Posted on October 18, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners considered the approval of the interlocal agreement as part of the Constellation of Starke Regional Stellar Communities Designation Program application process.
The agreement outlines several terms and conditions related to the application for the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs and the Regional Stellar Communities Designation Program and the projects outlined in that application.
The regional team goals of making the Constellation of Starke region vibrant, engaged and growing is included as well as the responsibility of each municipality for planning, implementing and providing matching funds for projects in the plans.
The agreement also allows for the appointment of members to the Constellation of Starke Executive Committee. Those members will be appointed by the Starke County Commissioners, City of Knox, Town of North Judson, and the Town of Hamlet. The Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director and the Director of Development for the Starke County Community Foundation are automatically seated on the committee along with a media professional. The Executive Committee will submit regular progress reports to each entity.
A Rapid Response Team will consist of one person from each of the municipalities.
The agreement runs through 2025.
The Starke County Commissioners approved the agreement as presented.
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