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Home My WebLink About03-06-14 Economic Development Council meeting budget materialsFY 2015 BUDGET REQUEST Bozeman Business and Economic Development Continuing Goals  Sector Development  Photonics  The outdoor industry  Sell the North Park property  Support the development of the MSU IC and the Technology TIF  Support the development of a downtown Hotel  Broadband  Improve the ED web presence incorporating more social media outreach  Data New Commission Goals  Broadband Master Plan  Develop the Downtown  Hotels  Infill  Industry Diversification (downtown tech campus)  Convention Center  Continue to support sector development initiatives  High-tech  Social sector (non-profits) Economic Development Department Goals  Update the 2009 economic development plan  Host a regional economic summit  Assume management, or partial management, of TIF (or TEDD) Districts. Transition districts from TIF to TEDD?  Continue marketing collaborative  Grow professionally and acquire new skills  As necessary, engage specialized outside legal counsel to facilitate projects  North Park Sale, TIF Management, Broadband, Convention Center, etc. Projects  Commission Goals  Broadband master plan $90,000  Sector development initiatives (including photonics, outdoor, hi-tech and the social sector) $30,000  Economic development goals  Continue marketing collaborative $25,000  Regional economic summit $5,000  Update 2009 economic development plan $15,000  As necessary, engage specialized outside legal counsel $20,000 Operations Increases  Computer upgrade $1,500  Cell phones $1,500  Travel $7,000  Professional development and in-state travel  Dues and Certifications $2,500  IEDC, International Economic Development Council  ICMA Affiliate, International City Management Association  GOSCMA, Great Open Spaces City Management Association  MEDA (Montana Economic Development Association)  Leadership Bozeman Resources to Accomplish Commission and Departmental Goals  Total request - $253,090  FY 2014 request - $217,490  FY 15 Increase of $35,600 16% increase  Projects increase: $22,090 or 10%  Operations increase: $13,485 or 6%