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94-1231 o R I GI NAL v g Council File # 9y Green Sheet # .2g 3 V 3 RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA (71-7 r n sz' Presented By Referred to Committee: Date 1 WHEREAS, the Division of Parks and Recreation actively works within neighborhoods to 2 involve citizens as volunteers at City parks and facilities, and 4 4 WHEREAS, the Park Partners- ;ommunity organization program was developed to engage 5 members of local Block Clubs in a:tivity at parks and recreation centers, and 6 7 WHEREAS, the Division of Parks and Recreation has applied for and was awarded a 8 $50,000 Innovation Grant by the National Park Service, Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program for the Park Partners project, and 10 11 WHEREAS, upon project approval the City of Saint Paul must enter into a formal 12 contract with the Federal Government for the specific purpose of implementing a Innovative 14 Community Organization Project, arid 15 WHEREAS, the Mayor, pursuant to section 10.07.02 of the City charter does certify 16 that there are available for appropriation revenues in excess of those estimated in the 17 1994 budget, and 18 19 WHEREAS, Council file 2775210, adopted October 1, 1981 did establish certain Special 20 Fund Policies, and 21 �>r,9c* 6 o 23 WHEREAS, the Mayor recommends the following changes to the 1994 budget: 24 Division of Parks and Recreation 25 26 Support Services General Fund Current Amended 278 Financing Plan Budget Changes Budget 29 001 - 03108 -3400 Federal Grants in Aid 0 50,000 50,000 30 31 TOTAL 0 50,000 50,000 32 33 34 Current Amended 35 Spending Plan Budget Changes Budget 36 0 38,000 38,000 37 001 - 03108 -0111 Full Time Permanent 0 9,880 9,880 38 001 - 03108 -0121 Part Time Certified 40 001 - 03108 -0857 Data Processing H D. 0 2,120 2,120 TOTAL 0 50,000 50,000 43 44 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorize the proper city 46 officials to enter into the necessary agreements to accept and expend the $50,000 National 47 Park Service UPARR Grant and approves these changes to the 1994 budget and authorizes 48 unspent grant monies be automati; ally re- appropriated in 1995 to avoid a lapse in service 49 delivery, the total not to exceei the above budget. 50 52 Approval Recommended 53 Bu get Director ORIGINAL q -/..3, Yeas Nays Absent Blakey t.-- Requested by Department of: Harris Grimm y/ Pa ks and Recreation Guerin ;/ - -� Megard c/ a ' r/��'� Rettman c/ By. l� :` Ar Thune !/ / 6 ! !/l.� -✓ - .� �� err C2 . &.,;,7i./) Form Ap.)oved by City Attorney Adopted b Counci : ate /y.+/ Ad ion Cer f Coun • •Secretary By: / /L_.- 1 cr - ? / 1 B -- / Appro ed .y Mayor for pub ':sion to Counci Approve. by 'Mayor: Date l r'` -; / By: rG.' ,r , K 6-, -' -' l?� , By . / ---t- 5 , y y is i � +1 DEP+ARTMENT10F1=ICE/COUNCIL DATE INITIATED N O 2 3 8 Par &Recreation 1 -20 -94 GFIEl tEET E INP1AUDATE IP4TIAL/DA CONTACT PER 1 & PHONE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CITY COUNCIL Judy Barr 266 -6455 GWISON P 4 crrv ATTGRNEY ' - �� CITY CLERK FOE MUST BE ON C A GENDA BY (DATE) Noumea pi BUDGET DIRECTOR' FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIA August 24 1994 tt � °RI) MAYOR (OR ASSIS [ZJ 1 Parks & Recre tti'on 1 � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) 1 F ACTION REQUESTED: Accept $50,000 Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior for the Park Partners program. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or Reject (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: — PLANNING COMMISSION CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIMN 1. Has this perspn/flrm ever worked under a Contract for th s department? YES NO — CIB COMMITTEE 2. Has this person/Wm ever been a city employee? .A STAFF _ - YES NO — DISTRICT COURT ._ 3. Does this perm possess a skill not normafy- possessed by any Current city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? YES , NO Explain alt yet anawsta on separate sheet and attach to omen shoot INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE. OPPORTUNITY (Who, What. When, Witre, Why): The Division of Parks and Rec °eation has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Depar merit ` of the Interior, National 1=pa -k' Service, for the Park Partners community organiLatiorlt program. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The Park Partners program will receive grant funding. ..c Ills >.: # Jr FICE DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: i - None u ; t - IECa RECEIV: D AUG 11 1.:)94 AUG 05 1994 AUG 03 19 MAYOR'S OFFICE CITY ATTOR EY DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: The opportunity for. Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program grant funding for the Parks Partners program will be lost. TOTAL. AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION $ 50,000 COSTtneveouE $UDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDING SOURCE U.S. Department of Interior ACTIVITY NUMBER 03108 J C FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) Amendment to C.F. 94 -1231 * Whereas, the grant will fund a Program Coordinator and associated expenses for one year starting in October 1994, and t ae person hired in this position will be informed before hire that the position will be eliminated when the grant funds have been fully used. DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION G - 1 2 3 1 $; \1 N I 1 1 1 CITY OF SAINT PAUL 300 City Hall Annex Telephone : 612- 266 -6400 t* Norm Coleman, Mayor 25 West Fourth Street TDD 612- 292 7083 Saint Paul, MN 55102 Facsimile : 612- 292 -7405 AAAA N` , ' i 0 C- ' Ir .( August 11, 1994 a TO: Councilmembei Janice Rettman -� `�`O . FROM: Judy Barr, Divi ;ion of Parks and Recreation - 0.0e4 AA// . SUBJECT: Urban Parks arc! Recreation Recovery Program Grant _,s PARK PARTNE 3S 9- - r p Thanks for the call requesting additional information about this grant. The grant is a one year proj3ct to work cooperatively with the Police Department crime prevention staff to involve members of block groups in parks and recreation activities in their communitw. This would involve connecting block groups and interested individuals with r arks and recreation centers to do projects and ongoing volunteer activities (i.e. par cs cleanups, coaching, tree planting and watering). The grant was secured by the Division of Parks and Recreation and it will fund a program coordinator and asisociated expenses for one year, starting in October, 1994. have attached three page; of summary information for your use; if you need a full copy (about 40 pages) please feel free to contact Mike Hahm, our grants person at 266 -6444 and he will get you a full copy. Thanks for your interest. q�I 1731 Proposal Description Statement This innovative grant prolosal will involve the 900+ neighborhood block clubs (representing over 54,000 residents) now in existence in Saint Paul to assist parks and recreation. These groups are community focused and offer a new, untapped resource to aid . n stabilizing and strengthening our communities and parks and recreation programs and facilities. Block clubs are organized by the Saint Paul Police Department and other community organizations. The Police Department has three crime prevention coordinators working in neighborhoods throughout the City -- too few to do extensive followup and ongoing support for parks and recreation. They respond to citizen interest in organizing block clubs for crime prevention, conducting initial organisational meetings at which crime prevention is discussed. Then block captains receive mailings about crime in their neighborhoods every two t, three weeks. However, the initial impetus for organizing does not always give the group a focus or the skills for staying involved. Crime prevention coordinators suggest possible neighborhood organizing activities, but their main focus is crime, not necessarily on oing community organization. Parks and recreation has an opportunity to build on existing structures to benefit the City. PROPOSAL PURPOSE: The int:nt of this innovation proposal is to: 1) establish a base of re >idents interested and motivated to preserve and improve their community by assisting parks and recreation; 2) access more than 10 percent of the population to provide information about parks resources and solicit feedback about programs, services and facilities; 3) develop an ongoing track record of working together to improve our city. 4) create new partnerships not only with block clubs, but with the Police Department and district planning groups that organize their own block clubs; 5) develop a parks safety focus consistent with our new Mayor's priorities. 6) involve local businesses in partnerships that benefit their communities. OBJECTIVES: The initial development of this project will require working with parks and recreation staff, block clubs and the Police Department to set up systems and organize the Division's activities. This effort will: 1)maintain and improve the data base of block clubs 2)identify community projects and activities that are of interest to residents and needed by the parks and recreation system 3)target areas that will benefit most from further organization and technical help, esrecially NIT (Neighborhoods in Transition) areas 4)establish regular communication with all parties 5)provide follow uK assistance and trouble- shooting to ensure that the project is on tract and successful 6)document the resilts and benefits of a more organized approach to communities in which are facilities are located. OUTCOMES: To maintain a pool of interested residents and groups involved in projects benefitting both the neighborhood and the parks and recreation facilities that serve them; to ensure ongoing contact with 900+ block organizations; to create new partnerships that expand the resources available to support parks and recreation facilities and neighborhoods. c q 12.31 EVALUATION PLAN The ability to evaluate this proposal is critical to its implementation as well as to building in corrtinuing benefits to the community. We intend to evaluate the program in the following ways: 1. Document contacts with block clubs: Number of block clubs contacted Total number of contacts ■ mailing ■ information requests ■ meetings 2. Document volunteer involvement: Number of sites assisted Number of projects <eveloped Number of volunteer! Value of volunteer time (at $10 per hour) 3. Solicit ongoing feedback about the project: Number of times feedback solicited ■ meetings ■ flyers ■ activities 4. Summarize and share feedback: Project Evaluation by block clubs, parks and recreation staff, Police crime prevention stiff, including a brief survey at the end of the project to: ■ Share information about success and opportunities for improvement ■ Solicit information about participant and neighborhood experience Results of the experience will be provided to interested cities and agencies at the end of the project in a written report. A final report will be developed to share information about project developments, implementation, and results. This report will be available to be shared with other communities interested in crime prevention and community organization. ()Li -Ini ...3 ,..., , X X X >< x X X 0 ... .., x X X x X X N . . X X X X x X 'Z 1 _ _ 1 1 0 X X X X X X X 7 0 X X X X X 7 CO X x x X x ■ t ¢ X X X X X X X X 4) C 0 RS x X X X X -c .a f �i x x x x x N CO L CU) x x >< >< x x x 1 c0 c c 0 m x x E 4 -) o c I O C 0 X X X N a Z CO a) fp O U. v C am,) X X D) "4- 0 O 1 rl 0. 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J ( - PARK PARTNERS: SUBMITTED TO: United States Department of the Interior • National Park Service, Midwest Region C OmmUn ty 1709 Jackson Street • • Omaha, NE 68102 -25 Organization April 15, 19944 Project SUBMITTED BY: City of Saint Paul Division of Parks and Recreation 300 City Hall Annex 25 W. 4th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 In cooperation with: C _ Saint Paul Police Department 514/, /2-3/ TABLE OF CONTE TS Letter of Transmittal i Standard Form 424 1 Proposal Description Narra 4 Selection Criteria 5 1) Uniqueness of the Proposal 5 2) Citizen Involvemen 7 MAP - HUD Empowerment Zone / Enterprize Community 8 3) Positive System Wi'e Change Due to Innovation Grant 9 4) Commitment to Long Term Objectives 10 5) Local Public and P ivate Investment 11 6) Coordination with 'ther Community, State, and Federal Programs 12 7) Improved Quality a d Quantity Due to Innovation Grant 13 Neighborhoods in T'ansition Executive Summary 14 8) RAP Goals, Priorit es, Objectives, and Implementation Strategies 16 9) Transfer of Role t Private and Semi - Private Non- Profits 17 10)Benefit to Disadva taged Community Populations 18 MAP - Minority Con entration 20 Additional Maps 21 Project Cost Estimates 24 Work Progress Timetable (P E.R.T. Chart) 25 Evaluation Plan 26 Environmental and Historic.1 Information 27 Fees and Charges 27 Control and Tenure 27 Appendices 28 APPENDIX A - Block Cl 4 Contact Survey /Preliminary Results 29 APPENDIX B - Commitme to Continued Funding 31 APPENDIX C - Business 'ssociation Contact List 32 APPENDIX D - Letters Support 33 Saint Pa Police Department 34 Saint Pa Public Housing Authority 35 Minnesot. Department of Natural Resources 36 APPENDIX E - HUD Empo -rment Zone /Enterprise Community Confirmation 38 APPENDIX F - Draft Jo. Description - Community Organizer 39 Pre - Application Checklist 41 94 -0 ' I CITY OF SAINT PAUL 3 90 City Hall Norm Coleman, Mayor 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Telephone: 612- 266 -8510 Sa Paul, MN 55102 Facsimile: 612- 266 -8513 MIMI April 15, 1994 William W. Schenk, Acting Regional Director United States Department of the Interior National Park Service, Midwest Region 1709 Jackson Street Omaha, NE 68102 -2571 SUBJECT: Preapplication, Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program Innovatioi Grant: Saint Paul Parks and Recreation PARK PARTNERS: Community Organization Project Dear Mr. Schenk: I am pleased to submit and strongly support the attached preapplication for your consideratioi as a UPARR innovation grant. Saint Paul has an established track rec)rd for completing successful UPARR innovation and rehabilitation prograns, creating rehabilitated and revitalized facilities and new programs. I hereby certify that the City of Saint Paul will comply with all National Park Service requirements for UPARR grants. Robert P. Piram, Superintendent of Paris and Recreation, is the project director for the City of Saint Paul. ie can be reached by telephone at (612) 266 -6404 or by correspondence at: 300 City Hall Annex, 25 West 4th Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 This proposal represents an excellent opportunity to revitalize our City's neighborhoods. This grant will allow the Division of Parks and Recreation to actively work with and engage 900+ block groups in neighborhoods and communities around our parks and facilities. In this role, the City will serve as a catalyst for mobilizing community groups, fostering partnerships, and tapping into existing resources, resulting in safer and cleaner parks and recreation facilities. Thank you for the opportunity to submit this UPARR preapplication. Sincerely, i Norm Coleman Mayor i OM5 APyroval No. 03454043 APPLICATION FOR : DATt SuMETTEO • afa FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 4 -15 -94 to.ntfw c6 ' / /23/ 1. TYPE OF wSMI$.I+Gbrt - 3. DATE RtCEIYED SY STATE State Appticstion identifier Appfrcatasn Primal/ taller ❑ Q pentameter, 4. DATE RECEIVED SY FEDERAL AGENCY Federal Identifier ❑ Non.Const'uenon ® NOT4Olc auetiOn - E. APPLICANT tNFORMATtON L'4" " City o f Saint Paul Ot anizaional Unit Division of Parks and Recreation Adam's (piv city. county. MU. ard zip =OM Name and tetepttprte number of the person 10 De tontaeteo on matters mvOiving tms aoottcation . (pw• area coo•! 300 City Hall Annex Robert P. Piram 25 W. 4th Street Superintendent of Parks and Recreation St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 (612) 266 -6404 S. EMPLOYER tOENTlFICATION NUMSER tiny): T. Wag OI APPLICANT, tondo ao0roonaf• Way r in bps' I ll A Stara M independent School Dist 11 1 16 O O I � 15 l2 1 I 9 County I State Contraied institution of Nepal Learning C Municipal J Private University a TYPE OF APPUC.ATION 0 Township IC Indian Tripe ® New Q Continuator+ ❑ Revision E. introit, L Individual F lntermynrcipal M Profit Organization It Revision. enter apaootiate Iettensl m bosiesl 0 ❑ G Special District N Omar iSpecifyl A Increase Award 9 Decrease Award C Increase Duration 0 Decrease Duration Other (soeuhl - E. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY - National Park Service - Midwest Region to A eatAt tiT 0 O FEDERAL 0OwE 1)C I 1 5 1.1 9 ( 1 [ 9 tt. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT: NutaBER Urban Park and Recreation lt1 Park Partners Recovery Program Community Organization Project 12. AREAS AFFEC TED Sr PROJECt (Woes. spumes. srsa s. eK I (See attached continuation sheet) Saint Paul, Minnesota ti PROPO$i0 PROJECT t4 CONORES/ IONAL DISTLCT! OP Start Dat• Ending Oste • Applicant D Protec 9/94 10/95 04 04 11 ESTIMATED FUNDING: t•. IS A►PLICAIION SUSJEGT TO REVIEW ST STATt EXECVTItfE ORDER 12!72 PROCESS a Federa $ 00 a. YES. T1+IS PREAPPLICAT)ON1APPL CATION wAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE 50,000 A STTE Ex ECUnvE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR REVIEW ON a AppMtant = 21, 429 D ATE e Slat 1 00 p NO. ® PROGatJ1M is NOT COVERED 57 10 12372 O Local $ 110 OR PROGRAM RAS NOT SEEN SELECTED 5Y STATE FOR REVIEW e Cheer E AO t. Program Imam $ ,00 17. a 1141 APPLICANT =UNMAN! ON ANY FiDIRAL 01111 0 Yea g TOTAL $ 71,429 .00 S weer' attach an ei�lwtwn. ® No to TO TNt BEET OP tw ICNOMLEOGE us01141.110 ALL pR al THIS APPLICATgdiDRtAPP1.ICJ1TI0N ARE TRUE AND CORftiCT. i1IR pOWYENT NA$ SEEN DULY AUTNORI=EO 57 THE OOvERNING 1100v OP 714 a1PLICAS? ANO TN1 APPLICANT RILL COMPLY WNW RN AMOCO ASSURANCES IF THE ASSIS t! AwaRDED a Typed Nance d Authorized Repr.aantatN• D. T it s . Superintendent of c. Telephone number Robert ' am - . — 1 Parks and RPrrPatinn (612)266 -6404 d. of Author - . Repnw .trv. Date Sgned Waylaid; • t • Cot Wattle Stano•r0 Form 424 'REV 1.55) Prucnped by OMB C.'c. N' A-102 Authorized tor Local Reproduction 1 -1 - Continuation Sheet item 11 This program r? presents an excellent opportunity to revitalize our City's neighborhoods. This program will allow the Division of Parks and Recreation to actively work with over 900 block clubs in neighborhoods and communities located around our parks and facilities, In this role the City will serve as a catalyst for mobilizing community groups, fostering partnerships, and tapping into existing resources. This will result in cleaner and safer parks and recreation facilities, attracting increased use . 2 OW Approval No. 030410. ASSURANCES NON CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS 9V-03/ Note Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to our project or please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agenci s may require applicants to certify to additipnal assure aces. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative sf the a • plicant !certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal 1972 (P. L. 92.255), as amended, relating tc . 'nana erial and (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act o assistance, and the institutional financial ca g 'capability (including fur ds sufficient to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse. If, pay the non - Federal share of project costs) to the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism ensure proper planning, managessent and corn- Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of pletion of the project described in tt is application. 1970 (P.L. 91.616), as amended, relating to 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or General of the United States, and if appropriate, alcoholism; (g) If 523 and 527 of the Public Health the State, through any authorized representative. Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd -3 and 290 ee• access to and the right to examir e all records, 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of books, papers, or documenes related to the award; alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title and will establish a proper accoun :ing system in VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 L . S C § accordance with generally accepted accounting 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to non - discrimination in the sale, rental car financing of standards or agency directives. housing; any other 3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees provisions in the specific statute(s) under r which from using their positions for a purpose that application for Federal assistance is being made: constitutes or presents the appeararce of personal and (j) the requirements of any other or organizational conflict of interest, or personal nondiscrimination statutes) which may apply to g the application. 4. Will initiate and complete the work within the 7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform the awarding agency. Relocation Assistance and Real Property 5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91.646) Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1 F 4728-4763) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of relating to prescribed standards for merit systems persons displaced or whose property is acquired as for programs funded under one of ,he nineteen a result of Federal or federally assisted programs statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of These requirements apply to all interests in real OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel property acquired for project purposes regardless F). of Federal participation in purchases. Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpar: 6. WiII comply with all Federal statutes relating to 8. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act nondiscrimination. These include sut are not (5 U.S.C. If 150I -1508 and 7324 -7328) which limit limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Fights Act of the political activities of employees whose 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination principal employment activities are funded in on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) whole or in part with Federal funds. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as 9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of amended (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681.1683, and 1685- 1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; the Davis-Bacon Act (40 CT.S.C. §§ 276a to 276a- (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Art of 1973, as 7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. § 276c and 18 amended (29 L'.S.C. § 794), which prohibits dis- U.S.C. §§ 874), and the Contract Work Hours and erimination on the basis of handicap Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 15 327 -333), a lend d Age regarding labor standards for federally assisted Discrimination Act of 1975, as construction subagreements. U.S.C.f1 6101 - 6107), which prohibi ;s discrim- ination on the basis of age; Stancaro Corn+ 4 2 de Clef Prl$CnD.0 DV OMB C•'CWar •.IO2 Auth • Hsed for Local Reproduction 3 Pro • • sal Description Statement This innovative grant prop will involve the 900+ neighborhood block clubs (representing over 54,000 esidents) now in existence in Saint Paul to assist parks and recreation. Then, groups are community focused and offer a new, untapped resource to aid i stabilizing and strengthening our communities and parks and recreation progr s and facilities. Block clubs are organized 1 the Saint Paul Police Department and other community organizations. T e Police Department has three crime prevention coordinators working in ne ghborhoods throughout the City -- too few to do extensive followup and ong ing support for parks and recreation. They respond to citizen interes in organizing block clubs for crime prevention, conducting initial organizational meetings at which crime prevention is discussed. Then block capt ins receive mailings about crime in their neighborhoods every two to,three weeks. Nowever, the initial impet's for organizing does not always give the group a focus or the skills for st ying involved. Crime prevention coordinators suggest possible neighborhood organizing activities, but their main focus is crime, not necessarily ong ing community organization. Parks and recreation has an opportunity to buil on existing structures to benefit the City. PROPOSAL PURPOSE: The inte t of this innovation proposal is to: 1) establish a base of res dents interested and motivated to preserve and improve their community by assisting parks and recreation; 2) access more than 10 per'ent of the population to provide information about parks resources and solici feedback about programs, services and facilities; 3) develop an ongoing trac record of working together to improve our city. 4) create new partnerships not only with block clubs, but with the Police Department and district pl.nning groups that organize their own block clubs; 5) develop a parks safety ocus consistent with our new Mayor's priorities. 6) involve local businesse in partnerships that benefit their communities. OBJECTIVES: The initial d:velopment of this project will require working with parks and recreation •taff, block clubs and the Police Department to set up systems and organize th: Division's activities. This effort will: 1)maintain and impro'- the data base of block clubs 2)identify community «rojects and activities that are of interest to residents and needed .y the parks and recreation system 3)target areas that ill benefit most from further organization and technical help, espe.ially NIT (Neighborhoods in Transition) areas 4)establish regular •.mmunication with all parties 5)provide follow up ..sistance and trouble- shooting to ensure that the project is on track .'d successful 6)document the resul.. and benefits of a more organized approach to communities in which :re facilities are located. OUTCOMES: To maintain a p..1 of interested residents and groups involved in projects benefitting both e neighborhood and the parks and recreation facilities that serve them; to ensure ongoing contact with 900+ block organizations; to create n partnerships that expand the resources available to support parks and recre• ion facilities and neighborhoods. 4 9 Selection Criteria Narrative Statement 1. UNIQUENESS OF THE PROPCGA Builds on Existing Programs without D ulicating We are proposing a new partnership that takes the organization being done by Police and other community groups one step further. This effort to strengthen city neighborhoods involves: 1)identifying block clubs and their natural interest in parks and recreation programs within their community; 2)engaging the block clubs in projects and activities which have benefit to them and to the parks and recreation programs; 3)working with staff to identify opportunities to involve block organizations at their sites; and 4)giving crime prevention 3roups more reason to stay involved. This proposal is particularly innovative because it builds on efforts of other groups without duplicating or conflicting with the original purpose in organizing block clubs. Draws on New Resources to A Support and Assist Parks and Recreation It draws on a source of assistance that has not traditionally been used. Community organization will access block clubs, which include not only parents, but the 72% of the households with no children. This permits recruitment of volunteers not traditionally approached to help with parks and recreation programs and facilities. Communities throughout the nation recruit and use volunteers to assist with parks and recreation programs and projects. It is often a random process based around recreation interests of volunteers (coaches and parents) and service priorities (scouts, service organizations). However, parks and recreation agencies need to see a) their facilities and programs as a stabilizing influence in neighborhoods and b) opportunities to involve neighbors who are interested in the well -being of the neighborhood on a more general basis. This project has application to many communities who are seeking new or expandei opportunities to engage their citizens. New Partnerships Based On community Policing Concepts The recent national trend in law enforcement toward community policing offers a unique opportunity to build a new type of partnership in communities where park and recreation facilities are located. As in many communities around the nation, Saint Paul Police Ind community groups are organizing block groups around crime and public saFety issues. Often after initial organization is done, groups are expected to continue their efforts on their own with occasional mailings and minimal resources. A frequent pattern has been that once the initial "problem" that sparked the formation of the group has been addressed, the group disbands or ceases to function. Parks Partners reinforces activities of crime prevention programs by providing meaningful ways to get and stay involved in parks and recreation programs and facilities thlt stabilize and anchor their neighborhoods. 5 9f 2 3 / Builds Healthy Communities in a Coordinated Way One of the basic needs of iealthy communities is an active, involved group of citizens who are interested in the well -being of their neighbors and their neighborhoods. One way to ;eep these groups active and interested is to focus their attention on the ins -itutions that give their community a sense of stability. Parks and recreation facilities are ideal. They are often supported as adding value to the community by their very existence, whether residents actually use then or not. This proposal builds on previous efforts to do outreach into Neighborhoods in Transition to assist in stabilizing neighborhoods in distress. Parks Partners is also con<.istent with current efforts for obtaining HUD Empowerment Zone /Enterprize Community designation. This designation recognizes a coordinated, Folistic approach which deals with the many facets of a healthy community: eccnomic development, community and human services, well- designed and well- mairtained housing and community amenities such as parks, open space, street, trees, etc. Involving the community in setting a direction, setting priorities and implementing projects is a key element in these efforts and coordination and targeting is taking place in the planning and development of these programs. Demonstrates New Directions This grant proposal demonstrates many of the crime prevention ideas and strategies included in the Jrban Parks and Recreation Recovery Act and the Urban Recreation and At-Ris( Youth Act recently introduced by Saint Paul Congressman Bruce Vento. Involving community residents in addressing the need to provide and sustain at -risk youth activities is a significant means of preventing and reducing crime; youth are major source of crime and the provision of programs will . equire a strong, sustained community effort. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation has a proven history of being at the forefront of providing innovative recreation programs. Both this "Park Partners" program and the "Neighborhoods in Transition" innovation program, which received UPARR grant - unding in 1991, are examples of programs for revitalizing urban communities; these programs, initiated in Saint Paul, can be replicated on the national level. As early as 1978, Saint Paul has successfully completed UPARk Innovation projects that continue to benefit the neighborhoods and communities within the City. A 1983 " Resource Expansion" grant provided funding for %olunteer coordination. Today, the Volunteer Services Program remains a Fart of the City's services (in the general fund budget); the value of volunteers in parks and recreation has been recognized and continues to increase lccally, as has been the trend nationally. Parks Partners permits the City to try out a variety of new ideas on a grass roots level. This improves chances of success, builds capacity on all levels and demonstrate non - traditional partnerships and improvements to parks and recreation that can be generally replicated. In light of current trends in urban communities, the partnerships between the Police, Parks and Recreation and neighborhood block groups offered exciting possibilities for innovation. 6 2. CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT Need Identified by the Community Need for this type of effort has come up repeatedly in community meetings, block groups and again in a survey done to document project interest. Based on both past experience ant expressed interest, the block organizations are willing and able to aid in the grant project's implementation. Saint Paul has a history or successful citizen involvement: through citizen planning councils (17), bo,ster clubs (40), 36 community meetings on Neighborhoods in Transitio' that identified needs of 11 neighborhoods at risk for crime and instability. Interest in addressing problems on a local level is evident, with more than 900 block clubs (representing more than 54,000 people) having been formed in recent years. Community Input in Concept and Implementation Input from communities was essential in developing the concept of community organization around parks and will be equally important in implementing this project. The success of several one -time projects between neighborhood block groups and local recreation centers was the first indicator of benefits from community organization around local parks. An ongoing interest in parks and recreation facilities has been evident as the Police Department's crime prevention coordinators hare organized block groups near facilities. Survey of Crime Prevention Biock Groups Conducted After this interest and the obvious benefits of involving block groups were apparent, 900 block club contacts throughout Saint Paul were surveyed in order to determine the level of interest in crime prevention and community organization at their neighborhood parks. The response was significant. Preliminary results indicated varied levels of response. A number of block group contacts indicated a need to review the survey with other block club members. Others indicated a need for more information about crime prevention programs and services, and 68% of groups responding indicated their willingness to help or to receive more information about participation. Other neighborhood groups End businesses were also informally surveyed and the results showed more of the same. This interest was consistent with the result of 36 community meetings held to discuss NIT in 1992. A copy of the survey form and a preliminary listing of findings can be found in Appendix A. Community Process for Empowerment Zone /Enterprise Community Strategic Plan The process to develop a HUD Empowerment Zone /Enterprise Community strategic plan and application is underway and will be completed by June 30, 1994. This community wide process includes identification of: • Crime prevention strategies, especially related to youth and in low income areas • Neighborhood based strategies to build safe and enhanced communities • Inclusion of "Neighborhoods in Transition" Strategies into the plan A map of the proposed Empowerment Zone /Enterprise Community target area is on the following page and reflects a decision by a community -based steering committee meeting to develop the required strategic plan for the application. 7 i 94- 1 I(� L :«« x . 4 ....AL:: iiPiri:::::::tig.tm.17: 2 . ...... 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'1:7171:::::i. -'7.::::::.:3421: 1:3fft,1 11112.41:1 s i I ?:;' ::1 _ 40 . . ._:, ii «" 666 « »V":"•" ` --...- ... . ... . » ». . ».... , `yN _ � :i „ :: In 71w1Y1 W k1 1 11Yrw: � 4,14 ..„„• »w .. Q - .�. AM4 •X AAA •A41MtaMYVW, » ...,,ii: 94? 3. POSITIVE, SYSTEM WIDE CHANGE DUE TO INNOVATION GRANT Build Capacity Overall, this project builds the Division's capacity to tap community resources. It strengthens the role of block clubs by focusing and helping sustain their efforts and )etter builds bridges to access the business community through their organizations. Access to 54,000 low income and moderate income people, including minority residents through a block group network of 900 plus groups (a number that is increasing every week) provides a new resource that has never been effectively tapped by parks and recreation. The Police Department effort to organize groups is continuung and they maintain and update their mailing list periodically. Their ongoing organization means that we can tap into a system that is maintained and growing rather than starting a program, only to have it wither when grant funds or tax dollars were no longer available. Develop New. Lasting Partnerships This collaboration brings change by engaging groups as partners who are not thought of as traditional recreation providers. • Police • Neighborhood Block Clubs • Business Partners Produce Long-term Benefits The long -term benefits to the parks and recreation system are numerous and include: 1) an established base of residents interested and motivated to preserve and improve their community; 2) access to more than 10 percent of the population to provide information about parks and recreation resources and solicit feedback about programs, services and facilities; 3) a pool of interested residents and groups to involve in projects that benefit both the neighborhood and the parks and recreation facilities that serve them; 4) the development of good will and a track record of working together for the improvement of our city and its neighborhoods. 5) the creation of ner partnerships not only with the block clubs, but with the Police Department and district planning councils that organize block clubs of their )wn; 6) the development of a clear public safety focus which is consistent with the priorities o= our new Mayor and administration. 7) the involvement of the business community through their organizations in partnerships that benefit both the City and the businesses. Create Models for Permanent Change These benefits are measurab'e and will create permanent change. As this program is proven successfu', a model will have been developed for expansion beyond demonstration sites. Successful organization of communities around neighborhood parks and recreation sites is a process that can be replicated at all sites. Although distressed neighborhoods have the greatest needs and will potentially derive the greatest benefits, other communities can also benefit from this program al little or no additional resource investment. 9 q4_7-/?- 4. COMMITMENT TO CONTINUE LONG -TERM OBJECTIVES Lav the Groundwork The Division of Parks and Recreation is committed to real the goals and objectives made possible through this grant program. This project will build capacity and demonstrate innovative new approaches. Projects and activities will be conducted in such a way as to lay groundwork for a system which will have continuing activity and success. Much of the effort involved in this proposal will be to: 1) Establish partnerships; 2) Develop the process for involving block clubs in a meaningful way; 3) Develop the capacity of facility staff to work with block groups, especially in identifying projects and ensuring that block clubs see the benefits of their involvement; 4) Organizing mechanisms for communication, recognition, and dissemination of information to facility staff and block organizations Build on Existing Successes Organized community volunteers are a resource that we have an ongoing commitment to support. The current volunteer coordinator position was originally secured in 1983 through a UPARR innovation grant; the success of the project resulted in city funding of a permanent position starting with the 1984 budget. We have a track record of continuing these activities. Once the proposal is completed we will have a better idea of whether the program can be continued by the Division's Volunteer Coordinator or whether funding for continuation of the program needs to be secured through the 1995 budget process. In either case, we are committed to continuing the program started using this grant. Commit Resources Based upon the success of this project, the Division of Parks and Recreation is prepared to submit this project for funding as part of the 1995 budget request process. (Appendix B) 10 944a-3i 5. LOCAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT Volunteers Investing Time Parks Partners project will focus community interests into project level volunteer work, creating a local investment. We already work with more than 8000 volunteers each year Nhose efforts in 1993, were worth more than $4.5 million dollars to the parks and recreation system. If each of the 54,000 people represented by bloc( groups gave only one hour of time in the next year, a minimum of $540,003 in volunteer time would be leveraged through this grant (based on a figure of $10 per hour). Based on our past experiences and success with volunteers, this is a conservative number. In addition, we will be able to secure business sponsorships and other grants to support specialized projects at various sites. Overacting Private Partner; The plan for securing privkte funding that is currently in place includes: 1. Contacting local busine ;s and non - profits as this community organization project evolves and local )rojects begin to take shape. A list of local business association block clubs has been compiled, and these groups will be contacted by local community block groups to partner in their efforts at park and recreation sites. 2. Local recreation center booster clubs and other support groups will also be contacted for support. Based on past experiences where police block clubs have contacted these group; on single project basis, participation from booster organizations and 'ocal business communities including financial support and in -kind contributions is likely. A listing of the business association block groups t, be contacted can be found in Appendix C. 3. Working with foundations and other grant organizations to develop key projects and activities which might be common with all block groups. (E.g. park and recreation beauti=ication, recognition events, etc.) 11 6. COORDINATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY, STATE, AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS Community The Park Partners program represents a partnership with the Police Department, dozens of loosely organized block groups, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, district councils (17), booster clubs (40), local businesses, the Mayor's Office and the Public Housing Authority. Park Partners efforts will be coordinated with the Saint Paul Police Department's crime prevention activities. The Police Department has provided assistance with this proje :t from its initial stages. Without their assistance, we would have )een unable to complete the initial needs assessment survey of block groups. Coordinated efforts between Police and Parks and Recreation will allow both groups to access common resources and guard against duplicated services, contacts, and programs. (Police Department Letter of Support in Appendix D.) The Mayor's office will as ;ist us in engaging community interest in this project through speaking e'igagements, public information and medias contacts to support these efforts. [See Transmittal Letter) Of course, the block clubs and booster organizations are the ongoing focus of this project and our volunteers efforts and will continue to be valued partners. We will also st•ive to involve the local business community in helping to support this initiative. The Saint Paul Public Houvng Authority is another partner that serves the disadvantaged communities being targeted in this proposal; as landlord to low income residents, many of -hem minority, youth at risk or elderly, the Public Housing Authority is a natural partner. (See Appendix D, Letters of Support.) State The proposal is consistent with the Minnesota Community Revitalization Program, which targets services to low income areas and populations to stabilize and improve communities by tailoring services and programs. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has identified this project as consistent with removing barriers for people in accessing parks and recreation services and facilities; this need is an element in the newly revised State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). (See Appendix D for DNR Letter of Support) The Minnesota State Legislature has also passed legislation making a financial commitment to identified Empowerment Zones /Enterprise Communities which would be coordinated as part of the pending Saint Paul proposal to HUD. Federal This program is being coorinated with other federal programs. Parks Partners will be located low and moderate income areas eligible for CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) finding. Parks Partners will be targeted primarily in HUD Enterprise Zone /Enterprise Community (and within CDBG areas) and is part of the planning process for the application. (See Appendix E - Letter from Planning and Economic Development) 12 9 1 / /)-3/ 7. IMPROVED QUALITY AND QUANTITY DUE TO INNOVATION GRANT A &B. Increased Number of People Served - Increased Quality. Tvpe and Variety of Recreation Services This project builds the Division's capacity to tap community resources, and strengthens the role of block clubs. The parks partners program originated as a result of comments fr)m existing block clubs. This proposal comes as a result of needs identified by these groups. Contacting block clubs and organizing communities for crime prevention at recreation sites is a new )rogram. This will increase the number of people served and the amount of recreation opportunities available at each site in two ways. • The activities involved in implementing community organization at each site constitutes an additional recreation opportunity in itself. If the 110 block clubs who indicated an interest in crime prevention at their local park participate in only one event, over 6,600 people will be exposed to this new activity. Based on the number of police block clubs in Saint Paul which will be contacted, a potential for 54,000 people will have numerous opportunities to participate in this program. ■ The 270,000 resident: in the City, along with thousands of visitors to our regionally significant facilities will benefit indirectly from cleaner facilities,.afer neighborhoods, more stable communities, more active citizens. Statistics generated nationally have indicated that safe, clean parks attract significantly higher numbers of people than lesser maintained facilities. C. Needs Identified Withir Proiect Neighborhoods This expanded activity is Fart of ongoing plans developed during 1991 and 1992 at community meetings in communities and consistent with the Neighborhoods in Transition Strategy at 11 recreation centers in these service areas. Locations of the eleven Neighborhoods in Transition (NIT) sites can be found on the following page, Neighborhoods in Transition Executive Summary. It is also consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan for Parks and Recreation (currently being reviewed in draft). This program is also consistent with and coordinated with planning efforts taking place in completing an application for local designation as HUD Empowerment Zone /Enterprise Communities. 13 SAINT PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION A Strategy for Neighborhoods in Transition EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND This report describes and recommends an enhanced role for 11 recreat on centers that will help stabilize and strengthen the commt pities in which they are located, and thereby strengthen the entire city. This new role will require a new vision and commitment on the part of decision - makers, citizens and recreation staff. The Salt Paul Parks and Recreation Commission identified eleven recreation centers they believed would benefit from an intensive revitalisation effort. The eleven recreation centers are: Arlington, Dayton's Bluff, El Rio Vista, Jimmy Lee, Margaret, Martin Luther King, McDonough, Scheffer, Valley, West Minnehaha, and Wilder. COMMUNITY The Nits and Recreation Commission held 37 community meetings MEETINGS to help :ommunities identify strengths, weaknesses, challenges and solutions for each recreation center. They then developed preliminary strategies to address city -wide and local issues. RECOMMENDATIONS Each of the 11 targeted centers should: 1. Ensure safe, clean facilities while providing basic recreation program. s. 2. Reach out to community residents who may not have chosen to use recreational services for a variety of reasons; yet assure that current program participants feel welcome. Develop a recreation center community board broadly representative of its community. 3. Establish cooperative relationships with other service providers to actively work towards stabilizing neighborhoods. IMPLEMENTATION Staff anc facility improvements are recommended for each site to STEPS ensure sEJe, clean, and well- programmed facilities. This approach will also require intensive staff and volunteer training. ACTION Commitnent on the part of the Mayor, City Council and Saint Paul residents is the next step needed to assist each targeted Neighborhood in supposing and strengthening their families. 14 TARG TED RECREATION CENTERS 9z/' /?-3 1 r . c 1 W 6 McDONOUGH v � 2 � a ' MARYLAND 12 Z co 1 ,a, • ARLINGTON rc 6 2 1 ( 11 1 �'�� • WILDER _ E MINNEHAH 7 o wEST 1.-"\IL u = i MINNEHAH • 4 • I -94 SCHEFFER VALLEY • MARGARET g MARSHAU I � • • DAYTON'S SLUFF 1 - 9a x ii 13 JIMMY LE 3 MARTIN LUTHER 17 I SUMMIT KING .d am • I 57.CWR EE r W I R0 9 i W EL RI VISTA a FORD ANNAPp US D PKWY n ce • ! i. \ Z 15 � \\44‘ \ ) ..:. v ::::: : :::::: : : crl • CITIZEN IZ EN PART CIP ATION 0 PLANNING . DISTR • 1 .---.a'.. 7...- .. ..... ICTS 1 Battle Creek 2 Greater East Side 3 West Side 4 Dayton's Bluff 5 Payne- Phalen 6 North End 7 Thomas -Dale 8 Summit- University 9 West Seventh 10 Como 11 Hamline- Midway 12 St. Anthony 13 Lexington- Hamline/ Merriam Park/ Snelling Hamiine 4 Macalester- Groveland 5 Highland 6 Summit Hill 7 Downtown 15 8. RAP GOALS, PRIORITIES, •BJECTIVES, AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES A. RAP is Up to Date and of High Quality This project meets a number of the highest priority goals, priorities and implementation strategies of the Saint Paul Recovery Action Plan which was completed in 1992. It addresses issues related to engaging volunteers and communiti including; recruiting volunteers (M -10) and training volunteers (M -9). This proposal also addresses goals and objectives related to sa and security issues; ne•ghborhood crime and gang activity, and coordination with the police department(M -24) and providing safe and secure facilities (P -26). Issues regarding innovative service delivery (S -47) and community planning and ownershl'p (S -6) are addressed throughout this proposal. B. Priority Action Implementation We have made significant progress in implementing the RAP with $2.38 million worth of grants for recreation programs and facility improvements secured in 1993. In 1992 -94, 65 capital improvements projects ($6,170,000) were budgeted, designed and /or constructed through the biennial capital improvement budget process. Additional expenditures are planned for 1995 using grants, capital imprcvement bonds and Community Development Block Grants. The City of Saint Faul has been aggressive in seeking resources to preserve and improve its parks and recreation programs and services. The RAP highlights areas of continuing support for parks and recreation (p 14 -17). Citizen involvement plays a prominent role as advisors throughout the planning process and by volunteer support during program implementation. C. Impact to Stabilize anc Improve the Over -all Recreation System. Planning has been a priority over the last two years and has been a coordinated, well - integrated effort. There is presently a full -time planner from the City Planning Division assigned to work with the Division and the public to complete an updabed Comprehensive Plan element for Parks and Recreation; this complements the existing RAP and the supplements the ongoing planning efforts of the Division, both for facility development and program development. Additional recent activity has taken place in the HUD Empowerment Zone /Enterprise Community planning process. In addition, in 1993 the Division completed a Safety and Security Report. This report included a work plan for 1993 -94 which included location specific security plans and community training sessions. Throughout the RAP, Comprehensive Plan, and Safety and Security Report, the issues of community involvement and safety are consistent. This represents the commitment of the Division to implement and follow through with programs which have come these planning efforts. 16 9. TRANSFER OF ROLE TO PRIVATE AND QUASI- PUBLIC NONPROFIT Supplements Current Activi %ies This project supplements current efforts of staff and fills in gaps in services that the City is and will continue to be unable to fund. Exam of activities that have been done by block clubs on a limited basis inclu • block club meetings at recreation centers to provide an adult presence on site a organized volunteer escorts for kids playing at tot lots, • neighbors taking responsibility for watering and watching new trees to prevent vandalism. Facilitates Private Involvement Projects within this proposal concentrate on facilitating non -city involvement for enhancing security and security, and increasing community participation around local )arks. This includes expanding volunteer and community organizations, block clubs as resources within the system and encouraging them to undertace activities with will effect the status of their local neighborhood park. Links Public and Private Ef=orts By linking block clubs with facility and program staff, the opportunities for partnerships in strengthenirg and improving neighborhoods are increased significantly. This will effectively expand and enhance the recreational opportunities in these communities by allowing these local community block groups to take ownership one responsibility for safety and crime prevention their neighborhoods. Functicns which were previously the exclusive responsibility of the Police Department and the Park Rangers. Builds on Past Successes The Division of Parks and Recreation was awarded a UPARR innovation grant in 1983, including a volunteer coordinator. Currently, Division volunteers total over 8,100 people contributing $4.5 million worth of time (1993 Data). It is our belief that block clubs can be mobilized in the same way, and contribute in a similar manner to their local communities. Saint Paul's past history with this type of program indicates that it will be highly successful. 17 10. BENEFIT TO DISADVANTAGID COMMUNITY POPULATIONS Addresses the Trends The 1990 Census Data has illustrated a number of trends in Saint Paul that suggest a citywide effort, targeted in more disadvantaged areas, will be a major benefit. Racial minorities male up 18 percent of the city's population, up f rom 10 percent in 1980 and 5 percent in 1970. This represents a 79X g in the size of the minority population. The Neighborhoods in Transitions areas have the most significant populations of minorities; the largest minority populations are in Summit- University and Thomas -Dale (each 50%) and the West Side (25%). The fastest growing minority populations over the last decade are Payne - Phalen (3.5 times), Como, Prosperity Heights and Dayton's Bluff (all tripled). The number of female headed households with children increased by 40 percent over the last decade. Twenty -nine percent of all households with children are healed by a single woman. Targets Low and Moderate In:ome Areas The Park Partners program will be targeted in CDBG areas, with an initial focus in HUD Empowerment 20 - le /Enterprise Communities (EZ /EC). All of Saint Paul's four public housing projects are located within CDBG designated areas, and three of the four will be located in the HUD EZ /EC. The Public Housing Authority has 5680 low incone people housed in public housing projects located within the target. Focus on Minority Neighborhoods The greatest percentages of Saints Paul's racial minority population reside within CDBG designated areas. These concentrations are heightened in areas which are proposed for HUD Empowerment Zone /Enterprise Community designation. See attached map of minority concentration on following page. 95.4 percent of the residents of Public Housing Authority housing projects are minorities. Build Resources in Disadvantaged Communities The greatest need for assistance from block clubs exists in these disadvantaged communities. These are often the areas where volunteers are most difficult to recruit bEcause single parent families and the working poor often are unable to get invclved in recreation centers. However, community organization will access blcck clubs, which include not only parents, but the 72% of the households with ro children. This permits us to recruit volunteers not traditionally approached in these communities to assist. Benefit Special Populations (Elderly. Disabled and At -Risk Youth) Disadvantaged populations, including the elderly, disabled, and at -risk youth will derive the benefit from this program. In many cases, concerns pertaining to safety and crine hinder the use of recreation facilities and limit access to programs. As it has been documented nationally, safer and cleaner attract increased use. Participants classified as elderly, youth, and as disabled will be more likely to use the programs and facilities, while at the same time the services they receive will be enhanced. 18 ,123 Address High Crime Areas The Crime Maps from the Saint Paul Police Department indicate the incidence of crime is significant in a number of these communities (see attached maps on following pages) and that block clubs are formed in response to incidents Working with new and established groups in targeted areas is consistent with . the concept of neighborhooi stabilization and community involvement developed in the Neighborhoods in Trknsition Strategy. 19 9H - /air ( 1 -"Iiiijoilp ..a ... - -isINk . ■■.. k'SSI k \ •••4 N 1 03 \ , \ 1 k \.■ 1f11111Ye' �" � 0 si? o � z /�.' � < as & \ \ A, :.:.:.:.:-:-:.:. 1-4P-1 N. .... -- \ � � 33sii s °ae a � � � u � o � Y �� &ew a pc: • , o _.. �' a 119 N 1 \ ::::::::::::::::.:.:.:::.:::::::::: - 0.4 N N Il kiiiii : :i:ifi:: : : :::::::::::::;::::;:::::::;::::::: r a .,...,, \ iiiiiiiiii::::::::: .1::::::: (i) ,is ..x.:.:.:. \ \ 1 i ,.., c) \ ..k iiiiiiiiiiiiiwi . i:::::::::: Ct$ $'4 \■ • ua h� � as a m � m n \ \\N: 1 N‘... vii . 1,..\\ IS\ N. \ S V ' k • s xx- ■\■ 4 ,k • s \\\ .%. r ls \,, , ...\ ...,\41 1 1 1 20 #4)3/ ADDITIONAL MAPS Persons in Poverty (as Percentage of Total Population) Sample Block Club Location: (Planning District 9) 21 PERSONS IN POVERTY as a pe Tentage of all persons, 1989 . NO v re / sttRodtEsT , KivEN SOWN 0 Vr3 RTH DAIL A . . y PROSPERITY 72 ( LANGFORD c ___ . 4 ":;:;:) . :: . ;,•,...i: p HALEN ) .0 r , A yy me E & ...17 •••• •••••••:. 4 000 1 4 ::::::::::::::::::::::,, : :':iii: : :::•::.e...ilf:4 1 7 . Ar / EMS,:,. /IAVIS°N .........:......::' , DuLuTH a ••; 40::::::....:........••• / 4:::::...... .:•:•:•:•:-.'%%%%%%."•:*:••••:•:•>:::::•:-:•: , Z ..,. ... ......•...•.-.•. ::•::::::::::::::: ,,...:„:..,:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:. CASE . ;:::: :::::;:••••••: . ... , ........... .....E2. ....***%." pp 1 ..••••-•...... L............::.::: •••••• •••••• .••• ••••••••• , .....„........ :.: WILDER mARGARri• :•1:: . ... . .. • - W''' igi.r ° WEar 9 i . : . : -i : • : .i : 31 : •:i '. 4%.:.:.;.:.:.;.:.:.: ...."":::::*: 4.. . efir W EAST yaw .-.... • • • -.- A A ■:.:.::::.::::::::::::.:*:::::::::: HEFFER -* ; . ;;.:. ...l 404.. 4 di ...4.:„......................„:„... .4.:..:..: .:....,....:::„:„.. ws :::-. 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' • residential / 7 rj yr HILLCREST / Percent % W r / El 37.1 to 73.6 f m 25.2 to 34.0 NOMECROFT/ Of , M . 17.7 to 22.9 I • t re 5.7 to 14.9 • Zd ri 0 to 5.0 Source: 1990 Census, STF3 • 22 .2i,/,(a3 , NN- *- %ji,e,_ V N 1. ■Rimmaimiummum 41 =-.1 W:\ r -, 11••••■•••• W a TA, . ■■■■■■■ w PITT"' " � ; ■�tt ®tom O c t 2 Illall h., N w g 2 . = v m 0 AIN!' - ' ‘,, ..., LL, co t klitikil Y G t 0 a o... NNwa ■1 N p...stibb: irE.: a p it:\ _ 1. ‘ __ h i& E - i MEW in %*-., 111114 ® 1I kri oRs ,# ` 2 � Q a X11® a W ei ® y I C I � . � ` . �� 11111111 :... . ..111110A\ i i • iiiiiiii:i i I■luzgemiliti \- 11111111 I: c 1!I1■I11■ 1111111111 111111111 1111111,01/111111 4 , 0 Iliwwalminis Api sissonsi I! „or 1111111110111111 23 9'//, /)-3 / PROGRAM COSTS The initial year start -up will require the following program costs for implementation of the program's objectives: UPARR SHARE 1.0 FTE Community Organizer /Crime Prevention Coordinator $38,000 Staff for implementing pro,;ect; responsible for working with the Police Department, Block Clubs, and parks and recreation staff (Specific Duties listed in proposal description) (Job Description in Appendix F.) 26 percent fringe benefits 9,880 Standard City rate Computer 2,120 Equipment for maintaining data bases, correspondence TOTAL UPARR COST 50,000 CITY SHARE Mileage @ $100 per month 1,200 Computer Printer 1,500 Equipment for maintaining dlta bases, correspondence Printing /Postage /Supplies 5,000 Supplies for mailings, correspondence, etc. Expenses for Volunteer Recocnition 3,658 Recognition events and related supplies (i.e. t- shirts, picnics, certificates, pins, etc.) Indirect Costs (5% of total project) 3,571 Administrative and support kithin UPARR guidelines 0.1 FTE Park and Recreation Manager 6,500 Program supervision TOTAL CITY COST 21,429 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS 71,429 24 5Z m x r 7v c el r rrl = "0 321. 0 < O 0 CD 0 0 0 < - 'f n v . m Al .a. C - Co 0 AA e+ r+ •. (D 0 Ito 0 •••• - cu Al C fD < n 0 N 3 3 ', = -+ n n Oa N V1 -.. rp' ro (DD - - a fD e+ rt. m • r'a N eh N VI O -1. -. -.r W W -A c7 i l J v.+ G.i. 0 3 3 C --1 N - 0 I no • -S 0 7 Z N 3 r N e* e* Mt C vs fl i -a• fD Cr) su 1 A• $a• 0 .3 e* a I • 3 1 c 0 I an ID mil N a+ X tO x .1:b CD — 42 0 WI >c x n 0 .8>. e* 0 CD cD x z (D CO x x 0 < a cD 3 —• x >c M e+ 3 n o CD x x x x x x x t I C' UP 3 3 e* Cr x x :: CT x x 3 A+ -1 3 O 3 x x x x x x x , x ! S x x >c x x , 1 � 1 x x I >< x >c 3 1 1x Ix x x x x Ix I x x x x x x 1 1 C WI >C >C >C x x x I 1 - v 1 x x x x >C x >C n0 e0. l p-3/ EVALUATION PLAN The ability to evaluate th proposal is critical to its implementation as well as to building in con inuing benefits to the community. We intend to evaluate the program in th following ways: 1. Document contacts with lock clubs: Number of block club contacted Total number of cont • mailing • information requests • meetings 2. Document volunteer invo vement: Number of sites assi ted Number of projects d veloped Number of volunteers Value of volunteer t me (at $10 per hour) 3. Solicit ongoing feedbac about the project: Number of times feed'ack solicited • meetings • flyers • activities 4. Summarize and share fee'back: Project Evaluation b block clubs, parks and recreation staff, Police crime prevention sta f, including a brief survey at the end of the . project to: • Share information .bout success and opportunities for improvement • Solicit informatio about participant and neighborhood experience Results of the exper ence will be provided to interested cities and agencies at the end .f the project in a written report. A final report will be dev :loped to share information about project developments, implementati- , and results. This report will be available to be shared with other commu ities interested in crime prevention and community organization. 26 e ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION This innovation project wi'1 require no environmental impact statement or historic determination or similar action. FEES AND CHARGES The Division of Parks and Fecreation does not assess any fees or charges for membership at facilities tc be assisted with UPARR funding. CONTROL AND TENURE The City of Saint Paul operates and maintains the system of park areas and recreation sites, including all properties to be assisted by this proposal. 27 94 4) 3 1 APPENDICES APPENDIX A -Block Contact urvey and Preliminary Results APPENDIX B - Commitment to ontinued Funding APPENDIX C - Business Assoc ation Contact List APPENDIX D - Letters of Sup'ort Saint Paul Pol ce Department Saint Paul Pub is Housing Authority Minnesota Depa tment of Natural Resources APPENDIX E - Letter of Conf'rmation HUD Empoweraten; Zone /Enterprise Community Saint Paul Dep tment of Planning and Economic Development APPENDIX F - Community Organ'zer /Crime Prevention Coordinator Draft Job Desc 'ption n: \group \div \wp \uparr94.fin 28 9/ p APPENDIX A BLOCK CLUB CONTACT SURVEY - Preliminary Information In mid - March, 1994, approximately 900 postcard surveys were sent to block club contacts from the Police Department mailing list. Additional surveys will be sent as groups are formed. Information from the 170 surveys (19 %) received to date is still being compiled and surveys continue to be r;turned by contacts. However, preliminary information indicates that 68% would be willing to help and /or are interested in more information to take back to their full block club membership. More informatic n will be gathered and available as we begin planning for this grant. Will you please answer the following questions? 1. Closest park / recreation center 2. How often does your block club meet? Weekly Monthly Yearly Other 3. Where does your club meet ? Home Church School Other 4. Is your block club involved in »lunteer activities at parks/reaeation centers now? Yes N 4A. 11 so, which facility? 5. How can we best provide assistance to your club? (Please check all that would be helpful to your group.) information about parks or recreation centers speakers or community education classes meeting space volunteer project ideas Other (please list) 6. Would your group be interestec in helping with crime prevention around a local park or recreation center? Yes No 7. General comments: 1. Block clubs are located near most parks and recreation centers in the City. Responses came from every a 'ea of the City, but most interest appears to be in low income areas where the c lime rate is highest and need greatest. 2. Most block clubs meet on 9 monthly or "as needed" basis, depending on the projects they are working on. Some (26) indicated an interest in meeting more often, especially if there were volunteer projects that could be suggested. 3. About 50 percent of the cl ibs met in homes, although 23 indicated that they met at recreation facilities in their areas. There was interest in meeting at parks and recreation centers, a good firs- step to gaining involvement. 29 qij 4. The majority of block clubs are not already involved with volunteer activities at parks and recreation centers; only 16 indicated that they were or had been involved. 5. The range of assistance requested was the best indicator of need for an organized effort by parks and recreation; 61 requested speakers or community education classes, 65 reque ;ted more information about parks and recreation centers. 29 requested meeting space, 39 requested information about volunteer project ideas. 6. A total of 73 block clubs expressed interest in helping with crime prevention around a local park or recreation center. Horton Park needs criihe prevention - kids are always being harassed there by older teenagers. Vandalism has become a large concern. Members of my club hpve expressed concern regarding the deteriorating environment of our araa recreation center. Wi /der (Recreation Center) has drug dealing and gang activity which prevents many of us from using the playground anymore. Great ideas that we ha ain't thought of. Please keep in contact with us. 45 indicated maybe, a need f )r more information or the need to get back to the rest of the block club. I'm not sure if they world be (interested) but we can discuss. Please send information on question #6. We're trying to get people more involved to meet monthly rather than yearly. I'd be interested in more information to share with others. I don't know - depends on time commitment. Would like to know in what ways we could help you? Send information. n: Igroup l divI wp Iblocksu. rvy 30 _1.31 DIVISION OF PAIJCS AND RECREATION 9' AI I CITY OF SAINT PA UL 300 City Hall Annex Telephone : 612 - 266 -6400 Norm Coleman, Mayor 25 West Fourth Street TDD 612-292-7083 Saint Paul, MN 55102 Facsimile : 612- 292 -7405 AAAA April 11, 1994 William W. Schenk, Acting F egional Director United States Department of the Interior National Park Service, Midwest Regional 1709 Jackson Street Omaha, NE 68102 -2571 SUBJECT: Commitment to Continued Funding UPARR INNOVATION GRANT Dear Mr. Schenk: The intent of this UPARR innovation project is to work with block groups to generate greater community involvement and donation of volunteer time and resources for parks and recreation services, programs and facilities. Based on conservative estimates, we E nticipate that the initial investment of UPARR and City resources will generate at le< st four (4) times that amount in volunteer time and community resources. This is both cost - effective and beneficial in the long run for Saint Paul's parks and recreation system. If this project is as successful as we believe it will be, the benefit should more than justify the expenses for continuing these efforts. The Saint Paul Parks and Rec reation Division is committed to continue full funding, based on receipt of this innovation grant and successful implementation during the project period. We will be sL bmitting this project for funding as part of our 1995 budget request to ensure continuation into our 1995 -96 budget years. 411 LOW r Robert P. Piram _ Superintendent 31 n: /group /div /wp /uparr.rpp $USINE S ASSOCIATION BLOCK CLUBS ?II-4)3/ Midway Civic and Commetce Association Elin Skinner, Director 2383 University Avenue Suite 200 Saint Paul MN 55114 University UNITED David Gagne, Project Manager 2383 University Avenue Suite 200 Saint Paul MN 55114 Grand Avenue Business Association % Cherokee Bank 985 Grand Avenue Saint Paul MN 55104 Highland Business Association P.O. Box 16244 Saint Paul MN 55116 Payne Arcade Business Association First Bank East 1000 Payne Avenue Saint Paul MN 55101 North End Business Clur, Inc. P.O. Box 17014 Saint Paul MN 55117 North End Area Revitaliation, Inc. 940 Rice Street Saint Paul MN 55117 Concord Street Business Association Ann Bresino 176 Concord Street Saint Paul MN 55117 Saint Anthony Park Business and Professional Association 2190 Como Avenue Saint Paul MN 55108 Selby Western Business Association 400 Selby Avenue Saint Paul MN 55102 Sibley Plaza Merchants Association 2227 University Avenue Saint Paul MN 55114 Snelling- Selby_Business Association Mr. Danny O'Gara O'Gara's Bar & Grill 164 Snelling Avenue Nor Saint Paul MN 55104 Sunray Business Associa:ion 2145 Hudson Road Saint Paul MN 55119 32 • ijp APPENDIX D - Lettels of Support Saint Pau/ Police Department Saint Pau/ Pi* is Housing Authority Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 33 / ?3I DEPARTMENT OF POLICE William K. Finney, Chief of Police �SAINI "" CITY OF SAINT PA 100 E. Eleventh Street Telephone: 612-291-1111 Norm Coleman, Mayor St. Pau4 Minnesota 55101 Facsimile: 612-292-3711 'AAA * April 13, 1994 William W. Schenk Acting Regional Director United States Departme t of the Interior National Park Service, 1 idwest Region 1709 Jackson Street Omaha, NE 68102 -2571 Dear Mr. Schenk: r•- -_ R- -, '. R- •v -r 0 ••r- •v- • Grant I am pleased to support the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation UPARR project for working with block clubs and communities around parks and recreation facilit es. This innovative project is consistent with the Saint Paul Police Department's focus on community policing, crime preve tion and block club organization in the City's neighborhoods. It has been our experie ce that block clubs with an ongoing purpose and an interest . in the community are more active and have more success in reducing cr me in their neighborhoods. We look forward to coop rating with Saint Paul Parks and Recreation in the implementation if this innovation grant. Sincerely, William K. Finney Chief of Police Gary Bri gs, LYeutenan F.O.R.C.E. Unit 2:2:PARKS.PR j - 34 _ . g L ( — 1 231 am ma 1 -101 al- - RUC HOUSING AGENCY S A I N T PAUL April 13, 1994 Honorable Norm Coleman, Mayo City of Saint Paul 390 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55102 Dear Mayor Coleman: I am pleased to support the City o Saint Paul's application for a federal Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program ARR) grant. The proposal for community organization around local parks and recreation sites re resents an innovative approach for addressing the issues of safety and crime, and providing e arced recreation services and programs. These are important concerns at every public housing - te. 1 The Public Housing Authority op.. ates four family developments consisting of 1,280 units. Over 5,600 people reside at these sites, '5.4% of which are minorities. All of Saint Paul's family housing evelopments are located within CDBG eligible areas, and are served by the parks system. At o of these sites (McDonough and Mt. Airy Homes) a full-time recreation center is located within or adjacent to the development, and a recreational center is quite close to a third family devel pment, Dunedin Terrace. These recreation centers play an important role in these communit s. The Public Housing Agency of th City of Saint Paul enjoys a successful ongoing relationship with the Division of Parks and • M eation, having partnered with them in the past on numerous occasions. Parks and Recreation work closely with PHA staff and other service agencies to meet the needs of public housing sidents. I wish the City the best of luck with this project, and support their efforts in obtaining 1! • ARR funding. Sincerely, ' e A Executive pir • r . , 35 480 Cedar Stre.t • Suite 600 • Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 -2240 .12- 298 -5664 • Fax 612- 298 -5666 . , ?„,-,,3/ It STATE OF D EPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 500 LAFAYETTE ROAD • ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA • 55155-401 ONR INFORMATION (612) 296-6157 April 12, 1994 Honorable Norm Coleman, Mayor City of Saint Paul 390 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55102 Dear Mayor Coleman, I am pleased to support the City of Saint Paul's application forha federal Urban Park and Recreation Recovery ( UPARR) grant. innovative program for developing partnerships between the city park and recreation stalf and neighborhood block clubs acknowledges the potential of park and recreation services for addressing social and cultural needs o: the community. The city's park and recreation programs will also benefit from the direct feedback from the community that will be facilitated through the program and the increased public support for those programs that will likely result. This proposal addresses one of the needs expressed in the newly revised State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). The plan recognizes the reed to build better connections between recreation providers azd participants. One issue raised in the plan is that many peop_e, especially in urban areas, lack outdoor skills that would allow them to fully enjoy recreational facilities and places. Lack of knowledge may translate into socially unacceptable values a1d activities which degrade recreational facilities through improper use, abuse, or neglect. The proposed UPARR grant would comp.ement other efforts by the city and state, such as interpretive programs, "Take a Kid Fishing" days, and outreach programs for the southeast asian community, to help address this issue. The proposal reflects an approach to outdoor recreation that recognizes that it is an essential community need and should be better integrated with a variety of other community social services. 36 AN EO JAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 9q 1 hope the city will be successful in obtaining a UPARR grant for this worthwhile project Sincerely, i 24 (- Wayne Sames, Supervisor Outdoor Recreation Gran Program 37 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING 9y-0-3( & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Larry D. Buegler, Director "' CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor 25 West Fourth Street Telephone: 612 -266 -6700 Saint Paul, MN 55102 Fax: 612 - 228 -3261 AAAA, April 12, 1994 William W. Schenk, Acting Regional Director United States Department of the-, Interior National Park Service, Midwest egional 1709 Jackson Street • Omaha, NE 68102 -2571 SUBJECT: Proposed Nomination HUD UrbE n Empowerment Zone /Enterprise Community UPARR IN NOVATION GRANT Dear Mr. Schenk: The City of Saint Paul intends to submit an application for nomination as a HUD Urban Empowerment Zone by the Jure 30, 1994 deadline. The Saint Paul Division of Parks and Recreation is participating in the application process and the development of the strategic plan. This UPARR innovation project to work with block groups to generate greater community involvement is cons.stent with the aims of the Empowerment Zone designation and will help to stabilize and strengthen the communities within both the Empowerment Zone target area and the Community Development Block grant eligible areas also administered by the Saint Paul Department of Planning and Economic Development. Sin y, Larry Bue ler Director LB:dc 38 URBAN PARKS AND RECREATION RECOVERY PROGRAM l 7 INNOVATION GRANT APPENDIX F JOB DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY ORGANIZER /CRIME PREVENTION COORDINATOR DESCRIPTION OF WORK General Statement of Duties: Performs skilled level professional work in planning, organizing, a nd implementing parks and recreation community - based programs and v plunteer activities; and performs other related duties as required. Supervision Received Works under general and technical supervision of a unit supervisor. Supervision Exercised May exercise within a unit close and technical supervision of clerical employees, interns, and trainees. TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORM :D The listed examples may no include all the duties performed by all positions in this class. Organizes activities a Id develops civic partnerships between the community and the department in the form of block clubs, block club networks, business crime watches, special task forces and coalitions and volunteer groups to address problems anc issues in the neighborhood. Provides assistance t ) the block clubs and other community organizations in the form of research, technical support, education and training on process, procedures and resoi rces related to parks and recreation facilities and programs and volunteer opportunities. Acts as liaison betwe en block clubs /networks and appropriate contacts with various units within the department, other city departments, city and county government, and other human services agencies to obtain necessary support and assistance for community organization activities. Facilitates group meetings with block clubs and other community network organizations to identify parks and recreation related problems, issues and opportunities, build group consensus, and establish problem solving strategies to assist communities. Conducts research and analysis and prepares reports related to activities at the request of the department, other city departments, City Council and other governmental )fficials, district councils, block clubs and other community network organizations. 39 11 12-3( Develops and maintain an informational data base related to program activities. Disseminates informati n about parks and recreation programs, available resources, and approp ate contacts within the department, city and county, and other agencies. Develops and designs formational and community outreach materials and forms for internal offic: or departmental use or block club use. Develops and impleme is program guidelines and procedures and prepares required reports. KNOWLEDGE, Considerable SKILLS knowled AND a of co BILITIES mmunity organization, parks and recreation and City programs, pr 'rites and strategies. Considerable knowled a of related community issues such as crime prevention, volunteer • pportunities and partnerships, . Working knowledge o laws, rules, and regulations related to volunteers. Working knowledge o structures, functions, and operations of city government and com unity and human services agencies. Working skill in the o eration and use of computer -based programs. Considerable ability t plan, organize, and implement a work program. Considerable ability t , facilitate group meetings and build consensus. Considerable ability t communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Considerable ability t interact with a wide variety of people. Working ability to w. rk flexible hours including weekends, evenings and split schedules, as n e eded to work with community groups and staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIO A Bachelor's degree and t o years full time experience in any one of the following: Planning, organizing : nd implementing a community -based program involving work with volunteer groups or individuals. Directing and super ising a parks and recreation or human services program, or equivalent. Working as a comm nity organizer in a formal established program. n: \group \div \wp \crimepre 48 40 1V-P . Prwapplication Checklist Letter of Transmittal * Signed by Mayor /Commissioner or his /her designee x * Designates project Leader - x * Certifies compliance with NPS requirements * Identifies type of ;rant sought x Standard Form 424 * Signed by Mayor /Commissioner or his /her designee x * Funding correct (70% Federal, 30% local) * Correct program /catalog number (15.919) x * Continuation sheet briefly abstracting the proposal x Proposal. Description Statement Narrative .__x Selection Criteria Narrative * Treat each criterion separately and answer fully x * Document with statistics x Maps * General location map x * Site map x - x * Demographic map - --- Photos _ n/a * Inside photos (if applicable) * Outside photos n/a Project Cost Estimates * Detailed breakdown of costs by item_ X Work Progress Timetable * Show beginning date x * Show milestones in months through project completion x Environmental and Historical Information __X.. Fees and Charges Information (if applicable) -.X- -. Control and Tenure -=— Pass- Throughs * Description of pass- through agency n/ * Legal authority to apply * Coordination with recovery Action Program * Non - conversion of property _ _ * Control and tenure * Open to public -01.41- * Prorated to recreation service area * Final management system 41