RESOLUTION NO. 14-14
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2014 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Recitals:
In response to and in an effort to address the impacts of the recent and sustained economic downturn, the City Council has identified the need for and developed an economic vision for the City. The vision is that the City will provide a vibrant business climate that is accessible, user-friendly and welcoming to all. Through and with that vision, as the same is established in the 2014 Economic Development Plan (“Plan”), the City Council does adopt a blueprint and formal strategy to encourage economic activity and growth within the local economy.
As a part of the Plan the City will emphasize providing infrastructure, investing in and developing public amenities that support existing and new business and stress the strengths of the community and the City’s primary role in encouraging, supporting and growing those attributes and others that are specific to inducing and sustaining economic expansion.
With the adoption of the Plan the City Council will guide economic development efforts in anticipation of making Grand Junction more competitive in retaining existing and recruiting new businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO, AS FOLLOWS:
That the 2014 Economic Development Plan for the City of Grand Junction, as attached hereto as Exhibit A, is adopted and made effective immediately.
FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Manager is authorized and directed to implement the 2014 Economic Development Plan, in cooperation with area partners, as provided in the Plan. The City Manager shall provide an annual update to the City Council, on or before March 31, 2015 and each year thereafter on or before the same month and day, on the implementation of the Plan and any recommendations for changes to the Plan to ensure that its goals and action steps are still relevant amid the changing economic conditions of the community.
Passed and adopted this 7th day of May, 2014.
/s/ Phyllis Norris
President of the Council
ATTEST:
/s/ Stephanie Tuin
City Clerk
