2.12 Intergovernmental Coordination: Goals, Objectives, and Policies

2.12 Intergovernmental Coordination Element

Goals, Objectives and Policies

2005-2015 Campus Master Plan Update

GOAL 1: To achieve the goals, objectives, and policies of the University Master Plan through the use and promotion of intergovernmental coordination with local, regional, state, and federal government entities.

OBJECTIVE 1.1: To promote land use compatibility between the University and host local government through the coordination of the University's Master Plan with the comprehensive master plans of the host community.

POLICY 1.1.1: It shall be the policy of UCF that proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Policy Plan of Orange County which have the effect(s) of changing land uses or policies that guide the development of land within the context area, affect the provision of local services, or which otherwise impact University facilities or resources shall be submitted to the University Director of Facilities Planning for review and comment.

POLICY 1.1.2: The University shall establish, in conjunction with Orange County a process for reciprocal review of comprehensive plans.

POLICY 1.1.3: Proposed amendments to the adopted campus master plan which exceed the thresholds established in Chapter 1013.30(9), F.S., shall be transmitted to the Orange County Planning Department, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, St. Johns River Water Management District, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of State, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Land Management Advisory Council, the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs and other applicable governing bodies for review in accordance with the procedures established in Chapter 6C-21, Part 1, Florida Administration Code.

POLICY 1.1.4: Proposed amendments to the campus master plan which do not exceed the thresholds established in Chapter 1013.30(9), F.S., and which have the effect of changing the manner in which development on campus may occur or impacting off-campus facilities, services or natural resources, shall be transmitted to the Orange County Planning Department for a courtesy review.

POLICY 1.1.5: The University's Director of Facilities Planning shall meet with appropriate Orange County, the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, and other affected local government officials for review and comment on enrollment projections of the UCF campus master plan, and to review appropriate elements of local government comprehensive plans by the University.

POLICY 1.1.6: Every effort shall be made to formalize the terms and conditions of the reciprocal plan review process through an interlocal agreement or memorandum of understanding.

OBJECTIVE 1.2: To establish administrative procedures and coordination mechanisms for the reciprocal review of campus and host community development plans.

POLICY 1.2.1: It shall be the policy of UCF that proposed development within the context area which has the potential to impact or affect University facilities or resources shall be submitted to the University's Director of Facilities Planning for review.

POLICY 1.2.2: The UCF Director of Facilities Planning shall meet with local officials to establish the criteria and thresholds for development proposals which would be subject to review by the University. The construction or renovation of single-family homes, and other small scale developments are to be excluded from review by the University.

POLICY 1.2.3: Except when otherwise stated in Section 1013.30, F.S., the provisions of the Campus Master Plan and associated campus development agreement supersede the requirements of Part II of Chapter 163, F.S.

POLICY 1.2.4: University officials shall participate and cooperate with local officials in the review of proposed campus enrollment projections to assess potential impacts on local, regional, and state resources and facilities.

POLICY 1.2.5: Once the campus development agreement is executed, all campus development may proceed without further review by the host local government if it is consistent with the adopted Campus Master Plan and associated campus development agreement.

POLICY 1.2.6: When it has been determined that enrollment projections on campus would have an adverse impact on local facilities, services or natural resources, University officials shall participate and cooperate with local officials and representatives from appropriate regional and state agencies in the identification of appropriate strategies to mitigate the impacts of campus development on local, regional, and state resources and facilities.

POLICY 1.2.7: University officials shall participate and cooperate with local officials in the review of proposed development within the context area to assess potential impacts on University resources and facilities.

POLICY 1.2.8: When it has been determined that enrollment projections on campus would have an adverse impact on local services, facilities or natural resources, University officials will participate and cooperate with Orange County and other pertinent regional and state agencies in the identification of appropriate strategies to mitigate the impact consistent with the terms and conditions of the interlocal agreement.

POLICY 1.2.9: UCF shall seek to execute a memorandum of understanding with Orange County that would require Orange County to transmit to the UCF Office of Facilities Planning any application for Development Order or Construction Permit within the designated context area surrounding the University which is subject review under policy above regarding establishment of criteria and thresholds for review of development proposals.

POLICY 1.2.10: When it has been determined that proposed development within the designated context area would have an adverse impact on the University's facilities and resources, UCF officials will participate and cooperate with local, regional or state officials in the identification of appropriate strategies to mitigate the impacts on UCF facilities and resources.

POLICY 1.2.11: Any dispute between the University and a host or affected local government regarding the assessment or mitigation of impacts shall be resolved in accordance with the process established in Subsection 1013.30 (8), F.S.

OBJECTIVE 1.3: To assess and mitigate the impacts of on-campus development on the surrounding community, host and affected local governments, and service providers.

POLICY 1.3.1: As provided for in s. 1013.30, F.S., within 270 days after adoption of the Campus Master Plan by the Division of Colleges and Universities, a draft Campus Development Agreement shall be transmitted to appropriate host and affected local governments. This Agreement must:

          Identify geographic area covered by the Agreement;

         Establish the duration of the Agreement (5-10 years);

         Identify LOS Standards for public services and facilities, the entity to provide these services and facilities and any financial arrangements between the Division of Colleges and Universities and the service provides;

         Determine impact of proposed campus development on identified public services and facilities and any deficiencies likely to occur as a result;

         Identify facility improvements to correct deficiencies;

         Identify the Division of Colleges and Universities' "fair share" of the costs of needed improvements; and

         Be consistent with adopted Campus Master Plan and host local government comprehensive plan.

POLICY 1.3.2: The Division of Colleges and Universities and host government shall execute the Campus Development Agreement within 180 days after receipt of the draft agreement.

POLICY 1.3.3: Once the Campus Development Agreement is executed, all campus development may proceed without further review by the host local government if it is consistent with the Campus Development Agreement and the adopted Campus Master Plan.

POLICY 1.3.4: Once the Division of Colleges and Universities pays its "fair share" for capital improvements as identified in the Campus Development Agreement, all concurrency management responsibilities of the University and Division of Colleges and Universities are deemed to be fulfilled.

POLICY 1.3.5: Any dispute between the University and host local government which arises from the implementation of the Campus Development Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the process established in s. 1013.30 (16), F.S.

OBJECTIVE 1.4: To use University facilities and resources as shelters and for the staging of emergency services for an emergency event.

POLICY 1.4.1: The University shall work closely with the Orange and Seminole Counties' Office of Emergency Management, the Sheriff's Department, and the American Red Cross to develop standards and operating procedures for the activation and operation of emergency shelters on campus to house on-campus and near-campus students, faculty, and staff.

POLICY 1.4.2: The University shall participate in emergency exercises to evaluate management plans and procedures.

POLICY 1.4.3: Consistent with the pertinent Coastal Management Element Policy, the University will make available to the Orange County Emergency Management office annually a listing of available public shelters on the UCF campus.

OBJECTIVE 1.5: To ensure the provision of adequate public services and facilities necessary to support development on campus and to meet the future needs of the University.

POLICY 1.5.1: The University shall coordinate the provision of additional stormwater management facilities consistent with General Infrastructure Element.

POLICY 1.5.2: The University shall coordinate the provision of additional potable water facilities consistent with General Infrastructure Element Policy.

POLICY 1.5.3: The University shall coordinate the provision of additional sanitary sewer facilities consistent with General Infrastructure Element Policy.

POLICY 1.5.4: The University shall coordinate the provision of additional solid waste collection facilities consistent with General Infrastructure Element.

POLICY 1.5.5: The University shall coordinate the provision of additional electrical power and natural gas service consistent with Utilities Element

POLICY 1.5.6: The University shall coordinate with appropriate authorities, including the Expressway Authority, transportation system improvements consistent with Future Land Use Element, and Transit, Circulation and Parking Sub-Element.

POLICY 1.5.7: The University shall coordinate pedestrian and non-vehicular circulation improvements consistent with Pedestrian and Non-Vehicular Circulation Sub-element.

POLICY 1.5.8: The University shall coordinate the provision of affordable housing off-campus consistent with Housing Element.

OBJECTIVE 1.6: To ensure the protection of natural, historical and archaeologically significant resources from the adverse impacts of development on campus.

POLICY 1.6.1: The University shall coordinate the protection of environmentally sensitive areas, species, and natural resources consistent with Future Land Use Element policies 1.1.3, Conservation Element and Landscape Design Guidelines Element Policy.

POLICY 1.6.2: The University shall coordinate the protection of historical and archaeologically significant resources consistent with Future Land Use Element.