Goal A. Assist the NRZs to secure resources to implement their Strategic Plans and other initiatives.
Objectives and Actions

1. Complete updates to all NRZ strategic plans by assisting the NRZs, at their request, e.g. facilitating community meetings, collecting information, writing sections of the plan
2. Secure funding to implement improvements contained in NRZ strategic plans by:
   a. Having input to the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process
   b. Having input to the City’s CDBG planning and allocation process
   c. Working with Hartford’s State delegation to secure State monies
   d. Monitoring and having input into other sources of funding, e.g. HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program, DECD  
3. Strengthen communication between the City and each NRZ by evaluating current communication methods and negotiating with City for a process that works for all

Goal B. Actively educate the community about, participate in, and influence policy development and issues that affect Hartford.
Objectives and Actions

1. Inform the community about government actions by
   a. Preparing and distributing Council Preview/Review and Citizens Agenda for each Council Meeting
   b. Sending out Elerts concerning community issues, meetings, policies, and civic engagement activities
   c. Monitoring and publicizing the work of Hartford Commissions and Council Committees
2. Inform the community about government actions by
   a. Preparing and distributing Council Preview/Review and Citizens Agenda for each Council Meeting
   b. Sending out Elerts concerning community issues, meetings, policies, and civic engagement activities
   c. Monitoring and publicizing the work of Hartford Commissions and Council Committees
3. Take action to address issues that affect the Hartford community by advocating for or against policies and actions
4. Enhance H2K communication methods to reach out to additional groups.
5. Maintain and enhance the relationship between Hartford 2000 and the Hartford Public Library

Goal C. Market Hartford’s NRZs, neighborhoods, and Hartford 2000 as assets.
Objectives

1. Complete brochures for all NRZs
2. Create and air regularly a neighborhood show on Hartford Public Access TV
3. Serve on citywide task forces that advance the mission of Hartford 2000 and the interests of the NRZs
4. Make presentations to elected and appointed officials to orient and inform them about the work and needs of H2K and NRZs

Goal D. Support individual NRZ efforts to increase participation and effectiveness..
Objectives and Actions

1. Provide staff support for the NRZs by
   a. Securing funding
   b. Hiring and supervising staff
2. Assure that each NRZ has a representative of the City sitting on its board by bringing the NRZ and City staff together
3. Assist NRZs at their request

Goal E. Enhance the diversity of Hartford 2000
Objectives

1. Revise H2K’’s governance model to bring a variety of groups to the table
2. Recruit and manage a pool of volunteers for H2K committees and other purposes

Goal F. Improve the financial status and sustainability of Hartford 2000
Objectives

1. Raise money to support the work of H2K
2. Gain commitment and loyalty of NRZs to the role and operations of H2K
3. Focus on citywide role of H2K
4. Clarify role of NRZ/City reps as board members and assure understanding of role
5. Create a business plan  
6. Hire full-time staff
7. Develop Centers of Excellence in NRZs

Goal G. Promote and model respect and trust among individuals and NRZ’s at all times.
Objectives and Actions

1. Develop ground rules for H2000 meetings, review them at each meeting, and keep them posted in the H2K meeting room.
2. Develop a conflict of interest/disclosure policy.
3. Provide opportunities for NRZ’s to share information with each other.
4. Explore resources for outside assistance in mediating issues within Hartford 2000 and within NRZ’s at their request.