AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Ordinance 2018-01, on the second of two readings, amending Section 2.369 of the San Marcos City Code to require the City's Economic Development Board ("EDSM") to hold meetings at least four times per year, and at least once per quarter; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: 1/16/2018 1st Reading
2/06/2018 - 2nd Reading
Department: City Manager's Office - Kevin Burke, Economic Development Administrator
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: N/A
Account Number: N/A
Funds Available: N/A
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Economic Development Board codes last amended in November 2015 by Ordinance No. 2015-47.
City Council Goal: [Please select goal from dropdown menu below]
Goal #4 Economic Development
Comprehensive Plan Element (s): [Please select the Plan element(s) and Goal # from below]
? Economic Development Opportunity created by Capital of University, Business, Civic, & Cultural Leaders
? Environment & Resource Protection Choose an item.
? Land Use Choose an item.
? Neighborhoods & Housing Choose an item.
? Parks, Public Spaces & Facilities Choose an item.
? Transportation Choose an item.
? Not Applicable
Master Plan: [Please select the corresponding Master Plan from the dropdown menu below (if applicable)]
Choose an item.
Background Information:
The Economic Development Board (EDSM) provides advice to the City Council on economic development matters and policies. The board is composed of 12 members, consisting of 11 voting members and one non-voting members, eight must be residents of the city.
At inception, the board met only on an as-needed basis, ie. when specific economic development projects were presented to the city by the Greater San Marcos Partnership, and required a determination by Council as to whether economic development incentives would be provided.
In 2015, th...
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