5. GENERAL BUSINESS:
A.
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Interlocal Agreement
Providing for the Administration of a Joint County/Municipality Economic
Development Program.
Mayor Emrich announced the item.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.
Lisa Krouse and Erin Silk, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Sarasota
County, provided a presentation including the EDC mission and purpose, FY 2023
organizational goals and approved annual plan, funding model, trends, Sarasota County
and North Port projects, FY 2022 metrics, strategic priorities, future focus, and North Port
metrics.
Commission questions and discussion took place regarding EDC personnel resuming
weekly attendance in North Port, marketing plans, geographical area of added jobs, total
Economic Development Organizations (EDO) in Florida, metric calculations, dos and
don'ts for EDC and City government, new leadership team, and private vs. public funding.
Mr. Fletcher provided the number of EDOs in Florida.
Commission discussion continued regarding progress within the EDC agreement and
organization, Economic Development staff, and support of EDC.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Bill Gunnin: expressed support from the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Emrich requested a motion.
A
motion was made by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner
Luke, to approve the Joint Agreement with Sarasota County, other municipalities,
and the Economic Development Corporation as presented. The motion carried on
the following vote:
5 -
Yes:
Mayor Emrich, Vice Mayor Langdon, Commissioner Luke, Commissioner White and
Commissioner McDowell
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
RESOLUTION:
A Resolution of the City of North Port, Florida, Approving the Expenditure
of $10,000 of Forfeiture Funds to the Florida FBI National Academy
Associates, inc., for its Re-Trainer Conference to Provide Training for
Attending Members; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for
Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Mayor Emrich announced the item and directed the City Clerk to read the Resolution by
title only.
Ms. Faust read the Resolution by title only.
Mr. Fletcher introduced the item.