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November 24. 2009 2. That to this end, the City Manager shall prepare for City Council's consideration revised processes for economic development, to include regulatory reform for the purpose of expedited approval of development projects while not compromising public safety and community quality, assessment and training of key internal leadership and staff, and enhanced participation in state trade missions. 3. That City Council shall review its affiliated agencies that deal with economic development, namely the Portsmouth Economic Development Authority, the Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission, the Portsmouth Planning Commission, and the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority, to ensure that appointees have the appropriate qualifications and skill sets such as (without limitation) finance, development, engineering, land planning, and knowledge of Portsmouth and support for its goals, that there be adequate continuity of leadership in each agency, and that each agency be given appropriate goals and policy guidance from City Council. 4. That the City shall seek to develop relationships with those citizens and organizations with historic ties to Portsmouth, including real estate developers and corporate executives with Portsmouth roots, and also alumni of the Lefcoe Leadership Program; it shall seek to realize the tremendous potential for workforce development that will result from the new Tidewater Community College Portsmouth Campus; and it shall engage in a methodical and thorough program to inform potential developers of the numerous development incentives that are uniquely available in Portsmouth. 5. That during this period of economic slowdown, the City shall prepare for the inevitable upturn in the economy by identifying key development sites that it already owns or controls, and also key privately owned development sites whose owners are amenable to working with the City, and having them made "shovel ready" for future development with regard to such items as zoning, public utilities, road access, clear title, master planning, and environmental condition. 6. In pursuing the goals of this resolution, the City shall consider and evaluate all relevant development processes, including competitive awards, sole source contracts, and the Virginia Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 as set forth in Section 56-575.1 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, and it shall exercise thorough financial prudence and due diligence in all ways. 7. The City Manager shall prepare an action and implementation plan for all matters encompassed in this resolution. There shall be semi-annual meetings at which City Council will revisit these goals and action items, determine status, and make any necessary adjustments. 8. This resolution shall take effect on the date of its adoption." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, Smith, Whitehurst, Holley Nays: None 09 - 596 - Adoption of resolution concerning PORTCO and an allocation to provide certain services to the Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia. Vision Principle: Bold New Directions. Background: . The federal government is considering an allocation for certain services at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, with the services to be provided by a nonprofit organization that assists persons with disabilities. PORTCO, Inc., ("PORTCO") a long- established nonprofit organization that provides employment and assistance for adults with disabilities, is seeking the allocation.