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Intergovernmental Coordination
Program -Clearinghouse
September 30, 2007
Village of Tequesta
P.O. Box 3273
Tequesta, FL 33469
Dear Mr. Couzzo:
At a recent meeting, the Issues Forum suggested a need to reacquaint local governments of the purpose of the
Countywide Intergovernmental Coordination Program. To that end I would like to provide a brief overview. Established
in the fall of 1993 through two interlocal agreements, this program was designed to provide an interjurisdictional plan
amendment review process and a method to address countywide issues with equal representation by each municipality,
the County, the School Board, the South Florida Water Management District,. and special districts.
One agreement establishes IPARC, professional planners that serve as technical staff, and a process to notify surrounding
communities of comprehensive plan amendments prior to the public hearing to resolve potential conflicts early on. The
other agreement establishes the Issues Forum, elected officials, and a process to discuss countywide issues and develop,
through consensus building, a way to effectively address them. Also, since the formation of the program, requirements of
both Chapter 163.31.77 (6) (a) F.S. School Siting and Chapter ] 63.3177(h) F.S. ICE (Intergovernmental Coordination
Element) were met using the two existing interlocal agreements.
As a signatory to the interlocal agreements, each local government must submit plan amendments 30 days prior to their
transmittal hearing; designate a representative to the Issues Forum; allow professional planning staff to serve on IPARC;
and pay an annual membership fee for the administration of the Clearinghouse. This year the Executive Committee
adopted the annual budget with an annual fee of $895.00. This is to be paid to the Town of Lantana prior to
November 15, 2007. Enclosed is an invoice to assist in the prompt payment of this fee.
The following people are the current representatives for your local, government:
Issues Representative(s)
IPARC Representative:
Basil Dalek
Geraldine Genco, Alternate
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In order to be effective, representatives must be current and able to attend the quarterly meetings. The next meeting is
scheduled for November 29`" at 10:30 am in the Lantana Council Chambers. A schedule for the upcoming year will be
decided at that meeting. Please notify me at the address above of any changes you are making prior to that meeting to
ensure your participation. Should you have any questions or wish to further discuss the Intergovernmental Coordination
Program, please feel free to contact me at 434-2575.
Sincerely,
Ann Yeskey
Clearinghouse Coordinator
10-08-07P04:25 RCVD