1. November 24, 2014

2. Past Efforts
 1996 Community Enhancement Program Steering
Committee (32 members met for 2 years)
 2004 Neighborhood Issues Task Force
(28 members met for 6 weeks)
 2008 Strong & Sustainable Neighborhood Initiative
(35-member panel met in workshop series)
 2009 New Comprehensive Plan adopted
(included chapter on neighborhood integrity)
 2010-13 Neighborhood/Community Plans (5) adopted

3. Recent Accomplishments
 Strengthened rental registration ordinance
 $100,000 for neighborhood plan implementation
 Council provided additional code enforcement
resources
 Strategic communication/marketing plans
 Deeper relationship-building

4. Research (other communities)
 Looked at 24 communities
 Six communities had some type of program
(commission or task force)
 Commission / task force focused on crime
prevention, nuisance properties, education,
communication, and strengthening HOAs &
neighborhood associations

5. Staff Recommendation
 9- to 12-member task force or resource team
 Standing body that meets, as needed
 Appointed by the City Council
 Identify responsibilities

6. Staff Recommendation
 Representatives from:
▪ HOAs / Neighborhood Associations
▪ TAMU Student Body
▪ Rental Property Investor
▪ TAMU Administration (Office of Student Affairs?)
▪ Realtors Association
▪ Apartment Association

7. Possible Responsibilities
 Act as a sounding board on neighborhood
issues
 Foster better University/Community relations
 Advise on neighborhood visual quality issues
 Advise on code enforcement activities
affecting neighborhoods
 Assist with communication among
neighborhoods, students and City

8. November 24, 2014