Legislation Details

File #: 10-395    Name: Planning Excellence Award
Type: Agenda Item Status: Information Sharing
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 9/7/2010 Final action:
Title: Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence
Attachments: 1. TxAPA Award Letter, 2. TxAPA Award Certificate
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Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence

 

Summary

MEETING DATE:                     September 7, 2010 - Regular Meeting

 

DEPARTMENT:                      Development Services - Planning

 

CONTACT:                                            Alex Glushko, Planning Technician

 

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.
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  • 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.
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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 nine (9) of the past ten (10) years.
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  • BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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  • Each year about 8-10 communities receive this award.

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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: N/A

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY:                      N/A

 

BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:                      N/A