HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCD 2022-10-17 Item 1B - Discussion - Council Input on Economic Development PlanCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning and Community Development Committee
FROM: Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator
DATE: October 10, 2022
SUBJECT: Economic Development Plan Council Early Input
ISSUE
As part of our task to create an Economic Development Plan for the City, staff would like to know if
the Council would like specific questions or options considered as the Plan is created.
BACKGROUND
In June the City Council authorized the Mayor to execute a contract with Community Attributes, Inc.
(CAI) to create an Economic Development Plan. In August the Council expressed support for the
community engagement plan. Staff and CAI have begun community engagement and will continue
that over the next few months.
DISCUSSION
As CAI and staff continue engagement, conduct research, and draft a proposed Plan, we would like to
know if there are any specific questions or options the Council would like considered or addressed in
the Plan.
There will be additional opportunities for Council to provide input on the Plan. Staff and CAI intend to
return to Council for consensus on the Plan's vision and overarching goals in November. We intend
to return to Council in January with the proposed strategies and draft Plan and then in February for
adoption.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Not applicable.
RECOM MENDATION
For discussion. Council is asked to provide input to staff at the October 24, 2022 Committee of the
Whole meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
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