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RESOLUTION NO. 1357
Series of 1993
TITLE:
A RESOLUTION ON FORMATION OF A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge has historically had a
business sector within the community; and
WHEREAS, Wheat Ridge businesses provide a substantial
portion of the revenues available to the City of Wheat Ridge for
the provision of government services to both residents and
businesses; and
WHEREAS, assuring a vital business sector is important for
the future health of the City of Wheat Ridge and in order to
maintain a desired quality of life in the City of Wheat Ridge;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Wheat Ridge City
Council, that there is hereby created a Business Development
Commission (BDC), as follows:
Section 1: Commission Purpose. The BDC is intended to
provide advice and assistance in the retention, expansion, and
development of the Wheat Ridge business community. The efforts
of the BDC are intended to help assure that the business
community remains a vital portion of the entire City of Wheat
Ridge.
Section 2: Commission Composition. The BDC will consist
of eight members. Two members shall be appointed by the City
Council from each City Council voting district. Members of the
BDC shall reside in the City Council district of their
appointment. In the initial appointment of BDC members, one
representative from each City Council voting district shall be
appointed to a term that shall expire on January 1, 1995, and the
remaining four members shall serve for terms of office which
shall expire January I, 1996. After the initial appointment, all
BDC members shall serve a two year term of office, with a
limitation of four (4) consecutive two-year terms. The BDC may
decide to have ex-officio members at the discretion of the BDC.
Section 3: Commission Officers. The BDC shall select from
among its membership a chairman and any other officers deemed
necessary for the proper function and operation of the
Commission.
Section 4: Commission Procedures and By-Laws. The BDC
shall operate pursuant to Roberts Rules of Order unless other
rules of procedure and by-laws are adopted by the BDC.
Section 5: Commission Duties. In order to have an
effective business development effort within the community, it is
important that the BDC work closely and cooperatively with the
members of City Council, the Mayor, and the administrative staff
as well as any others participating in the business development
efforts of the community. Specific duties of the BDC are as
follows:
1. Assist the Mayor and City Administrator in the
development of a business development strategic plan for
the City of Wheat Ridge. The strategic plan is intended to
be presented to and adopted by the City Council and will
guide the business development and strategies of the City
of Wheat Ridge for the immediate future.
2. Provide advice and assistance to the City Council and
administrative staff and business development programs and
strategies designed to retain existing businesses,
encourage expansion of existing businesses, and to aid in
the development of new businesses pursuant to the strategic
plan.
3. Assist the administrative staff with promotional
efforts for the City's business development program
pursuant to the strategic plan.
4. Review specific business development proposals and
advise the administrative staff on business incentives and
other related City participation.
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DONE AND RESOLVED this 1"--
day of August, 1993.
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