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R-01-10-11-12A1 - 10/11/2001 RESOLUTION NO. R-01-10-11-12A1 WHEREAS, on October 26 , 2000 the City Council adopted Resolution No. R-00-10-26-13B1 retaining the firm of Angelou Economics to develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan, and WHEREAS, on January 25, 2001 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. G-01-01-25-9C1 which created the Economic Development Advisory Commission ( "Commission" ) , and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Commission was to assist Angelou Economics in developing an Economic Development Strategic Plan, and to make recommendations to the City Council on matters pertaining to economic development, and WHEREAS, the Commission and Angelou Economics have developed and recommended that the City Council accept and adopt an Economic Develop Strategic Plan, entitled Target Industry and Marketing Strategic Plan, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the Target Industry and Marketing Strategic Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes, is hereby accepted and adopted. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to ::ODMA\WORLDOX\O:\WDOX\RESOLUTI\R11011A1.WPD/sC the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. RESOLVED this 11th day of October, 2001 . ROBERT A. STLUKA, JR. Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas ATTEST : C 6002�2A JC4ENE LAND, City Secretary 2 i Executive Summary i i Acknowledgements Angelou Economics would like to thank the sponsors of this report, the City of Round Rock and the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, for their guidance and assistance. Special appreciation is extended to the members of the Project Advisory Commission for their dedicated participation and invaluable insights throughout this process. AE would also like to thank all members of the Round Rock community who participated in focus groups, interviews, and the online survey. This public input was vital to the development of this report. Proiect Advisory Commission Members: Roy Beard, Vara Company, Inc. Ruth Koughan, Round Rock Senior Citizens Association Jim Boles, Summit Commercial Industrial Properties Andy Martinez, Permond Solutions, Inc. Judge John Doerfler, County Judge, Williamson County Mike Robinson, F. T. Woods Construction Tom Gaul, Superintendent, Round Rock I.S. D. Deborah Ryle, Round Rock Medical Center Ray Gill, R. Gill & Associates Jon Sloan, First Texas Bank Jim Goodwin, Business Ink Company James Spears, Round Rock resident John Gordon, Tew Electric Inc. Mary Jane Todd, Round Rock Leader * Ron Hagood, Brath (Advisory Commission Co-Chair) John Turner, TXU Keith Hickman, OPUS 3 Architects Mark Whitman, Thermo MeasureTech Rufus Honeycut, Retired (IBM) (Advisory Commission Staff: Nancy Yawn, City of Round Rock Co-Chair) Round Rock City Council Robert Stluka, Mayor Tom Nielson, Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1 Alan McGraw, Place 2 Carrie Pitt, Place 3 Earl Palmer, Place 4 Isabel Gallahan, Place 5 Gary Coe, Place 6 Bob Bennett, City Manager Angelo uEconomics $ DATE: October 5, 2001 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting—October 11, 2001 ITEM: 12.A.1. Consider a resolution adopting the Target Industry and Marketing Strategic Plan as a guide for the City's economic development efforts. The Target Industry and Marketing Strategic Plan is the same that was provided to you at the last meeting. The only change is on page 8 of the Executive Summary, which was amended as requested by Councilmember Gallahan. Attached is a copy of that page for your copy of the Plan. Resource: Bob Bennett, City Manager Nancy Yawn, Director Public Affairs, Business Development History: In November, 2000 the Commission began working with Angelou Economics to develop an economic development plan. The process for developing the plan has been very inclusive with much input being collected from business leaders and citizens. At the September 27, 2001 City Council meeting, a presentation was made and a recommendation to accept was made by the Economic Development Advisory Commission. Funding: Cost: $210,000 from 2001-2002 General Operating Budget Source of funds: General Operating Budget Outside Resources: Angelou Economics Impact/Benefit: This plan will serve as a comprehensive guide for the City and Chamber's economic development efforts. It will focus the efforts on recruiting the target industries identified, provide an image (brand) for the City to be used by many entities, outline a marketing strategy, and encompass infrastructure and community development initiatives. Public Comment: N/A Sponsor: N/A