To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Memorandum of Understanding between County of Humboldt Economic Development Division and Partner Agencies for WindLINK Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the establishment of the WindLINK Program partnership between the County of Humboldt Economic Development Division, Redwood Region Economic Development Commission, Redwood Coast Chamber Foundation, Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce, Northern California Small Business Development Center and NorCal APEX Accelerator;
2. Authorize the County Administrative Officer, upon review and approval by Risk Management, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining the terms and responsibilities of each party involved in the WindLINK Program partnership; and
3. Direct staff to initiate the implementation of the WindLINK Program, including the development of resources and activities aimed at empowering local businesses to engage with economic opportunities related to port development and offshore wind in Humboldt County and funding agreement to facilitate this work.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Economic Development Fund (1120287)
DISCUSSION:
Following the selection of the coast of Humboldt County by the United States' Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for the development of Floating Offshore Wind projects, business and supply chain interest in the potential economic benefits to our community has increased and a greater need for supporting these interests for our business community has resulted.
On May 24, 2022, the Board of Supervisors directed staff to engage with local community partners to explore and vet opportunities and obligations surrounding the development of local supply chains and the preparedness of the workforce for offshore wind.
On Nov. 29, 2022, your Board unanimously adopted Resolution 22-140 (att...
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