While the District has elected to be accountable for the following items, the work will be the responsibility of the HGAC staff. Due to staff limitations, however, the District will evaluate the viability of establishing project subcommittees to oversee and execute some of the more intensive work elements, such as the development of the Revolving Loan Fund and the implementation of an intensive technical assistance program. Mandatory work elements. Make needs assessments for all counties and for all cities large enough to have economic development programs. The needs assessment should identify barriers to economic development for that sub-area.
Final product is a published report.
Make an environmental survey of the district. The survey should include environmentally sensitive issues and areas in your region, which could impede or constrain economic development projects. The information should be in sufficient detail to develop economic development policies and work elements that might constrain potential economic development projects. Final product is a published report. The process must include an CEDS report and monitoring of plan implementation, changes in the economy, and work program.