All taxes collected county-wide are those of the consolidated government, eliminating interlocal battles which can occur between neighboring municipalities in the same county as they compete for a larger share of the tax base. Intergovernmental coordination is also strengthened, and simplified, because all executive departments within the consolidated government follow the same planning direction. The consolidated government, being the sole service delivery entity, streamlines the bureaucratic process generally and the development review process specifically. The goals, objectives, policies, and associated provisions of this element provide a framework to guide intergovernmental coordination decisions. A goal is the long-term end toward which programs and activities are ultimately directed.
Objectives are specific, immediate ends that are achievable and that mark progress toward a goal.
Objectives serve as guideposts, enabling the consolidated government to move from the present to the future goal. Objectives can also provide a standard by which to measure achievements, evaluate effectiveness, and, if necessary, to take timely corrective action. GOAL 1 Coordinate the planning and policy making of the City with that of the surrounding city, county, regional, State, federal and special authority governments to ensure consistency in development and in the provision of services and to implement the goals, objectives and policies of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan. In order to provide infrastructure and ensure compatible land uses with adjacent jurisdictions, it is necessary to coordinate Levels of Service with neighboring cities and other infrastructure providers. Objective 1.1 Coordination of Level of Service Standards Coordinate the setting of Level of Service standards for public facilities and services with those local, regional and State entities having operational or maintenance responsibilities over them.