HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 - Economic Advisory Commission - Work PlanEconomic Advisory Commission – 2013 Work Plan
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 November of 2012 to discuss goals for the
upcoming year; following is a summary of the 2013 workplan.
The EAC identified five (5) 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.
Five (5) Key Areas
• Evaluate and recommend the implementation of the updated Economic Health Strategic
Plan
• Evaluate and recommend the ongoing efforts to redevelop the Midtown Corridor – and
leveraging the Mason Corridor Project
• Evaluate and recommend the Community’s Ongoing Incubation Program and Services
• Evaluate and recommend the City’s Economic Clusters Approach
• Evaluate and recommend the City’s role in Capital Access
Other continued areas for 2013
Economic/Finance Policies
• City incentives and approaches for retaining and attracting businesses
• City revenue and expenses
• Review and discuss KFCG Annual Report
• Airport Issues
• Evaluate changing demographics and their effects in Fort Collins
Land use and Long Range Planning
• General Improvement Districts
• Business Improvement Districts – specifically in Midtown
• Green Building Standards
• Floodplain Regulations