Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2016 01 04

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RESOLUTION NO. 7 SERIES 2007 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE MEMBERSHIP, GOALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUSINESS RETENTION & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City Council has previously organized the Business Retention & Development Committee as an advisory committee of the City Council; and WHEREAS, City Council by this resolution desires to set forth certain provisions regarding membership, goals and responsibilities for the Business Retention & Development Committee, which serves as advisory committee of the City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: Section 1. The Business Retention & Development Committee (the "Committee ") shall be an advisory committee of the City Council. The Committee shall consist of seven (7) members, as follows: Three members of City Council One member of the Planning Commission (Commission) One representative from the Louisville Revitalization Commission (LRC) One representative from the Louisville Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) One representative from the Downtown Business Association (DBA) Appointment or removal of Committee members shall be by an affirmative vote of a majority of the entire City Council, with the representatives of the Commission, LRC, Chamber and DBA to each be as forwarded to the City Council by such respective entities. Members shall not serve fixed terms and shall serve until there successors have been appointed. A member's membership shall automatically terminate if such person ceases to be a member or representative of the designated entity for which the member was appointed. Section 2. The Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to City Council on matters of interest to the City and City Council concerning business retention and development. The BRaD Committee's goals and responsibilities include, but are not limited to following: Facilitate economic development in Louisville Improve communications between the City and local business community Share insights regarding local economic conditions Serve as a sounding board for City proposals that could impact local businesses Gather information regarding the needs and priorities of businesses with respect to business retention and development issues Provide input on proposed programs related to business retention and development 1 18