§ 7.10. Intergovernmental Cooperation Goals and Objectives

Community goals are broad, value-based statements expressing public preferences for the long term (20 years or more). They specifically address key issues, opportunities, and problems that affect the community.

Objectives are more specific than goals and are measurable statements usually attainable through direct action and implementation of plan recommendations. The accomplishment of objectives contributes to fulfillment of the goal.

Goal 1: Establish mutually beneficial intergovernmental relations with other units of government.

Objectives

1. Identify alternative solutions to existing or potential land use, administration or policy conflicts that may hinder intergovernmental cooperation.

2. Improve working relationships with neighboring communities and the county to provide efficient and cost effective emergency services, street maintenance, and other services when appropriate.

3. Improve cooperation and coordination with adjacent municipalities with respect to long-range planning and land use controls.

4. Improve communication to the public regarding the announcement of meetings, activities, development projects, programs and issues.

5. Improve communication with the Clark County Board of Supervisors regarding local issues, concerns, desires and successes.

6. Pursue opportunities for cooperative agreements regarding annexation, expansion of public sewer and water services, and growth management with adjoining communities.

Goal 2: Coordinate and communicate planning activities with other communities in the county to address regional issues that cross political boundaries and jurisdictions, to ensure efficient use of resources, and to provide for increased certainty between all levels of government, developers and landowners.

Objectives

1. Establish a joint meeting schedule between local government units to encourage discussion and action on area issues.

2. Maintain and/or increase correspondence with the League of Municipalities, area schools and other groups.

3. Create opportunities to jointly hold public forums and workshops to exchange information and increase public understanding and acceptance of innovative planning tools, programs and regulatory procedures.

4. Maintain constructive relationships with the various levels of government and private organizations which have a vested interest in the protection and conservation of land and water resources and economic and housing development.

Goal 3: Seek opportunities to enhance the provision of coordinated public services and facilities such as police, fire, emergency rescue, waste management, transportation systems (e.g., roads, bike/pedestrian routes, transit, etc.), parks and recreation with other units of government.

Objectives

1. Utilize and expand opportunities for the joint administration of municipal services (i.e., police, fire, rescue, etc.).

2. Utilize opportunities for joint equipment ownership with neighboring communities for road maintenance and emergency rescue equipment.

3. Utilize the use of bulk purchasing arrangements with neighboring local governments for the purchase of such things as road salt, fuel, road work supplies and machinery to lower the unit cost of materials and supplies.