HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 15, 1999 D-03bCITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Wal-Mart Economic Development Grant to City of Lodi
Economic Development Department
MEETING DATE: December 15, 1999
SUBMITTED BY: Economic Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That City of Lodi Economic Development Coordinator, Tony
Goehring, accept the Wal-Mart Economic Development Grant in the
amount of $4,000 as presented by Nancy Lauchland, Wal -Mart's
Director of Community Involvement.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Wal -Mart's economic development program was created with the
intent on enhancing community growth and development through job creation and industrial recruiting.
Each year Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. allocates over $2 million in industrial funding to attract new industry to
their trade territory. The amount awarded ranges from $4,000 to $8,000 and is payable over a two-year
period. During Wal -Mart's grand re -opening held on September 14, 1999, it was announced that the City
of Lodi had qualified for one of the grants.
Nancy Lauchland, Director of Community Involvement, will be in attendance to present a check in the
amount of $4,000 to City of Lodi Economic Development Coordinator, Tony Goehring, on behalf of Wal-
Mart Stores, Inc. The grant will be used to design and produce a new marketing presentation folder.
FUNDING: Not applicable
APPROVED:
Respectfully submitted,
Tony C. Goehring
Economic Development Coordinator
H. Dixon Flynn — City Manager