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�. <br />�OMM�TNIT� <br />�rROWT� <br />INSTITUTE <br />Toll Free 866.900.3064 ; Fax 866.924.1928 <br />� � � � � � � � ��� <br />Date: August 25, 2010 <br />To: Mayor and City Council <br />Re: Explanation of Network Levels <br />Our base Network Level I charge of $200 is required for every community where we <br />provide long-term zoning assistance. We realized years ago that there were a number of <br />things that were critical for building and maintaining capacity in a zoning department, but <br />that those items were difficult to monetize for any single community. The Network <br />program allows us to pool the resources of a number of communities so that we can do <br />the following: <br />• Provide unlimited phone, email, instant message and in-office support. We never <br />�'" charge the City for this time, which allows us to maintain good communication <br />without concern over small charges adding up. <br />• Offer a comprehensive training program. The program has a tract for new city <br />council and planning commission members as well as advanced courses for <br />experienced officials. In 2010 we are providing 26 different training courses that <br />can be attended in our office or by free web conference. <br />• Perform an annual update of the city code (land use sections only) so that they <br />stay consistent with State Statutes and any precedent-setting court decisions. This <br />is critical to make sure that our investment in preparing the code is properly <br />maintained and does not need to be repeated. <br />• Maintain the City's official zoning map in a digital format. <br />We no longer offer the Network Level II to new communities, but have kept it in place <br />where it has been part of a long-term relationship, as with Pequot Lakes. Level II <br />(+$350/mo) provides five planning hours per month while Level III (+$700/mo) provides <br />ten hours at a discounted rate of $70/hr. Our standard rate for 2010 is $92/hr. Planning <br />hours are used for things outside of our routine duties of advising the Planning <br />Commission and assisting the staff with day-to-day matters. <br />� <br />� � � � � � � � <br />WWW.COMMUNITYGROWTH.COM WWW.STRONGTOWNS.ORG <br />