HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-095 relating to economic development (2)MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2012-095
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; APPOINTING THE MAYOR AS THE
TOWN'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF DIIZECTORS OF TUCSON REGIONAL
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, INC. (TREO), AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
TOWN STAFF TO ENGAGE WITH TREO IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
THAT BENEFIT THE TOWN AND THE TUCSON REGION
WHEREAS Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Inc. (TREO) was formed July l,
2005 as a private, nonprofit corporation to serve as the lead economic development agency for
the greater Tucson area; and
WHEREAS TREO has announced that its organiza.tional model is being restructuring to
a11ow greater access, streamlined focus, and greater tools to advance economic development in
Southern Arizona; and
WHEREAS, as part of this process and in an effort to strengthen its regional approaeh,
TREO has invited each local jurisdiction to appoint a member to serve on the TREO Board of
Directors without being charged to participate in TREO; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that the Town's participation in TREO is consistent
with and beneficial for the economic development goals of the Town and the Tucson region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, tha.t the Mayor is hereby appointed as the Town of Marana's
representative on TREO's Board of Directors, and the Mayor and Town staff are hereby
authorized to engage with TREO in economic development activities that benefit the Town and
the Tucson region. .
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the To of Marana, Arizona,
this 20�' day of November, 20I 2. �
Ed onea,lVlayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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e yn ronson, Town Clerk f o�F Cassidy, Town Attorney
Resolution No. 2012-095 • 11/14/2012 5:34 PM FJC