HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-07-45 Economic Development PlanRESOLUTION NO. R-07-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE EFFORTS OF THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO ESTABLISH AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SEBASTIAN AREA.
WHEREAS, the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce initiated discussions with
the City of Sebastian to move forward with an Economic Development Plan to help attract new
businesses and retain existing businesses in the Sebastian area; and
WHEREAS, at the October 17, 2007 Council workshop, the Chamber presented a draft
Economic Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supported the draft plan, proposals and tasks, including the
establishment of a Chamber organized and facilitated committee to consist of members
appointed by the Chamber and one City staff member; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Sebastian to
endorse the Chamber's efforts in establishing an Economic Development Plan and participate
by having the City Manager or his designee participate on the committee.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, as follows:
Section 1. That the City of Sebastian endorses the efforts of the Sebastian River Area
Chamber of Commerce to establish an Economic Development Plan for the Sebastian area to
attract new businesses and retain existing business to the Sebastian area.
This resolution was moved for adoption by Council Member Neglia ,and
seconded by Council Member woiff ,and the vote was as follows:
Mayor Andrea B. Coy aye
Vice Mayor Sal Neglia aye
Council Member Dale Simchick aye
Council Member AI Paternoster aye
Council Member Eugene Wolff aye
The Mayor thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 24th day of
October, 2007.
Attest: ~~ _ --
~~tly Maio, M C -City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
relian~y, the City of Sebastian only:
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
/ (ice/
By
Andrea B. Coy, Mayor
Rich Stringer
City Attorney