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a. Approve the County's annual membership to the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP), in the amount of $10,000 for calendar year 2018;
b. Approve the County's annual membership to the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP), in the amount of $10,000 for calendar year 2019; and
c. Direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Adopted Budget 001-1070-8221-DEO001, to increase appropriations by up to $20,000, financed by a decrease in appropriations in General Fund Contingencies 001-1050-8034-CAO020 (4/5ths vote required.)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the County's annual membership to the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP), in the amount of $10,000 for calendar year 2018;
b. Approve the County's annual membership to the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP), in the amount of $10,000 for calendar year 2019; and
c. Direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Adopted Budget 001-1070-8221-DEO001, to increase appropriations by up to $20,000, financed by a decrease in appropriations in General Fund Contingencies 001-1050-8034-CAO020 (4/5ths vote required.)
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) was founded in 2014 and is a regional nonprofit, membership organization consisting of public, private and civic entities located throughout the counties of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz. MBEP's mission is to create a thriving region with good jobs, excellent education, and high quality of life for all residents, while reserving the natural beauty and healthy lifestyle we all share.
MBEP's current initiatives are: 1) transportation 2) housing; 3) workforce development; and, 4) technology. Key areas include affordable housing, reducing traffic congestion, connecting youth to internships and jobs and ensuring all residents have access to high-speed broadband. In addition, MBEP holds two region-wide events each year; the Regional...
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