AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation and hold discussion regarding the City’s Economic Development Policy, the various elements associated with the current the Economic Development process, and the various components that go into a successful economic development program, and provide direction to Staff.
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Meeting date: August 6, 2019
Department: City Manager’s Office, Steve Parker, Assistant City Manager
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Fiscal Note:
The City’s current Economic Development policy was originally adopted in 2013 and was amended in 2016 to include the family living wage incentive of $15.00 plus benefits.
City Council Strategic Initiative: N/A
Comprehensive Plan Element (s): ☒ Not Applicable
Master Plan: N/A
Background Information:
In the past year, there have been numerous discussions regarding the City’s Economic Development process and the policy we follow when trying to recruit new firms to the City of San Marcos. The attached presentation will outline the steps of the economic development process and the components that go into a successful economic development program.
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Recommendation:
Provide direction to staff.