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HomeMy WebLinkAboutED Business Appreciation Week 2012CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AGENDA ITEM NO.: 3 f. MEETING DATE: May 21, 2012 SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF MAY 20-26,2012 AS BUSINESS APPRECIATION WEEK SUBMITTED BY: ` �Y�� APPROVED BY: ""k�,'� Stephanie Lovette, Ec omie Development Manager Nancy Maekle, City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Join the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce in support of 2012 Business Appreciation Week. BACKGROUND: The San Rafael Chamber of Commerce is joining with other business groups to recognize and celebrate the role of business in civic life. The City of San Rafael joins the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Improvement Association in supporting our local businesses. ANALYSIS: The City of San Rafael would like to join with others in demonstrating the importance of small and large businesses in our community. FISCAL IMPACT: NONE OPTIONS: • Adopt the resolution • Reject the resolution ACTION REQUIRED: Adopt the attached resolution. ATTACHMENTS: None. File No.: City Council Meeting: Disposition: i 120 t RESOLUTION 13346 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL PRESENTS THIS r rIll � i I r I � ( r r r q1M ' BUSINESS APPRECIATION WEEK WHEREAS, businesses make up an essential part of the economic health of the City of San Rafael, and there are more than 10,000 businesses in Marin County that help sustain about 100,000 jobs; and WHEREAS, these companies and their employees help drive the Marin economy and produce tax -generated income for local governments; they provide a range of services on which our residents depend; and support local schools and community based organizations; and WHEREAS, a business friendly environment is essential to encourage growth -minded companies to stay or move to our area; and WHEREAS, small and large businesses together create a strong local economy, provide employment opportunities, and provide the products and services that are necessary to residents and other businesses; these businesses generate vitality and add life to the San Rafael community; and WHEREAS, businesses generate revenue for governmental services including public safety and public infrastructure such as schools, parks, roads, and cultural attractions; and WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael supports the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Improvement District's efforts to strengthen our local economy; and WHEREAS, businesses, the City of San Rafael, the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Improvement District work together to promote and strengthen the economic health and employment base of the community; and WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael and the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce want to recognize the contributions of our businesses to the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby express their deep appreciation for the important role that local businesses play to create jobs, generate tax revenue and sustain the economy, and hereby designate May 20-26, 2012 as `Business Appreciation Week" in the City of San Rafael. �j COUNCIL MEMEVRS CITY MANAGER ATTESTED BY MY HAND THIS / DAY OF Uzi y 1