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97-773Council File # 9� - � � 3 ('ji�?�`f; r � t���'��'`� i ,�. RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, M Green Sheet # Z--� ��� Presented Refesed - aa 1 WI�REAS, the City of St�'aul is a gre�ace to live ind criuie vention and community building sLrategies are 2 intended to make it an even better place to live; and 3 WFIEREAS, the City of St. Paul recognizes community building and crime prevention strategies such as 4 community policing as priorities for its citizens; and 5 WHEREAS, the neighborhood crune prevention organiza6ons of St. Pau1 have banded together to collectively 6 address issues of crime, fear of crime and their impact on our community; and 7 WHEREAS, joining and actively participa6ng in neighborhood block clubs are both major components of 8 community building and crime prevention strategies; and 9 WfIEREAS, the McKnight Foundation has awarded funding to the neighborhood crime prevention arganizations 10 of St. Paul to strengthen local block clubs and publicize their effectiveness; and 11 WI�REAS, the neighbarhood crime prevenfion arganizations of St. Paul haue formulated a broad, multi-cultural 12 public education campaign to stimulate interest in joining and participating in neighborhood block clubs; and 13 WIIEREAS, the neighbarhood crime prevention organizations, Management Assistance Program for Non-Profits 14 ("MAP"), the St. Paul Police Department, local graphic designer Jim Mesick, and the Rasnsey County Attorney's 15 Office have all collaborated in the production of this public education campaign; and 1 1 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ci of St. Paul reco 9`�'��3 , ty �u++;�es the outstanding efforts of the McKnight 2 Foundation, the neighborhood crune prevention organizations, Management Assistance Program for Non-Profits 3("MAP"), the St. Paul Police Department, local graphic designer 7im Mesick, and the Ramsey County Attorney's 4 Office in supporting and developing this public education campaign; and 5 BE IT FURTI�R RESOLVED, that the City of St. Paul declazes July to be "Join the Club Month" in support of 6 the efforts of our neighborhoods to inaintain and improve the quality of life in St. Paul by building and participating 7 in neighborhood block clubs. Requested by Departrnent of. Adopted by Council: Date S � Adoption Certified by Council etary BY' ��.�� �n�_ Approved by Mayor: Date �( Z�4 � By: � Form Approved by City Attomey � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � q�t -'1�13 DEPAHTMENT/OFFICE/CAUNCIL DATE INRIATED I v� 2 9 8 3 0 c�t coun��i_ 6 GREE(d SHEE CpNTACfPERSON&PHONE �DEPAH7MENTDIRECTOR OCRYCAUNCIL �NITIAVDAtE Scott Renstrom 6-8661 A���N OCfTYATfOflNEY �aTrc�aK MUST BE ON COUNCII AGENOA BY (DATE) RO�N�� O BUDGEf DIRECTOR O FIN. & MGT. SERVICES �IR. 3une 25, 1997 °p°Ep �"""�oR�°R"ss�sr'� � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: . Decla=ing July "3oin the Club Month." RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or qejeet (R) pEpSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _ PIANNING COlAMIS510N _ CIVIL SERYICE CAMMISSIOP! �� Has this personffirm ever worked under e contrac[ for this tleDartment? _ C�B COMMfiTEE YES NO 2. Has Mis person/firm ever been a city employee? _ S7AFF � VES NO _ oIS7FICi COURi _ 3. Does this person/Firtn possess a skill not normall y possessed by any current city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? YES NO Explatn all yes answers on separate sheet and atteeh [o green sheet INITIATING PiiOBLEM, ISSUE. OPPORTUNIN (Who. What, When, Where, Why): ADVANTAGES IPAPPROVED� DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED ' ��Kllb� 7�8o-y�j� (�m,e sa( a+t 1 P.�� .,ur� i s ;ssz _��. -----�.4� DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED� � - TOTAL AMOUNT OF TBANSAC710N $ COST/BEVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO � FUNDIfdG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION (EXPLAIN) °('1-'1 � 3 Want a Safer Neighborhood? Join the ciub! Block Club Campaign Communicafions Plan I. BackEround A. Organizational Structure Crime Prevention Coordinators from all the different neighborhoods of St. Paul have formed a loose-knit coalition Also included in the group aze representatives from the St. Paul Police, the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, and the Ramsey County ProbaUon Office. The city-wide collaborative came into existence in order to find ways in which having many neighborhoods working together could enhance efforts and help achieve goals within those neighborhoods, with a focus on goais that many or all neighborhoods hotd in common. The collaborative is not an independent organization with independent goals. We hold monthly meetings at which we: 1) come togeiher to work on city-wide projects, 2) invite in speakers to update us on different issues/programs/etc. 3) seek advise and share informauon within the group about different neighborhood crime prevention strategies. B. ProjectHistory This project started with a grant proposal to the McKnight foundation. The ideas for the proposal were developed by the entire group, and a committee turned those ideas into the language of the proposal. After receiving the funding, the crime prevention coordinators met foi a 2 day planning retreat to work out fiuther details for the different projects in the proposal. At that time, the project was handed over to a committee. The committee regularly reports back to the entire group, and seeks input and approval when needed. C. Key Messages Block Clubs are an important tool for: • building more livable communities • decreasing crime • increasing safety • building trust among people • building community cohesion II. Overall Framework A. Goals • Contribute To the c:ty-wide goal of 70% involvemenY in block clubs/crime watch chapters Get more people involved in their neighborhoods, either through: • joining their local block ciub • starting one if one does not exist in theu area increase or improve communication to residents by • Developing a consistent city-wide message • Supporting comcnunication efforts in each individual neighborkood • Creating an additional highly visible campaign that links to neighborhood communication efforts B. Measure of Success This campaign should result in an increase in the number of block clubs in each aeighborhood and thus also city-wide. (See Appendix i for current figures.) C. Positioning Statement "Want a Safer Neighborhood? Join the club!" This slogan was developed and agreed upon by the entire group of crime prevention coordinaYOrs at our January planning reueat. D. Prioritization The project will have a two prong approach The committee will develop and implement highly visibie city-wide communications methods. Neighborhood organizations, using tools provided to them by the committee, with develop and implement communicarion methods for use within their own neighborhoods (such as neighborhood newspaperslletters, and 1 to 1 interactions with residents.) E. Timeline Iv visible 5 week caz Au ust National N ht Out ctosin event, `this is what we did' ongoing incorporate into regulaz efforts and communications F. Target Audiences Our target audience is the residents of St. Paul. Infocmal surveys have found that the following factors may increase a residents motivation Ievel for getting involved in their neighborhood, and thus make them a more attractive portion of our target audience. • was a victim • concern about own community's • sense of responsibility direction �� ��� II. Overall Framework A. Goals Contribute to the city-wide goat of 70% involvement in block clubslcrime watch chapters Get more peopie invoIved in their neighborhoods, either through: • joining their local block club starting one if one does not exist in their azea increase or improve communication to residents by Developing a consistent city-wide message Supporting communication efforts in each individuai neighborhood Creating an additional highly visible campaign that tinks to neighborhood communication efforts B. Measure of Success This campaign should result in an increase in the number of biock clubs in each neighborhood and thus also city-wide. (See Appendix i for current figures.) C. Positioniag Statement "Want a Safer Neighborhood? Join the club!" This slogan was developed and agreed upon by the entire group of crime prevention coordinators at our January planning retreat. D. Prioritization The pro,ject will have a two prong approach The committee will develop and impiement highly visible city-wide communications methods. Neighborhood organizations, using tools provided to them by the committee, with develop and implement commumcation methods for use within their own neighborhoods (such as neighborhood newspapers/letters, and 1 to i interacrions with residents.) E. Timeline Late June � Campaign Kick-Off 3ulv �Join the Club Month `this is what we did' ongoing � incorporate into regular F. Target Audiences Our target audience is the residents of St. Paul. Informal surveys have found that the following factors may increase a residents motivation level for getting involved in their neighborhood, and thus make them a more attraccive portion of our target audience. • was a victim • sense of responsibility concern about own community's direction � � � a� ���3 Whereas, the City of St. Paul is a great place to live and crime prevention and community building strategies are intended to make it an even better place to live; and Whereas, the City of St. Paul recognizes community building and crime prevention strategies such as community policing as priorities for its citizens; and Whereas, the neighborhood crime prevention organizations of St Paul have banded together to collectively address issues of crime, fear of crime and their impact on our community; and Whereas, joining and actively participating in neighborhood block clubs are both major components of community building and crime prevention strategies; and Whereas, the McKnight Foundation has awarded funding to the neighborhood crime prevention organizations of St Paul to strengthen local block clubs and publicize their effectiveness; and Whereas, the neighborhood crime prevention organizations of St. Paul have formulated a broad, multi-cultural public education campaign to stimulate interest in joining and participating in neighborhood block clubs; and Whereas, the neighborhood crime prevention organizations, Management Assistance Program for Non-Profits ("MAP"), the St. Paul Police Department, local graphic designer Jim Mesick, and the Ramsey County Attorney's Office have all collaborated 'sn the production of this public education campaign; Therefore, be it resolved that the City of St Paul recognizes the outstanding efforts of the McKnight Foundation, the neighborhood crime prevention organizations, Management Assistance Program for Non-Profits ("MAP"), the St. Paul Police Department, locai graphic designer Jim Mesick, and the Ramsey County Attorney's Office in supporting and developing this public education campaign; and Be it further resolved that the City of St. Paul declares July to be "Join the Club Month" in support of the efforts af our neighbarhoods to maintain and improve the quality of life in St. Paul by building and participating in neighborhood block clubs. Council File # 9� - � � 3 ('ji�?�`f; r � t���'��'`� i ,�. RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, M Green Sheet # Z--� ��� Presented Refesed - aa 1 WI�REAS, the City of St�'aul is a gre�ace to live ind criuie vention and community building sLrategies are 2 intended to make it an even better place to live; and 3 WFIEREAS, the City of St. Paul recognizes community building and crime prevention strategies such as 4 community policing as priorities for its citizens; and 5 WHEREAS, the neighborhood crune prevention organiza6ons of St. Pau1 have banded together to collectively 6 address issues of crime, fear of crime and their impact on our community; and 7 WHEREAS, joining and actively participa6ng in neighborhood block clubs are both major components of 8 community building and crime prevention strategies; and 9 WfIEREAS, the McKnight Foundation has awarded funding to the neighborhood crime prevention arganizations 10 of St. Paul to strengthen local block clubs and publicize their effectiveness; and 11 WI�REAS, the neighbarhood crime prevenfion arganizations of St. Paul haue formulated a broad, multi-cultural 12 public education campaign to stimulate interest in joining and participating in neighborhood block clubs; and 13 WIIEREAS, the neighbarhood crime prevention organizations, Management Assistance Program for Non-Profits 14 ("MAP"), the St. Paul Police Department, local graphic designer Jim Mesick, and the Rasnsey County Attorney's 15 Office have all collaborated in the production of this public education campaign; and 1 1 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ci of St. Paul reco 9`�'��3 , ty �u++;�es the outstanding efforts of the McKnight 2 Foundation, the neighborhood crune prevention organizations, Management Assistance Program for Non-Profits 3("MAP"), the St. Paul Police Department, local graphic designer 7im Mesick, and the Ramsey County Attorney's 4 Office in supporting and developing this public education campaign; and 5 BE IT FURTI�R RESOLVED, that the City of St. Paul declazes July to be "Join the Club Month" in support of 6 the efforts of our neighborhoods to inaintain and improve the quality of life in St. Paul by building and participating 7 in neighborhood block clubs. Requested by Departrnent of. Adopted by Council: Date S � Adoption Certified by Council etary BY' �=.�� tis�_ Approved by Mayor: Date �( Z�4 � By: � Form Approved by City Attomey � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � q�t -'1�13 DEPAHTMENT/OFFICE/CAUNCIL DATE INRIATED I v� 2 9 8 3 0 c�t coun��i_ 6 GREE(d SHEE CpNTACfPERSON&PHONE �DEPAH7MENTDIRECTOR OCRYCAUNCIL �NITIAVDAtE Scott Renstrom 6-8661 A���N OCfTYATfOflNEY �aTrc�aK MUST BE ON COUNCII AGENOA BY (DATE) RO�N�� O BUDGEf DIRECTOR O FIN. & MGT. SERVICES �IR. 3une 25, 1997 °p°Ep �"""�oR�°R"ss�sr'� � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: . Decla=ing July "3oin the Club Month." RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or qejeet (R) pEpSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _ PIANNING COlAMIS510N _ CIVIL SERYICE CAMMISSIOP! �� Has this personffirm ever worked under e contrac[ for this tleDartment? _ C�B COMMfiTEE YES NO 2. Has Mis person/firm ever been a city employee? _ S7AFF � VES NO _ oIS7FICi COURi _ 3. Does this person/Firtn possess a skill not normall y possessed by any current city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? YES NO Explatn all yes answers on separate sheet and atteeh [o green sheet INITIATING PiiOBLEM, ISSUE. OPPORTUNIN (Who. What, When, Where, Why): ADVANTAGES IPAPPROVED� DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED ' ��Kllb� 7�8o-y�j� (�m,e sa( a+t 1 P.�� .,ur� i s ;ssz _��. -----�.4� DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED� � - TOTAL AMOUNT OF TBANSAC710N $ COST/BEVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO � FUNDIfdG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION (EXPLAIN) °('1-'1 � 3 Want a Safer Neighborhood? Join the ciub! Block Club Campaign Communicafions Plan I. BackEround A. Organizational Structure Crime Prevention Coordinators from all the different neighborhoods of St. Paul have formed a loose-knit coalition Also included in the group aze representatives from the St. Paul Police, the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, and the Ramsey County ProbaUon Office. The city-wide collaborative came into existence in order to find ways in which having many neighborhoods working together could enhance efforts and help achieve goals within those neighborhoods, with a focus on goais that many or all neighborhoods hotd in common. The collaborative is not an independent organization with independent goals. We hold monthly meetings at which we: 1) come togeiher to work on city-wide projects, 2) invite in speakers to update us on different issues/programs/etc. 3) seek advise and share informauon within the group about different neighborhood crime prevention strategies. B. ProjectHistory This project started with a grant proposal to the McKnight foundation. The ideas for the proposal were developed by the entire group, and a committee turned those ideas into the language of the proposal. After receiving the funding, the crime prevention coordinators met foi a 2 day planning retreat to work out fiuther details for the different projects in the proposal. At that time, the project was handed over to a committee. The committee regularly reports back to the entire group, and seeks input and approval when needed. C. Key Messages Block Clubs are an important tool for: • building more livable communities • decreasing crime • increasing safety • building trust among people • building community cohesion II. Overall Framework A. Goals • Contribute To the c:ty-wide goal of 70% involvemenY in block clubs/crime watch chapters Get more people involved in their neighborhoods, either through: • joining their local block ciub • starting one if one does not exist in theu area increase or improve communication to residents by • Developing a consistent city-wide message • Supporting comcnunication efforts in each individual neighborkood • Creating an additional highly visible campaign that links to neighborhood communication efforts B. Measure of Success This campaign should result in an increase in the number of block clubs in each aeighborhood and thus also city-wide. (See Appendix i for current figures.) C. Positioning Statement "Want a Safer Neighborhood? Join the club!" This slogan was developed and agreed upon by the entire group of crime prevention coordinaYOrs at our January planning reueat. D. Prioritization The project will have a two prong approach The committee will develop and implement highly visibie city-wide communications methods. Neighborhood organizations, using tools provided to them by the committee, with develop and implement communicarion methods for use within their own neighborhoods (such as neighborhood newspaperslletters, and 1 to 1 interactions with residents.) E. Timeline Iv visible 5 week caz Au ust National N ht Out ctosin event, `this is what we did' ongoing incorporate into regulaz efforts and communications F. Target Audiences Our target audience is the residents of St. Paul. Infocmal surveys have found that the following factors may increase a residents motivation Ievel for getting involved in their neighborhood, and thus make them a more attractive portion of our target audience. • was a victim • concern about own community's • sense of responsibility direction �� ��� II. Overall Framework A. Goals Contribute to the city-wide goat of 70% involvement in block clubslcrime watch chapters Get more peopie invoIved in their neighborhoods, either through: • joining their local block club starting one if one does not exist in their azea increase or improve communication to residents by Developing a consistent city-wide message Supporting communication efforts in each individuai neighborhood Creating an additional highly visible campaign that tinks to neighborhood communication efforts B. Measure of Success This campaign should result in an increase in the number of biock clubs in each neighborhood and thus also city-wide. (See Appendix i for current figures.) C. Positioniag Statement "Want a Safer Neighborhood? Join the club!" This slogan was developed and agreed upon by the entire group of crime prevention coordinators at our January planning retreat. D. Prioritization The pro,ject will have a two prong approach The committee will develop and impiement highly visible city-wide communications methods. Neighborhood organizations, using tools provided to them by the committee, with develop and implement commumcation methods for use within their own neighborhoods (such as neighborhood newspapers/letters, and 1 to i interacrions with residents.) E. Timeline Late June � Campaign Kick-Off 3ulv �Join the Club Month `this is what we did' ongoing � incorporate into regular F. Target Audiences Our target audience is the residents of St. Paul. Informal surveys have found that the following factors may increase a residents motivation level for getting involved in their neighborhood, and thus make them a more attraccive portion of our target audience. • was a victim • sense of responsibility concern about own community's direction � � � a� ���3 Whereas, the City of St. Paul is a great place to live and crime prevention and community building strategies are intended to make it an even better place to live; and Whereas, the City of St. Paul recognizes community building and crime prevention strategies such as community policing as priorities for its citizens; and Whereas, the neighborhood crime prevention organizations of St Paul have banded together to collectively address issues of crime, fear of crime and their impact on our community; and Whereas, joining and actively participating in neighborhood block clubs are both major components of community building and crime prevention strategies; and Whereas, the McKnight Foundation has awarded funding to the neighborhood crime prevention organizations of St Paul to strengthen local block clubs and publicize their effectiveness; and Whereas, the neighborhood crime prevention organizations of St. Paul have formulated a broad, multi-cultural public education campaign to stimulate interest in joining and participating in neighborhood block clubs; and Whereas, the neighborhood crime prevention organizations, Management Assistance Program for Non-Profits ("MAP"), the St. Paul Police Department, local graphic designer Jim Mesick, and the Ramsey County Attorney's Office have all collaborated 'sn the production of this public education campaign; Therefore, be it resolved that the City of St Paul recognizes the outstanding efforts of the McKnight Foundation, the neighborhood crime prevention organizations, Management Assistance Program for Non-Profits ("MAP"), the St. Paul Police Department, locai graphic designer Jim Mesick, and the Ramsey County Attorney's Office in supporting and developing this public education campaign; and Be it further resolved that the City of St. Paul declares July to be "Join the Club Month" in support of the efforts af our neighbarhoods to maintain and improve the quality of life in St. Paul by building and participating in neighborhood block clubs. Council File # 9� - � � 3 ('ji�?�`f; r � t���'��'`� i ,�. RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, M Green Sheet # Z--� ��� Presented Refesed - aa 1 WI�REAS, the City of St�'aul is a gre�ace to live ind criuie vention and community building sLrategies are 2 intended to make it an even better place to live; and 3 WFIEREAS, the City of St. Paul recognizes community building and crime prevention strategies such as 4 community policing as priorities for its citizens; and 5 WHEREAS, the neighborhood crune prevention organiza6ons of St. Pau1 have banded together to collectively 6 address issues of crime, fear of crime and their impact on our community; and 7 WHEREAS, joining and actively participa6ng in neighborhood block clubs are both major components of 8 community building and crime prevention strategies; and 9 WfIEREAS, the McKnight Foundation has awarded funding to the neighborhood crime prevention arganizations 10 of St. Paul to strengthen local block clubs and publicize their effectiveness; and 11 WI�REAS, the neighbarhood crime prevenfion arganizations of St. Paul haue formulated a broad, multi-cultural 12 public education campaign to stimulate interest in joining and participating in neighborhood block clubs; and 13 WIIEREAS, the neighbarhood crime prevention organizations, Management Assistance Program for Non-Profits 14 ("MAP"), the St. Paul Police Department, local graphic designer Jim Mesick, and the Rasnsey County Attorney's 15 Office have all collaborated in the production of this public education campaign; and 1 1 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ci of St. Paul reco 9`�'��3 , ty �u++;�es the outstanding efforts of the McKnight 2 Foundation, the neighborhood crune prevention organizations, Management Assistance Program for Non-Profits 3("MAP"), the St. Paul Police Department, local graphic designer 7im Mesick, and the Ramsey County Attorney's 4 Office in supporting and developing this public education campaign; and 5 BE IT FURTI�R RESOLVED, that the City of St. Paul declazes July to be "Join the Club Month" in support of 6 the efforts of our neighborhoods to inaintain and improve the quality of life in St. Paul by building and participating 7 in neighborhood block clubs. Requested by Departrnent of. Adopted by Council: Date S � Adoption Certified by Council etary BY' �=.�� tis�_ Approved by Mayor: Date �( Z�4 � By: � Form Approved by City Attomey � Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � q�t -'1�13 DEPAHTMENT/OFFICE/CAUNCIL DATE INRIATED I v� 2 9 8 3 0 c�t coun��i_ 6 GREE(d SHEE CpNTACfPERSON&PHONE �DEPAH7MENTDIRECTOR OCRYCAUNCIL �NITIAVDAtE Scott Renstrom 6-8661 A���N OCfTYATfOflNEY �aTrc�aK MUST BE ON COUNCII AGENOA BY (DATE) RO�N�� O BUDGEf DIRECTOR O FIN. & MGT. SERVICES �IR. 3une 25, 1997 °p°Ep �"""�oR�°R"ss�sr'� � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: . Decla=ing July "3oin the Club Month." RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve (A) or qejeet (R) pEpSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _ PIANNING COlAMIS510N _ CIVIL SERYICE CAMMISSIOP! �� Has this personffirm ever worked under e contrac[ for this tleDartment? _ C�B COMMfiTEE YES NO 2. Has Mis person/firm ever been a city employee? _ S7AFF � VES NO _ oIS7FICi COURi _ 3. Does this person/Firtn possess a skill not normall y possessed by any current city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? YES NO Explatn all yes answers on separate sheet and atteeh [o green sheet INITIATING PiiOBLEM, ISSUE. OPPORTUNIN (Who. What, When, Where, Why): ADVANTAGES IPAPPROVED� DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED ' ��Kllb� 7�8o-y�j� (�m,e sa( a+t 1 P.�� .,ur� i s ;ssz _��. -----�.4� DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED� � - TOTAL AMOUNT OF TBANSAC710N $ COST/BEVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO � FUNDIfdG SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION (EXPLAIN) °('1-'1 � 3 Want a Safer Neighborhood? Join the ciub! Block Club Campaign Communicafions Plan I. BackEround A. Organizational Structure Crime Prevention Coordinators from all the different neighborhoods of St. Paul have formed a loose-knit coalition Also included in the group aze representatives from the St. Paul Police, the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, and the Ramsey County ProbaUon Office. The city-wide collaborative came into existence in order to find ways in which having many neighborhoods working together could enhance efforts and help achieve goals within those neighborhoods, with a focus on goais that many or all neighborhoods hotd in common. The collaborative is not an independent organization with independent goals. We hold monthly meetings at which we: 1) come togeiher to work on city-wide projects, 2) invite in speakers to update us on different issues/programs/etc. 3) seek advise and share informauon within the group about different neighborhood crime prevention strategies. B. ProjectHistory This project started with a grant proposal to the McKnight foundation. The ideas for the proposal were developed by the entire group, and a committee turned those ideas into the language of the proposal. After receiving the funding, the crime prevention coordinators met foi a 2 day planning retreat to work out fiuther details for the different projects in the proposal. At that time, the project was handed over to a committee. The committee regularly reports back to the entire group, and seeks input and approval when needed. C. Key Messages Block Clubs are an important tool for: • building more livable communities • decreasing crime • increasing safety • building trust among people • building community cohesion II. Overall Framework A. Goals • Contribute To the c:ty-wide goal of 70% involvemenY in block clubs/crime watch chapters Get more people involved in their neighborhoods, either through: • joining their local block ciub • starting one if one does not exist in theu area increase or improve communication to residents by • Developing a consistent city-wide message • Supporting comcnunication efforts in each individual neighborkood • Creating an additional highly visible campaign that links to neighborhood communication efforts B. Measure of Success This campaign should result in an increase in the number of block clubs in each aeighborhood and thus also city-wide. (See Appendix i for current figures.) C. Positioning Statement "Want a Safer Neighborhood? Join the club!" This slogan was developed and agreed upon by the entire group of crime prevention coordinaYOrs at our January planning reueat. D. Prioritization The project will have a two prong approach The committee will develop and implement highly visibie city-wide communications methods. Neighborhood organizations, using tools provided to them by the committee, with develop and implement communicarion methods for use within their own neighborhoods (such as neighborhood newspaperslletters, and 1 to 1 interactions with residents.) E. Timeline Iv visible 5 week caz Au ust National N ht Out ctosin event, `this is what we did' ongoing incorporate into regulaz efforts and communications F. Target Audiences Our target audience is the residents of St. Paul. Infocmal surveys have found that the following factors may increase a residents motivation Ievel for getting involved in their neighborhood, and thus make them a more attractive portion of our target audience. • was a victim • concern about own community's • sense of responsibility direction �� ��� II. Overall Framework A. Goals Contribute to the city-wide goat of 70% involvement in block clubslcrime watch chapters Get more peopie invoIved in their neighborhoods, either through: • joining their local block club starting one if one does not exist in their azea increase or improve communication to residents by Developing a consistent city-wide message Supporting communication efforts in each individuai neighborhood Creating an additional highly visible campaign that tinks to neighborhood communication efforts B. Measure of Success This campaign should result in an increase in the number of biock clubs in each neighborhood and thus also city-wide. (See Appendix i for current figures.) C. Positioniag Statement "Want a Safer Neighborhood? Join the club!" This slogan was developed and agreed upon by the entire group of crime prevention coordinators at our January planning retreat. D. Prioritization The pro,ject will have a two prong approach The committee will develop and impiement highly visible city-wide communications methods. Neighborhood organizations, using tools provided to them by the committee, with develop and implement commumcation methods for use within their own neighborhoods (such as neighborhood newspapers/letters, and 1 to i interacrions with residents.) E. Timeline Late June � Campaign Kick-Off 3ulv �Join the Club Month `this is what we did' ongoing � incorporate into regular F. Target Audiences Our target audience is the residents of St. Paul. Informal surveys have found that the following factors may increase a residents motivation level for getting involved in their neighborhood, and thus make them a more attraccive portion of our target audience. • was a victim • sense of responsibility concern about own community's direction � � � a� ���3 Whereas, the City of St. Paul is a great place to live and crime prevention and community building strategies are intended to make it an even better place to live; and Whereas, the City of St. Paul recognizes community building and crime prevention strategies such as community policing as priorities for its citizens; and Whereas, the neighborhood crime prevention organizations of St Paul have banded together to collectively address issues of crime, fear of crime and their impact on our community; and Whereas, joining and actively participating in neighborhood block clubs are both major components of community building and crime prevention strategies; and Whereas, the McKnight Foundation has awarded funding to the neighborhood crime prevention organizations of St Paul to strengthen local block clubs and publicize their effectiveness; and Whereas, the neighborhood crime prevention organizations of St. Paul have formulated a broad, multi-cultural public education campaign to stimulate interest in joining and participating in neighborhood block clubs; and Whereas, the neighborhood crime prevention organizations, Management Assistance Program for Non-Profits ("MAP"), the St. Paul Police Department, local graphic designer Jim Mesick, and the Ramsey County Attorney's Office have all collaborated 'sn the production of this public education campaign; Therefore, be it resolved that the City of St Paul recognizes the outstanding efforts of the McKnight Foundation, the neighborhood crime prevention organizations, Management Assistance Program for Non-Profits ("MAP"), the St. Paul Police Department, locai graphic designer Jim Mesick, and the Ramsey County Attorney's Office in supporting and developing this public education campaign; and Be it further resolved that the City of St. Paul declares July to be "Join the Club Month" in support of the efforts af our neighbarhoods to maintain and improve the quality of life in St. Paul by building and participating in neighborhood block clubs.