TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Joan K. Goodrich, Economic Development Director
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
CC: Francine Ramaglia, Assistant City Manager
DATE: March 8, 2016
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PRESENTATION OF CONGRESS AVENUE TASK FORCE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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Recommended Action:
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Consideration of Congress Avenue Task Force Report and Recommendations and provide direction for moving forward.
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Background:
Joan K. Goodrich, Economic Development Director and members of the Congress Avenue Task Force will provide an overview presentation of the report and recommendations after which City Commission's direction for moving forward is sought.
The 35-member Task Force, led by Jeff Perlman, was formed in April 2015 and and is comprised of property owners, tenants, residents, stakeholders, subject matter experts, business and community leaders. The team was charged with developing a set of recommendations for Congress Avenue which will drive more capital investment and quality jobs to the area.
City Attorney Review:
Not applicable.
Finance Department Review:
Not applicable.
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