Current Planning Efforts |
| Relevant plan(s) |
Plan description |
Process used |
Required by |
Prepared by |
Integration Opportunities |
Housing and Community Redevelopment |
| Louisiana Consolidated Plan |
Strategic Plan for Use of CDBG, HOME, ESGP, and HOPWA Funds |
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, others |
Louisiana Office of Community Development |
Historically low CDBG funding. Good opportunity for post hurricane funds/needs |
| Town of Kinder Master Growth Plan (July 1993, not yet adopted) |
Existing conditions, recommendations, and info on the Central Business District |
Internal |
Town Council of Kinder |
IMCAL (Grant provided by the Federal Economic Development Association) |
Reprioritize widening of US Hwy 165 (evacuation route) |
| City of Oakdale Zoning Ordinance |
Typical zoning ordinance that contains permitted uses, lot size, setbacks and height regulations. |
Internal |
City Council of Oakdale |
Professional Planning Associates and Community Planners INC. (funding provided by HUD Program Section 701) |
Does not address post disaster needs. |
Transportation and Infrastructure |
| Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) |
Financially-constrained 3-year project list |
Updates every 2 years; public input requirement |
U.S. Department of Transportation |
Metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) |
This plan does not specifically include info for Allen Parish |
| Highway Program District 07 |
Projects that are scheduled for construction in FY 2005-06 and other projects that are in various stages of planning and preparation |
Legislative Public Hearing held each year in each highway district including public involvement |
State and federal |
State of Louisiana |
Reprioritize based on need caused by hurricanes |
Human Services |
| Emergency management, mitigation, hazard plans |
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security, others |
State |
This plan does not specifically include info for Allen Parish |
| All Hazard Emergency Operation Plan |
Guidance for Allen Parish agencies/departments that have an emergency assignment |
FEMA prescribed planning process |
State of Louisiana |
Local official and consultants (FEMA grant) |
Should be adopted. Includes info on evacuation processes |
| Communications Proposal |
Recommends upgrading existing communications to provide effective emergency services and safeguard emergency personnel |
Internal |
Allen Parish Sheriff's Department |
Allen Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (Department of Justice Grants) |
Reprioritize based on needs identified by internal post-hurricane assessments |
| LA Communtiy Futures Forum - Allen Parish Open Forum Report |
Results of citizen participation regarding the communities’ current and future needs. |
Community open house - Parish involvement |
Created for the Extension Service’s long-range educational plan for 2000-2003. |
LSU Agricultural Center - Allen Parish Extension Office |
Good summary of the past needs to compare to current needs. |
Economic and Workforce Development |
| Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) |
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U.S. Department of Commerce (Economic Development Administration) |
Economic Development Districts (EDDs) |
This plan does not specifically include info for Allen Parish |
| Louisiana Rebirth - Rebuild Tourism |
Budgeted by state for 2006-07 |
Itemized budget for individual projects |
State of Louisiana |
Private Consultant for the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism |
Potential for modification to include support for Allen Parish tourism |
| Enterprise Zone Program |
A jobs incentive program of tax credits within Enterprise Zones |
Prescribed eligibility screening process |
State of Louisiana |
State of Louisiana Economic Development Department |
Consider individual projects on one-by-one basis |
| Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning and Development Commission (IMCAL) Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) |
Includes a description of the existing housing market, environmental conditions/issues, health care facilities and industrial parks |
Internal |
Annual Internal Document |
IMCAL (Funding provided by the Economic Development Association) |
Provides a chance to integrate post-hurricane parish needs with regional strategies |
| Local Budget Documents |
Budget of the Parish, Cities of Reeves, Kinder, Oberlin, Oakdale and Elizabeth, School Board |
Internal Review and analysis |
State of Louisiana |
Local Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) |
Budget and revenue sources must be considered to ensure compatibility. |
