Working Together

REGIONAL PROJECTS

Andy Faust, GISPSenior GIS Analyst – RPCIT Director – RPCNortheast SICP Implementation CoordinatorNortheast Public Safety Communications

(NEWCOM)Co-Founder of Wisconsin Regional

Orthophotography Consortium (WROC)WLIA Board MemberHold the WLIA Social Night High Bowling

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INTRODUCTIONS

Background of RPCsRegional ProjectsWhat worksWhat does not workHow to make it all come together

AGENDA

9 RPC’sCreated in the late 1960’s and early 1970’sCreated as a cost-effective way to provide

planning assistanceProvide intergovernmental planning and

coordination for the physical, social, and economic development of the Region

RPCS IN WISCONSIN

RPCS IN WISCONSIN

1. Bay Lake2. Capital Area3. East Central4. Mississippi River5. North Central6. Northwest7. Southeast8. Southwest9. West Central

They may conduct all types of research studies; collect and analyze data; prepare maps, charts and tables; and conduct necessary studies.

They may make and adopt plans for the physical, social and economic development of the Region.

They may publish and advertise their purposes, objectives and findings, and may distribute reports thereon.

They may provide advisory services on planning problems to the local governmental units within the Region and to other public and private agencies in matters relative to its functions and objectives.

Created by state statute to:

WHAT IS A REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Economic DevelopmentGeographic Information SystemsLand Use PlanningTransportation PlanningIntergovernmental Coordination

RPC PROGRAM AREAS

WROC 2005 and 2010North East Public Safety Communications

(NEWCOM)

REGIONAL PROJECTS

WROC

56,000+ sq. mi. imageryFirst ever statewide leaf-off in a single yearOver 100 participants

WROC

WROC PARTNERSHIPS

NEWCOMNorth East Wisconsin Public Safety COMmunications• Formed 2004• 16 counties• 14,500 sq. mi.• 600,000+

people• 500+ PSA

NEWCOM

NEWCOM

The mission of NEWCOM is to provide the participating counties with a reliable and responsive communications link between all emergency services and public safety agencies.

MISSION STATEMENT:

WHY WORK TOGETHER?

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING

PREVENTS DUPLICATION OF SERVICE / EFFORT

SAVES TIME

ORGANIZE RESOURCES TO MEET A COMMON GOAL

ACCESS TO EACHOTHERS SKILLS

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

COST REDUCTION

SO WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

TALKERS / PLANNERS

LEADERSHIP

WORKERS

YES WE

CAN!

FOLLOWERS

MEDIATOR

FOLLOWERS

LEADERS

WORKERSMEADIATORS

TALKERS / PLANNERS

WORKING TOGETHER?

CONTROL

GIVE AND TAKE

INCENTIVE

TEAMWORK

HARD WORK!

WORKING TOGETHER

WORKING TOGETHER

Andy Faust, GISPNorth Central Wisconsin

Regional Planning Commission

www.ncwrpc.org

QUESTIONS?