REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  June  27, 2017
CATEGORY:  Consent - General Government-4.

SUBJECT:

Agreement with the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County

Supervisorial District No. :  ALL

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Laura Sumner, Administrative Analyst, 530-225-5561

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Laura Sumner, Administrative Analyst

RECOMMENDATION

Approve and authorize the Chairman to sign an agreement with the Economic Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $58,773 to provide business expansion, retention, and recruitment services for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

SUMMARY

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DISCUSSION

The County has contracted with the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County (EDC) for many years.  The EDC provides economic development services designed to promote the Shasta County region.  Their main focus is the expansion of current business and the recruitment of new business to the area.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board could choose not to approve the agreement.  This is not recommended as the EDC helps to provide for the recruitment and expansion of business in the Shasta County area.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

County Counsel and Risk Management have reviewed the agreement and approved it as to form.  The County Administrative Office has reviewed the recommendation.

FINANCING

This agreement is funded through the Economic Development Budget.  Funding for this agreement has been included in the FY 2017-18 Recommended Budget.  There is no additional General Fund impact with the recommended action.