TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
George Gabriel, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Status Update on Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 Chamber of Commerce Work Plan Contract (City Manager Moe).
RECEIVE REPORT
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Chamber of Commerce Work Plan agreement.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action. However, it should be noted that the value of the contract for this fiscal year amounts to $36,585.
BACKGROUND:
At the September 19, 2023, meeting, City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-0094 approving the FY 2023-2024 Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Work Plan agreement in the amount of $36,585. The agreement requires the Chamber to provide a status report on tasks completed thus far in January 2024. Additionally, the agreement also requires that on or before June 30, 2024, the Chamber shall submit a report to the City detailed information on overall project management and achievement of goals as compared to the work plan and budget set forth in the agreement.
DISCUSSION:
Consistent with prior agreements, the Chamber of Commerce (i.e. Chamber) Work Plan agreement (Attachment) lists several programs and services proposed by the Chamber that are intended to improve the local economy. These can be broadly divided into services that: 1) improve the hospitality climate in Manhattan Beach through production of better marketing materials and more strategic outreach; 2) provide programs to improve local business engagement and education; and 3) continue sponsorship of events hosted by the Chamber.
As required by the agreement with the City, the Chamber has provided a document titled, "Semi Annual Work Plan Progress/Update" (Attachment) to the City. The Cham...
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