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c, hx r`, .x y k <br />u . <br />s•" <br />v' x w. . . i v . , .' r i r . ,f a Y . t <br />3 <br />2 '.. . n.r<4 v..,o' 4-- .p - .«': fi%a * 3.< s '^>ar F.a y a, a. R' <br />Tj <br />Economic Development Element Objectives 1 and 6 , and Policy 6. 1 . <br />The proposed amendment is consistent with Economic Development Element Objective 1 , which <br />relates to concerning lowering the county ' s unemployment rate , and Economic Development <br />Element Objective 6 concerning tourism development. Several studies indicate that art and cultural <br />programs have a large positive impact on local economies . Additionally , an active arts and cultural <br />community is often cited as an amenity used to attract new businesses and industries . Economic <br />Development Element Policy 6 . 1 specifically notes that cultural offerings attract tourism. For these <br />reasons , the proposed amendment is consistent with Economic Development Element Objectives <br />1 and 6 ; and Economic Development Element Policy 6 . 1 . <br />Consistency Summary <br />As part of its consistency analysis , staff compared the proposed amendment to all applicable <br />objectives and policies in the plan and found no conflicts . Therefore , the request is consistent with <br />the comprehensive plan . <br />CONCLUSION <br />The proposed objective cluster establishes a framework to guide county decisions about culture and <br />the arts . Containing methods for specifically defining and measuring cultural activities , the proposed <br />objective is both measurable and achievable . Structured to positively impact all county arts and <br />cultural organizations , the proposed policies are county actions that are consistent with current <br />policies and procedures . Based on the analysis , the proposed revisions are reasonable and consistent <br />with the comprehensive plan . For those reasons , staff supports the request. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Based on the analysis conducted, staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend that <br />the Board of County Commissioners approve the proposed amendment by adopting the attached <br />ordinance . <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1 . Comprehensive Pian Text Amendment Application <br />2 . Proposed Revisions to the Comprehensive Plan <br />3 . Approved Minutes of the April 5 , 2001 , Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting <br />4 . Approved Minutes of the May 17 , 2001 , Professional Services Advisory Committee Meeting <br />5 . Approved Minutes of the June 5 , 2001 , Board of County Commissioners Meeting <br />6 . DCA ' s ORC Report <br />7 . Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Ordinance <br />October 16 , 2001 <br />88 <br />E d b <br />Of Z) <br />ro to c <br />iC l.r... .. . . . . t n 1R 1 fM+ "r n ! rv. . .T .. . . . c r+ ry l '