HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCD 2021-02-01 Item 1B - Discussion - 2021 Economic Development Division Work Plan
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning & Community Development Committee
FROM: Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: January 20, 2021
SUBJECT: Economic Development Division Workplan for 2021
ISSUE
This item is an opportunity for the Committee to ask questions and discuss items on the
workplan for the Economic Development division of the Mayor’s Office.
BACKGROUND
Attached is a copy of the 2021 workplan that economic development staff is using to guide our
work.
DISCUSSION
This item is intended to provide the Committee an opportunity to better understand and discuss
items on the economic development staff’s workplan for 2021.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
ATTACHMENTS
2021 Workplan for the Economic Development Division of the Mayor’s Office
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City of Tukwila
Project Description
Business A Monitor the pandemic, economy and resources. Inform businesses*
Recovery B Maintain Great Tukwila Carry-Out, SavingLocalKC*
Coordinate A HealthPoint*
Land Sales B Travelers Choice*
C George Long*
D Old Allentown Fire Station
E Longacres
F Old Fire Station 51
G Newporter
H Minkler
Experience A Launch and implement Experience Tukwila website*
Tukwila B Continue and expand social media posts*
C Launch and implement newsletter*
D
E Facilitate art in Southcenter District*
F Facilitate Baker Boulevard for festivals and events*
G Facilitate improvement of Tukwila Pond Park*
H Develop wayfinding plan*
I
Lodging Tax and A
Tourism B
C
D
Economic A
Development B
Plan
Policy A Manage City policy for Tukwila South*
A
B
Business A
Retention,B
Expansion, and C
Attraction D
E
F
Facilitate and sponsor special events*
Develop strategy to grow entertainment attractions
MAYORS OFFICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
2021 WORKPLAN - 1/7/21
Create an economic development plan for Tukwila*
Increase understanding and inclusion of equity and social justice*
Marketing to attract business and development
Networking to attract business and development
Support development of TIB with branding, business development, etc.
Provide permitting assistance for priority projects*
Coordinate lodging tax committee*
Monitor legislative issues
Build upon business relationships
Coordinate TPA review*
Support maintenance of KentValleyWA.com and SoundsideAlliance.com*
Manage City's regional transportation policy and advocacy*
Participate in zoning and on street parking policy for Tukwila Int'l Boulevard*
Respond to business inquiries*
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City of Tukwila
Project Description
MAYORS OFFICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
2021 WORKPLAN - 1/7/21
Tukwila Village A
B
Regional Economic A Participate in Greater Seattle Partners, Chambers of Commerce,
Development
Administrative A
B Staff Soundside Alliance for Economic Development*
C Staff Port of Seattle Roundtable (START)*
D
E
Other A
B
C
Potential Projects A
B
C
D Support analysis of sales tax
E
F
G
H
I Participate in regional economic development policy such as PSRC
J Provide input into Regional Economic Framework (Greater Seattle Partners)
K
*Top priority items
Support Tukwila Village Community Development Associates (non-profit)*
Approve developer parking management plan*
Seattle Sports Commission, Int'l Council of Shopping Centers, etc.
Coordinate development agreements (when ED is the lead)
Manage multi-family property tax exemption program (for approved projects)*
Coordinate Port of Seattle economic development grant*
Participate on Administrative Team*
Staff Airport Budget Proviso Working Group*
Support analysis of affordable housing economics and policy
Expand branding related to business retention, expansion, and attraction
Support special event permit process to attract strategic festivals and events
Coordinate policy review for expansion of multi-family tax exemption program
Respond to general inquiries*
Adapt to economic development plan
Coordinate way to leverage business community relationships, better contacts
Evaluate ZIP code effect on city tax revenue and image
Participate in Green and Duwamish River related policies (levee, habitat, amenity)
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