TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Timothy Stillings, Development Services Department
THROUGH: Mark R. Lauzier, City Manager
DATE: November 27, 2018
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ALWAYS DELRAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE: PRESENTATION OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY ELEMENT
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Provide comment and direction regarding the proposed Economic Prosperity Element for the Always Delray Comprehensive Plan.
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Background:
The Economic Prosperity Element, which is new to the Comprehensive Plan, seeks to bridge the gap between past economic approaches and strategies with new and additional approaches to further the City’s success. While Florida Statute 163.3177 does not require the provision of an Economic Prosperity Element in the Comprehensive Plan, the Statute does include several requirements to address the need for job creation and economic development and growth. An appendix is provided which outlines those Statute requirements applicable to the Economic Prosperity Element and indicates how the requirements have been met. Please note that the requirements in the appendix may also be met within other elements.
The Economic Prosperity Element was reviewed by the Steering Committee on May 16, 2018. Staff has incorporated the recommended revisions by the Steering Committee. The Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Development Authority, and the Economic Partners Working Group reviewed the element and provided comments. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the proposed amendment on October 1, 2018 and unianimously recommended approval.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
Any financial impact of the proposed comprehensive plan will be presented as a part of the final drafts at the Transmittal Hearing.
Timing of Request:
Once all elements have been reviewed by the City Commission, final drafts will be prepared for a Transmittal Hearing of the full Always Delray Plan.