2.12  Intergovernmental Coordination Element

       Data and Analysis

       2005-2015 Campus Master Plan Update

The University of Central Florida Intergovernmental Coordination Element promotes proper communication and coordination between the University and affected state and local governments.  The rapid growth of the University means that increased development and infrastructure coordination with the host community and other governmental bodies, particularly Seminole County, will be vital to meet future needs in a planned and effective way.  Per Florida law, “Affected state and local governments” include the following entities:

Orange County                                                                    

Seminole County

City of Oviedo

City of Orlando

St. Johns River Water Management District

Florida Department of Community Affairs

East Central Florida Regional Planning Council

Florida Department of Transportation

Florida Department of State

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Freshwater Fish and Game Commission

Intergovernmental Coordination and the Campus Master Plan Outreach Program

As reflected in the Goals, Objectives and Policies, the University will continue to develop and implement its community outreach program with respect to the Campus Master Plan.   Currently, the University presents the Plan at various phases throughout the update process to local government boards, public workshops, and community meetings on an ongoing basis.  The coordination process with local governments throughout the Plan update is critical to ensure that all input is considered prior to the Plan’s final adoption.

Intergovernmental Coordination and the Campus Development Agreement

Per Section 1013.30 Florida Statutes, the University is required to enter into a campus development agreement(s) (CDA) with local government(s) that addresses the impacts of University development on local government support infrastructure.  Negotiation of the CDA occurs in conjunction with every five-year update to the Campus Master Plan and includes the identification of a process whereby the impacts of development are assessed.  The primary purpose of the CDA is for the University and local government to identify areas of impact from University-generated development on the local infrastructure system and to calculate the University’s proportionate share of the impacts.  The CDA typically includes one or more specific concurrency projects along with the estimated project cost, which is essentially a request to the State for Concurrency Trust Fund monies.  Every project requested must be supported by adequate data and analysis in order to access Trust Fund dollars.  The  Campus Master Plan updates and the CDA are coordinated closely with local government representatives to ensure consistency with state and local comprehensive plans.

Intergovernmental Coordination and the UCF Facilities Planning Website

The above referenced website (www.fp.ucf.edu) houses the current and former Campus Master Plans in addition to a wealth of support documentation for the plan update.  The website is a critical tool the University uses to communicate with state and local governments, the oncampus community and the public.  The University will continue to utilize this electronic medium to provide easy access to the Campus Master Plan in order to streamline the local and state review process.

Intergovernmental Coordination and Transportation

In the area of transportation the University participates in the regional transportation planning body, MetroPlan, which seeks to address the overall transportation challenges of the rapidly growing area in which the University itself is growing rapidly.  The University participates with the local area public transportation entity, Lynx, and through that participation has developed a public transportation mall adjoining the west parking garage to facilitate use of public transportation facilities by students, faculty and staff.   Finally, the University will continue to coordinate with localities looking to interconnect multiuse trail systems through and/or around the campus.

The University will continue to implement its policy of close coordination with effected state and local governments with regard to transportation issues resulting from University-generated development including impacts on area and oncampus roadways, transit, parking and bicycle/pedestrian facilities.  Please refer to section 2.11 for University policies regarding transportation.

Intergovernmental Coordination and Fire Protection

The University has partnered with Orange County by providing land in its northeast corner for a fire station serving the University and the adjoining neighborhoods.

Intergovernmental Coordination and Stormwater Master Planning

2.   The St. Johns River Water Management District approved the update to the Campus Stormwater Master Plan in March, 2004, thus providing adequate and environmentally sound stormwater management and capacity for the past and future growth of the campus.  The update significantly reduces University-generated offsite stormwater impacts on the surrounding community as discussed in the Stormwater Subelement of this plan.   The University will continue to coordinate with state and local governments as it develops within the parameters of the approved Stormwater Master Plan.  In addition, the University intends to sponsor public symposiums addressing this issue with local stormwater officials and the public.

Intergovernmental Coordination and Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer

3.   The University has secured a long-term ability to meet potable water needs through coordination with Orange County by providing an easement through its southern property for a new regional water service line that replaces the on-site wells previously used.  In addition, the University has coordinated with the host government and has upgraded its sanitary sewer infrastructure by sending its sanitary waste to City of Orlando’s Iron Bridge facility for processing and re-use.  As part of that agreement the University will receive treated effluent from Iron Bridge for non-potable uses.

Intergovernmental Coordination and Environmental Protection

The cumulative effect of growth of the University and the surrounding community has been to change the nature of the University and its environs from a semi-rural, suburban area to an increasingly urban center.  This increases the need to coordinate environmental monitoring and conservation efforts.  Overall the impact of University and community growth is to increase the importance and necessity for joint planning and coordination of growth management efforts.  As a center of learning the University occupies an important position in this partnership.  As part of its mission it should provide critical knowledge and expertise and demonstrate its commitment to beneficent growth management.

Identification of Opportunities for Increased Coordination

The University will explore the following opportunities for increased intergovernmental coordination through the year 2015 planning horizon:

2.1              Academic Mission

            Sub-issue                               Partnership campuses

            Sub-issue                               Community outreach

2.2              Urban Design

            Sub-issue                               Compatible urban fabric interface

2.6       Support Facilities                 Joint-use of facilities (Union, etc.)

2.7       Housing

            Sub-issue                               Availability and proximity

2.8              Recreation & Open Space   Joint-use of facilities

2.12          Intergovern’l. Coord.

            Sub-issue                               Community safety

2.14          Capital Improvements

                                                Sub-issue                                  Funding of joint-use facilities