TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM
FROM: Kelly Olivera, Assistant City Manager
DATE: December 2, 2024
RE:
Title
Innovation Districts Update
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal II: The City of Fayetteville will have a responsive City government supporting a diverse and viable economy.
Executive Summary:
Council is asked to receive the attached presentation on innovation districts from staff and provide guidance on next steps related to this initiative, if any.
Background:
At the September 3, 2024 City Council work session, Mayor Colvin asked Council to direct staff to research innovation districts and provide findings to Council at a subsequent Council work session. A majority of Council Members voted to approve the Mayor’s request. The attached presentation is a summary of staff’s findings.
Issues/Analysis:
None.
Budget Impact:
To be determined based on guidance from Council.
Options:
1. Receive the report from staff and provide guidance on next steps.
2. Do not receive the report or provide guidance on next steps.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that Council move to receive the report and provide guidance on next steps.
Attachments:
CoF Innovation District Presentation
Innovation District City Council Agenda Item Request