HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 CENSUS 2000 UPDATE 05-03-99NO. 7
5-3-99
DATE: MAY 3, 1999
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WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CENSUS 2000 UPDATE
SUM2IlARY: For the past several months, the Community Development Departntent has been worMng
with the U.S. Census Bureau ht preparaffon for Census 2000. The Census is att intportant communiO~
effort because for each person not counted by the census approximately $100.00 ht attnual
federal fitnding is losL The Community Development Department has prepared this report to update
the City Council on the most recent activities relating to Census 2000. Reports o!! Cettslts 2000
activities will be transmitted to the Council on a monthly basis until April 2000.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receive and file this report.
DISCUSSION
Local Update of Census Addresses
As noted in the March 15, 1999 Census 2000 Update, the Census Bureau has agreed to do a
special enumeration of Tustin's residential addresses this summer. The Community Development
Department confirmed with the Regional Director that we will have the opportunity for a six-week
review period to provide feedback and make any necessary changes to the address list. The
Census Bureau has also agreed to provide the City with special technical assistance on this
project.
Partnership and Promotion - Complete Count Committee
The Census Bureau strongly encourages communities to establish complete count committees
and implement various promotional activities. The County has invited the City of Tustin to
participate in their Complete Count Committee.
The County has indicated that a kick-off meeting for the Orange County Complete Count
Committee will be scheduled this month.
City Council Report
Census 2000 Update
May 3, 1999
Page 2
Statistical Areas Program
The Statistical Areas Program gives communities the opportunity to review and make changes to
the census tract boundaries that will be used for Census 2000. On April 1, 1999, the Community
Development Department transmitted a letter to the County that outlines the statistical boundary
changes requested by the City of Tustin for the County's consideration. Because the County is
the coordinating agency on this project, the Community Development Department will continue to
work closely with the County and urge the Coun(y to transmit our recommendations to the Census
Bureau.
Service-based Enumeration
In late March 1999, the Census Bureau requested a list of all of the homeless service and
nonsheltered outdoor homeless locations. In April 1999, the Community Development, Parks and
Recreation Services and Police Departments provided the Census Bureau with locations and
contact information.
Any questions regarding Census 2000 should be referred to the Community Development
Department at (714) 573-3016 or the Orange County office of the U.S. Census Bureau at (714)
796-4600.
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Director of Community Development
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