HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-12-25-8.4 - Resolution - 06/12/2025RESOLUTION NO. 06-12-25-8.4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A STEERING COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY FOR AN UPDATE TO THE CITY'S ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of College Station recognizes the importance of long-
term strategic planning to guide future decision -making, promote sustainable growth, and enhance
the quality of life for all residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted an Economic Development Master Plan in 2013,
establishing a shared vision, mission, and strategic goals to guide the City's economic development
efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Master Plan was updated in 2020 to reflect the evolving
economic conditions, industry changes, and community needs, maximizing the potential for
sustainable growth and development; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to pursue a new update to the Economic Development Master Plan
to address current conditions, encourage public engagement, and provide a plan to implement
community priorities; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Economic Development Master Plan depends on broad community
engagement and collaboration among City officials, staff, residents, and stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a steering committee consisting of city officials,
industry experts, and partners in economic development to oversee and guide the planning process,
encourage committee input and ensure the plan reflects the needs and aspirations of the entire
community; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council of the City of College Station shall create an Economic
Development Master Plan Steering Committee (Committee) to oversee the
Economic Development Master Plan update.
PART 2: That the Committee shall be composed of ten (10) to twelve (12) local individuals
from the following entities:
• City Council Economic Development Committee;
• Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission;
• Chair of the Tourism Committee;
• Representative from Texas A&M University; and
• Representatives from the local business community, including real estate,
financial services, workforce, entrepreneurship/innovation, and major
industry sectors.
PART 3: That the City Council gives the Committee the following charge: "Provide guidance
and oversight throughout the strategic planning process, facilitate and encourage
community engagement, identify key issues, trends, and opportunities, and
recommend strategic priorities and goals for the Economic Development Master
Plan update."
PART 4: That the City Council delegates authority to the City Manager or his designee to
appoint, remove, and fill vacancies for all Committee members.
PART 5: That the Committee will serve as needed and will dissolve after completion of the
Economic Development Master Plan update is approved and adopted by the City
Council.
PART 6: That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage.
ADOPTED this 12th day of June , 2025
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City Secretary
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City Attorney
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