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Resolution to Approve a Contract with Ann Arbor SPARK for Business Support Services ($75,000.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to approve a contract with Ann Arbor SPARK. The contract would continue a long-standing relationship the City has had with Washtenaw Development Council since 1982 to provide services related to the economic development of the area.
Washtenaw Development Council and Ann Arbor SPARK officially consolidated the two organizations in July 2006 creating one unified organization. The merger of the two organizations supports the region's mission for economic growth and represents all communities in Washtenaw County.
The services of Ann Arbor SPARK focus on building our innovation-focused community through continual proactive support of entrepreneurs, regional businesses, university tech transfer offices, and networking organizations. By attracting and effectively deploying talent, investment, and other resources Ann Arbor SPARK helps to accelerate the growth of innovation-focused companies and of jobs in the area.
Funding for this contract is included in the City-wide Membership account in the approved FY 2011/12 budget. Ann Arbor SPARK received Human Rights approval on May 23, 2011 and complies with the provisions of the City's living wage ordinance.
Staff
Prepared by: Angela Dempkowski, Administrator's Office
Approved by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
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Whereas, The City has had a long-standing relationship with the Washtenaw Development Council since 1982 to provide services related to the economic development of the area;
Whereas, Washtenaw Development Council and Ann Arbor SPARK officially consolidated the two organizations in July 2006 creating one unified organization;
Whereas, The merger of the two organizations supports the region's mission for economic growth and represents all communities in Washtenaw County;
Whereas, The services of Ann Arbor SPARK focus on building our innovation-focused community through continual proactive support of entrepreneurs, regional businesses, university tech transfer offices, and networking organizations;
Whereas, The Ann Arbor SPARK received Human Rights approval on May 23, 2011 and complies with the provisions of the City's living wage ordinance; and
Whereas, Funding for services for FY 2011/12 are budgeted within the approved budget under the City-wide Membership account in the amount of $75,000.
RESOLVED, That City Council approve a one year contract in the amount of $75,000 with Ann Arbor SPARK for business support services for the period of July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Clerk are authorized and directed to execute the contract after approval as to substance by the City Administrator and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator is authorized to take all necessary actions to implement this resolution.