HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2234 - Application - TEDC - Certification Under Leadership Program - 01_23_1986Resolution #2234
January 23, 1986
Agenda Item #34
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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