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Home My WebLink About3098 RESOLUTION NO. 3 o A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, affirming support of the 2010 Census and approving a Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau. WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the Constitution of the United States of America to conduct a count of the population and provides a historic opportunity for the City of Bremerton to help shape the foundation of our society and play an active role in American democracy WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton is committed to ensuring every resident is counted; WHEREAS, more than $300 billion per year in federal and state funding is allocated to communities, and decisions are made on matters of national and local importance based on census data, including healthcare, community development, housing, education, transportation, social services, employment, and much more; WHEREAS census data determine how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts; WHEREAS the 2010 Census creates hundreds of thousands of jobs across the nation; WHEREAS every Census Bureau worker takes a lifetime oath to protect; confidentiality and ensure that data identifying respondents or their household not be released or shared for 72 years; and WHEREAS, a united voice from businesses, government, community -based and faith -based organizations, educators, media and others will allow the 2010 Census message to reach a broader audience, providing trusted advocates who can spark positive conversations about the 2010 Census; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City of Bremerton supports the goals and ideals for the 2010 Census and will disseminate 2010 Census information to encourage participation. SECTION 2. The City of Bremerton asks its affiliates and membership to partner together to achieve an accurate and complete count. 1 2010 Census SECTION 3. The City of Bremerton encourages people in Bremerton to participate in events and initiatives that will raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and increase participation among all populations. SECTION 4. The Mayor is authorized to execute a 2010 Census Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau with substantially the same terms as set forth in Exhibit A. SECTION 5. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this day of ,G(AJ , 2009. 7 - '' . : ,,t_t_e, / CECIL McC NNELL, Council resident APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: ROGER A. LUBOVICH, City A y CAROL E GEN, City lerk R: \Legal \Legal\Resolutions\2010 Census.doc 2 2010 Census :„ ,14.). 41 ',5,1,, fioN 0:,,,l," -N, * IT'S IN OUR HANDS „ „..:-.4.4 0 . 1 07."4; 201 Census Partnership A gree me n t Fo rm Thank you for becoming an official 2010 Census partner! The U.S. Census Bureau appreciates your support in ensuring the success of this monumental effort. Your support as a 2010 Census partner is important. Here's why: • Every year, more than $300 billion in federal funds are awarded to states and communities based on census data. That's more than $3 trillion distributed over a 10 -year period. 4 Census data guide local decision - makers in important community planning efforts, including where to build new roads, hospitals and schools. A Census data affect your voice in Congress. The census determines how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts. The goal of the Census Bureau's partnership program is to combine the strengths of local governments, community -based organizations, faith -based organizations, schools, media, businesses and others, to ensure a complete and accurate 2010 Census. The Census Bureau will provide promotional materials, regular updates and data assistance to partners to assist in this effort. Together, through this - partnership, we can ensure the 2010 Census message is delivered to every corner of the nation. Achieving a complete and accurate 2010 Census is in our hands. United States - USCENSUSBUREAU IBIT C ensus 2010 There are many ways your organization can get involved and support the 2010 Census: 'Please check activities in which you are interested in participating. /Use 2010 Census drop -in articles, messages and /se and distribute educational materials. logos in newsletters, mailings, and other in -house Participate in a speakers bureau for the 2010 c ommunications (e -mail, Web site, etc.). Census. Appoint a liaison to work with the Census Bureau. ❑ Provide a translator and /or translate 2010 Census /Encourage employees and constituents to materials. complete and mail their questionnaire. ❑ Issue a public endorsement for the 2010 Census /Display Display and /or distribute 2010 Census promotional and send an endorsement to members, chapters materials. qr affiliates. ❑ Identify job candidates and /or distribute and Qf / Place 2010 Census articles in your newspapers/ display recruiting materials. newsletters /magazines. Write census editorials, and cover census events /programs. Donate space ❑/ Provide space to test job applicants. for census advertisements. /Pro space to train new employees. v' Air 2010 Census PSAs and B -Roll, and cover 'Provide space for Be Counted sites and /or census events /programs. Questionnaire Assistance Centers. ❑ Engage regional and local chapters of your ❑ / Provide volunteers for census promotional events. organization. /Put the 2010 Census on the agenda at meetings ❑ Provide speaking opportunities and exhibit space and /or allow presentations by Census Bureau staff. at conferences or trade shows. ❑ Organize and /or serve as a member on a ❑ Participate in 2010 Census partnership kick -off Complete Count Committee. meetings. ❑ Sponsor community events to promote V / Highlight key 2010 Census operational events in participation in the 2010 Census. newsletters or other publications. ❑ Allow the Census Bureau to post your ❑ Volunteer or participate in Census Bureau - )organization's name on the 2010 Census Web site. sponsored events. ink to the 2010 Census Web site from your ❑ Other: organization's Web site. We would like to acknowledge your organization as a partner for the 2010 Census. Please fill out the information below so we can keep you and your organization updated on what's happening with the 2010 Census communications campaign, send you updates on relevant events and activities / and provide you with outreach materials.__ _ _ .. _ _ __ . _ _ _._ _.___ .__ . _ _ Name: 6J L�, ( emne,L,l Name: Title: ('/ Pe rein Title: Organization: C erne,r4on Organization: U.S. Census Bureau Phone: 3/9 - �1 F) 5, Phone: E -mail: & 1t4_l.,( ,a n, a.uS E -mail: Signatures Z7 �G— e . - -� -i-C. Z- Signature: Date: /i1 .a l/!/!J Date: Congratulations and thank you again for being an official 2010 Census partner! Together, through this partnership, we can ensure a complete and accurate 2010 Census. United States USCENSUSBUREAU C ensus 2010