Item:
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Approval of the “2024 Resolution Adopting Business Recruitment & Expansion Policy”
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Date of BOCC Meeting: October 28, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve the “2024 Resolution Adopting Business Recruitment & Expansion Policy.” The Resolution rescinds the previous policy, adopts the new policy in its place, and authorizes the County Manager to execute, implement, amend, and terminate agreements pursuant to the policy.
The policy was most recently updated in 2020. Since that time, the Business Recruitment & Expansion Program has been successful, supporting $2.9 billion in projected investment, 6,000 jobs, new and growing industries, and numerous community partnerships. At the 2023 National Association of Counties (NACo) conference, the program won a national achievement award in economic development.
At the September Work Session, staff presented recommended topics and principles to guide the policy update and collected feedback from the Board. At the October Work Session, staff presented the draft policy language to the Board and solicited their input, comments, and guidance on the proposed changes.
Staff have incorporated the feedback from the Board and the County Attorney’s Office and are requesting the Board approve the “2024 Resolution Adopting Business Recruitment & Expansion Policy” at the October 28, 2024 Regular Session.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Regional Leadership 1b.
Resource Persons: Matthew Filter, Economic Development Manager; Andrew Miracle, Economic Development Director; Maurice Jones, Deputy County Manager External Affairs
County Manager’s Recommendation: The Board is requested to approve the “2024 Resolution Adopting Business Recruitment & Expansion Policy.”