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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. 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 2019-20.
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 will create and promote programs to establish viable interest and engagement with the business community and the Career Pathways classes taught at San Leandro High School, including:
* Student Manufacturing Day - Fall 2019. This event is utilized as a catalyst to introduce students to the maker industry and educational institutions. The Chamber engages and coordinates with local manufacturing companies to offer tours for students to celebrate the manufacturing history of San Leandro. Chabot College also introduces the students to courses available in their areas of interest.
* Career Day - March 2020. This day is coordinated to expose local high school students to companies within San Le...
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