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Agenda Section: VI- <br /> CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON 96-0 50 <br /> Report Number: <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION <br /> • Report Date: February 27. 1996 <br /> ITEM DESCRIPTION RENEWAL OF NEW BRIGHTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE <br /> CONTRACT FOR BUSINESS RETENTION RESPONSIBILITIES <br /> DEPT. HEAD'S APPROVAL: Kevin Locke, Director of Community Development �. <br /> MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION:` <br /> No comments to supplement this report '/' Comments attached <br /> EXPLANATION/SUMMARY (attach supplemental sheets as necessary} <br /> Last January,the Council authorized a contractual relationship with the New Brighton Chamber of Commerce for <br /> handling business retention responsibilities. The Chamber services were retained to perform specific responsibilities as it <br /> relates to conducting and implementing business retention activities. The contract would be formally reviewed again <br /> next November and would cost$11,000 payable in quarterly installments. <br /> The City Attorney assisted in the preparation of the new contract which outlines the duties that would be required. These <br /> tasks would include: <br /> 1. Respond to and develop programming to address the Information Needs Assessment identified with the BRE study. <br /> IPDisseminate information on City Services and expansion opportunities in the City. <br /> 3. Attend the monthly Economic Development Commission meetings. <br /> 4. Assist city representatives, as necessary with the development of business assistance packages,job training issues, <br /> business education programs and similar activities. <br /> 5. Meet monthly with the City Manager and Community Development Director to discuss the progress mad on the <br /> overall retention efforts. <br /> 6. Advise the City and participate with City staff in developing economic development strategies and marketing <br /> programs. <br /> 7. Perform such additional duties related to the above as are agreed upon by both parties. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Motion to AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RENEW THE CONTRACT FOR BUSINESS RETENTION RESPONSIBILITIES <br /> WITH THE NEW BRIGHTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. <br /> Anson, Etsinomic Development Specialist <br /> 1:1COMMDMCD196-CCRUILIACI IAMB ER-WPO <br />