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2 <br /> The departments noted below will work together to create a comprehensive document. The <br /> example of a plan (Attachment No. 5) is tailored from Loudoun County, Virginia and is not a <br /> work product produced by the various departments, although many concepts parallel our <br /> interest. <br /> The MTP (wireless element) was the subject of department meetings over the last six months <br /> and is intended to address the continued protection of the public health, safety and welfare <br /> through communication facilities and to create public safety communication opportunities on <br /> public property whereby fair and reasonable compensation would be forthcoming. <br /> "Local communities are the key to better land use. But first, each must define a vision for the future. <br /> This vision includes an inventory of resources, respect for established traditions and articulation of <br /> community values. To realize a vision, local leaders must enlist all sectors in devising land use plans <br /> and execute those plans with greater efficiency and flexibility. No community retains its character by <br /> accident. <br /> (Land Use in America Diamond and Noonan, 1996) <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact at this time with human resources being used from <br /> existing departmental staffs. Eventually, the use of an MTP could provide financial and public <br /> benefits. Department involvement would eventually include but not be limited to, Planning and <br /> Inspections Department, EMS, Sheriff, Information Services, Purchasing, Public Works, ERCD, <br /> and Parks and Recreation. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider authorizing <br /> staff to develop a Master Telecommunications Plan (Wireless Element)for Public Hearing no <br /> sooner than November 13, 2002, and to begin development of remaining MTP elements. <br />