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Staff Report for a City of San Leandro City Council Resolution to Approve a Consulting Services Agreement with the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce for $50,000 to Support New and Ongoing Economic Development Services
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Resolution that would approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a consulting services agreement between the City and the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce for $50,000 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 (with one unfilled position) 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 2020-2021.
Analysis
Based on discussions between City staff and the Chamber, the parties concur on the following scope of services for the proposed Agreement. Note - Events and meetings may be virtual or via video as appropriate per current County public health department orders.
1. Workforce Development
The Chamber will create and promote programs to establish viable interest and engagement with the business community, local high school students, and job seekers to facilitate workforce development opportunities, including:
* Job Fair - April 2021. This job fair champions the initiative of local people getting local jobs within multiple industries in San Leandro.
* Student Manufa...
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