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eti3ebeArtl <br />Commissioner Davis favored the Tax Abatement Program, and believed it would attract <br />new employers to the community. He wanted immediate gratification for small businesses, and <br />believed that a policy stating that we will give impact fee credits for individuals bringing specific <br />jobs into the community is extremely important. <br />Commissioner Solari supported the program, and is curious to see what the citizens have <br />to say in the November election. <br />Commissioner Flescher felt this would be a valuable tool with long term benefits; <br />however, he did not want to see existing businesses carry the burden of incoming businesses. <br />(5) Find a Source for Increased Funding for Economic Development <br />Commissioner O'Bryan said that the Economic Development Council (EDC) is run <br />through the Chamber of Commerce, and noted that many Counties now have a stand alone EDC, <br />which is a non-profit or separate entity, in and above itself. He questioned whether one model <br />would be better than the others, and expressed the desire to review them to see whether they <br />would provide a better funding source, other than our ad valorem tax base. <br />Commissioner Flescher wanted to revisit our marketing strategy with the EDC. Due to <br />budget constraints, he felt it necessary to encourage, support, and embrace any efforts to provide <br />them with as many tools as possible. <br />Commissioner Solan expressed the need to pnoritize the priorities. He supported the <br />increase in funding for the EDC, more than exploring the alternative model. <br />5 <br />February 5, 2009 <br />Workshop -- Goals for 2009 <br />• <br />-1136P6746 <br />