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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Karl A. Fritschen AICP, RLA
Planning Manager
SUBJECT: 2020 Census- Complete Count Committee (CCC)
DATE: October 12, 2018
BACKGROUND:
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The 2020 Census is rapidly approaching, and the US Census Bureau is encouraging communities
to begin getting the word out in order to obtain an accurate population count. As part of this
effort, the Census Bureau is encouraging communities to form or be part of a Complete Count
Committee. Complete Count Committees play a key role in developing local and regional
partners to educate and motivate residents to participate in the upcoming 2020 Census. These
Committees also provide a vehicle for coordinating and nurturing cooperative efforts between
the Census Bureau, communities, and their tribal, state, and local governments. One of the key
purposes of the Complete Count Committee is to specifically target hard -to -reach
socioeconomic and minority populations that, in the past, have been difficult to reach and,
therefore, have been likely undercounted in the census.
COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION:
Staff has been informed by the Census Bureau that a Complete Count Committee has been
formed for the Tulsa area and is headed by Melanie Poulter, Manager of the Census Information
Center of Eastern Oklahoma. Staff contacted Ms. Poulter and expressed interest in participating
in and joining their Complete Count Committee for the Tulsa area, and she was receptive and
excited for the City to join. Considering the purpose and goal of the Complete Count
Committee, the Community Development Department and the Strong Neighborhood
Coordinator will work closely with the committee, and also involve schools, churches, non - profit
and civic organizations, the media, businesses, and other entities.
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT:
As part of Owasso's participation in the Greater Tulsa Area Complete Count Committee, the
Census Bureau has asked that a resolution of support be considered by the Owasso City Council
affirming our participation in and efforts towards getting as accurate of a census count as
possible. Owasso's participation in this effort is important, as having a complete census count
helps communities with federal funding and grants for various programs.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Council adoption of Resolution 2018 -11.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution 2018 -11
CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION 2018 -11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA,
SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU BY PARTICIPATING IN THE GREATER
TULSA AREA COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE MOST
ACCURATE AND COMPLETE POPULATION COUNT IN THE UPCOMING DECENNIAL
CENSUS
WHEREAS, the United States Census has been performed every ten years since 1790, with
the last census conducted in 2010; and
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso will participate in The Greater Tulsa Area Complete Count
Committee; and
WHEREAS, The City of Owasso and Tulsa County decennial census population count
directly affects the amount of federal revenue distributed to Owasso and the County for roads,
schools, libraries, senior centers, day care centers, and hospitals; and
WHEREAS, an accurate population count within the City of Owasso and Tulsa County
helps both governing bodies plan and fund needed facilities based on population distribution
within the County and City; and
WHEREAS, City of Owasso and Tulsa County welcomes assistance and advice from
community -based organizations, public school districts, local business and the media in counting
the local population, including the traditionally hard to count or undercounted populations
Within the County; and
WHEREAS, the more informed that residents become about the 2020 census operations,
the better their understanding of the census process, thus increasing their willingness to be part
of the successful enumeration in 2020; and
WHEREAS, the United States Census Bureau is required by law to protect information
provided by particular individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA THAT:
The City of Owasso shall participate and be part of the Greater Tulsa Area Complete Count
Committee for the purpose of gaining a complete and thorough population count for the
Greater Tulsa area and the City of Owasso in the 2020 Census.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October, 2Q1 81y the City Council of the City of
Owasso,. Oklahoma.
Trout Lombardi, City Attorney
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