1. Lost Creek Civic Organization
Introduction
Enhanced quality of life and economic value through
civic engagement
June 22, 2015
LCCO Organizational Committee
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Topics
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Role
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Lost Creek Needs a Formal Civic Organization
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Neighborhood Organizations
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Characteristics
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Strategy
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Status
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Next Steps
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LCCO Role
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The role of the Lost Creek Civic Organization
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To act as the governmental liaison on issues
related to the quality of life and economic welfare
of the community (City, County, EISD, and State)
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To conduct research, facilitate conversations, and
reach positions, on those issues.
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It’s among similar organizations active in many other
large communities throughout Austin and the country.
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Lost Creek Needs a Formal
Civic Organization
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City of Austin Annexation
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Growing Number of Issues
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More Involvement Needed in Public Forums
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A Mechanism for Political Force
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Provide the Opportunity For a Voice for Every
Resident
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Organization Devoted Solely to Civic Matters
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Sample of Known Civic Issues
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Loop 360
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Marshall Tract
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CodeNext
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Lost Creek Future Land Use Map
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Lost Creek Master Plan
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Mass Transit
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Water Rates and Conservation
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Environment
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Imagine Austin
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Jurisdictional Liaison (City,
County, EISD, State)
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Bee Caves Rd Improvements
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MOPAC South Improvements
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EISD Bond Programs
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Fire Protection and Prevention in
Greenbelt Areas Not Covered by
Lost Creek Limited District
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Liaison with Other Civic
Organizations
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Neighborhood Organizations & Services
Community Development
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Lost Creek Limited District
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Lost Creek Neighborhood
Association
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Lost Creek Moms’ Club
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Lost Creek Dads’ Club
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Lost Creek Home and Garden
Club
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Nextdoor Lost Creek
Civic Engagement
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Lost Creek Civic Organization
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LCCO Characteristics
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Incorporated as a state nonprofit
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IRC 501(c)(4) non-profit status will be
applied for
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Volunteer based
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All land owners (residences and office
buildings) within the geographic territory
are members. Only homeowners have the
right to vote and hold office.
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There will be no dues. All funds are from
voluntary contributions or fund raising as
permitted by IRC 501(c)(4).
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A loose, open, transparent, and inclusive
organization
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Communicates through various media
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Known to governments and media as the formal
liaison to/from Lost Creek for civic issues
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Holds a minimum of one physical meeting or
virtual meeting per quarter with featured
speakers
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Welcomes and encourages input from all Lost
Creek homeowners and businesses
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Fosters relationships with all neighborhood
organizations in Lost Creek
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Fosters community conversations on important
issues
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Publishes an electronic calendar of civic events
important to Lost Creek
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Facilitates access to information about civic
issues affecting the community
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Strategy
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Vision: A community of creative collaboration
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Mission: To protect and enhance the quality of life in, and economic
value of, our community
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Goals
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Represent all land owners (residences and office buildings) within its geographic area
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Be known as the organization to go to for civic information about the community or
issues affecting the community
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Be inclusive, transparent, knowledgeable, and proactive
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Be a viable organization with sustained volunteerism
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Strategy (continued)
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Strategies
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Be open
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Encourage and facilitate civic and civil engagement
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Develop good relations with political leaders, government staff, land managers, and media
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Optimize communication and collaboration tools and technologies
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Values
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Service
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Community
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Appropriate technology
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Communication
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Environmental awareness
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Teamwork
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Status
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Texas Nonprofit Corporation
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Established Web/Network Site
–www.lostcreekcivicorganization.org
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Drafted Constitution and Bylaws
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Accepted in Austin Community Registry
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Prepared Announcement & Roll Out Plan
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Next Steps
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Announcement
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Post Card to Homeowners
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E-mail to Residents
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Letters to Commercial Property Landowners
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Identification of Founding Officers and Board Members
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Contact Appropriate Government Officials and Staff
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Press Release to Appropriate Media
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Announce First Meeting