2005-085-RES APPLICATION TO PROPOSE THE CITY'S HOMESTEAD PROGRAM AS AN ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT FOR 2006 INNOVATIONS IN AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AWARD
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-085
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF.AN
APPLICATION WITH THE COUNCIL FOR EXCELLENCE IN
GOVERNMENT, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE INNOVATIONS IN
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AWARDS PROGRAM TO PROPOSE THE
CITY'S HOMESTEAD PROGRAM AS AN ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT FOR A
2006 INNOVATIONS IN AMERICAN GOVERNMENT A W ARDj MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECTj AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
WHEREAS, the Council for Excellence in Government, by and through the Harvard
University John F. Kennedy School of Government, annually sponsors the Innovations in American
Government Awards Program which annually offers six $100,000.00 grants to recognize creative
and effective government initiatives; and,
WHEREAS, the aforesaid Council for Excellence in Government has again announced that
applications are being received for such program; and,
WHEREAS, the program is highly competitive, annually receiving more than one thousand
applicants from which eighteen applicants are selected for final recognition, with six receiving the
actual $100,000.00 cash awards; and,
WHEREAS, because a prerequisite to applying for the grant is that the applicant program
must have been implemented for a minimum of twelve months prior to submission of an application;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things
approved,
Section 2, That an application be filed on behalf of the City of Paris presenting the City's
Homestead Program as a participant in the 2006 Innovations in American Governments Award
Program sponsored by The Council For Excellence in Government, Harvard University John F,
Kennedy School of Government.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of July, 2005.
ATTEST:
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ice Ellis, City Clerk
D AS TO FORM:
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L . Schenk, City Attorney
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EIGHTEEN PIONEERING INITIATIVES RECOGNIZED FOR GOVERNMENT "OSCAR"
Best and Brightest From Public Sector Eligible for $100,000 Prize
(CAMBRIDGE, MA) -Eighteen government initiatives--ranging from a federal website to a city program that
engages young people in local public management--have been named finalists for the prestigious Innovations in
American Government Award, a program of the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at
Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. The creative and forward thinking efforts are now eligible for
one of six $100,000 award prizes in what is often called the "Oscars" of government.
"These efforts represent the best and brightest in government innovations," said Gowher Rizvi, Director of the Ash
Institute. "Each takes a creative approach to a significant problem. It is our honor to shine a bright light on them and
to encourage other government entities to replicate them."
The eighteen finalists--selected from more than 1,000 applicants--are:
Adolescent Portable Therapy in New York City--a drug-treatment program for young people that addresses the
transient nature of the juvenile justice system. The "portable" therapy and staff follow teens as they move between
facilities and agencies to avoid a break in service delivery.
Advanced Language Program in Lexington, KY--combines classroom training and cultural immersion that gives
police the necessary skills to provide essential services to a rapidly growing Spanish speaking community.
Charter Agencies in the State of Iowa--redirects energy from bureaucratic requirements into innovation. The
agencies volunteer to be accountable for measurable customer benefits and contribute savings/revenues. In return, the
State exempts them from many bureaucratic requirements,
Corridor Housing Strategy in Minneapolis, MN--enlists neighborhood organizations to increase affordable housing
along major urban corridors. The initiative uses transit-oriented development principles to foster housing growth tied
to transportation and jobs.
Global Development Alliance at the U.S. Agency for International Development--combines the resources and
expertise of the public and private sectors to improve the lives of people in the developing world. The program links
U,S, foreign assistance with resources from business, non-governmental organizations and philanthropies for
international development and humanitarian activities.
Housing & Conservation Board in the State of Vermont--is a state supported funding agency that conserves
working farms and other naturallhistoric resources while supporting affordable housing and community development.
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Laboratory Response Network at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention--is a collaboration of 140
state and local public health laboratories--as well as federal, international and militaryfacilities--that test for
biological and chemical agents associated with terrorism or other public health emergencies,
Metro Police Department's Gay & Lesbian Liaison Unit of Washington, D,C.--is the only unit in the nation to
redefine community policing by coupling outreach with traditional crime fighting, The unit investigates crimes by
and against the gay community, and educates and supports community members and police.
Partnerships for Results of Cayuga County, NY --is an inter-agency entity that provides comprehensive assessment,
service integration and improved accountability to foster positive social, emotional and academic development of at-
risk children,
Priorities of Government in the State ofWashington--is a first-of-its-kind budgeting approach that prioritizes state
services within available resources to ensure citizens get the results they want most from government.
Program Assessment Rating Tool at the U.S, Office of Management and Budget--assesses every federal
program's purpose, design, management and results to determine effectiveness. The uniform assessment is used to
improve management and to make informed budget decisions.
State Forensic Program of Allegheny County, P A--reintegrates individuals with behavioral health diagnoses upon
release from state penitentiaries into the community, and provides assistance with basic needs and mental health
services to help participants become productive members of society.
Sustainable Technology, Engineering, Planning and Strategies of Olympia, W A--is an integrated, automated tool
that evaluates and manages capitol planning projects to ensure effective growth and community sustainability,
Systematic Code Enforcement Program of Los Angeles, CA--proactively inspects more than 760,000 rental units
in Los Angeles for habitability, and enforces state health and safety codes. The program ensures that all residents live
in safe housing and has resulted in the resolution of more than 1.5 million code violations.
Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center in the State of Rhode Island--is the first urban public high
school to build an individualized curriculum around each student's needs and interests, incorporating tailored
academic work, real-world internships and project work,
SEED School of the D.C. Public School District--is the nation's first urban public boarding school, providing
integrated academic and boarding services to help students in grades seven through twelve achieve their academic and
social potential.
www,Regulations.gov ofthe U.S, Environmental Protection Agency--is a web site that places the federal
government's rulemaking process at the American public's fingertips, and where citizens can search and comment on
any proposed federal regulation,
Youth Civic Engagement in Hampton, V A--is a comprehensive youth engagement strategy that gives young people
authority to be equal players in city decisions. Youth have a "place at the table" in city government and play an
active role in directing city services, schools and neighborhoods,
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"By recognizing true innovation at all levels of government, and to give other jurisdictions the information and
inclination to improve the lives of citizens, we hope to turn innovative ideas into commonly accepted best practices,"
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-'said Stephen Goldsmith, Director of the Innovations in American Government Awards, "The amazing scope of
government activity and creativity represented by these eighteen programs should give citizens renewed confidence in
the quality of their public servants,"
Each of the 18 finalists will deliver a public presentation before the National Selection Committee at Harvard
University .on May 11,2005, The Committee is chaired by David R. Gergen of the Center for Public Leadership at
Harvard and includes former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, former San Diego Mayor
Susan Golding, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Maria Echaveste and former Congressman William
Clinger. For more information about the presentations and how to view them on the Internet, please visit
www,ashinstitute.harvard.edu.
After a full day of presentations, the committee will select five winners of the Innovations in American Government
Award and one winner of the Fannie Mae Foundation Innovations in American Government Award in Affordable
Housing, a special award made possible by the Fannie Mae Foundation, The winners will be announced on July 27,
2005 at the 2005 Excellence in Government Conference, in Washington, DC, Each winning program will receive a
$100,000 grant. to encourage replication of its innovation in other jurisdictions.
The Innovations in American Government Awards program, now in its 18th year, is a program of the Ash Institute for
Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. The award is
administered in partnership with the Council for Excellence in Government.
The Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy
School of Government fosters excellence in government around the world in order to generate and strengthen
democracy, Through its awards program, research, publications, curriculum support, and global network, the Institute
champions critical milestones in creative and effective governance and democratic practice,
The Council for Excellence in Government is a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to
improve government performance by strengthening results-oriented management and creative leadership in the public
sector, and to build understanding by focusing public discussion on government's role and responsibilities,
For more information on the Innovations in American Government program and this year's finalists, please
visit "",,w,ashinstitute,harvarfJ,edu or www,excelgov.org.
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