TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Presentation regarding North Port Partnership for Creative Economies
Recommended Action
Discussion and direction regarding presentation for the North Port Partnership for Creative Economies.
Background Information
At the January 8, 2019 Regular Commission Meeting, Mr. Rich Suggs made a second presentation to City Commission on the North Port Partnership for Creative Economies pertaining to economic development. The Commission requested further information be brought back at a future meeting to address questions raised during the meeting including:
• Provide a business plan
• Provide a policy on how the partnership would work with the City
• Provide primary categories for IRS consideration
• Clarification of items contained in the January 8th presentation
• Provide details of funding
• Clarification on legality of City options of funding and a board seat
• Identification of Board Members and if it is “pay to play”
• Explain how this organization differs from a larger EDC
• Demonstrate how this is not duplicative
Strategic Plan
Support a vibrant and diversified economy to create local jobs and attract private investments.
Financial Impact
Dependent on Commission Direction
Procurement
N/A
Attachments:
1. North Port Partnership of Creative Economies Presentation
2. Backup for Partnership for Creative Economies Presentation
3. Final Presentation 2 01-25-13
4. Partnership for Creative Economies BYLAWS
Prepared by: Peter Lear
Department Director: Peter Lear