TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Supervisor Williams and Supervisor Gjerde
MEETING DATE: March 22, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Williams
PHONE:
463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Gjerde
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 min
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Presentation from West Business Development Center and Community Champions for MOVE2030 on Mendocino Opportunities for Building a Vibrant Economy (MOVE2030)
(Sponsors: Supervisor Williams and Supervisor Gjerde)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Receive the presentation, accept the report, refer MOVE2030 to a committee of the Board focused on economic development that will consider and make recommendations regarding a dedicated County staff person coordinating County efforts, and funding to support West in continuing this effort countywide.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
6/19/2018, Board approved submittal of an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant application for $501,180 including a local match of $104,000, to organize, coordinate, and implement immediate, intermediate, and long term economic recovery and resiliency activities. 8/6/19, the Board approved BOS Agreement 19-195 with the Economic Development & Finance Corporation (EDFC) in the amount of $100,000 for related work. 9/17/2019, the Board approved BOS Agreement 19-254 with West in the amount of $100,000 for related work. 11/12/2020, Board approved Agreement with West in the amount of $197,000 for related work. 6/23/2020, the Board accepted a presentation on the project. 5/5/2020, the Board approved a First Amendment to BOS Agreements 19-195 and 19-254 without additional cost.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
After the 2017 wildfires, West Business Development Center (West Center) was selected through an RFP process to serve as the County's lead in facilitating the development of an economic recovery & resiliency pl...
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