Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce for $62,500 to Support New and Ongoing Economic Development Services
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* COVID Recovery (ARPA Spending Plan)
* Community & Business Development
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution that would approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a consulting services agreement between the City of San Leandro and the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce for $62,500 to support new and ongoing Economic Development services.
BACKGROUND
The City of San Leandro is continually exploring opportunities to leverage resources in the private sector to advance economic development goals and initiatives. With its membership of San Leandro businesses, the Chamber of Commerce is particularly well-positioned to assist with events and activities that require outreach to the San Leandro business community. With limited staff in the Economic Development Division and a wide range of duties and business needs to address, the Chamber's assistance is particularly helpful. The proposed Consulting Services Agreement provides for the performance of specific tasks that help to advance San Leandro's economic development goals during Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Analysis
Based on discussions between City staff and the Chamber, the parties concur on the following scope of services for the proposed Agreement.
1. Workforce Development
The Chamber champions local people finding employment within multiple industries in San Leandro. Two job fairs will be held throughout the year, providing the opportunity for businesses and organizations (including the City) to promote available jobs and resources, for job seekers to make connections with employers, and apply for and obtain jobs in their community. The Chamber will also attend surrounding university career fairs to...
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