Res 1988 - Strategic Economic Development Plan •
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2856
RESOLUTION NO. 1988
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE WOODBURN STRATEGIC ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO CONSIDER THE
RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE PLAN IN THE CITY BUDGET PROCESS
WHEREAS, Council established the following goal: "to promote economic
development through completion of an "Economic Development Plan in
partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, revisiting the City's economic
development strategy regarding business attraction, retention and
sustainability "; and
WHEREAS, Council entered into an agreement with the Mid - Willamette
Valley Council of Governments ( "the COG ") to prepare a strategic Economic
Development Plan ( "the Plan "); and
WHEREAS, Council appointed the Woodburn Economic Development
Committee ( "the Committee ") an 18 member citizen task force, to oversee the
development of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the COG worked with the Committee over several months to
develop the Plan by compiling information on the local economy,
demographics, etc; and
WHEREAS, the COG surveyed the Committee, community leaders, and
the Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce members on local economic
needs; and
WHEREAS, the Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
unanimously endorsed the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Plan recommends certain priorities, which are summarized
as follows:
1. Improve the 1 -5 Interchange
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2. Market and promote Woodburn's industrial sites.
3. Improve public relations and enhance the quality and
distribution of information about community life, issues and
events.
4. Create a development promotion position within City
government to serve as the lead coordinator within the
organization for major new development projects and to
manage a variety of activities such as the enterprise zone, urban
renewal, communications with major employers and developers
and other similar development initiatives.
5. Improve and simplify development procedures and code
requirements.
6. Develop and refine a business resource and information program
to help both recruit and retain businesses.
7. Refine and implement the Enterprise Zone program of tax
incentives for new business investment; NOW THEREFORE;
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City endorses the Woodburn Economic Development
Plan, a copy which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The City Council acknowledges and appreciates the efforts
of the Committee in developing the Plan and recognizes the Woodburn Area
Chamber of Commerce as an essential partner in the Plan's implementation.
Section 3. The City Administrator is directed to consider the
recommendations made by the Plan in the context of the 2011-2012 fiscal year
budget process.
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Approved as to Form.
City Attorney Date
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Approved: _■ L
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Kathryn Figley, Mayor
Passed by Council Lb*/
Submitted to the Mayor of //5705/ /
Approved by the Mayor 627/ 7zo//
Filed with the Office of the Recorder 6 /y,2o//
All
ATTEST: Ag
Christina Sh -arer Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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