HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCD 2022-01-18 Item 1A - Discussion - Economic Development: 2022 Work Plan BriefingCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning & Community Development Committee
FROM: Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: January '11, 2022
SUBJECT: Economic Development Division Workplan for 2022
ISSUE
This item is a briefing on the Economic Development division's 2022 workplan.
BACKGROUND
Attached is a copy of the 2022 workplan that economic development staff is using to guide their
work.
DISCUSSION
This item is intended as an opportunity for the Committee to ask questions and discuss items on
the 2022 workplan of the Economic Development division of the Mayor's Office. The workplan is
not the same as a citywide economic development plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Information Only.
ATTACHMENTS
2022 Workplan for the Economic Development Division of the Mayor's Office
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City of Tukwila
MAYORS OFFICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
2022 WORKPLAN - 1/10/22
Project Description
Business
Recovery
A Monitor the pandemic, economy and resources. Inform businesses*
B Use ARPA funding for small business recovery*
Coordinate A George Long*
Land Sales** B Longacres
C Newporter
D Old Allentown Fire Station
E Minkler
F Old Fire Station 51
Experience A Update Experience Tukwila website*
Tukwila B Continue and expand social media posts and newsletter*
C Continue building relationship with Seawolves*
D Facilitate and sponsor special events*
E Facilitate art in Southcenter District*
F Facilitate Baker Boulevard for festivals and events*
D Facilitate improvement of Tukwila Pond Park*
H Develop wayfinding plan*
I Develop strategy to grow entertainment attractions
Lodging Tax and A Coordinate lodging tax committee*
Tourism B Continue partnership with SSRTA, Des Moines, and SeaTac on regional marketing*
C Coordinate Tourism Promotion Area review*
D Monitor legislative issues
E Build upon business relationships
Economic
Development
Plan
A Create an economic development plan for Tukwila*
B Increase understanding and inclusion of equity and social justice*
Policy A Manage City policy for Tukwila South*
B Manage City's regional transportation policy and advocacy*
C Participate in zoning and on street parking policy for Tukwila Intl Boulevard
D Participate in Green and Duwamish River related policies (levee, habitat, amenity)
Business A Respond to business inquiries*
Retention, B Support maintenance of KentValleyWA.com and SoundsideAlliance.com
Expansion, and C Provide permitting assistance for priority projects
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City of Tukwila
MAYORS OFFICE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
2022 WORKPLAN - 1/10/22
Project Description
Attraction
D Support development of TIB with branding, business development, etc.
E Marketing to attract business and development
F Networking to attract business and development
Tukwila Village A Position Tukwila Village Community Development Associates for self sufficiency*
B Monitor developer parking management plan*
Regional Economic A Participate in Greater Seattle Partners, Chambers of Commerce,
Development Seattle Sports Commission, Intl Council of Shopping Centers, etc.
Administrative
A Participate on Administrative Team*
B Participate on Soundside Alliance for Economic Development*
C Participate on SeaTac Airport Roundtable (START)*
D Respond to general inquiries*
Other
A Coordinate Wadajir development agreement*
B Coordinate policy review for multi -family tax exemption program*
C Manage multi -family property tax exemption program (for approved projects)*
D Coordinate Seawolves lease for portion of old fire station 51*
E Coordinate Port of Seattle economic development grant*
F Support SRO development agreement*
G Monitor HealthPoint land sale and support development*
Potential Projects
A Adapt to economic development plan
B Coordinate way to leverage business community relationships, better contacts
C Evaluate ZIP code effect on city tax revenue and image
D Support analysis of sales tax
E Expand branding related to business retention, expansion, and attraction
F Support special event permit process to attract strategic festivals and events
G Participate in regional economic development policy such as PSRC
H Provide input into regional economic development plans
*Top priority items
**Most land sales will occur after 2022 but are included here as a reminder as opportunities arise.
+Added during year
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