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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7384mm Nam m mm : m m m m RESOLUTION NO. 7,384 227 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS AND STATING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, enhancement of economic development within the community is a proper policy and role of government; and WHEREAS, economic development contributes to the health, safety and welfare of the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock currently has available one time capital funds; and WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock along with cities through- out the country is facing deep cutbacks in federal funding assistance; and WHEREAS, the City has a direct interest in maintaining a stable tax base and expanding that tax base to meet service demands; and WHEREAS, the City has a direct interest in the creation of jobs; and WHEREAS, the City desires to work with and through established groups and neighborhoods in forging a partnership for the pursuit of economic development; and WHEREAS, establishment of revolving fund programs through the use of capital dollars will ensure that additional funds are available in coming years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SECTION 1. Economic development is a major priority of the City of Little Rock. SECTION 2. Economic development efforts are necessary to provide a stable and expanding tax base to fund basic municipal services. SECTION 3. The City hereby expresses its intent to develop and implement an economic development program for the City. 2 -iz 228 Page 2 SECTION 4. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. ADOPTED: May 7, 1985 ATTEST: V du2r- APPROVED: City Clerk ;Jane Czech Mayor Thomas A. Prince