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- Formed in 1963 as a service agency to assist local governments
in planning activities.
- RPC’s district includes the counties of Blount, Chilton,
Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker and is governed by an executive
committee.
- RPC’s mission is to promote regional excellence and community
development. Goals include service to local governments and citizens
by coordinating region-wide projects and services, promotion of cooperation
among local governments and implementation of state and federal programs
on a regional basis. Planning services are advisory in nature, providing
technical assistance and recommendations to local governments for
future growth plans.
- Funding for the RPC is obtained through federal matching grants, member government dues, annual appropriations from the state, and contract fees.
Services provided to member governments and the communities through
cross-functional teams include the following areas.
Intergovernmental Cooperation
Encourages multi-jurisdictional planning for comprehensive land use,
corridor and strategic development encouraging cooperative efforts
and project efficiencies.
Transportation and Transit Planning
Provides long range programs and planning include urbanized area plans,
corridor plans, greenway plans along with traffic counts, safety studies
to impact transportation in the region.
Community Planning
Provides land use planning and analysis for member governments including
zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, mapping and general community
plans for a highest and best-use basis for development in the region.
Community and Economic Development
Assists member governments with applications for federal and state grants,
provides information and assistance to new and expanding businesses
to increase the tax base in the region.
Information Management
Provides GIS data development, analysis and deployment assistance, redistricting
and site analysis for member governments.
Human Resource Services
Manages federal and state programs providing employment assistance and
placement to senior citizens (age 55+) on a temporary basis with the
goal of permanent employment.
