File #: 15-265M    Name: Planning Excellence Award
Type: Agenda Item Status: Information Sharing
In control: Planning & Zoning Commission
On agenda: 10/13/2015 Final action:
Title: Presentation of "Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence"
Attachments: 1. Award Certificate, 2. Award Letter
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Title                     

Presentation of “Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence”

 

Summary

 

COUNCIL GOAL:                      Direction for Strategic Growth

 

MEETING DATE:                     October 13, 2015

 

DEPARTMENT:                      Planning

 

CONTACT:                       Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager

                     Steven Doss, Planner I

                     

 

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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • The City of McKinney has received this recognition fourteen (14) of the past fifteen (15) years.
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  • BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
  • Each year about 10-15 communities receive this award.

 

SUPPORTING MATERIALS:

•                     Letter from Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association

•                     Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence