Supervisor Norman Yee │ District 7

Participatory Budgeting PROPOSAL APPLICATION 2019-2020

What is the Participatory Budget? Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. It gives citizens the power to set budgeting priorities and make decisions on what community projects should be funded. The process involves: the brainstorming of project ideas, the development of initial proposals, and the selection of winning projects through voting. This year, District 7 Supervisor Norman Yee set aside $300,000 to be used for the Participatory Budget General Projects. An additional $250,000 has been set aside for Pedestrian Safety- Vision Zero Projects and $50,000 for Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness .

What is Vision Zero?Vision Zero is a policy adopted in 2014 by the Board of Supervisors that aims to end all pedestrian deaths by 2024. We’re calling for engineering improvements for street safety, more targeted traffic crime enforcement, and an effective education initiative to inform and educate all road users.

Statement of Intent“The District 7 Participatory Budgeting Project aims to establish an inclusive way to identify projects within the district to improve the quality of our neighborhoods. These projects may range from bold, new and lasting, to simple, useful and thoughtful. The essence of the Participatory Budget is to involve as many community members as possible, regardless of age, race, and socio-economic background.”

How will it work?Step 1. Brainstorming Orientation

We will host an Orientation Meeting, where you can learn more about the project, present your ideas, and have your questions answered. The meeting will held on Wednesday, November 6 th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 at Midtown Terrace Clubhouse

Step 2. The Initial ProposalAs a resident of District 7, you are invited to submit a proposal application for a project that will help improve our neighborhoods. A Project Proposal Workshop meeting will be held on Saturday, November 16th at 10.00 AM at Ingleside Presbyterian Church, 1345 Ocean Ave. Come share your ideas and get feedback from City departments. Proposal submissions are due January 6th 2020 before midnight.

Step 3. Review and Selection for the BallotThe Neighborhood Council is a volunteer group of residents from different neighborhoods in District 7 who will review and select promising proposals; subsequently city staff will review and assess the budget and determine its overall feasibility. New Neighborhood Council members are nominated each year. If you are interested in being a part of future years councils contact Erica.Maybaum@sfgov.org

Step 4. VotingIn the spring, the best ideas will then be put up to a vote by YOU, the residents of District 7 aged 16 or older. You will be able to vote online or in person

Who can submit an Initial Proposal and how to make a strong proposal?

You must live, work or play in District 7 to submit a proposal. The project must benefit District 7. You may submit a proposal as an individual or as a group. Stronger proposals are those that have been shared with and have the support of your neighborhood associations, groups, or the residents most impacted.

Map of District 7

To find out if you live in District 7, go to http://www.sfelections.org/tools/districts_lookup/

Or, call us at (415) 554-6517Email: Erica.Maybaum@sfgov.org

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Basic Guidelines

1. Your project must fall within at least one of these categories:

A. General Projects ($300,000 total funds available)

Neighborhood Services: Such as services for Youth, Seniors, Non-English Speakers, Public Safety

Culture: Such as events, art, beautification, parks and greening

Small Businesses: Such as merchant organizations, commercial district revitalization

Schools, Education, Youth: Such as improving schools, libraries, after-school programming

Activate Space for Play: Such as activating sidewalks and walkways with hop-scotch, colors, and designs that support interaction and play

Other: Bold and innovative ideas are welcome

B. Pedestrian Safety- ($250,000 total funds available) Projects supporting Vision Zero aiming to end all pedestrian deaths by 2024. Proposals that would

improve the safety for all road users including, but not limited to: Traffic calming and engineering improvements for street safety, pedestrian or bicycle safety, and/or safety education programs

C. Disaster Preparedness ($50,000 total funds available) Projects supporting trainings, coordination, purchase of emergency supplies, and preparing your

community in case of a disaster

2. This year the Participatory Budgeting Project will be funding:

a. Several projects between the minimum of $5,000 and maximum of $25,000.

b. If you are submitting a Project in the Pedestrian Safety Category there is no maximum amount

(For the initial proposal, we do ask for a draft budget. We will also accept proposals for current projects that already have partial funding and resources).

3. The project must be a one-time expenditure

4. The project must benefit the residents of District 7

5. Projects must receive a minimum of 450 votes to be eligible for funding

We are looking for bold and innovative ideas as well as standard neighborhood improvement projects. We are strongly considering projects that address neighborhood equity. Our goal is to get as many different project ideas as we can, so be creative and tell us what your concerns, priorities, and ideas are – submit your Initial Proposal by January 6, 2020!

How do I submit an Initial Proposal?Option 1 - Complete the Initial Proposal Application online at: bit.ly/PB2019-2020

Option 2 - Complete the Initial Proposal Application and choose ONE: -Scan and email to Erica.Maybaum@sfgov.org

-Fax to (415) 554-6546 -Mail to: Supervisor Norman Yee City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244 San Francisco, CA 94102

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Participatory Budgeting INITIAL PROPOSAL APPLICATION2019-2020

RequiredName _______________________________ Organization (if applicable) ________________________________Address _______________________________________________________________________________________Phone _______________________________ Email __________________________________________________

Title of Proposal:_________________________________________________________________________________Neighborhood(s) where proposal would be implemented:________________________________________________

Check category box (all that apply) Project Budget_________________☐ Neighborhood Services ☐ Culture ☐ Seniors, Schools, education, youth ☐ Small businesses ☐ Pedestrian Safety Vision Zero ☐ Activate Space for Play ☐ Disaster Preparedness Other

In the space below ONLY, please describe your project proposal, including your goals and vision for the project.(1400 character limit)

In the space below ONLY, please describe the need in D7 for your project. (550 character limit)

In the space below ONLY, please describe the budget for your project. (please be as detailed as possible and itemize your budget)

In the space below ONLY, please describe who will benefit from your project (i.e. youth, small businesses, low-income families, English language learners, etc.) (550 character limit)

In the space below ONLY, please outline what outcomes you would use to measure your project’s success.

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In the space below ONLY, please enter the title of the project as you would like it to appear if selected for the ballot (10 word limit)

In the space below ONLY, please include a brief description of your project as you would like it to appear if selected for the ballot (100 words limit)

Is your proposal a supplement or an addition to an existing project or program? ☐ Yes ☐ No

If YES, Please explain. (550 character limit)

In the space below ONLY, please include any support you currently have for your projectEndorsements from a neighborhood group, small business, school, etc.:

Matching funds and/or material resources you have already secured:

Optional Demographic Information About the ApplicantAge ____ Race/ethnicity ___________________ Neighborhood_____________

How did you learn about Participatory Budgeting? ☐Friend ☐ Facebook ☐ Neighborhood Organization ☐ Supervisor

Yee and/or his office ☐ Other:___________

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