HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 - Economic Advisory Commission - Work PlanEconomic Advisory Commission – 2012 Workplan
The duties and functions of the Commission are:
1. to advise City Council on matters pertaining to the economic health and sustainability of the
city, including, but not limited to, (a) events and trends occurring outside the Fort Collins
community that may affect the local economy; (b) immediate and long-term threats to the
local economy; (c) ways in which to enhance the City's competitive position in relation to
other communities; and (d) possible partnerships with other public and private entities;
2. to recommend programs and strategies that may enhance the economic health and
sustainability of the city;
3. to be aware of and coordinate with other City boards and commissions whose actions may
affect the economic health and sustainability of the City;
4. to advise Council on existing or proposed policies, practices or regulations of the City that
may affect the local economy; and
5. to perform other such duties and functions as provided by the City Council.
The Economic Advisory Commission (EAC) met in October of 2011 to discuss goals for the
upcoming year; following is a summary of the 2012 workplan.
The EAC identified four (4) key areas that support overall economic health in Fort Collins and
will use these themes to organize their workplan. The EAC will be actively engaged in each area,
assessing plans and results, and will make recommendations to Council as necessary.
Four (4) Key Areas
Discuss and evaluate the implementation of the updated Economic Health Strategic Plan
Discuss and evaluate the ongoing efforts to redevelop the Midtown Corridor – and
Leveraging the Mason Corridor Project
Discuss and evaluate the Community’s Ongoing Incubation Program and Services
Discuss and evaluate the City’s Economic Clusters Approach
Other continued areas for 2012
Economic/Finance Policies
Discuss City incentives and approaches for retaining and attracting businesses
Discuss City revenue and tax policies to evaluate opportunities for diversifying revenue
streams
Proactively participate in City BFO and KFCG decision processes for 2013-2014 cycle
Review and discuss KFCG Annual Report
Land use and Long Range Planning
URA Existing Conditions Study (Blight Study)
General Improvement Districts
Business Improvement Districts – specifically in Midtown
Green Building Standards
Floodplain Regulations
East/West Neighborhood Standards