To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Departmental
SUBJECT:
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Establish Regional Task Force aimed at Responsible Engagement for the Development of Infrastructure (REDI) in Humboldt County for Improvements Relating to New Business Development in Humboldt County
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Direct staff to establish the REDI task force consisting of staff from Economic Development, Public Works, Planning & Building, Department of Health & Human Services and other necessary county departments, to perform administrative functions related to identifying incentives, grants, and funding sources for infrastructure improvements in Humboldt County.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund and existing appropriations for staff.
DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt's Economic Development Team has been engaged in conversations and activity concerning a variety of exciting and potential development opportunities for the Samoa Peninsula. As the county pursues business and development opportunities for the region, it is vital that the county is ready to meet infrastructure demands for future projects. While some of these projects remain in the discussion phase, several potential projects have already come into public light.
One such opportunity for the Samoa Peninsula is the Nordic Aquafarms project. Nordic Aquafarms is a leader in land-based fish farming and uses a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS), which is a new industry practice based on indoor production in a controlled environment using large, independent tanks and water treatment systems. At present, Nordic operates two RAS facilities in Denmark, one in Norway, and is building another facility in Belfast, Maine U.S.
Nordic has identified Humboldt County as a potential site to construct its second U.S. facility which would service its west coast operations. Total construction for such a facility is anticipated to c...
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