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<br /> <br />RESOLUTION Page 3 of 3 <br />Everett Chamber of Commerce- for the re-establishment of a City of Everett stand- <br />alone chamber. This is based on feedback from Everett businesses, emphasizing the <br />city’s current economic development opportunities and increased interest from <br />business owners. A future chamber will support and attract business, providing <br />essential services such as networking events business education and tailored support <br />and advocacy for small businesses. The development of a chamber as a partnership <br />organization will provide needed services for our business community and grow <br />efficiency and capacity for current city staff efforts. <br />$600,000 <br /> <br />E. The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the City to implement these projects and initiatives. <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: <br /> <br />1. Allocation. The City Council determines to use an amount not to exceed $600,000 of the <br />City’s funds from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for the projects and initiatives <br />listed in Recital D above. <br /> <br />2. Authority to Proceed with Implementation. In accordance with the applicable laws and <br />regulations that govern Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, the Mayor is authorized to <br />proceed to implement the projects and initiatives listed in Recital C above. City staff is <br />directed to bring to City Council any items that City Council must approve to implement <br />these projects and initiatives, including, for example, any necessary budget amendment(s), <br />ordinances, or additional resolutions. In accordance with and to the extent required by the <br />City’s Procurement Policy, staff will also bring to City Council the contracts, requests for <br />proposals, calls for bids, and other procurement matters as may be necessary for <br />implementation of these projects and initiatives. <br /> <br />3. Quarterly Updates. City staff shall provide updates to City Council on the status of <br />implementing these projects and initiatives approximately once a quarter. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />_________________________________________ <br />Councilmember introducing resolution <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Passed and approved this 21st day of August, 2024. <br /> <br /> <br />______________________________________ <br />Council President <br /> <br />Scott G Bader