In this competency project, you will analyze the provided hypothetical case study of Taggart County You will take the position of a local official, such as a budget analyst or city manager. As this local official, you will communicate the priority of replacing the sidewalks in the community and develop an outline of potential funding sources $($i$.$e$.,$ city, state, federal, and private funding sources$).$ You will present your project in the form of a PowerPoint presentation to the county commission. This exercise will give you an opportunity to see how the federal system operates with regard to funding a local$-$government agenda item. This is the third of three competency projects in this course; it is due in Module Eight.

In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course competency:

Explain the impact of a federal system of government on the administration of public functions

Prompt

Create a PowerPoint presentation that answers the following questions: Why is funding the sidewalk a priority in this community? How might you utilize advocacy strategies to fund the sidewalk? What are both public resources and creative$/$nontraditional approaches to fund the sidewalk?

Be sure your presentation adheres to the principles of planning an effective presentation discussed in Module Six. Your final presentation should include speaker notes and an audio recording of your narration. For more information about how to record yourself in PowerPoint, review Record a Slide Show With Narration and Slide Timings.

Specifically, you must address the critical elements listed below.

Project Priority: In this section, briefly outline the need and priority for this project. In your response, consider the ethical implications of the project and any relevant issues of social equity. For example, why has this project not been funded in the past? Why is there a need now? Why should this project be funded before other projects?

Advocacy: In this section, recommend a plan for organizing, advocating, and building a grassroots network to fund this project. How might you involve citizens in the community? Remember to include how you would use the county$$s professional lobbying team to assist in advocating for funding for this project.

Funding Sources: In this section, identify funding sources. Remember that the cost of the sidewalk repairs will be roughly $$3,000,000.$ Determine public $($i$.$e$.,$ federal and state$)$ and private sources of funding.

Note: The total does not have to add up to $$3,000,000$; however, you should consider larger funding sources that could support this budgeted amount.

Outline two federal funding sources, and their major requirements, that could be utilized to fund the sidewalk. In your response, consider grants in aid and Community Development Block Grants.

Outline one state funding source, and its major requirements, that could be utilized to fund the sidewalk.

Describe one creative or nontraditional way you could envision funding this project. In your response, consider public$-$private partnerships, corporate tax credits, direct legislative funding requests, or the creation of a special or independent taxing district.

Communication: Presentation and speaker notes are geared to the audience of the county commission. Slides are streamlined with the most essential information, while the speaker notes add context and detail.