ORDER NO. c7c^FJG KERR COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM On this the c4th day of September- O@@1, upon a motion made by Commissioner- Griffin, seconded by Commissioner- Williams, the Co~_irt unanimously approved by a vote of 4-@-@, the Ker•r• County Economic Development Pr•ogr•am and authori•~ed County Judge to negotiate a contract with the f'.err Economic Development Foundation for- implementation of the Ker•r• County Economic Development Program. COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST PLEASE FURPiISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT. MADE BY: Fred Henn MEETING DATE: Sep tuber 24 2001 SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) OFFICE: County Judge TIME PREFERRED: Consider and discuss approval of Kerr County Economic Development Program and authorize County Judge to negotiate a contract with the Kerr Economic Development Foundation for implementation of same. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Goverxnnent Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday. All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepazed for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards you request being addressed at the eazliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court. County Jude KERR COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Pursuant to Section 381.004, Texas Local Government Code, the Kerr County Commissioners Court adopts the following KERB COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. PURPOSE: The purpose ofthe Kerr County Economic Development Program shall be to stimulate, encourage, and develop appropriate business location and commercial activity in Kerr County. An appropriate business is one that will contribute positively to the long-term economic development of Kerr County without adversely affecting the scazce natural resources of Kerr County and the Hill Country. 2. ELEMENTS: To effectuate this Program, the Commissioners Court may take such acts or participate in such activities as it shall deem appropriate including, but without limitation, the following: a. Meet with appropriate businesses or commercial enterprises interested in relocating to Kerr County or expanding existing operations in Ken County; b. Provide statistical information helpful to appropriate businesses or commercial operations interested in relocating to Kerr County or expanding existing operations in Kerr County; c. Cooperate with appropriate businesses or commercial operations interested in relocating to Kerr County or expanding existing operations in Ken County in accessing loan, grant or training programs offered through the State of Texas or the United States of America; and d. Participate with other government and non-profit entities in attracting appropriate business or commercial enterprises to Kerr County. 3. METHODS: In accomplishing this Program, the Commissioners Court may: a. Contract with another governmental entity or non-profit corporation for the administration of the Program; b. Use Kerr County employees or funds for the Program; or c. Accept contributions, gifts, or other resources to develop and administer to Program.