(A) As long as citizens understand and take advantage of their right to express concerns within the neighborhood associations, these associations will be in the best position to understand the problems and opportunities facing the neighborhoods. The associations are expected to identify problems and possible solutions and then undertake action to address them. The associations will utilize neighborhood resources whenever possible to address these issues. In many cases, however, resources from outside the neighborhood will be essential.
(B) Once an association has determined that it needs assistance in addressing an issue from a governmental or non-governmental office, it is encouraged to bring that request directly to the office in question. That assistance could take many forms, but may commonly be additional financial, personnel or equipment resources in excess of those available to the neighborhood. As appropriate, city offices will work with the neighborhood association in order to acquire those additional resources either from the city itself or from another entity.
(C) The unique character of problems faced by a single neighborhood may require the establishment of a neighborhood service center which would allow for a more efficient delivery of services to a neighborhood and a more coordinated delivery when several providers are involved. The establishment of such a center would come at the request of the neighborhood association and be agreed to by the service providers involved.
(Prior Code, § 162.60) (Ord. 40-1993, passed - -1993)