Title
Presentation of "Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence"
Summary
MEETING DATE: October 16, 2012 - Regular Meeting
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Ross Altobelli, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Acceptance of the award
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) has presented the "Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence" to the City of McKinney
· This award recognizes the professional planning standards demonstrated by our planning staff and the funding and support exhibited by the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission.
· In order to receive this award, a city must meet the APA Chapter goals for:
· Increasing awareness of professional planning;
· Enhancing neighborhood and citizen recognition of planning efforts;
· Encouraging the funding of professional training for commissioners and staff; and
· Aiding economic development and community image.
· The City of McKinney has received this recognition eleven (11) of the past twelve (12) years.