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Redevelopment Commission approves $25,000 toward county target-industry study
Summary
The Delaware County Redevelopment Commission voted to contribute $25,000 to a target-industry study to attract higher-growth businesses to the county; the commission and private donors will cover the study’s roughly $95,000–$105,000 price.
The Delaware County Redevelopment Commission voted to provide $25,000 to support a target-industry study intended to identify high-growth industries for Delaware County.
Tracy (staff member) told commissioners an ad hoc review committee had selected a firm called Techonomy and that the firm’s price is “95 to a hundred and $5,000.” Tracy said she had secured $50,000 from the Georgia and Francis Paul Foundation and was seeking additional private contributions before asking the commission to fill a remaining gap.
Commission members discussed scope and precedent. One commissioner said the earlier study by ECIRP and Hippie Global covered a larger geography and that the new study would be more narrowly focused on Delaware County and “give us some deeper strategies.” Tracy said the study would combine qualitative and quantitative analysis of county assets and produce strategies the county could use to attract different kinds of employers.
A motion to approve a $25,000 contribution passed on a roll call. The commission’s recorded “yes” votes included Mister Keesley, Commissioner Henry, Mister Brayan, Mister Waverley and Miss Crane; the chair thanked the commissioners and the staff who reviewed proposals.
The commission’s contribution is intended to supplement private fundraising; Tracy said she hoped additional donors would provide $5,000–$10,000 each so the study could begin without returning to the board.
The commission did not set further conditions in the motion; commissioners asked staff to incorporate the county-focused scope into the contract documents and to report on additional private commitments before finalizing the agreement.
