City Council Resolution 1998-04RESOLUTION NO. 98-4
RESOLUTION ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF POSITION
ON INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, city government recognizes that maintaining and expanding a strong
industrial tax base is critical to the overall economy of Monticello;
WHEREAS, the city of Monticello has been reliant on tax revenue generated by NSP, and
recognizes the declining contribution they are likely to make to our city budget, and
recognizing the need to try and replace said loss;
WHEREAS, city government is perceived by many to have an undesirable reputation as
being resistant to industrial growth and development in past years;
WHEREAS, the city staff and council recognize the importance of minimising any and all
negative public perception concerning industrial development;
WHEREAS, city council and staffwants to be widely recognized as an industrial friendly
community;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, city council and staff are committed to finding
creative, flexible, and helpful ways to encourage any and all future industrial growth in the
community, and will do everything possible to present a positive image toward those
persons attempting to buy, build, develop, or expand in the city of Monticello.
Adopted by the City Council this 9th day of February , 1998.
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Administrator