TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Philly Marsh
Planning Manager
TITLE:
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Approval of OneRedmond Contract for Economic Development and Business Relations Services in the Amount of $300,000 for 2023 and 2024
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
As part of the 2023-2024 budget, the City Council approved funds for economic development and business relations services by contracting with OneRedmond. On January 24, 2023, Council received a briefing on the OneRedmond annual report that summarized their contracted work executed in 2022 regarding small business support, business retention and expansion, workforce, new business recruitment, regional collaboration, and Covid-19 response. The 2023-2024 scope of work was also presented.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Comprehensive Plan Economic Vitality Policies:
EV-4, EV-6, EV-8, EV-19, EV-20, and EV-21
* Required:
Council approval is required for contracts over $50,000.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
The City of Redmond contracts with OneRedmond to implement a scope of work related to small business support, business retention and expansion and business attraction. On January 24, 2023, Council received a briefing on the work conducted in 2022 and 2023-2024 scope.
OUTCOMES:
The City of Redmond works in partnership with OneRedmond to provide many essential economic development activities to support small businesses, conduct business retention and expansion work, maintain a competitive business environment, support jobs and employment needs, as well as attract new business investment and talent.
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