It is that time again, 2010 Super Neighborhood Action Plan (SNAP) Preparation Workshop................

The Planning Dept., in partnership with the Mayor's Office, is moderating a citywide SNAP Preparation Workshop on Wednesday, October 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the downtown Central Library, 4^th floor large meeting room (see attached flyer). It is important that every SNC that chooses to submit a 2010 this year, send a representative(s) to this citywide workshop. You are not limited to the number of people who choose to attend the workshop from your respective SNC. The workshop will focus on ways of better defining the types of projects eligible for consideration as a SNAP request. 

The SNAP Preparation Workshop is designed to help participants learn about the differences between SNAP, CIP and 311 items as venues for seeking city services or volunteering to help out with various city projects. PWE and Parks Dept. representatives will be on hand to facilitate their respective department's SNAP items.

I strongly encourage all SNCs to send a representative(s) to attend the SNAP Preparation Workshop (even if you are not submitting a SNAP this year). The PWE and Parks Dept. representatives will also facilitate what constitutes a CIP project per their respective department vs. a 311 item. This is your opportunity to ask those "why?" statements. As a reminder, SNC requests for CIP improvements will not be included as part of your 2010 SNAP. Over the months ahead, the SNCs should be prepared to follow-up with your respective district council member(s) in determining whether requested CIP items are included in the upcoming Five Year CIP Plan.

I'll forward a friendly reminder as the October 14 date approaches. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thanks.

Donald R. Perkins, Planner Leader

City of Houston Planning & Development Department

Neighborhood Planning Services Division

P.O. Box 1562

Houston , TX   77251-1562

713-837-7803 (office)

713-837-7923 (fax)