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Staff Report for a Resolution of the City of San Leandro City Council 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 adopt the attached Resolution that would approve 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 the 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. 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 2018-19.
Analysis
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
The Chamber will develop and manage a San Leandro by Design event, to tentatively include:
* Downtown Development - The Chamber will host an event to highlight exciting developments in Downtown San Leandro. The event will begin with an onsite presentation of the proposed Sansome Pacific mixed-use development project at the former CVS site at 1188 East 14th Street, followed by a brief walking tour of Downtown San Leandro showcasing other upcoming developments and new businesses, ending with a mixer at a Downtown San Leandro location.
2. Workforce Development
The Chamber will create and promote programs to establish viable interest and engagement within the business community and the Career Pathways classes taught at San Leandr...
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