Resolution - 2003 - 16 - Becoming A Member Of Gem Communities - 12/16/2003
Resolution 03.16
WHEREAS, the City Council of Eagle is interested in the economic health of the
community and its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to support the efforts within and by this
community to become rnore prepared to support and foster the appropriate economic
activities of its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the Idaho Department of Commerce is offering an program
specifically designed to help communities help themselves prepare for and sustain an
effective economic development program; and
WHEREAS, this program is entitled GEM COMMUNITIES Program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Eagle hereby
supports and endorses the participation of Eagle in the GEM COMMUNITIES Program
of Idaho Department of Commerce; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the elected leadership of this community
realizes this program requires dedicated effort; and that this resolution is a pledge to our
honest intention to complete the requirements for GEM COMMUNITY certification; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Eagle Quest Team is the economic
development organization authorized to perform the tasks necessary for certification as a
GEM COMMUNITY, the implementation of any related grant programs, and the
sustaining of ongoing local community and economic development efforts, and further,
that said organization will follow the guidelines established by the Idaho Department of
Commerce in performing the tasks necessary for maintaining certification as a GEM
COMMUNITY, and that said organization shall report to the City Council not less than
quarterly regarding its progress.
This resolution is in full effect upon its adoption this 16th day of December 2003.
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