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 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL AGENDA
The City of Hartsville 
Agenda Date: 
9/13/2016

To: City Council

From: City Manager


Ordinance Number:   Resolution Number: 09-16-02 - REGULAR MEETING


ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION CAPTION: 
Approval of contract with Alta Planning and Design for Comprehensive review and update of development-related ordinances


BACKGROUND SUMMARY: 
City staff seeks expert support in reviewing and updating current zoning and related development ordinances in order to ensure that the City is competitive in retaining and recruiting new businesses and abiding by best practices in planning and economic development efforts. 


IMPACT IF DENIED: 
We will have to go through the formal proposal process again. 


IMPACT IF APPROVED: 
We will execute contract and begin the project and examining our current ordinances. The project is projected to be completed within 5 months of its start date. 


FINANCIAL IMPACT: 
Examining the City's current ordinances and amending where necessary would  greatly support our economic development efforts. 

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution 09-16-02
Contract with Alta Planning and Design