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Lost Creek Civic Organization
Introduction
Enhanced quality of life and economic value through civic engagement
June 22, 2015
LCCO Organizational Committee
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Topics
● Role● Lost Creek Needs a Formal Civic Organization● Neighborhood Organizations● Characteristics● Strategy● Status● Next Steps
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Organizational Committee
Ashley Crutchfield
Barbara Crutchfield
Barbara Szalay
Bob Crutchfield
Carla Doyne
Karen McAfee
Paul Schumann
Sam Mirrop
Sandy Whitney
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LCCO Role
●The role of the Lost Creek Civic Organization ● To act as the governmental liaison on issues related to the quality of life and economic welfare of the community (City, County, EISD, and State) ●To conduct research, facilitate conversations, and reach positions, on those issues.
●It’s among similar organizations active in many other large communities throughout Austin and the country.
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Lost Creek Needs a Formal Civic Organization
● City of Austin Annexation● Growing Number of Issues● More Involvement Needed in Public Forums● A Mechanism for Political Force● Provide the Opportunity For a Voice for Every Resident ● Organization Devoted Solely to Civic Matters
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Sample of Known Civic Issues
● Loop 360
● Marshall Tract
● CodeNext
● Lost Creek Future Land Use Map
● Lost Creek Master Plan
● Mass Transit
● Water Rates and Conservation
● Environment
● Imagine Austin
● Jurisdictional Liaison (City, County, EISD, State)
● Bee Caves Rd Improvements
● MOPAC South Improvements
● EISD Bond Programs
● Fire Protection and Prevention in Greenbelt Areas Not Covered by Lost Creek Limited District
● Liaison with Other Civic Organizations
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Neighborhood Organizations & Services
Community Development● Lost Creek Limited District
● Lost Creek Neighborhood Association
● Lost Creek Moms’ Club
● Lost Creek Dads’ Club
● Lost Creek Home and Garden Club
● Nextdoor Lost Creek
Civic Engagement● Lost Creek Civic Organization
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LCCO Characteristics
● Incorporated as a state nonprofit
● IRC 501(c)(4) non-profit status will be applied for
● Volunteer based
● All land owners (residences and office buildings) within the geographic territory are members. Only homeowners have the right to vote and hold office.
● There will be no dues. All funds are from voluntary contributions or fund raising as permitted by IRC 501(c)(4).
● A loose, open, transparent, and inclusive organization
● Communicates through various media
● Known to governments and media as the formal liaison to/from Lost Creek for civic issues
● Holds a minimum of one physical meeting or virtual meeting per quarter with featured speakers
● Welcomes and encourages input from all Lost Creek homeowners and businesses
● Fosters relationships with all neighborhood organizations in Lost Creek
● Fosters community conversations on important issues
● Publishes an electronic calendar of civic events important to Lost Creek
● Facilitates access to information about civic issues affecting the community
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Strategy
●Vision: A community of creative collaboration
● Mission: To protect and enhance the quality of life in, and economic value of, our community
● Goals● Represent all land owners (residences and office buildings) within its geographic area
● Be known as the organization to go to for civic information about the community or issues affecting the community
● Be inclusive, transparent, knowledgeable, and proactive
● Be a viable organization with sustained volunteerism
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Strategy (continued)
● Strategies●Be open
●Encourage and facilitate civic and civil engagement
●Develop good relations with political leaders, government staff, land managers, and media
●Optimize communication and collaboration tools and technologies
●Values●Service
●Community
●Appropriate technology
●Communication
●Environmental awareness
●Teamwork
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Status
● Texas Nonprofit Corporation● Established Web/Network Site–www.lostcreekcivicorganization.org● Drafted Constitution and Bylaws● Accepted in Austin Community Registry● Prepared Announcement & Roll Out Plan
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Web/Network Site
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Web/Network Site (continued)
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Next Steps
● Announcement
●Post Card to Homeowners●E-mail to Residents●Letters to Commercial Property Landowners
● Identification of Founding Officers and Board Members
● Contact Appropriate Government Officials and Staff
● Press Release to Appropriate Media
● Announce First Meeting