EDA Resolution No. 2024-06 (WCEDP Funding Support)CITY OF MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
EDA RESOLUTION NO.2024-06
RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE
WRIGHT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
WHEREAS, the Wright County Economic Devel pment Partnership (the "Partnership")
P agency is a non-profit a enc with over 30 years of service to Wight 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 seeking to locate to Wright County as well as
providing collaborative 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 as well as the collaborative nature of networking
opportunities, information sharing, and problem -solving which 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 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY that the
EDA hereby requests that the Wright County Board of Commissioners 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.
Approved by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Monticello Economic Development
Authority on March 27, 2024.
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