Agenda 04/13/2021 Item #16H6 (Proclamation - Recognizing Anne McLaughlin)04/13/2021
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Ms. Anne McLaughlin started working as Executive Director of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in January 2016; and
WHEREAS, in September 2016, the Federal Transportation Management Area
Certification Review Team recommended that Ms. McLaughlin develop a
Tribal Outreach Policy based on her experience with the New Mexico
State Tribal Collaboration Act of 2009; and
WHEREAS, in October 2016, the federally recognized Miccosukee Tribe advised
the MPO that its input on an MPO-funded project had been ignored;
which prompted Ms. McLaughlin to begin work immediately on a Tribal
Outreach Policy for the MPO; and
WHEREAS, in June 2017, the MPO Board adopted a Government to Government
Public Involvement Policy with the purpose of promoting Tribal
involvement in the MPO planning process; initiating and maintaining a
positive working relationship between the MPO and Tribal governments;
and promoting effective collaboration and communication between the
MPO and Tribes; and
WHEREAS, as part of this policy, goals were established to create durable
relationships between the Tribes and the MPO based on mutual respect
that promotes coordinated transportation partnerships and for the
MPO to take a proactive approach to consultation by ensuring Tribal
participation in MPO planning processes that may affect Tribal
governments, programs and citizens; and
WHEREAS, in February 2021, Ms. Stacie Blizzard, Federal Highway
Administration, Transportation Planner, reporting on “Noteworthy
Practices” highlighted that the MPO Executive Director worked with
the tribes to develop a policy document and began regular
communication recognizing tribal protocols. The relationship between
the Tribe and the MPO is now a productive growing partnership. Ms.
Blizzard recognized Ms. McLaughlin as a national expert on tribal
outreach for MPOs;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida congratulates Ms. Anne McLaughlin for her
collaborative initiative and for being recognized as a national expert on
tribal outreach for MPOs.
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DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of April, 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.6
Doc ID: 15509
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing Ms. Anne McLaughlin for her collaborative initiative
and for being recognized as a national expert on tribal outreach for MPOs. The proclamation will be
presented to Ms. Anne McLaughlin.
Meeting Date: 04/13/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
04/06/2021 3:11 PM
Submitted by:
Title: – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Deborah Curry
04/06/2021 3:11 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Completed 04/06/2021 4:01 PM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez County Manager Review Completed 04/07/2021 8:57 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/13/2021 9:00 AM
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