TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Planning and Building Services
MEETING DATE: October 19, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Ignacio Gonzalez
PHONE:
234-6650
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Adrienne Thompson
PHONE:
234-6650
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Presentation by West Business Development Center (BDC) Regarding Economic Development in Mendocino County and their Request to Act on Behalf of Mendocino County to Implement a Comprehensive Economic Development Program Over a Three-Year Period
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Receive the presentation by West BDC and discuss the request to act on behalf of Mendocino County to implement a comprehensive economic development program over a three-year period.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
West BDC has operated as an economic development partner for Mendocino County for many years and consistently provides other services related to Microenterprise support for Community Development Block Grant Program, as well as an Annual Economic Development Strategy contract. At this time, West BDC proposes a three year contract to fill the "need for an economic development agency" and serve as an information clearing house, helping stakeholders work collectively to secure funds and streamline the governmental process, as well as oversee the economic resiliency plan. Further details from West BDC are attached in their power point presentation and project overview. Currently, no funding sources have been identified for this request.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Provide direction to staff.
HOW DOES THIS ITEM SUPPORT THE GENERAL PLAN?
This supports the General Plan through Infrastructure Policies, to deliver program services to communities in an integrated, coordinated and equitable manner, reflective of local conditions.
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