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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with The Natelson Dale Group, Inc., a California Corporation, for the Preparation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan in an Amount not to exceed $100,000 (ED)
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MEETING DATE:
March 19, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Luis Aguilar, Economic Development Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with The Natelson Dale Group, Inc., a California Corporation, for the Preparation of an Economic Development Strategic Plan in an Amount not to exceed $100,000.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In May 2023, the City Council adopted its Strategic Vision consisting of eight Strategic Imperatives that serve as focal points for City operations and allocating resources. One of these Strategic Imperatives is Economic Development with an overall goal of raising the median income of Lodi residents to the top 25% of California.
To achieve this goal, several action items were identified including the development of an Economic Development Strategic Plan. The City Council allocated $100,000 in General Fund dollars to develop the Economic Development Strategic Plan and directed staff to prepare and issue a Request for Proposals (RFP).
In February 2024, Council established the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee and initiated recruitment of members to serve on the advisory board for a period of two years. The Committee is tasked with providing advice to the Council on the economic development components of the Downtown Specific Plan and the scope and implementation of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. The Committee subsequently formed a subcommittee to assist with the Economic Development Strategic Plan RFP process.
During the fall of 2024, staff met with the Committee to discuss the scope of work, review the draft RFP, and finalize the RFP timeline and s...
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