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C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION MAP <br /> 1. Project Description and Specifications: <br /> Monthly meetings are one of CONO's most important activities. They <br /> provide an informative forum for Decatur's neighborhood organizations. <br /> CONO utilizes guest speakers and handouts to `spread the word' on new(or <br /> old)programs, upcoming events or changes. Each neighborhood <br /> representative will share this information to his/her respective organization. <br /> There are currently 27 neighborhood organizations affiliated with CONO. <br /> Each monthly agenda includes `Neighborhood Reports' which allows all <br /> neighborhood representatives to inform the other members of their <br /> accomplishments and concerns. <br /> The Annual Awards Pro ram rec nize m r han tw <br /> g og s at least one and no o e t o <br /> Outstanding Volunteers from each neighborhood group. This is a fun, <br /> informal event used to celebrate our neighborhood's exceptional volunteers <br /> and accomplishments. <br /> CONO participates and promotes the City Hall on Wheels each year along <br /> with National Night Out, a nationwide crime awareness and prevention <br /> program. <br /> CONO's outside training, conferences and seminars are valuable tools for <br /> neighborhoods in learning how to solve problems and be part of the solution. <br /> The Neighborhood Resource Hotline is a new program that came about `by <br /> accident'. The program coordinator(CONO Administrator) found that she <br /> was receiving many phone calls from Decatur residents searching for the <br /> correct resource or agency tha.t could assist them. Many residents are aware <br /> (or have heard rumor o fl the wide vaziety of programs an/or assistance <br /> available but do not know how to access. The CONO program coordinator <br /> will refer callers to the appropriate agency. Also in reverse to this- many <br /> agencies have contacted CONO to be referred to certain neighborhood <br /> organizations or leaders. <br /> il The Neighborhood Project Grant is a new proposal for CONO that will <br /> offer small grants (up to $200)to neighborhood organizations for the <br /> implementation of projects (whether one-time or on-going) that promote <br /> neighborhood involvement; improve the livability of neighborhoods; or <br /> enhance literacy or life skills. CONO will offer two grants per month to <br /> qualified applicants. Projects could include the purchase of reading materials <br /> for low- moderate income neighborhood residents; block parties; clean-ups; <br /> training; neighborhood promotional materials; etc. CONO will be the fiscal <br /> agent for the grants. Receipts will be required. Records of attendance will be <br /> required,to include demographics required by HUD. The CONO board will <br />