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Dollar Amounts Requested From State for Multi-Jurisdictional Planning
Governmental Unit |
Base Funding |
Grant Funding |
Required Match |
Washington County |
$200,000 |
$100,000 |
$100,000 |
Town of Addison |
30,000 |
18,000 |
12,000 |
Town of Barton |
30,000 |
18,000 |
12,000 |
Town of Erin |
30,000 |
18,000 |
12,000 |
Town of Farmington |
30,000 |
18,000 |
12,000 |
Town of Germantown |
20,000 |
12,000 |
8,000 |
Town of Hartford |
30,000 |
18,000 |
12,000 |
Town of Kewaskum |
20,000 |
12,000 |
8,000 |
Town of Polk |
30,000 |
18,000 |
12,000 |
Town of Trenton |
30,000 |
18,000 |
12,000 |
Town of Wayne |
20,000 |
12,000 |
8,000 |
Village of Kewaskum |
30,000 |
18,000 |
12,000 |
Total |
$500,000 |
$280,000 |
$220,000 |
a The base funding level is the amount determined by the Wisconsin Department of Administration to be adequate to prepare a comprehensive plan based on a County's or local government population.
b Grant Funding is equal to half of the base funding, plus an incentive equal to ten percent of the base funding for each local government participating in the multi-jurisdictional planning effort.
c Required match will be satisfied by in-kind services of Washington County.
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Good News for Washington County
The comprehensive planning grant agreement was signed by the Wisconsin Department of administration on June 6, 2005. The signing of this agreement signifies the beginning of a 3 year planning process.
Now that Washington County has been awarded a joint Comprehensive Planning (Smart Growth) grant, the following four committees will be formed to oversee the planning process which will begin with the first meeting of the Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Planning Advisory Committee on July 27, 2005.
Meetings will begin at 6:00 pm. A listing of committees and their meeting dates and locations:
Multi-Jurisdictional Comprehensive Planning Advisory Committee Meetings
July 27, 2005
6:00 pm Public Agency Center, Room 1113A/B
August 24, 2005
6:00 pm Public Agency Center, Room 1113A/B
September 28, 2005
6:00 pm Courthouse, Room 1020/1026
October 26, 2005
6:00 pm Courthouse, Room 1020/1026
November 23, 2005
6:00 pm Public Agency Center, Room 1113A/B
December Holiday ~ Reschedule |
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Agricultural, Cultural, and Natural Resources Element Work Group Meetings
The purpose of this work group is to focus on the development of the Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources Element. Responsibilities include:
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Analyze and review trends, inventories, and forecasts pertaining to agricultural, natural and cultural resource issues.
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Develop preliminary recommendations for the Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources Element.
August 3, 2005
6:00 pm Courthouse Room 1020/1026
Agenda Minutes
September 7, 2005
6:00 pm Courthouse Room 1020/1026
Agenda
October 5, 2005
6:00 pm Courthouse Room 1020/1026
November 2, 2005
6:00 pm Courthouse Room 1020/1026
December 7, 2005
6:00 pm Courthouse Room 1020/1026 |
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Economic Development and Housing Element
Work Group Meetings
August 10, 2005
6:00 pm Courthouse, Room 1020/1026
September 14, 2005
6:00 pm Courthouse, Room 1020/1026
October 12, 2005
6:00 pm Courthouse, Room 1020/1026
November 9, 2005
6:00 pm Courthouse, Room 1020/1026
December 14, 2005
6:00 pm Courthouse, Room 1020/1026 |
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Land Use and Transportation Element
Work Group Meetings
August 22, 2005
6:00 pm Public Agency Center, Room 1113A/B
September 26, 2005
6:00 pm Public Agency Center, Room 1113A/B
October 24, 2005
6:00 pm Public Agency Center, Room 1113A/B
November 28, 2005
6:00 pm Public Agency Center, Room 1113A/B
December Holiday ~ Reschedule |
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For most recent information check out the County website
Smart Growth Planning Grant Awarded The Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) has awarded a Smart Growth comprehensive planning grant of $280,000 to Washington County for the development of a multi-jurisdictional plan. Washington County scored an 85.87, ranking 3 rd out of 26 applicants and is one of six that received a grant. The DOA grant program currently provides $2 million annually to help local communities develop comprehensive plans.
Partners include:
Washington County
Town of Addison
Town of Barton
Town of Erin
Town of Farmington
Town of Germantown |
Town of Hartford
Town of Kewaskum
Town of Polk
Town of Trenton
Town of Wayne
Village of Kewaskum |
They will work together to develop a multi-jurisdictional comprehensive (smart growth) plan that fulfills the requirements of the Wisconsin Comprehensive Planning Law enacted in 1999. The planning process will take place over a three-year timeframe starting as early as April. An advisory committee including representatives from the county, local partners, interest groups and citizens will be established to oversee plan preparation. There will be six major public outreach efforts, over the next 3 years, to obtain comments from residents including a county wide survey, open houses, informational meetings, visioning sessions, focus groups and public hearings. For more information about the process and how citizens can get involved, please contact Debora Sielski, Washington County Planning and Parks Department, at 262-335-4445 or visit the County website.
Benefits of Muti-Jurisdictional Planning Municipalities can benefit from cooperative and coordinated joint planning. Planning together can:
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Protect natural and agricultural resources
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Improve the cost and quality of services
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Improve intergovernmental relationships
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Offer a more efficient use of planning resources
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