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COVID-19 Recovery Task Force Research for Business Resiliency Program
Presented by: Mike Erickson, Manager, Investment Attraction & Growth, Economic Development
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RECOMMENDED MOTION
That Administration research and prepare options for COVID-19 business resiliency programs for the COVID-19 Recovery Task Force’s consideration, as recommended by the COVID-19 Recovery Task Force.
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to inform Council of a recommendation from the COVID-19 Recovery Task force to Council for City Administration to research and prepare options for COVID-19 resiliency programs for the Task Forces Consideration.
ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Priority #2: Economic Development: Enhance business/commercial growth.
ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Granting for local businesses and community groups
- Information Services
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
Council Bylaw 24/2020, St. Albert COVID-19 Recovery Task Force Bylaw
On April 20, 2020 Council passed the following motion:
(AR 20-134)
That Council approve the COVID-19 Recovery Concept Plan set out in the report dated April 20, 2020 entitled “St. Albert COVID-19 Recovery Concept Plan” with the yellow highlighted amendments as proposed by Administration.
On December 21, 2020 Council passed the following motion:
(AR 20-379)
That the COVID-19 Recovery Task Force’s Interim Report attached to the December 21, 2020 agenda report be received as information.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The COVID-19 Recovery Task Force is an advisory Council Committee that was established in April 2020 and is a key component of implementing the City’s Recovery Conceptual Plan, approved by Council. The Task Force is mandated with developing a report and recommendations?focused on ways the City can assist?residents, community partners ...
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