File #: 14-849    Name: Planning Excellence
Type: Agenda Item Status: Information Sharing
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 9/2/2014 Final action:
Title: Presentation of "Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence"
Attachments: 1. Planning Excellence Award 2014, 2. Excellence Award Letter, 3. Excellence Certificate
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Presentation of "Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence"
 
Summary
 
MEETING DATE:      September 2, 2014
 
DEPARTMENT:       Development Services - Planning
 
CONTACT:        Steven Doss, Planner I
 
 
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 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 thirteen (13) of the past fourteen (14) years.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  
·      Each year about 10-15 communities receive this award.