HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement A-16-354 with Economic Development Corporation.pdf
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A G R E E M E N T
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 21st day of June, 2016, by and
between the COUNTY OF FRESNO, a political subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter
referred to as "COUNTY", and the Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County,
whose address is 906 “N” Street, Suite 120, Fresno, CA 93721, hereinafter referred to as
"CONTRACTOR".
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR is implementing a broad based economic strategy to
improve economic conditions in Fresno County; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted an Economic Development Strategy and the
Economic Development Element of the Fresno County General Plan to create jobs, diversify the
economy and improve the skills of the workforce in Fresno County; and
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR in coordination with the County Administrative Office
is also responsible for implementing policies and programs of the Economic Development
Element of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2011, the Board of Supervisors of the COUNTY approved
assignment of the COUNTY’S current economic development responsibilities to the
CONTRACTOR, including but not limited to the management of the administration of the
COUNTY’S Blue Ribbon Business Committee, and implementation of the COUNTY’S
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2013 the chair of the Blue Ribbon Business Committee
advised the CONTRACTOR that the Blue Ribbon Business Committee advised the
CONTRACTOR that the Blue Ribbon Business Committee has been disbanded; and
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR in consultation with the COUNTY developed a new
Strategy Committee; and
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR will provide administration of the new Strategy
Committee; and
1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day
2 and year first hereinabove written .
3 _COUNTY OF FRESNO
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5 Ernest Buddy Mendes, Chairman
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP.
9 906 N Street , Suite 120, Fresno , CA 93721
10 Mailing Address
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APPROVEDASTOLEGALFORM
FOR ACCOUNTING USE ONLY:
FUND No.: 0001
21 ORG No.: 2540
Account No.: 7845
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Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
BERNICE E . SEIDEL, Cler1<
Board of Supervisors
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Deputy