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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes. 19-039Resolution 19-039 A Resolution Establishing the Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census for the City of Brookings, South Dakota Whereas, the United States will conduct a complete census of its population during the 2020 Census; and Whereas, the City of Brookings has a vested interest in achieving a complete and accurate count of its population during the 2020 Census; and Whereas, specific interests include increased Federal funds appropriations, accurate local statistical data for retail attraction, and accurate data for community housing needs; and Whereas, some segments of the population are at risk for undercounting in the census; and Whereas, the input and support of individuals and organizations actively engaged with groups at risk for undercounting in the City of Brookings is necessary to achieve a complete count; and Whereas, a Complete Count Committee would bring together individuals from throughout the city committed to achieving a complete census count. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the City Council of the Brookings, South Dakota, hereby establishes the Brookings Complete Count Committee to plan and implement strategies for achieving a complete count of Brookings city residents in the year 2020 United States Census, including those residents at -risk for undercounting. Purpose Statement/Goals: 1) Develop a community -specific 2020 Census awareness campaign. 2) Provide leadership in the promotion of the 2020 Census. 3) Commit to ensuring every resident in our community is counted. Membership: Due regard given to the following areas of representation: Local Government (Brookings City Council & Brookings County Commission, City and County Planning Departments), State Government (Social Services, Vocational Rehabilitation), Higher Learning (South Dakota State University: Administration, Student Senate, Diversity Office), Brookings School System, Senior Citizens, Business/Industry, Faith - Based Groups (Ministerial Association, Habitat for Humanity), Tribal Government, Citizens at large, and the Media. Residency: Each member of the Complete Count Committee shall be a resident of the City of Brookings. Meetings: The Brookings Complete Count Committee will meet at least monthly from the committee inspection through May 2020 with the staff support of the City Manager's Office and Community Development Director. Quorum: A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of its business. Coordination: The Brookings Complete Count Committee will coordinate its activities with representatives from the U.S. Census Bureau's Regional Office and with Brookings County Development Officials. Now, Therefore, Be It Further Resolved that the City of Brooking duly authorizes the creation of a Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census and the appointment of members with regard to areas of representation listed above. Now, Therefore, Be It Further Resolved that the Complete Count Committee will be dissolved upon the completion of the 2020 Census count. Passed and approved this 14th day of May, 2019. CITY OF BROOKINGS Keith W. Corbett, Mayor ATTEST: a© 770* h4 r t�V NCO• •b'P �1 i �t' •• ���o�fj +e"nnie,.•ster, Acting City Clerk