Title
Approving the application of Councilmember Mike Heath to serve on a Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Interdisciplinary team for the development of policy supporting walking and walkability.
Summary
CAMPO is preparing an application for the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors’ (NACDD) “Step It Up!: Action Institute to Increase Walking and Walkability” Funding Assistance Program. The purpose of the application is to prepare interdisciplinary teams from metropolitan planning organization (MPO) regions to pursue policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) supports for walking and walkability. The program requires interdisciplinary teams of 4-6 members to attend training and develop an action plan for the region. The plan would include short and long-term outcomes, inclusive of at least one (ideally more than one) PSE outcome targeting improved walkability through community design or transportation design strategies. NACDD will provide related action plan template and training.
CAMPO has identified qualified professionals in the region to serve on this interdisciplinary team and has invited Councilmember Mike Heath to join the project team. Mr. Heath is interested in participating and requests approval by the City Council.
Additional information and Mr. Heath's commitment letter is attached to this agenda item.
Deadline for City Council Action
Deadline for materials to be received by CAMPO is January 18, 2016.
Projected Future City Council Action
None.
Fiscal Impact
None.
Staff Recommendation
Discuss and take action as appropriate.
Drafter
Brandon Wade
City Manager