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Presentation of “Certificate of Achievement for Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Program for Planning Excellence”
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2C: Identify opportunities for internal efficiencies and continuous improvement to effect a high performing organizational culture)
MEETING DATE: January 5, 2021
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning
Aaron Bloxham, Planning Manager
Alek Miller, AICP, Planner II
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Staff recommends that City Council accept the Certificate of Achievement for Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Program for Planning Excellence received from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA).
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 nineteen (19) of the past twenty (20) years.
o This year, 35 communities in Texas received this award.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
• Letter from Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association for Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Program for Planning Excellence
• Certificate of Achievement for Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Program for Planning Excellence