Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Culver City Chamber of Commerce Regarding the Parties Cooperation in Community Events Projects and the General Economic Development of the City. Item Number: C 2 City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 11/12/12 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Culver City Chamber of Commerce Regarding the Parties Cooperation in Community Events Projects and the General Economic Development of the City. Contact Person/Dept.: Todd Tipton CDD Fiscal Impact: Yes X No Public Hearing: Commission Action Required: Yes No X Date: _______________ Public Notification: Chamber of Commerce (10/25/12); (E Mail) Meetings and Agendas City Council (11/08/12); (E Mail). Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld: (11/06/12) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (11/07/12) Phone Number: 310.253.5783 General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: X City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (11/06/12) City Manager: John M. Nachbar (11/08/12) Action Item: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Culver City Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) for the purpose of defining the Chamber s organizational relationship with the City and delineating the functions duties and responsibilities of the parties with respect to their partnership in community events and the general economic development of the City. BACKGROUND: The City and Chamber have a significant and long standing interest in enhancing the City s economy and business environment by attracting business and investment to the community. In cooperation with the Chamber the City and former Culver City Redevelopment Agency ( Former CCRA ) have expended significant resources toward events and projects that serve to benefit the community and the economic development of the City. The Chamber has the expertise and ability to produce events and projects that attract businesses t...
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