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Frequently Asked Questions:
What
does IACC stand for?
What does the IACC do?
What is considered “infrastructure?”
Who
makes up the IACC?
What supports the IACC?
How often is the database
information updated?
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IACC stands for the Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council.
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| What does the IACC do? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The organization promotes partnerships among federal, state, and local programs, works to enhance efficiency and coordination in the delivery of financial and technical assistance, acts as a forum to discuss issues that get in the way of helping local governments meet their infrastructure needs, and sponsor training workshops and conferences in these arenas throughout the year.
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| What is considered “infrastructure?” | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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At a minimum, “infrastructure” includes the built and natural infrastructure that exists in our communities. Roads, streets, bridges, water systems, sewer systems, solid waste systems, recycling facilities, storm water systems, energy systems, and irrigation systems are among the built infrastructure that IACC deals with every year. We are also concerned about wetlands, sensitive environmental areas, historical facilities, cultural artifacts, air quality, and other environmental issues.
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| Who makes up the IACC? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This list of members and interested parties continues to expand. To date, membership includes representatives from state and federal financing agencies, regulatory bodies, associations, nonprofit organizations, and universities. Over 200 programs that are available to assist local governments and communities have outlined their programs in our database. The IACC is a nonprofit organization and is not directly linked with either the federal or state government.
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The IACC is an all-volunteer organization with staff time donated by various organizations. Therefore, costs are minimal. Every year, the IACC convenes a statewide conference where hundreds of local, state, and federal agency representatives meet to discuss issues, learn about new resources, and generate partnerships. This year, the conference is held in Wenatchee from November 8-10, 2005. The registration cost covers the cost of the conference and provides a modest amount of money for the IACC to use to sponsor other workshops and technical assistance activities.
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The database is continually being updated. Each program determines when is the most appropriate time to update its information. After the initial update in April 2001, the data are updated on a regular basis.
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