STC staff provides planning assistance by contract to many of the municipalities in Southeast Steuben County. Assistance includes:

• Evaluating and updating community plans, inspection services, zoning and subdivision documents;
• Coordinating activities necessary to the planning and implementation of development projects in their respective communities;
• Reviewing programs/projects in an effort to identify applicable laws, regulations, and requirements;
• Identifying potential project funding sources and preparing funding applications and/or amendments;
• Evaluating and selecting developers, contractors, architects, and engineers relative to specific projects;
• Monitoring of programs/projects, including identification and mediation of problems;
• Attending meetings of the general public, municipal board meetings, and other departments or agencies as required in connection with this agreement;    
• Providing training sessions for the municipal board, Planning Board, Building Inspectors and the Zoning Board of Appeals as required by these municipalities;
• Providing assistance with downtown revitalization and main street projects including project feasibility analysis and help locating funding sources;
• Providing assistance with local government efficiency including reorganization, shared services, and trainings.