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Putnam County, NY
 
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Legislature of the County of Putnam: Art. I, 8-3-1982. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 8-3-1982]
The following principles and procedures shall constitute the Economic Development Policy for the County of Putnam:
A. 
The County of Putnam shall actively encourage, support and promote economic development within its boundaries.
B. 
The County of Putnam recognizes the importance of local decisionmaking, particularly regarding planning and zoning which, in every instance will be conducted by the various towns and villages.
C. 
It shall be a basic principle that the County of Putnam shall encourage sound ethical practices in the conduct of economic development.
D. 
It shall be a fundamental principle that Putnam County shall encourage cooperation and coordination of economic development activities within the county.
E. 
In order to achieve cooperation, the County of Putnam recognizes its responsibilities to aid local municipal corporations. The County of Putnam shall, at the request of a local municipal corporation, enter discussion to consider economic development assistance within the guidelines and budgetary limits as established by the Legislature. Proposals deemed acceptable shall be considered by the Legislature. Those accepted shall be eligible for funding using intermunicipal contracts.
F. 
In evaluating economic development proposals, the County of Putnam shall be guided by various criteria, including but not limited to:
(1) 
The needs of the present and future makeup of the work force;
(2) 
The county's share of the total cost of economic assistance, including the cost per potential job hiring, the cost-benefit with respect to projected tax revenues to the county, including both property and sales tax receipts directly attributable to the project;
(3) 
The specific industry being created; and
(4) 
The physical and economic impact upon county services and the environmental compatibility of the activity.
G. 
Assisting in these economic development functions shall be the resources of the County of Putnam including the Planning Department, the Department of Highways and Facilities and any other departments and committees as determined by the legislative and executive branches of government as provided for under the Putnam County Charter.
H. 
The County of Putnam shall continue to develop the appropriate legislation to achieve economic development and shall request and authorize communication with local state and federal governments to ensure successful development.
Copies of this article shall be sent to the chief executive officer of all local municipal corporations within the County of Putnam, including its towns, villages and school districts and to the Chairpersons of the Town and Village Planning and Zoning Boards and Industrial Development Agencies.