City Manager's Office
Community Outreach/Public Info Division
What we are
This division provides outreach and public information activities for the City including printing, noticing, web-page maintenance, social media outreach, cable/internet broadcasting, youth scholarship program, and support for City-sponsored community events.
What we do
- Provide promotion, design, and advertising services through newspaper and other media sources for general advertising and promotion, surveys, marketing materials, and miscellaneous publications and supplies
- Support for community participation, education, awards and sponsorship of events
- Supports all youth sponsorship opportunities through City programs
- Lends support agency-wide for promotion, events, and scholarships
Budget Summary: Costs
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Budget Summary: Just the Numbers
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Accomplishments
- Continue to provide support for the youth scholarship program. | In Progress | DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Provided ongoing financial support for disadvantage youth accessing City sport and recreational activities.
- Continue to expand web content. | In Progress | DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Maintained and expanded the amount and type of information available on the City’s website related to projects, programs, and services.
- Continued to provide funding for free City programs. | Completed | DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Provided support for free public activities including Fourth of July Picnic in the Park, Moonlight Movie Madness, and Family Fun in the Sun.
Future Objectives
NEAR-TERM
- Continue to enhance the City’s website to expand access to services and information.
- Continue to provide support for the youth scholarship program. DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Funding provided by the City Council ensures all youth are able to access City Sport and Recreation programs.
- Expand bilingual (Spanish) outreach efforts throughout the agency.
- Continue to provide financial support for free public activities. DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: A small amount of funding is allocated annually to support free public activities coordinated by the Community Services Department.
INTERMEDIATE-TERM
- Develop and coordinate a comprehensive public information/engagement program utilizing shared resources. DEPARTMENT/DIVISION COMMENTS: Currently, each department is responsible for managing their own public information efforts with varied results.
LONG-TERM
- Seek funding partnerships to enhance the youth scholarship program and extend to disadvantaged seniors.
The Numbers Over Time
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Notes
1. Nothing significant to note.