Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
CM/ ACM: Howard Martin
Date: December 6, 2016
SUBJECT
Title
Consider a nomination to the City's Economic Development Partnership Board.
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BACKGROUND
Due to the passing of Economic Development Partnership Board member John Gilmer, it was necessary to appoint a Nominating Committee to recommend an appointee to complete Mr. Gilmer's unexpired term. Mr. Gilmer filled one of the two seats on the EDP Board held by representatives of top 20 City of Denton taxpayers, as specified in the Economic Development Partnership Board Ordinance (2016-249). The new appointee must also be a representative of a top 20 City of Denton taxpayer.
After reviewing the list of top 20 City of Denton taxpayers, the Nominating Committee selected Steven Edgar, the president and chief executive officer of Denton Regional Medical Center. The committee confirmed Mr. Edgar's willingness to serve.
RECOMMENDATION
The Nominating Committee recommends Steven Edgar to fill the unexpired term on the Economic Development Partnership Board.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (Council, Boards, Commissions)
November 8, 2016 - Council appointed Councilmembers Dalton Gregory and Joey Hawkins and Denton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors member Marty Rivers to serve as the Nominating Committee.
STRATEGIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP
The City of Denton's Strategic Plan is an action-oriented road map that will help the City achieve its vision. The foundation for the plan is the five long-term Key Focus Areas (KFA): Organizational Excellence; Public Infrastructure; Economic Development; Safe, Livable, and Family-Friendly Community; and Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship. While individual items may support multiple KFAs, this specific City Council agenda item contributes most directly to the following KFA and goal:
Related Key Focus Area: Economic Development
Related Goal: 3.4 Encourage development, redevelopment, recruitment, and retention
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