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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2234 - Application - TEDC - Certification Under Leadership Program - 01_23_1986Resolution #2234 January 23, 1986 Agenda Item #34 DGV:da RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock is very interested in improving the economic and industrial base of our community; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock authorizes the City Manager to submit an application to the Texas Economic Development Commis- sion for certification under the Texas Cities for Economic Development Leadership Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock has an Economic Development Specialist position to assist businesses with their relocation needs; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Specialist will represent the City of Lubbock in all efforts to attract new business and industry to the community and act as the City liaison in cooperative efforts with the Board of City Development, Texas Tech University, Westar and others involved with companies considering a move to Lubbock; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Specialist will also work with the Texas Department of the Texas Economic Development Commission in the event the City is selected to participate in the Texas Certified Economic Leadership Program; and WHEREAS, the City Manager is authorized to expend funds for this certification process; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the City of Lubbock diligently pursue designation as a certified city to increase the city's ability to retain our existing businesses and enlarge our economic base. Passed by the City Council this 23rd day of January , 1966. ST: e boyo, city Secretary APP VED AS TO CONTENT: Carroll McDonald, Director of Electric Utilities AL AN ENRY , MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: Donald G. Va�Assistant City Attorney