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a. Ratify and approve the FY 2015-16 Development Set-Aside Agency Standard Agreement with the Monterey County Business Council, effective July 1, 2015; and
b. Authorize the Economic Development Director to execute the Agreement with the Monterey County Business Council for the period of one (1) year, for the term July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, in an amount not to exceed $87,210.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Ratify and approve the FY 2015-16 Development Set-Aside Agency Standard Agreement with the Monterey County Business Council, effective July 1, 2015; and
b. Authorize the Economic Development Director to execute the Agreement with the Monterey County Business Council for the period of one (1) year, for the term July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, in an amount not to exceed $87,210.
SUMMARY:
The Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) has been the County's private sector partner for the Monterey County Competitive Cluster (C?) since its inception in March 2003. The purpose of the Agreement is to continue efforts to implement and facilitate the Competitive Cluster Project. The MCBC will support the designated five economic pillars of Monterey County through accelerating regional development of Small and Medium Businesses and the creation and retention of jobs. These efforts are undertaken in collaboration with the Monterey County Economic Opportunity Committee's designated five pillar working groups: 1) Agriculture, 2) Tourism, 3) Research, 4) Education, and 5) Military Support.
DISCUSSION:
The recommended Agreement compliments existing economic priorities of the Board of Supervisors and initiatives identified as part of the County's existing strategic planning effort.
As set forth in its work plan for fiscal year 2015/2016, the Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) will continue to develop and facilitate the Monterey County Competitive Cluster (C?), and support the five key eco...
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