AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2024-60, on the first of two readings, amending Section 2.369 of the San Marcos City Code to add a representative from Caldwell County as a member of city’s economic development board (“EDSM”) and to designate the Mayor as the city’s ex-officio non-voting member on the board; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: December 3, 2024
Department: CMO
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Background Information:
The Economic Development San Marcos Board (EDSM) serves as the Council appointed advisory board responsible for reviewing prospective economic development projects and making recommendations to council on a variety of matters related to economic development. As the city continues to grow and develop, a number of future projects will be located within the portion of Caldwell County that is within the city limits or ETJ. This proposed amendment would allow a representative from the county where these potential projects would be located to have a vote as they are reviewed by the EDSM board.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
The Economic Development San Marcos Board (EDSM) voted on November 14th, 2024 to recommend to city council an amendment to the City Code to add a representative from Caldwell County to the EDSM Board.
Alternatives:
Council may vote to approve the amendment, vote to deny, or postpone.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval as presented.