SWIPCO exists for our cities, counties, and customers.

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SWIPCO, serving sixty-three municipalities in eight counties - Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Millls, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby.

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SWIPCO is governed by a 17 member Policy Council consisting of one supervisor from each county board, six citizens who are appointed by the county boards and three that are selected by the Council. These members represent the areas of business, education, human services, economic development, government and community life.

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Construction of Mondamin Water Tower

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

The Southwest Iowa Planning Council provides multiple types of planning assistance for member cities and counties.

SWIPCO’s Planning Department is here to serve all of your community planning and technical assistance needs.

SWIPCO's Planning Department works with communities on a broad array of projects including: Trails ~~ Water Towers ~~ Sewer Treatment Plants ~~ Education~~ Parks ~~ Water Treatment ~~ and much more

Examples of ways we can help include:

Planning:

Comprehensive Plans
Smart Growth Plans
Urban Renewal Plans
Urban Revitalization Plans
Land Use Planning
Trails Plans
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Housing Development Plans
Highly competitive rates and professional comprehensive documents

Technical Assistance:

Property Annexation
City Codes and Zoning Ordinances
Community and regional surveys
Grant writing for a variety of needs
Review of state, federal and foundation financing sources
Project administration and reporting including drinking water, waste water, community facility, and housing projects

Economic Development

Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Regional Planning Affiliate (RPA)
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A great deal of assistance to our communities comes through grant writing and administration. Although specific deadlines change from year to year, an example of potential funding sources is below

**Potential Funding Sources**
Grant	Funding Uses	Eligible Applicants	Estimated Deadlines
Iowa West Foundation	Education, human & social needs, community development, & economic development	Local govts & non-profits	Quarterly
Community Attraction & Tourism (CAT)	Tourism and recreation infrastructure projects	Local govts & non-profits	Quarterly
River Enhancement Community Attraction and Tourism (RECAT)	Recreation projects around rivers and lakes within cities	Local govts & non-profits	Quarterly
State Revolving Loan Fund	Water & Sewer Projects	Local Gvts	Quarterly
Iowa Finance Authority Project Based Housing	Development & renovation of affordable housing for low income households		Ongoing
Regional Transportation Enhancement	Enhancement of a mode of transportation, trails, downtown streetscapes, etc.	Local govts & non-profits	February
RISE Local Development	Construction or improvement of public roadways related to job creation.	Local Gvts	Ongoing
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program	Construction or modification of structures in natural disaster areas	Local Gvts	March
Federal Recreational Trails	Development and maintenance of motorized & non-motorized recreational trails and trail related projects.	Cities, Counties, & Non-profit groups partnering with local gvts.	October
Safe Routes to School	Infrastructure projects and education	Local Gvts	October
Statewide Transportation Enhancement	Enhance various transportation modes		October
CDBG Housing	Housing rehabilitation	Cities & Counties	November
CDBG Water/Sewer	Water and sewer infrastructure	Cities & Counties	November
CDBG Community Facilities and Services	Community facilities such as child care centers	Cities & Counties	December

Planning Department Contact Information

Courtney Harter ~ Community Development Team Leader

courtney.harter@swipco.org

Barb Barrick ~ Community Development Splecialist

barb.barrick@swipco.org