Community Relations Program. (Text prepared by PCI, November 2005)
Community Relations Program. Community relations objectives and activities have been developed to encourage public participation during upcoming activities at the Site. They are intended to ensure that residents and interested officials are informed about activities taking place and, at appropriate times, have opportunities to provide input during the cleanup process. To be effective, the community relations program is formulated according to the community's need for information, and its interest and willingness to participate in the process. Throughout the planning process, Romeoville residents have voiced their concerns about the existing property and the reuse of that property. In addition, community residents were concerned and interested in the plans for the land, how this would impact surrounding traffic and neighborhoods, and whether the planned redevelopment would provide jobs for the community. The following objectives have been developed as a guideline for the implementation of community relations activities related to the Sites. ▪ Enlist Local Support and Participation - Inform and enlist the support and participation of local representatives and officials, including the Village President, Director of Community Development, the Economic Development Commission, Downtown Redevelopment Committee, Route 53 Corridor Planning Committee and other local community groups. The frequent contact between local officials, community leaders, and residents provides a direct line of communication in which questions and concerns may be addressed or referred to USEPA. It is essential that local officials be informed of site activities, plans, findings, and developments. ▪ Identify and Assess Citizen Perception - Information regarding citizen concerns and perceptions of the Site is important. Typical areas of concern to the public are health, funding, time frame and future land use, and the role and working relationship between USEPA, the community, and the Village. Understanding these concerns will help the Village focus on addressing these issues to the satisfaction of the public, and defining the level of effort for community relations. ▪ Respond to Citizen Concerns – Concise, easily understood, and timely information will be made available to area residents, including the schedule of technical activities, their purpose, and their outcome. The staff will also attempt to identify special situations or concerns where more specialized information is desired by individuals or groups. The Villag...
Community Relations Program. This CRP describes activities funded by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Brownfields Program. The CRP also includes additional activities tailored to meet the unique community involvement needs of those who live and work near the Village of Pecos Municipal Pool Asbestos Abatement Project, hereinafter referred to as “the project.” This CRP has been developed in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance for conducting community involvement programs. The purpose of this CRP is to describe the strategy for addressing the concerns of residents potentially affected by activities conducted at the subject property. The CRP additionally outlines how citizens have been involved throughout the planning process for this project. The spokesperson for this project for the NMED Brownfields Program is: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Team Leader Brownfields Program New Mexico Environment Department 000 X. Xxxxxx, Xxxx 0 Clovis, New Mexico 88101 Email: xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx@xxx.xx.xxx Phone: (000) 000-0000 The spokesperson for the Village of Pecos is: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Mayor Village of Pecos 00 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx Pecos, New Mexico 87552 Email: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Phone: (000) 000-0000 The Information Repository is located at the Village of Pecos Municipal Building office, located at 00 Xxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000.
Community Relations Program. 2479 Contractor shall at all times be in compliance with this Section 4.6 and with the provisions of the 2480 Transition and Diversion Plans contained in Exhibit B. Contractor shall revise, modify and otherwise 2481 update such Plans throughout the Term as it deems necessary, or as reasonably requested by the City. 2482
Community Relations Program. Based on prior tasks, the CONSULTANT, through a qualified SUBCONSULTANT, shall develop a community relations plan comprised of 1) date, time, location, and outline of presentations and 2) means of communication with community and association leaders prior to and during meetings.
