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.