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Council renews $5,000 membership in Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation
Summary
By voice vote the council renewed the city’s annual $5,000 membership in the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC). Councilmember Timothy Kelly recused himself from the discussion and left the room because of his role with the organization.
The Brawley City Council voted on May 6 to renew the city’s membership in the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) at the annual rate of $5,000.
City attorney Smyrna told the council that because IVEDC is a nonprofit the city may renew the membership despite potential conflict rules that would prevent contracts with for‑profit entities. Smyrna noted that Councilmember Timothy Kelly stepped out of the room to comply with ethics rules because Kelly is CEO of the organization.
Council discussion cited IVEDC’s past projects and outreach; one councilmember asked whether the city had seen measurable outcomes from membership, and other councilmembers said IVEDC has directed projects and investment opportunities to the city in the past. The council approved renewal by voice vote; the transcript records the motion, second and an “aye” vote but does not include a roll‑call tally of individual votes.
