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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2016-005 Approving the Neighborhood Mediation ProgramMARANA RESOLUTION NO, 201.6-005 RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOt) MEDIATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING TOWN STAFF TO ADMINISTER IT WHEREAS in Januar 2015, the Town Council adopted the Town of Marana Strate Plan 111, identif Communit as one of its five focus areas, with the principle statement "We will maintain and enhance our reputation as a safe and well-planned communit and WHEREAS the Town of Marana desires to establish a Nei Mediation Pro to enhance the peace, comfort and enjo of the Marana communit for our residents b providin mediation services for a variet of nei conflicts at no cost to the parties in mediation and WHEREAS the Ma and Council of the Town of Marana find it is in the best interests of its citizens to approve the Nei Mediation Pro NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Nei Mediation Pro as described and set forth in Exhibit A, attached to and incorporated b this reference in this resolution, is hereb approved. SECTION 2. Town staff is authorized to administer the Nei Mediation Pro- g ram, and the various town officers and emplo are authorized and directed to perform all acts necessar or desirable to g ive effect to this resolution. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, this 19th da of Januar 2016. r W"N MAR NA Nv"�N'..zv/ 1 y FMAI d 1. 1 hil.- ?cel C. ptonson, Town Clerk Ma Ed Honea APPROVED AS TO FORM: rank sid Town ttorne 00044680.DOCX /I Marana Resolution No. 2016-005 MARANA NEIGHBORHOOD MEDIATION PROGRAM Effective Date: January 19, 2016 Approved: IVMarana Resolution No. 2016 -005 GOAL The goal of the Neighborhood Mediation Program is to enhance the peace, comfort and enjoyment of the Marana community for our residents by providing mediation services for a variety of neighborhood conflicts at no cost to the parties in mediation. Mediation is a private, voluntary process in which parties in dispute agree to make a good faith effort to resolve conflicts in an honest and courteous manner with the assistance of an impartial mediator. The role of the mediator is to facilitate the discussion and guide the involved parties through the process; the parties make all the decisions in mediation and are responsible for the outcome. The goal of mediation is for the parties to work together to identify contested issues and then brainstorm ways to resolve the issues. PROGRAM ELEMENTS Pending availability of funding, the Town may authorize the expenditure of budgeted funds in the Community Development and Neighborhood Services Department for mediation services for the following types of neighborhood conflicts: • Disputes regarding parking, noise, vegetation, and encroachments • Disputes regarding animal noise and keeping* • Other disputes of similar type and scope *Animal noise complaints must go through Pima Animal Care Center processes before being referred to mediation. PROGRAM CONTACT Christine Byler, Community Development Coordinator (520) 382 -1926 1 cbyler@maranaaz.gov ADMINISTRATION 1. The Police Department, Code Enforcement, or other Town Departments may contact the Community Development and Neighborhood Services Department (CDNS) regarding neighborhood conflicts which may be eligible for mediation services pursuant to this Program.. 2. CDNS staff will review all information provided by the referring department and determine whether mediation is appropriate for each referred dispute. 3. If CDNS determines that the dispute in question will be referred under the Program., CDNS will contact the Town's mediation services provider to advise the provider of the required services and to provide necessary contact information for scheduling. 4. Participants will be required to complete and submit the Neighborhood Mediation Program Application and Acknowledgement Form prior to being approved for mediation services. (See Attachment A) 5. The Town's mediation services provider shall contact the participating parties to schedule mediation. 6. CDNS will communicate with the mediation services provider for purposes of case tracking and will compile the following data: a. Case number b. Date received c. Type of issue d. Names of involved parties e. Mediation date(s) f. Mediation location g. Mediator(s)' names h. Did mediation occur? i. If no, why? j. Was the matter resolved? k. Was a written agreement entered into by the parties? 1. Status 7. Upon conclusion, CDNS will collect survey data from participants and advise appropriate Town department(s) of status. 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L �'•1• %i� i . 4 .Y.}:.y` ri;)Y: �i''i ryF`4�[(i gin:;;: %:k %: " %:' ?�i:::: -:;' ;•r r.. k:r:- ;' -r•i ti %L :!i `•iC- : \` `iti:: i�ti:, t;lii �: i:�: ":F: Vii[ :if•;• ::'l.: ::i _ i. -i;" x;`::� ''•:::; :r: :, c : ;.;` r.;;x ?`- i:y:. - : +?:;r;,_'.; c'rr ,. ^:;'? >:'.`;,k:�:::;`:t:' •: < ^: `: , :::5•:x_•�.:.;:;;::, , �. , ••s -.. ,::.::, :; •.:.::•� r f l:' \, ,: \•n �� >,: V.. , } - tiT � .i(= •r: r.:r .:•� s.i•i. ••tn :. 1i• i\ .4 In consideration of my application to participate in the Town of Marana Neighborhood Mediation Program, I agree to and acknowledge all of the following terms and conditions of the Program: • All mediation rules/gui enacted by the mediator must be followed. • All releases and any other forms required by the mediator must be completed and submitted. • Parties must attend all scheduled sessions. If a scheduling conflict arises, parties must contact the mediator at least 24 hours in advance to make other arrangements. • Mediation sessions shall be confidential; the mediator will advise the Town of Marana only that the mediation occurred and whether or not it was successful. • Notwithstanding the general statement of confidentiality, mediators are required to report suspected child or elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation to appropriate officials. Additionally, threats of bodily harm to oneself or another person will also be reported. Neither the Town of Marana nor any mediator shall be liable to any party for any act or omission connected with any mediation service provided by the Town of Marana. • Parties must comple a brief survey upon conclusion of mediation to assist in monitoring Program effectiveness. Signature: Date: Signature: Date: