DECIDE HOW TO SPEND MONEY IN DISTRICT 10!
In the last few years, District 10 went through a Participatory Budgeting process and we will be undertaking a similar effort this year. This year, District 10 has been allocated $250,000 of discretionary funding for neighborhood projects.
What is Participatory Budgeting?
Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process that gives community members the opportunity to set budgeting priorities and make decisions on what community projects should be funded.
Participatory Budgeting Informational Meeting
Come learn about the Participatory Budgeting process and meet your neighbors at one of the three meetings in the District.
Meeting 1
Monday, November 27th
6:30pm – 8pm
Potrero Hill Branch Public Library
1616 20th Street
Meeting 2
Wednesday, November 29th
6:30pm – 8pm
Bayview YMCA
CORRECTED: 1601 Lane Street
Meeting 3
Saturday, December 2nd
10am – 12pm
Visitacion Valley Branch Public Library
201 Leland Ave
How does Participatory Budgeting work?
District 10 residents will be able to help decide how best to spend $250,000 for neighborhood enhancements, beautification, safety, open space and other improvements. Past awarded projects have included security cameras, graffiti clean-up programs and community gardening programs for youth.
Have an idea for a project in District 10? (DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 13TH!)
Submit here – http://bit.ly/2zpNS2F
We are accepting applications on projects to help improve District 10 in the following categories:
- Neighborhood and Community Services
- Transportation and Pedestrian Safety
- Beautification and Open Space
- Education and Youth
- Culture and Arts
Project Guidelines:
- Projects must provide benefits to District 10 residents.
- Projects must be a one-time, non-recurring expenditure.
- Project cannot be used for operational costs.
- Specific vendors should not be identified in your proposal. (For example, if your project is to increase the number of activities offered for kids in the district, please describe the activities, but not the name of a particular organization that could possibly offer the services.)
- $25,000 project maximum cost, $5,000 project minimum cost (This will be vetted and determined by the Controller’s office).
- Must be 16 years or over to vote.
- Funding will be allocated via a public RFP process after the voting process. Please note funding is not guaranteed towards specific organizations.
Check out a list of awarded projects here – http://conta.cc/2pPSPf0
For more information or questions, please contact:
Yoyo Chan
Yoyo Chan
yoyo.chan@sfgov.org
415-554-7670
415-554-7670