Item 27 1NIP Program Overview

Neighborhood Improvement Program Round 4 ‐ Scorecard Strategic Plan Goal #8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

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November 14, 2017

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Neighborhood Improvement Program Request for Action 1. Approve revised NIP scorecard per program policy

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Neighborhood Improvement Program Previous Council Actions  January 24, 2017: Awarded 20 projects in the amount of $977,222  June 23, 2015: Awarded 15 projects in the amount of $708,700  June 24, 2014: Awarded 18 projects in the amount of $690,200  July 29, 2014: Approved program policies and scorecard

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Neighborhood Improvement Program Background •

The Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) provides an opportunity for recognized neighborhood associations to request small‐scale, permanent physical improvement projects to enhance the quality of life in their neighborhoods.

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NIP projects may be small‐scale standalone projects or may supplement existing infrastructure by providing additional amenities and aesthetic appeal.

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NIP Application Process and Customer Feedback Assist NAs w/ applications

Overall, rate your satisfaction with the NIP Round 3 application process.

Review feasibility

97% approval Dissatisfied 3%

Preliminary cost estimates

Final cost estimates

Satisfied 43%

Final scoping

Project scoring & Council approval

Very Satisfied 54%

Are there any sections of the NIP scorecard that should be revised for the next round?

33% suggested revisions to scorecard

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Neighborhood Improvement Program Proposed Scorecard – (100 points total) Category

Round 3 (old)

Round 4 (new)

Pre‐Application & Overall Technical Merit

0‐4 pts.

0‐5 pts.

Project Goal

0‐4 pts.

0‐3 pts.

Project Background

0‐10 pts.

0‐10 pts.

Project Description

0‐10 pts

0‐10 pts

Project Map

0‐4 pts.

0‐5 pts.

Project Illustration

0‐4 pts.

0‐5 pts.

Neighborhood Support

5‐20 pts.

3‐20 pts.

Project Budget

0‐10 pts.

0‐5 pts.

City Strategic Alignment

0‐24 pts.

0‐25 pts.

Previous Round Funding

0‐10 pts.

0‐10 pts.

3rd Time Bonus

n/a

2 pts.

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Neighborhood Improvement Program End of Presentation

Questions & Comments

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