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3.96.030 Neighborhood Associations.

Label: City code section
  1. A. Functions of neighborhood associations. A neighborhood association may engage in, but is not limited to, the following:
    1. 1. Make recommendation(s) concerning a particular action, policy or other matter to the City on any topic affecting the livability, safety and economic vitality of the neighborhood, including but not limited to land use, housing, community facilities, human resources, social and recreational programs, traffic and transportation, environmental quality and public safety; 
    2. 2. Assist the City in determining priority needs of the neighborhood; 
    3. 3. Review items for inclusion in the City budget and make recommendations relating to budget items for neighborhood improvement;
    4. 4. Undertake projects and activities deemed appropriate by the neighborhood association; and
    5. 5. Cooperate with other neighborhood associations and the assigned district coalitions.
  2. B. Responsibilities of neighborhood associations.
    1. 1. Neighborhood associations will abide by standards.
    2. 2. Neighborhood associations will make a reasonable effort to include affected City agencies in planning activities that affect neighborhood livability.
  3. C. Benefits to neighborhood associations.
    1. 1. Any neighborhood association meeting the minimum standards established by Section 3.96.030 is entitled to formal recognition and benefits from the City upon request.
    2. 2. If a neighborhood association fails to meet standards, the Office of Community & Civic Life may suspend partial or all benefits to that neighborhood association and may ultimately revoke formal recognition of that neighborhood association.
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