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City of Fort Collins
Economic Advisory Board (EAB)2024 Work Plan
Duties and Functions of the Board
I am pleased to present the work plan for the upcoming year of the City of Fort Collins Economic
Advisory Board (EAB).The EAB makes recommendations to the City Council and City staff on areas
of particular knowledge or expertise.Recommendations made by advisory boards are formal
opinions to the City Council on items and subjects that are on the boards'approved work plans.
Those recommendations may include:
1.Advising on matters pertaining to the economic health and sustainability of the City,including,
but not limited to:
a.External events and trends that may affect the local economy.
b.Short-term and Long-term opportunities or threats to the local economy.
c.Enhancing the City's competitive position in relation to other communities.And
d.Partnering with other public and private entities.
2.Recommending programs and strategies that may enhance the economic health and
sustainability of the City;
3.Coordinating efforts with other City boards and commissions whose actions may affect the
economic health and sustainability of the City;and
4.Advising on existing or proposed policies,practices or regulations of the City that may affect
the local economy.
Priority Work Plan Topics for 2024
The EAB has carefully curated a selection of critical topics that will guide our efforts in 2024 in
fostering economic health,sustainability,and prosperity within our community.These topics
represent our commitment to promoting innovation,inclusivity,equity,environmental
sustainability,and resilience in the local economy,and we are excited to collaborate with
stakeholders,experts,and community members to address these important issues.Together,we
look forward to shaping a vibrant economic landscape for Fort Collins in the year ahead.
2024 EAB Work Plan Topics
Topic Charter
Aligned
Board &
Commun
ity
Interest
Council
Initiative
(Impact)
Upcoming Action
Economic
Health
Strategic Plan
Implementatio
n
X X X Periodically review the plan at key
Milestones,including stakeholder engagement
interview.
Climate and
Circular
Economy
X X X Presentation on Our Climate
Future.Responding to new programs related to
Climate Action Plan.
Adopting and promoting practices to equality
benefit businesses,society,and the
environment
Regionalism &
Industry
Cluster Study
X X X Engage with Northern Colorado Regional
Economic Development Initiative to understand
how the EAB can support and facilitate this
work.
Water Supply
Requirement
(WSR)
X X X Providing feedback and advice as required.
East Mulberry
Corridor
X X X Providing feedback and advice as required.
Land Use Code
Phase 1 &2
X X X Identifying pros and cons of the new Land Use
Code.And,providing recommendations as
required.
EAB Strategic Priorities
As the EAB considers and weighs in on the priority work topics above,we will use our expertise to
consider how the following might impact or be impacted by Council /development decisions:
●Wellbeing,equity,and sustainability goals as embodied by the City ’s various strategic plans;
●Opportunities and risks for local businesses;
●Connection with the broader State of Colorado's economic goals and policies;and
●Relevance of State and Federal incentive programs.
Additionally,we recognize that economics is a cross-cutting system for the City of Fort Collins,and
that more effort is needed to bridge departmental and City Board silos.We aim to keep this as a
focal point of our discussions and find ways in which to better collaborate with other City Boards,
City Staff,and Councilmembers.
Relationship of Work Plan Topics to City Council Agenda and Priorities
The EAB board will periodically review the City Council planning agenda and update priorities as
needed.And,at the same time,this board welcomes direct input and advice from the City Council
in relation to the topic listed above and other topics that may impact the City’s economic health.
In summary,the City of Fort Collins Economic Advisory Board (EAB)is confident to take on a year
filled with action and purpose.With our selected topics at the forefront,we are dedicated to
steering economic growth,sustainability,and innovation in our community.Together,we will work
to make Fort Collins a thriving hub of opportunity and prosperity for all.