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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5329 Establishing Economic Vitality Board Resolution 5329 Page 1 of 6 RESOLUTION 5329 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, ESTABLISHING THE ECONOMIC VITALITY BOARD AND DISBANDING THE COMMUNITY HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 4.07 of the Bozeman Charter permits the City Commission to create boards, commissions, or committees as determined necessary; and WHEREAS, on April 16, 2018, the Bozeman City Commission formally adopted the Bozeman Strategic Plan via Resolution 4852; and WHEREAS, the Strategic Plan Section 1.2 Community Engagement encourages the City of Bozeman to “[b]roaden and deepen engagement of the community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from the community and stakeholders” by “restructure[ing] or combin[ing] City boards and committees to more effectively advise the City and engage the public”; and WHEREAS, City Staff prepared a Memorandum and Proposed Plan for board restructuring, made the plan available on May 20, 2021 for public review, and provided public notice to inform the public of the opportunity to review and comment on the Proposed Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Commission held public work sessions on February 23, May 25, and June 22, 2021 during which it received and reviewed all public, written and oral testimony on the restructuring of City boards; and WHEREAS, on June 22, 2021, and in consideration of such testimony, the City Commission confirmed direction for City Staff to move forward with restructuring the City’s advisory boards; and DocuSign Envelope ID: ACD8D6BF-E8AB-4253-980F-925970178FB9 Resolution 5329 Page 2 of 6 WHEREAS, the City Commission now determines the creation of an Economic Vitality Board is necessary to further the stated priority of Community Engagement as established in Strategic Plan Section 1.2 and to further other goals and objectives of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Commission created and established the Community Housing Advisory Board (CAHAB) in 1995 and reestablished CAHAB composition and authority pursuant to Resolution No. 4948 (Aug. 13, 2018) and Resolution No. 5023 (Feb. 25, 2019) and the Commission now determines to disband the current CAHAB and assign its duties and functions to the Economic Vitality Board; and WHEREAS, the City Commission created and established the Economic Development Council (EDC) pursuant to Ordinance No. 1784 (April 26, 2010) and the Commission now determines to disband the current EDC and assign its duties and functions to the Economic Vitality Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, that: SECTION 1: DISBANDING OF CAHAB AND THE EDC; TERMINATION OF CURRENT MEMBERS APPOINTMENTS AND TERMS The Bozeman City Commission hereby disbands the CAHAB and the EDC effective at 11:59 PM on November 30, 2021. In doing so, this Resolution hereby supersedes Resolution 4948 and Resolution 5023. Chapter 2, Article 5, Divisions 8 and 9 are being repealed pursuant to Ordinance 2085. Chapter 2, Article 5, Division 9 (Economic Development Council) is being repealed pursuant to Ordinance 2085. On this date, the appointment and terms of all current members of the CAHAB and EDC shall terminate. SECTION 2: CREATION AND PURPOSE OF THE ECONOMIC VITALITY BOARD The Bozeman City Commission hereby creates and establishes the City of Bozeman Economic Vitality Board effective beginning December 1, 2021. The purpose of the Economic Vitality Board is to cultivate policies that enhance the economic vitality of Bozeman and to make advisory recommendations to the City Commission and, if requested by the City Manager to the City Manager, regarding policies that promote a strong and diverse economy. The Economic Vitality Board will encourage policies that: 1. Support and provide for community housing; 2. Enhance personal and professional economic growth in Bozeman, and vitalize Bozeman’s workforce development and job growth; DocuSign Envelope ID: ACD8D6BF-E8AB-4253-980F-925970178FB9 Resolution 5329 Page 3 of 6 3. As requested by the City Manager or City Commission, assist the City regarding implementation of economic development plans; 4. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in Bozeman; 5. Recognize the use of public art as an indicator of economic and community vitality; and 6. Consider principles of sustainability and the Bozeman Climate Action Plan in its policy recommendations. SECTION 3: FOCUS AREAS OF THE ECONOMIC VITALITY BOARD The following areas of focus are hereby assigned to the Economic Vitality Board: 1. Community Housing. The Economic Vitality Board will provide advisory recommendations to the Commission, and as requested by the City Manager to the City Manager, on policies related to community housing needs. 2. Economic Development. The Economic Vitality Board will advise the City Commission, and as requested by the City Manager to the City Manager, on policies related to economic development issues. 3. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”). The Economic Vitality Board will advise the City Commission, and as requested by the City Manager to the City Manager, on policies related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In doing so, the Board must be cognizant the City values and encourages the inclusion of diverse perspectives and experiences, and makes proactive efforts to ensure Bozeman is safe, welcoming, and inclusive. 4. Public Art. The Economic Vitality Board will advise the City Commission, and as requested by the City Manager to the City Manager, on policies related to the development and implementation of public art programs. In doing so, the Board must be cognizant the City recognizes public art is an indicator of Bozeman’s economic and community vitality. The Board will also assist the City in conducting the City’s annual Beautification Awards. SECTION 4: POWERS/DUTIES, MEMBERS/COMPOSITION, AND ORGANIZATION OF THE ECONOMIC VITALITY BOARD 1. Powers and Duties. The Economic Vitality Board is hereby authorized to exercise the following powers and duties: A. Advise the City Commission and City Manager, when requested, as provided in Sections 2 and 3 of this Resolution. DocuSign Envelope ID: ACD8D6BF-E8AB-4253-980F-925970178FB9 Resolution 5329 Page 4 of 6 B. Abide by the Rules of Procedure, as set forth in a resolution to be approved by the City Commission, for the Board’s operation and conduct of business. C. The Board may have such other duties and responsibilities as the City Commission or City Manager, from time to time, may direct. D. The actions of the Board are advisory only, do not constitute policy of the City, and are not binding upon the City Commission or the City Manager. The City Commission or City Manager may adopt all or any part of any recommendation of the Board. 2. Members: Appointments and Terms. A. The City Commission will make all appointments to the Economic Vitality Board. B. The Board will consist of seven members. A quorum will consist of a majority of all members. C. Board Members may serve no more than (2) two terms. For the initial terms of members, the City Commission will appoint three members to a three-year term and four members to a two-year term. Upon the expiration of the initial term, all members will be appointed to a two-year term. Terms will run on the calendar year. D. Board Members must be at least 18 years old and be residents of the City. F. Board Members will not receive compensation for their service. Board Members are entitled to previously authorized expenses, including travel expenses, incurred during the discharge of duties. G. Board Members serve at the pleasure of the Commission and may be removed by a majority vote of the Commission for any reason. 3. Office of Agency; Staff Support. The Economic Vitality Board will maintain its records in the office of the City department designated by the City Manager to maintain the records of the Board. The City Manager may assign one or more staff to assist the Board in its duties and functions. The City Manager may also designate one or more staff to serve as the liaison to the Board. The City Manager may authorize the assigned Staff Liaison, in consultation with the Board Chair, to develop and approve agenda items for the Board’s consideration and assist the Board in all of its functions. 4. Meetings. The Economic Vitality Board meetings must be open to the public as provided for in Montana law. Meetings must be held on a regular basis and must be in the Bozeman City Commission room unless such room is unavailable or not sufficient for the nature of the meeting. The Board must comply with and is subject to all requirements and City policies related to open meetings and public participation and engagement. DocuSign Envelope ID: ACD8D6BF-E8AB-4253-980F-925970178FB9 Resolution 5329 Page 5 of 6 5. Ethics and High Performing Boards. All Economic Vitality Board activities and its appointed members must comply with, and are subject to, the State of Montana and the City Code of Ethics. In addition, the Board and its members must comply with and are subject to City policies related to the performance, behavior, and procedures of City boards, as established by the City Commission or City Manager. 6. Public Information. All written and electronic information created by the Board or its members in conducting its duties constitutes public information and is subject to disclosure and the records retention requirements pursuant to Montana law. DocuSign Envelope ID: ACD8D6BF-E8AB-4253-980F-925970178FB9 Resolution 5329 Page 6 of 6 PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular session thereof held on the 10th day of August, 2021. ____________________________________ CYNTHIA L. ANDRUS Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ MIKE MAAS City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ GREG SULLIVAN City Attorney DocuSign Envelope ID: ACD8D6BF-E8AB-4253-980F-925970178FB9