HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2002-139 formation of citizen education and resource workshopMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2002-139
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA,
ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF THE CITIZEN RESOURCE &
EDUCATION WORKSHOP (CREW) THAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION
TO RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS REGARDING SERVICES PROVIDED TO
CITIZENS WITHIN MARANA.
WHEREAS, across the nation, municipalities are developing programs to involve citizens
and business owners in building successful communities;
WHEREAS, the Citizen Resource & Education Workshop (CREW) has been created by
staff with the Town of Marana in order to provide such a program of direct communication
between staff and residents and business owners in Marana through education and hands-on
learning; and
WHEREAS, CREW is designed as an eight-week program, free to any citizen, with the
last session devoted solely to an orientation for volunteers, and will be conducted by staff; and
WHEREAS, CREW will provide an overview of the various departments within the
municipal structure of the Town of Marana and will also highlight many organizations that have
formed partnerships with the Town, including the Chamber of Commerce, the library, the
Marana Correctional Treatment Facility, the Marana Unified School District, the Marana
Community Food Bank and the Marana Arts Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, accepting and authorizing the approval of the Citizen Resource & Education Workshop
as a communication tool designed to provide information and better participation between the
Town staff and citizens and business owners in Marana.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 3rd day of December, 2002.
Marana Resolution No. 2002-139
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ATTEST:
yn (~Entz
Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
As Town Attorney
and not personally
~JR.
Mamna Resolution No. 2002-139
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CONCEPT PROPOSAL
Town of Marana
presents
CREW
Citizen Resource & Education Workshop
DRAFT
Why start a citizen workshop? · Communication
· Engagement
· Education
The workshop is intended to familiarize citizens with the functions of the Marana government.
Participants will hear presentations fi.om all of the departments and outside groups that interact
with the Town/Council, e.g. MUSD, Chamber of Commerce, MAC. Upon completion of the
workshop, participants will have knowledge of the organizational structure and function of local
government, and that enables them to share information with their peers. Ask a Council Me~nber
and a P&Z Commissioner to be at each meeting throughout the program.
Departments and Services (grouped for sessions - transportation provided, if necessary)
Week 1: (Council Chambers)Introduction/Mayor-Council Welcome/Manager/Clerk
Week 2: (DSC) Planning and Zoning Commission/Planning/GIS
Week 3: (Community Center) Police/Sheriff/Northwest Fire/Court
Week 4: (Airport) Finance/BAC/AirporffEconomic Development
Week 5: (DSC) Building/Water/Public Works/Engineering
Week 6: (MOC)) Human Resources/Development Services/Meet a Developer
Week 7: (Community Center) Parks and Recreation/Marana Arts Council .....
Week 8: (Council Chambers) Additional Auxiliary Services: Chamber of Commerce, Marana
Health Center/Food Bank/Marana Library/Marana Training Facility/MUSD
Week 9: (Optional)(Community Center) Volunteer Orientation
Budget · Food at each meeting (catered by local fn-m)
Transportation (charter service, if necessary)
· Letterhead and postage
· Materials and handouts
· Graduation certificates (at Council Meeting)
· Investment per citizen $
Size
10-15; 15-30; 30-50 (increase in size as the popularity of the program grows)
Length of Course - Various:
· 8-10 weeks, one night a week for 2 1/2 hours, with an orientation class for volunteers as
the capstone.
· Staggered, with one 1 O-week session in the mornings/afternoon and the next 8-10 week
session in the evenings (accommodates all age groups)
· Or - Longer hour schedules and shorter weeks
Possible Venues
Council Chambers
· Community Center
· Marana Operations Center
· Development Services Center
· Court
· ~irport
Participation
· Any resident ofMarana age 18+ ~ ~'~[~?~.~ t~.gV'lE["
· Use role model citizens fi-om community to draw others in to the program, e.g. the
president of a homeowners' association
· Candidates for elected office
· Government adversaries
Workshop Design · Keep classes fun and interactive as well as informative
· Each department is responsible for the coordination of their own night/presentation
Benefits · Interaction is positive
· Creative challenge
· Sense of ownership for the participant
· Allows the department to highlight its accomplishments
· Each night has its own personality
Future
· Cable classroom/distance learning fi-om home computer
· Town-wide ambassadors
· Kids' Mini Workshop
· Develop core group of volunteers
Impact on citizens · From interested to informed
· To involved and invested
· Upon completion, participants will have knowledge of the organizational structure and
function of municipal govcn'nment which enables them to share that information with
their peers.
Connection with the Community
Begin the conversation
· Co-create the sense of community
· Outcome
,/ Community vision and pride
,/ Citizen satisfaction
,/ Community spirit
v' Enlightened citizens
Opportunities · Learn in the field by visiting site locations
· Meet new people/network
Workshop "TIPS" )} Build around your demographics
~' Identify "movers and shakers" for initial classes; also candidates for office
Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse
Use other departments as guinea pigs
Speak English, no bureaucrat-ise
Food always helps
Include all levels of personnel
Keep politics outside
Evaluate for improvement