AGENDA ITEM
December 20, 2023 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING A
FLORENCE, ARIZONA
 
REQUESTED BY: 
Funds #: 
Dept. #: Economic Development
Dept. Name: Economic Development
Director: James Smith
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF AGENDA ITEM AND REQUESTED BOARD ACTION:

Discussion/approval/disapproval of a Strategic Alliance Agreement with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) to provide economic development services for the period of January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024. GPEC's services will include marketing and promotion of the County, prospecting for additional businesses in targeted industries, and strengthening regional economic development cooperation.  It is important to note that this agreement will ensure that all Pinal County communities will be provided services by GPEC. Currently, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Maricopa, and Casa Grande are members, and this agreement will not change the memberships those communities have in GPEC. The County is authorized by A.R.S. 11-254 and 11-254.04 to conduct and make expenditures for economic development activities which are determined by the Board to assist in the creation or retention of jobs or otherwise promote the economic welfare of the inhabitants of the County. (James Smith)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FISCAL CONSIDERATIONS AND/OR EXPECTED FISCAL IMPACT OF THIS AGENDA ITEM:
Funding for an agreement with GPEC was approved in the Adopted FY2023-24 budget.  There is no additional impact on the General Fund.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE EXPECTED PERFORMANCE IMPACT OF THIS AGENDA ITEM:
MOTION:
Move to approve the Strategic Alliance Agreement for economic development services with GPEC for the period of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.  
  History
  Time Who Approval
  12/5/2023 2:51 PM County Attorney Yes
  12/6/2023 10:55 AM Budget Office Yes
  12/7/2023 10:28 AM County Manager Yes
  12/12/2023 3:28 PM Clerk of the Board Yes
ATTACHMENTS:
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GPEC Strategic Alliance Agreement
12.20.2023 Presentation