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Staff Report for a Resolution Approving 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 adopt the attached Resolution Approving a Consulting Services Agreement with the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce for $50,000 to Support New and Ongoing Economic Development Services.
BACKGROUND
For several years, the City, and previously the former Redevelopment Agency, has executed Consulting Services Agreements with the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce to provide financial support and for the performance of specific tasks that advance San Leandro's economic development goals. The proposed Agreement includes a number of events and services - detailed below - and covers Fiscal Year 2017-18.
Analysis
The City of San Leandro's Economic Development Division is constantly exploring opportunities to leverage resources in the private sector to advance economic development goals and initiatives. With a membership of San Leandro businesses, the Chamber of Commerce is particularly well-situated to assist with events and activities that require outreach to the business community. The Agreement will be funded through an existing General Fund appropriation.
Based on discussions between City staff and the Chamber, the parties have arrived at the following scope of services for the proposed Agreement.
1. San Leandro by Design
Develop and manage three San Leandro by Design events to tentatively include:
* an industry-specific event with curated invitation of local makers, suppliers and developers to connect and do business;
* a discovery bus tour of thriving TODs in the bay area;
* a panel discussion of the TOD plan for the Bay Fair area, its connectivity plan, and how it will enhance the surrounding businesses.
The City of San Leandro will be listed and promoted as a prime sponsor of each event.
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