Title
Inspire Olympia Program Improvements
Recommended Action
Move to approve a set of recommended improvements and forward to Community Livability and Public Safety Committee for consideration.
Report Issue:
Whether to recommend a set of program improvements for Council consideration.
Staff Contact:
Marygrace Goddu, Inspire Olympia Program Manager, Community Planning & Economic Development Division, 360.480.0923
Presenter(s):
Marygrace Goddu
Amelia Layton, Inspire Olympia Senior Program Specialist
Molly Wilmoth, Cultural Access in Public Schools Coordinator
Background and Analysis:
Continue discussion of program guidelines and processes for continuous improvement purposes begun at July 11 CAAB retreat. Using the Inspire Olympia mission statement as the standard for desired program values and outcome, and considering additional program data, experience, outcomes, and input from City Council, the CAAB will discuss the need for program adjustments in advance of the 2027-2028 funding cycle.
Climate Analysis:
This discussion and its outcome have no climate impact.
Equity Analysis:
Equity is at the center of Inspire Olympia’s mission. Equity is advanced through the work of organization receiving Inspire Olympia grants and through the process that awards those grants, the program’s internal processes and decision-making. Equity will be a chief consideration in these continuous improvement discussions and the resulting recommendations.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
- Move to advance a list of recommended program improvements
- Do not advance a list of recommended program improvements
- Move to continue the discussion.
Financial Impact:
Inspire Olympia is funded by the Cultural Access Fund, derived from one-tenth of one percent of the Olympia sales tax dedicated for this purpose. This discussion may include updates to the program budget plan that allocates those resources.