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Resolution: 98-20
File Number: 2020-0186
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00, AND TO APPROVE A
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the
acceptance of Arkansas Community Foundation Grant Award in the amount of $20,000.00 and authorizes
Mayor Jordan to sign the grant agreement attached to this Resolution.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget
adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution.
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File Number: 2020-0186
Agenda Date: 3/16/2020 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: A. 12
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00, AND TO APPROVE A
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the acceptance of
Arkansas Community Foundation Grant Award in the amount of $20,000.00 and authorizes Mayor Jordan to
sign the grant agreement attached to this Resolution.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget adjustment, a
copy of which is attached to this Resolution.
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2020-0186
Legistar File ID
3/17/2020
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Bonnie Bolinger 2/27/2020 COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING (055)
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
City staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the AR Community
Foundation Grant Award Acceptance Agreement accepting the Arkansas Community Foundation grant award and
approve a budget adjustment.
1010.090.6600-5342.00
Account Number
32001
Project Number
Budgeted Item? No
Does item have a cost? No
Budget Adjustment Attached? Yes
Purchase Order Number:
Change Order Number:
Original Contract Number:
Comments:
Budget Impact:
General
Fund
AR Counts Census 2020 Grant
Project Title
Current Budget
Funds Obligated
Current Balance
Item Cost
Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget
$ 20,000.00
$ 20,000.001
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Approval Date:
V20180321
CITY OF
J FAYETTEVILLE
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Council
THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
FROM: Linda DeBerry, Communications Program Manager
DATE: February 27, 2020
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Arkansas Community Foundation Grant in support of 2020
Census complete count efforts
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the
AR Community Foundation Grant Award Acceptance Agreement accepting the Arkansas
Community Foundation grant award and approve a budget adjustment.
BACKGROUND:
In late 2019, the Arkansas Community Foundation, working with Arkansas Counts accepted
applications for grant funding from organizations and municipalities to support their public
education and promotion efforts focused on reaching hard -to -count communities about the
importance of the 2020 Census and encouraging everyone to complete their census
questionnaire.
DISCUSSION:
Although the City's grant proposal was not accepted in the first round of awards, when
additional funding became available, the Foundation made a second round of grants, and in
February the City of Fayetteville was awarded $20,000 for census promotion.
The Census Bureau's Response Outreach Area Mapper (ROAM) application was developed to
make it easier to identify hard -to -survey areas and to provide a socioeconomic and
demographic profile of these areas. The application shows that the City's Hard -to -Count (HTC)
population is primarily located in west Fayetteville and the U of A campus area—neighborhoods
where many University of Arkansas students live in off -campus apartments, and where there is
a higher density of low-income and immigrant residents. The estimated low response score in
these areas is as high as 32%, which translates to a significant loss of potential federal funding
for the very services that help to support this community.
The grant will allow the City to step up its education and promotion efforts to these areas,
including the production of door -hangers and/or direct-mail pieces to go to targeted
neighborhoods, placement of advertising targeted at students and lower-income residents,
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
printing of posters and other collateral materials, and to support the possible hiring of a part-time
intern to help manage the campaign and volunteers.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
None. There is no match required for the Arkansas Community Foundation Grant.
Attachments:
City of Fayetteville Arkansas Community Foundation grant proposal.
ARKANSAS COUNTS 2020 CENSUS INITIATIVE APPLICATION: "I COUNT" FAYETTEVILLE
1. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
2. 113 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701
3. www.fayetteville-ar.gov.
Mission: To keep Fayetteville a vibrant and welcoming city that encourages diversity,
creativity, and innovation while providing our citizens the opportunity to thrive.
4. Tax ID Number: 71-6018462
5. Mayor: Lioneld Jordan
6. Census Outreach Manager: Susan Norton, Director of Communications
a. Member of HTC Community? No
b. Phone: 479-575-8330
c. snorton@fayetteville-ar.gov
7. Grant Amount Requested: $20,000
8. We plan on targeting Hard to Count populations within the City of Fayetteville, with particular
emphasis on non-English speakers, foreign -born residents, homeless individuals, low-income
residents, and residents with limited or no internet access.
PART II: Proposal Narrative
Organizational Capacity and Mission
1. The City of Fayetteville engages City residents through regular public input meetings centered
around specific projects or initiatives. At these public meetings, community members may ask
questions and provide feedback, offer concerns, make suggestions. To increase community
awareness and engagement, in 2018 the City opened SpeakUp Fayetteville, a civic engagement
portal on the web that offers residents opportunities to engage with the City regarding a variety
of City initiatives through online surveys, forums, and interactive maps.
In 2017, the City of Fayetteville adopted a Welcoming Plan aimed at making the City a more
welcoming community for foreign -born residents and new Americans. The plan was designed
not only to make living in Fayetteville easier, but to encourage deeper, ongoing engagement
with City government. In 2019, the City removed the requirement that applicants for City board
and commission seats be registered voters, thus opening numerous opportunities for non -US
citizens to participate in the City's government.
Fayetteville's "I Count" project will further our City's ongoing mission to be a welcoming,
diverse, and inclusive community with opportunities for all. The project will help us to engage
foreign -born and other hard -to -count residents by providing the City with the resources needed
to make and grow meaningful connections and establish networks within these communities.
These will not only help ensure a complete count, but will ultimately help us increase two-way
communication, build partnerships, and encourage residents from these demographics to
participate in City government.
Focus Community
1. The communities the City plans to focus on are often intersectional:
English-language learners and foreign -born residents may not understand the process and
purpose of the census, and in the current political climate may be distrustful of national
government and reluctant to share personal information. Many low-income residents may not
have regular access to the internet and may therefore feel unable to access the census
questionnaire or may find it too inconvenient to seek out a means of completing the census.
Homeless residents may not be reached by traditional efforts because of their lack of a
permanent address.
2. The City's department of Community Resources has been working with individuals in low- to
moderate -income communities for decades, providing assistance with housing, home repair and
code compliance, and transportation, as well as administering Community Development Block
Grants.
In 2018, the City developed an online "Welcoming Hub," which serves as a one-stop information
resource for newcomers to Fayetteville, specifically for the foreign -born. The Hub includes links
to educational resources, such as English-language classes, job training, and citizenship
preparation. It also provides simple instructions for basic, everyday tasks around the City, such
as enrolling children in school, finding childcare, transportation options, city maps, and more.
This site also provides information about the census.
Outreach Strategies
1. Strategies and Activities
Coalition Building
Our core plan for the "I Count" campaign is to partner with organizations and institutions across the City
who already have connections with HTC communities, and to work with them to find the best ways to
raise awareness for their constituents. Planned partners include: Ozark Literacy Council, Canopy of NW
Arkansas, Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville Public Library, University of Fayetteville International
Student Office, Boys and Girls Club of Fayetteville, and Engage NWA.
Public Relations Informational Strategies
• Feature census information and links on Fayetteville Welcoming Hub on the City website
• Include census information in City press releases, February through May, 2020
• Create Informational videos to post to social media and be shared by partner organizations
• Advertising and feature stories with Spanish language newspapers and radio
• Arrange an interview on local NPR show, "Ozarks at Large," KUAF
• Print and distribute posters to partner organizations and other key locations
• Place on -bus advertising for Ozark Transit and University of Arkansas transit systems
• Create a direct-mail piece for households in target demographics and create door -hangers for
distribution by volunteers
• Create computer toppers for public access computers at the public library
• Design "I Count" stickers to make available at outreach events
• Create display in the lobby of City Hall where residents come to set up water services or pay bill
Community Outreach and Get Out the Count Events
• Create a paid internship for college student from one of the HTC Communities to help manage
the Outreach program, seek out advisors and influencers, and research outreach opportunities
• Set up computer open -house events in City Hall and at partner institutions where residents
without internet access can come in to fill out the census and ask questions
• Attend special events with information and iPads that can be used for census completion on the
spot.
2. We will reach an estimated 20,000 through direct mail to households and businesses in the targeted
HTC areas of Fayetteville as described on the censushardtocountmaps202O.us website. Through
community outreach and events, we hope to reach another estimated 20,000 residents. The City
can draw from existing business -license and resident records to compile mailing lists for direct mail.
The Community Resources division field staff can assist in identifying target neighborhoods and
disseminating posters, door hangers, etc. The Communications staff will deploy the PR campaign.
Collaboration and Alignment
1. Fayetteville's "I Count" campaign will include working with representatives from key stakeholder
institutions, communities, and partners to form a Fayetteville Complete Count Committee.
Meeting monthly or bi-weekly as needed, this committee will devise a strategic plan that will
also consider the efforts of the NW Arkansas CCC.
2. The Census Outreach Manager will participate in Arkansas Counts training and technical
assistance.
3. The Census Outreach Manager or her representative will join the Arkansas Counts Complete
Count Committee.
Part III: Organizational Capacity & Budget Information
1. The total operating budget for the City of Fayetteville for 2019 was $168,111,000.
2. Susan Norton, Director of Communications, will serve as the City's Census Outreach Manager.
Susan has managed the City's public relations efforts for four years. In addition, Susan serves as
staff liaison to the City's Digital Inclusion Plan Task Force, and so is well-informed about
community internet needs and resources. She is also a member of the City's Town and Gown
committee, which facilitates communication and collaboration between the City and the
University of Arkansas.
Yolanda Fields, Director of Community Resources, has served the City and the people of
Fayetteville for more than 20 years in this capacity. She is highly knowledgeable about the City's
low- to moderate -income community and has worked with a number of organizations on a
range of civic improvement projects. The Community Development department employs seven
code compliance officers and case managers who work directly in the field with individuals and
communities.
Greg Resz, Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator has the technological capacity to
identify the specific boundaries of neighborhoods or regions within the City and generate
addresses for direct mail efforts within those areas.
3. Budget
income
Amount
Additional Committed or Pending Resources
Arkansas Counts Grant
$20,000
Requested
City budget allocation
$16,741
Total Income
$36,741
Expenses
Amount
Narrative
Salaries
Paid Intern: $15 / hour x 20
$6,000
Intern, a member of one of the target
hrs/wk, January through May
demographic, will research and reach out to
2020.
community centers and possible partners,
and manage the overall project.
City staff salary:
$11,000
Estimated, based on hourly salaries and
Susan Norton, Comm Direct
estimated hours per week over 25 weeks,
Linda DeBerry, Project Mgr
January to May, 2020.
Dede Peters, Social Media
Greg Resz, GIS
Materials
Printing and distribution of
$8,500
To be sent to targeted neighborhoods within
20,000 direct mail pieces
the City of Fayetteville
Production of 5,000 "1 Count"
$345
To be passed out to residents who complete
stickers (2x 1" oval)
the census questionnaire at one of the
computer centers or events.
Production of 5,000 COF
$824
These will include information about how to
posters
get help with completing the census, and will
be posted in partner institutions,
international groceries, and other community
centers for the targeted demographics
Production of 10,000 door
$1372
Volunteers will help distribute these in areas
hangers
where census responses are low. They will
also serve as informational pieces at outreach
events
Computer toppers for library
$25
Simple cardstock "table tents" with census
information and how-to, installed
temporarily on each public access computer
in the library and at computer centers in City
Hall and at partner institutions.
Supplies
Large canvas for banner: 6
$175
For construction of a large "You Count"
yards cotton duck and paint
canvas mural that the public will be invited to
to make community "You
help create at events such as Farmers
Count" banner for Festivals
Markets, International Festivals, etc. It will
help attract traffic to the City's census booth
and serve as an attractive photo spot.
Travel
0
Volunteer Needs:
10-12
Volunteers will help distribute information
volunteers
and posters, staff computer access centers,
and assist at outreach events
Translator support
$500
For translation of materials into Spanish (and
possibly Arabic or Marshallese)
Advertising
$8,000
La Prensa Del Noroeste De
$5,000
13 weeks print ads in NWA Spanish language
Arkansas Springdale
newspaper in March through May, plus
online ad and Facebook push.
La Zeta Radio
$3,000
Radio ads in March and April to raise
awareness of census and drive traffic to
website.
Total Expenses
1 $36,741
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A R K A N S A S
community foundation
Smart Giving to Improve Communities
February 23, 2020
City of Fayetteville
113 W. Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Re: Arkansas Counts Census Funding
Dear Mayor Jordan:
Congratulations! Arkansas Counts has taken action to support your
organization with a grant totaling $20,000 for the period of March 1,
2020 — June 15, 2020. Funding will be provided through our fiscally
sponsoring organization, Arkansas Community Foundation
("Community Foundation"). The purpose of this funding is to support
your organization's 2020 U.S. Census outreach efforts to ensure hard -
to -count individuals in your community participate in the census.
Funding for this effort is made possible by the Arkansas Community
Foundation, Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation, Delta Dental
Foundation of Arkansas, Endeavor, Ross Foundation, The Beacon
Fund, Tyson Foods, Walmart Foundation, Walton Family Foundation,
and the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation.
Kara Wilkins, Census Coordinator, will be responsible for the
management of this grant.
This is a single -year grant that is be disbursed in one installment. A
check in the amount of $20,000 is enclosed. Depositing or cashing the
check indicates your acceptance of the face amount of the award and
that neither the Community Foundation nor any related party will
receive goods or services in connection with this grant. For
accounting purposes, we ask that you not hold this check but deposit
it within ten (10) days. In accepting this grant award, you also agree
to comply with the following:
1. Funds will be used for the project as outlined in
your submitted proposal. See Appendix A for specific deliverables.
2. All activities related to this grant should be completed and all
funds expended by June 15, 2020.
3. A final report must be submitted on or before June 30, 2020.
Details are in Appendix B.
4. A grant award acceptance agreement (Appendix A) is enclosed.
Please read the grant agreement carefully before signing and
returning to the Community Foundation.
Arkansas Counts is excited to partner with you in this work. If you have any questions
regarding your award, please contact Abby Hughes Holsclaw at
abby@arkansasimpact.org.
Sincerely,
Sarah Kinser
Chief Program Officer
Enclosures
cc: Kara Wilkins, Abby Hughes Holsclaw
APPENDIX A
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
GRANT AWARD ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT
Grantee: City of Fayetteville
Grant: Arkansas Counts Census 2020
Arkansas Community Foundation is pleased to assist you and your organization in making Arkansas a
better place to live, work and raise our families. Your grant is approved for the purpose of completing
the following objectives:
To enhance 2020 census outreach efforts by partnering with organizations and institutions across the
City of Fayetteville who have connections within HTC communities.
• Deliverable: Utilize public relations strategies to help to help raise awareness about the Census
including featuring census information on the City website, placing census information in City
press release, newsletters and other communications outlets.
• Deliverable: Create Census informational videos to post to social media and be shared by
partner organizations.
• Deliverable: Purchase advertising and feature stories with Spanish language newspapers and
other local radio outlets, such as the NPR show, "Ozarks at Large" on KUAF.
• Deliverable: Print and distribute Census materials such as posters, computer toppers and "I
Count" stickers to partner organizations and other key locations.
• Deliverable: Place on -bus advertising for Ozark Transit and University ofArkansas transit
systems.
• Deliverable: Create a Census direct-mail piece and door hangers to reach an estimated 20,000
households in HTC communities.
• Deliverable: Set up a census assistance site in City Hall and at partner institutions where
residents without internet access can complete the census and ask questions.
• Deliverable: Attend special events with information and iPads that can be used for census
completion on the spot.
In a continuing effort to improve the quality of our grantmaking, we require our grantees to:
✓ Submit a final narrative and budget report. By signing and returning this document, you are
agreeing to submit a final report on or before June 30, 2020. Guidelines for the information to
be included in each report are included in this packet. (See Appendix B, "Reporting
Requirements," enclosed.)
✓ Participate in Arkansas Counts Complete Count Committee meetings. In person and
teleconference options are available. A list of currently scheduled meetings is enclosed. (See
Appendix D.)
✓ Participate in a check-in technical assistance call with Arkansas Counts staff. This call will be
scheduled midway through your grant period. The purpose is to gain an understanding of your
organization's Census outreach plans and progress, learn from your successes, offer support and
connections and help troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
✓ Agree NOT to use funds for lobbying and voter registration efforts as described in Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Your organization may NOT:
❑ Use any funds from this Grant to intervene in any election, to support or oppose any
political party or candidate for public office.
❑ Use funds to carry on, directly or indirectly, a voter registration drive.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the federal, state, local and foreign rules and
regulations applicable to nonprofit organizations, including but not to, (1) lobbying rules under
IRS Code and the Lobbying Disclosure Act ("LDA"), (2) Federal Election Commission ("FEC") rules,
including those regarding "electioneering" communications, (3) rules governing political
activities, (4) ethics rules applicable to interactions with Members of Congress and Executive
Branch officials, and (5) any equivalent rules and regulations applicable to activities conducted
in any state, local or foreign jurisdiction, and to obtain training as necessary.
In addition, we highly encourage your organization to reach out to your local city and county
government to raise awareness of the importance of the 2020 census and gain the buy -in and support of
local elected officials. This step is not a requirement in order to receive funding but is strongly
recommended in order to maximize the effectiveness of your outreach. We have provided a template
for a memorandum of understanding your organization could execute with local government to
formalize participation and buy -in. (See Appendix D.)
✓ Optional but highly encouraged: Execute Memorandum of Understanding with local city or
county government. (See Appendix D.)
To signify your agreement and understanding of these requirements, in acceptance of your grant award,
please sign is form and return it to Arkansas Community Foundation, 5 Allied Drive, Suite 51110, Little
Rock, AR 71302.
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Date
APPENDIX B
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Your grant award is intended to be used during the period March 1, 2020—June 15, 2020. A final report
is due no later than June 30, 2020. The final report consists of two parts:
• Narrative report, detailing your progress toward the program's outcomes, and
• Budget report, providing an update on actual expenses compared to your original
requested budget.
Narrative Report
Please follow this format in your report.
Key Touchpoints for Census Outreach
Please indicate the number of each type of contact made by your organization during the grant
period. If possible, please keep sign -in sheets, canvassing reports or other records of individuals
reached. If necessary, estimates may be used.
Note: if your organization did not participate in each kind of outreach, skip those that do not apply.
# of Flyers or Printed Materials Distributed
# of Households Reached by Telephone
# of Households Reached by Text Message
# of Households Reached by Email or other
Electronic Messaging
# of Views, Shares and Engagements of Facebook
Posts Related to Census Outreach
# of Views, Shares and Engagements of Twitter
Posts Related to Census Outreach
# of Views, Shares and Engagements of Instagram
Posts Related to Census Outreach
# of Individuals Reached through Tables at Events
or Sidewalk Outreach in the Community
# of Individuals who Visited a Kiosk, Wi-fi Hotspot
or Computer Access Point to Complete the
Census Form
# of Households Reached through Door-
knocking/In-person Canvassing
# of Attendees at Community
Presentations/Meetings Related to Census
Outreach
# of Articles, Stories, Interviews or PSAs Placed
through Local Media
# Individuals Reached through Other Outreach
Strategy (please describe):
# Individuals Reached through Other Outreach
Strategy (please describe):
Describing Your Activities
For each of the below outreach strategies your organization used, please describe what
you did, when activities occurred, who was involved (i.e., staff, # of volunteers, etc.),
and how it went. What were your overall impressions of the effectiveness of this
strategy? Would you try it again for the 2030 census? Why or why not?
a. Public relations (informational) campaign — examples include outreach to radio,
television, social media, associations, civic groups or other outlets and networks
who reach Hard to Count populations
b. Tables/booths at community events — examples include school events,
community and cultural fairs, church events, sporting events, etc.
c. Get Out the Count activities — examples include door canvassing to private
residences, canvassing to ethnic businesses, direct outreach through churches,
etc.
d. Kiosks/computer access points— providing computer access with secure WiFi at I
locations where Hard to Count communities feel safe and welcome
e. Coalition-building/forming local Complete Count Committees with an emphasis
on Hard to Count communities
f. Other outreach strategies (please describe)
2. Please describe the feedback you received from hard -to -count individuals,
neighborhoods and groups in your community. What were their perceptions of the
census? What were the most common questions or comments you received? What was
their overall awareness of the importance of the census before your contact with them?
Were they generally positive, negative, or neutral about the census?
3. What supports did you receive from Arkansas Counts during your outreach process?
Were there any resources, trainings, or activities that were particularly useful? Any that
were not useful? Any suggestions for support we could provide in 2030?
4. What other partners, funding sources, or endorsements did your organization secure
(specifically related to your census outreach)? Please describe who was involved and
what their role was.
5. What were the biggest challenges your organization faced in organizing your census
outreach efforts? Were you able to overcome them, and if so, how?
6. How have you used this opportunity to build your organization's capacity? Please detail
specifics to the degree you are able.
Budget Report
Please use the following format for your budget report:
Grantee: TYPE YOUR ORGANIZATION'S NAME HERE
BUDGET CATEGORIES I Proposed Census
Actual Expenditures
Budget
Total:
APPENDIX C
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
ARKANSAS COUNTS CENSUS GRANTS -REQUIRED MEETINGS AND TOUCHPOINTS
Organizations receiving grant funding from Arkansas Counts are expected to attend all
Complete Count Committee (CCC) meetings either in-person or remotely. Dates are provided
below for reference. All meetings will occur between 12:00pm - 2:00pm CST, and locations
will be shared once they are available.
• March 6, 2020 — In Person (Little Rock)
o Location TBD
• April 3, 2020 — Teleconference
o Audio: (646) 558-8665
o Meeting ID: 873-066-6691
o Video: https:Hzoom.us/j/8730666691
• May 1, 2020 — In Person
o Location TBD
• June 5, 2020 — Teleconference
o Audio: (646) 558-8665
o Meeting ID: 873-066-6691
o Video: https://zoom.us/j/8730666691
In addition, we require that your organization participate in one technical assistance/check-in
call with Arkansas Counts staff at approximately the midpoint of the grant period. This call can
be scheduled at the time of your convenience by contacting Abby Hughes Holsclaw at
abby@arkansasimpact.org and Kara Wilkins at kara@arkansasimpact.org.
APPENDIX D
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
TEMPLATE — MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Note to grantee: we encourage you to reach out to your local city and county government and other
local partners to raise awareness of the importance of the 2020 census and gain the buy -in and support
of local elected officials. This step is not a requirement in order to receive funding but is strongly
recommended in order to maximize the effectiveness of your outreach. This Appendix is a template
agreement you can use to formalize the support and buy -in of partners.
Census 2020 Outreach Partnership
(Insert Name of Project)
Memorandum of Agreement
Between
(Insert name of organization) and (Insert name of city/county/other gov't entity)
(Insert name of organization/entity) and (insert name of city) have entered into this
memorandum of agreement (MOA) to work together to ensure that hard -to -count residents in
the community complete their 2020 census form. This MOA outlines the roles, responsibilities
and financial and in-kind contributions of each partner.
Roles and Responsibilities
(Insert name of organization/entity) will:
• (Insert role or responsibility)
• (Insert role or responsibility)
• Continue adding roles or responsibilities as needed
(Insert name of city/county/other gov't entity) will:
• (Insert role or responsibility)
• (Insert role or responsibility)
• Continue adding roles or responsibilities as needed
(Insert name of "other' partner/s) will:
• (Insert role or responsibility)
• (Insert role or responsibility)
• Continue adding roles or responsibilities as needed.
Financial and In -Kind Contributions (if any)
(Insert name of organization/entity) will:
• Provide (insert dollar amount) for (insert budget line item)
• Provide in-kind support for (insert budget line item)
• Continue adding financial or in-kind contributions as needed.
(Insert name of city/county/other gov't entity) will:
• Provide (insert dollar amount) for (insert budget line item)
• Provide in-kind support for (insert budget line item)
• Continue adding financial or in-kind contributions as needed.
(Insert name of "other" partner/s) will
• Provide (insert dollar amount) for (insert budget line item)
• Provide in-kind support for (insert budget line item)
• Continue adding financial or in-kind contributions as needed.
I attest that my organization will fulfill the roles, responsibilities, and contributions as outlined
above.
Name
Title
u Organization
Date
Name
Title
Organization
Date
APPENDIX E
ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR GRANT RECIPIENTS
Key Contacts for Support
As an Arkansas Counts grantee partner, we hope to provide your organization everything
possible to ensure you can effectively Get Out the Count, especially among hard -to -count
populations. We will occasionally share national and statewide learning opportunities,
resources, and communication materials.
Key individuals available to support you are:
Name/Position/Organization
Area of Support
Email
Kara Wilkins, Census
Oversees the Arkansas
kara@arkansasim acp t.org
Coordinator, Arkansas Impact
Counts initiative and key
Philanthropy
point of contact for sharing
with and learning from the
CCC
Mierya Reith, Executive
Outreach, Organizing, and
director@arkansascoalition.org
Director, Arkansas United
Training sub -committee co-
chair
Bill Kopsky, Arkansas Public
Outreach, Organizing, and
bill@arpanel.org
Policy Panel
Training sub -committee co-
chair
Brad Cameron, Founder and
Communications sub-
brad@bbbox.io
Chief Storyteller, Big Big Box
committee chair and
communication technical
assistance provider
Alison Wright, Arkansas
Technology and Data sub-
awright@ualr.edu
Economic Development
committee chair
Institute
Laura Kellams, Northwest
State and Local
Ikellams@aradvocates.org
Arkansas Director, Arkansas
Government sub-
Advocates for Children and
committee chair
Families
Abby Hughes Holsclaw,
Development and
abby@arkansasimpact.org
Coordinator, Arkansas Impact
Subgrants sub -committee
Philanthropy
chair
Communication Materials
We encourage your organization to announce that you have been selected as an Arkansas
Counts grantee partner, continue to share why the census matters in Arkansas, and use in-
person and digital platforms to Get Out the Count. Please use the materials provided below as a
starting point, and creatively develop materials that resonate with your unique community.
• Boilerplate language about Arkansas Counts:
Arkansas Counts is a statewide, community -led initiative to ensure an accurate and
representative 2020 U.S. Census. With leadership from a statewide Complete Count
Committee, Arkansas Counts provides training and resources to Get Out the Count. Learn
more at www.arcounts.org.
• Arkansas Counts logo
o English version
o Spanish version
• Media release template
• Social media toolkit
• Arkansas Counts one -pager
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas - Budget Adjustment Form (Legistar)
Budget Year Division Adjustment Number
/Org2 COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING (055)
2020
Requestor: Bonnie Bolinger
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT DESCRIPTION / JUSTIFICATION:
City staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the AR Community
Foundation Grant Award Acceptance Agreement accepting the Arkansas Community Foundation grant award for the
2020 Census and approve a budget adjustment.
RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE
COUNCIL DATE: 3/17/2020
LEGISTAR FILE ID#: 2020-0186
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Budget Director
TYPE:
JOURNAL #:
GLDATE:
CHKD/POSTED:
Date
D - (City Council)
TOTAL 20,000 20,000 v.20191231
Increase / (Decrease) Project.Sub#
Account Number Expense Revenue Project Sub.Detl AT Account Name
1010.090.6600-4305.00 - 20,000 32001 RE Commercial Grants
1010.090.6600-5342.00 20,000 - 32001 EX Promotionals - Activities
H:\Budget Adjustments\2020_Budget\City Council\03-17-2020\BA 2020-0186 Census Grant 1 of 1