Planning Tool Kit

Intergovernmental Cooperation

The ability to coordinate local and County government actions, decisions and resources is the most important aspect of implementing a community plan. Learn about regulations that encourage intergovernmental cooperation.
Tool Description Case Study/ Resource
Intergovernmental Transfer of Functions
- Public Act 8 of 1967
Contract or agreement for the provision of services by one unit of government on behalf of another n/a
Intergovernmental Transfer of Property
- Public Act 425 of 1984
Conditional transfer of property for an economic development project

Economic Development in Parma Village

Lynn Harvey- Presentation to SWWCOG 11-8-06

Harvey, Shields and Taylor. The Conditional Land Transfer Act; Research, Reflections and Policy Recommendations.

Urban Cooperation Agreements
- Public Act 7 of 1967
Joint operation of community services/programs between 2+ local governments Paint Creek Trail
Metropolitan Council

An incorporated public body. Main function: Plans and implements regional infrastructure and economic development projects

Grand Valley Metropolitan Council

Joint Municipal Planning
-PA 226 of 2003

Making legally adopted plans across several jurisdictions or parts of jurisdictions.

Mark Wycoff: Presentation to SWWCOG 12-13-06

Mark Wycoff: Educational Resources about the applications of density planning

For more information

- Michigan Municipal League
- Michigan Townships Association
- Michigan State University Extension      
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