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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting:
General Purpose and Administration
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Date:
Monday, February 19,2001
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ADMIN 01-01
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Subject:
CLARlNGTON BOARD OF TRADE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report ADMIN 01-01 be received;
2, THAT approval be granted to the Clarington Board of Trade for the continuation of the
function of economic development at an annual payment of $75,000 ending on December 31,
2003;
3, THAT the Chief Administrative Officer bring forth an amendment to the existing agreement to
incorporate the extension, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the
amendment to the Agreement
1. BACKGROUND:
1.1 On November 7th, 1998, Council approved the privatization of the function of economic
development to the Clarington Board of Trade, Subsequent, an agreement was entered
into setting out the details including the obligations of the two parties, The agreement
ends on December 31, 2000 and renewal is subject to approval by Council.
1,2 The existing agreement contains certain key elements that are pertinent to the
consideration of renewal:
a) Business retention and business attraction are the only two responsibilities
assigned to the Board of Trade
b) An annual payment in the amount of $35,000" $50,000. and $75,000, were paid
to the Board of Trade for 1998, 1999 and 2000 respectively
c) The Board of Trade shall submit annual report, work program and proposed
budget to the Municipality prior to any extension,
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2, COMMENT:
In the consideration of whether or not the Municipality should continue the current
privatization initiative with the Board of Trade, certain factors must be considered, In
particular, it is prudent to review the past performance of the Board of Trade in its
delivery of its responsibilities under the terms of the agreement to ensure the
Municipality is getting the best value of its tax dollars.
Since assuming the responsibility of economic development in 1998, the Board of Trade
has slowly and gradually evolved into an umbrella organization, working in concert with
various business organizations within Clarington to further the common goal of
promoting Clarington as a desirable place to do business. Through the direction of the
Board of Directors and tireless effort ofthe Business Development Officer, the Board has
taken on many works and initiatives, many of which are to be commended.
However, a fair assessment of the Board's performance can only be made if it's works
and initiatives are reviewed within the context of the responsibilities assigned to the
Board under the terms of the agreement, that being business retention and business
attraction. Business retention and attraction are not defined in the agreement for obvious
reasons because it is the intention of the Municipality to allow certain flexibility to the
Board to operate its business. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the Board of Trade to
make its own interpretation and for the Municipality to determine if the Board was
performing its functions in accordance with the terms of the agreement In this regard,
the Chief Administrative Officer is pleased to advise that the Board has done an excellent
job in promoting business in Clarington and would recommend Council to continue this
privatization initiative.
Respectfully submitted,
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Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.,
Chief Administrative Officer
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