REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CLIFF LONG, Director
Economic Development Department
BY: KELLY TREVINO, Assistant Director
Economic Development Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the agreement with the Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County (EDC) to assist in implementing and administering local economic development business attraction, expansion and retention activities:
1. Affirm the City Manager's finding that EDC is Uniquely Qualified and the Sole Source provider of these services; and
2. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with the EDC for a period of one (1) year in the amount of $175,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, the authority to execute the contract and grant up to two (2) optional one-year extensions.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council accept the Uniquely Qualified Finding/Sole Source Justification for the Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County (EDC), approve the agreement with the EDC for $175,000, retroactive to July 1, 2025, to administer economic development business attraction, expansion and retention activities and services for a period of one (1) year and give the City Manager, or their designee, the authority to grant up to two (2) optional one-year extensions. The agreement also includes an additional amount of up to $50,000 to fund strategic initiatives and special project needs that may arise during the contract term, requiring additional financial support. This additional funding would be subject to prior written approval from the City Manager.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno understands that marketing competitive economic development services requires a collaborative partnership of local economic development entities to gain market visibility and, ultimately, to create jobs. The EDC has established itself as an integral part of that partnership. The City of Fresno has historically maintained a contra...
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