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<br /> <br /> a <br /> TEXAS <br /> <br /> P RIS <br /> Flur Dwr FOR &VIEW AND COMMENT X--5-10) Economic Developn"'"' C°'p°r` tion <br /> <br /> PEDC Plan of Work <br /> (Fiscal Year 2010-11) <br /> <br /> D. Pursue Accredited Economic Development Organization (REDO) through the <br /> International Economic Development Council (IEDC). <br /> <br /> 6. Develop and Promote a Positive, Pro-Business Climate for Paris and Lamar County by <br /> providing Leadership and a Strategic Future Vision. <br /> Legislative Ag_enda <br /> <br /> A. Champion State and Local Pro-Business Public Policy Issues. <br /> B. Participate with the Lamar County Chamber and other stakeholders to develop and <br /> educate leaders for a proactive 2011 Legislative Agenda. <br /> <br /> C. Participate in TEDC's legislative affairs efforts. <br /> City of Paris Utilities and "Development Services" <br /> <br /> D. Participate in a critical review of the City's water policies now and into the future, <br /> including reviewing water and sewer rate/cost of service study and working with the City <br /> to improve the process, policies and procedures related to commercial and industrial <br /> <br /> customer rate classes. <br /> E. Work with the City of Paris to evaluate and improve process, policies, procedures, etc. <br /> for permits and licensing, code enforcement and other issues related to "development <br /> <br /> services". <br /> Downtown and Historic District <br /> <br /> F. Evaluate opportunities to pursue a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District/Tax Increment <br /> Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) for downtown and the historic district. <br /> G. Cooperate with "Main Street" Economic Restructuring Committee efforts. <br /> <br /> H. Cooperate to pursue a Cultural and Arts District designation from the Texas Historical <br /> Commission. <br /> <br /> Workforce, Talent Attraction and Diversity <br /> 1. Support and Advocate for a Young Professionals (YP) Network and Strategies to Retain <br /> <br /> and Attract YPs. <br /> J. On-going Engagement in Paris Diversity Initiatives, including increased staff support for <br /> Taskforce, and sponsoring Leadership and Youth Summits. <br /> <br /> K. Implement components outlined in the Turner Industries Retention Plan. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 6 <br /> <br /> 023'7 <br />