City Council Resolution 2024-23CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23
RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE
WRIGHT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
WHEREAS, the Wright County Economic Development Partnership (the "Partnership") is
a non-profit agency with over 30 years of service to Wright County, its communities, and its
businesses; and,
WHEREAS, the Partnership brings together resources and contributions from many
sectors of the County — businesses, communities, non -profits, utility providers, Chambers of
Commerce, school districts, townships, cities, and County government itself — around the
purpose of creating employment opportunities and enhancing overall economic vitality; and,
WHEREAS, the Partnership fulfills its mission by providing technical and financial
assistance to businesses in Wright County and those looking to locate to Wright County. The
Partnership also provides economic development assistance to the cities and townships; and,
WHEREAS, a significant value provided by the Partnership is the powerful, partnership -
orientated approach of all its activities. The collaborative nature of networking opportunities,
information sharing, and problem solving provide direct and indirect impacts on the vitality of
our County; and,
WHEREAS, investing in the Partnership provides the opportunity to expand employment
opportunities and increase the tax base, which has economic benefits for the entire County; and,
WHEREAS, a failure by Wright County to continue its funding for the Partnership would
have significant consequences on the ability of the organization to continue meeting its purpose
and providing its services in Wright County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO that
the City of Monticello hereby requests that the Wright County Board of Directors approve the
2024 funding request from the Wright County Economic Development Partnership in order to
support its ongoing collaborative efforts to assist businesses, cities, townships, and the County
in creating employment opportunities and enhancing overall economic vitality.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Monticello this 25th day of March, 2024.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
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Lloyd Hilgart, ayo
ATTEST:
ity Clerk
J nifer S reib�r