Objective 12.6.1. - Continue Coordination and Cooperation in School and Community Planning.
Policy 12.6.1.1. Local governments shall abide by the "Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning" which was fully executed by all the parties as such Agreement may be amended from time to time.
Policy 12.6.1.2. Manatee County shall provide the School District with annual information needed to maintain concurrency.
Policy 12.6.1.3. Manatee County shall provide the School District with its Comprehensive Plan, along with the five-year Land Use and population projections by School Service Area to facilitate development of school enrollment projections and shall annually update this information.
Policy 12.6.1.4. Manatee County shall coordinate their Comprehensive Plans and Future Land Use Maps with the School Districts long range facility maps to ensure consistency and compatibility with the provisions of this element.
Policy 12.6.1.5. Manatee County shall advise the School District of a proposed public school site's consistency with its Comprehensive Plan and land development regulations prior to site acquisition, including the availability of necessary public infrastructure to support the development of the site.
Policy 12.6.1.6. Manatee County shall provide the opportunity for the School District to comment on Comprehensive Plan Amendments, rezonings and other land-use decisions which may be projected to impact on public schools.
Policy 12.6.1.7. The School Board of Manatee County shall be afforded the opportunity to participate in the review of Manatee County Capital Improvement Program and Element to assist in the coordination of infrastructure timing for school sites.
Policy 12.6.1.8. A Staff Working Group shall be established to meet periodically and carry out the responsibilities assigned pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement.
Policy 12.6.1.9. There shall be regular meetings of the Manatee Council of Governments to ensure that there is open communication on school and community planning issues.