§ 101-170. Office of Economic Development created.

There is hereby created an Office of Economic Development for the City of Norcross, which shall be organized and staffed as may be determined by the City Manager.

The Office of Economic Development shall have the following responsibilities:

(1)

To develop for the City of Norcross an Economic Development District Element of the City according to the Norcross Comprehensive Plan.

(2)

Establish an economic vitality plan for the implementation of development or redevelopment initiatives to provide for quality, controlled growth, as well as retention, redevelopment, and rehabilitation of targeted businesses.

(3)

The Development Authority of Gwinnett County and Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County as well as other local state, and federal agencies and businesses shall coordinate with the City of Norcross Office of Economic Development, to encourage new business development, redevelopment, and retention of existing businesses in the incorporated area of the City.

(4)

The Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce shall work with the City of Norcross Economic Development Department to encourage new business development, redevelopment, and retention of existing businesses within the corporate City Limits.

(5)

Offer inducements to targeted businesses in accordance with the economic vitality plan, subject to approval by the City Manager and respected Department Heads.

(6)

Undertake any other lawful actions approved by the City Manager for purposes of improvement of economic vitality, economic development, redevelopment, or revitalization.

(Ord. No. 08-2011, 9-12-2011)