Departments. o Ensure COD representation at major events relevant to Transportation. o Extend invitations to monthly meetings to relevant Boards, Commissions, and City Departments o Receive and respond to citizen concerns. o Develop COD statement regarding accessible transportation. o Identify needs and develop/pursue special projects.* *Projects might include: Safe Community Provide a safe place to live, work, learn and play Establish Liaison Committee to partner with relevant Boards, Commissions, and City Departments. o Ensure COD representation at major events relevant to Community Safety. o Extend invitations to monthly meetings to relevant Boards, Commissions, and City Departments o Receive and respond to citizen concerns. o Develop COD statement regarding community safety. o Identify needs and develop/pursue special projects.* *Projects might include: Develop training for law enforcement, emergency personnel, Transfort personnel for interacting with people with disabilities. Develop public education focusing on safe transportation options for people with disabilities, including use of bike lane. Partner with SAVA. Develop education for landlords regarding making reasonable accommodation to ensure safety for vulnerable populations. Explore current emergency preparedness systems and make appropriate suggestions for improvement. 5.1. Provide facilities and training capabilities to support a high caliber police force. 5.6. Improve safety for all modes of travel including vehicular, pedestrian and bicycles. 5.8. Improve community involvement, education and regional partnerships to make our community safer and stronger. 5.9. Partner with Poudre Fire Authority to provide fire and emergency services. Culture & Recreation Provide diverse cultural and recreational amenities Establish Liaison Committee to partner with relevant Boards, Commissions, and City Departments. o Ensure COD representation at major events relevant to Culture and Recreation. o Extend invitations to monthly meetings to relevant Boards, Commissions, and City Departments o Receive and respond to citizen concerns. o Develop COD statement regarding the contribution/participation of people with disabilities to our City’s culture. o Identify needs and develop/pursue special projects.* Mayor’s Awards *Projects might include: Partner with ARO to enhance public awareness of recreation opportunities. 2.1. Improve low and moderate income citizen access to, and participation in, City programs and facilities. 2.6. Develop a clear strategic definition and description of the City’s role in the culture and arts while leveraging partnerships with other community organizations. 2.7. Promote a healthy community and responsible access to nature. Economic Health Promote a healthy, sustainable economy reflecting community values Establish Liaison Committee to partner with relevant Boards, Commissions, and City Departments. o Ensure COD representation at major events relevant to Economic Health. o Extend invitations to monthly meetings to relevant Boards, Commissions, and City Departments o Receive and respond to citizen concerns. o Develop COD statement regarding the contribution and potential contribution of people with disabilities to the economic health of Fort Collins. o Identify needs and develop/pursue special projects.* *Projects might include: Develop statistics regarding employment of persons with disabilities. Develop educational materials regarding employee accessibility. Partner with the Arc of Larimer County to support employability efforts. Develop plan to highlight/recognize employers who hire people with disabilities (Mayor’s Awards). 3.3. Support workforce development and community amenities initiatives that meet the needs of employers within the City. 3.4. Improve effectiveness through collaboration with economic-health oriented regional partners. 3.8. Preserve the City’s sense of place. General o Annual Review of By-Laws o Develop annual work plan o Write and submit Annual Reports o Develop and submit annual budget o Plan recognition for outgoing COD members o Develop guidelines for media relations o Develop general statement of COD purposes, responsibilities, and philosophy Partner with Transfort to provide Ambassador/Consultant to evaluate proposed changes. Conduct transportation survey. Engage in Dial-A-Ride education and advocacy. Develop education materials regarding wheelchair use – laws, challenges, etiquette. Compile snow removal data, instructions, etc. Follow-up on sidewalk survey. 6.1. Improve safety of all modes of travel. 6.2. Improve transit availability and grow ridership through extended hours, improved headways, and Sunday service in appropriate activity centers. 6.3. Fill the gaps for all modes of travel and improve the current transportation infrastructure while enhancing the aesthetic environment. 6.4. Improve traffic flow for all modes of transporting people, goods and information to benefit both individuals and the business community. 6.5. Create and implement long-term transportation planning and help local and regional transportation networks operate at a high level of efficiency, including the airport.