COMMISSION AGENDA MEMORANDUM BRIEFING ITEM Item No. Date of Meeting DATE: May 12, 2019 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Dave McFadden, Managing Director Economic Development Kelly Zupan, Director, Maritime Finance & Budget 9a July 9, 2019 SUBJECT: Preview of 2020 Economic Development Division Business Plan and Budget Development EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this briefing is to provide the Commission an overview of the Economic Development Division Business Plan and a preview of the budget development. Staff would also like to seek the Commission's feedback on the business plan and guidance on preparation of the 2020 budget. This is one of a series of business plan and budget briefings to the Commission starting from May prior to the formal Commission reviews and approvals of the 2020 budget from September to November. The 2020 Business Plan and Budget Development briefing will provide background on strategic issues and linkages to the Century Agenda; identify the major challenges facing the Economic Development division; and discuss strategies to address these challenges. The briefing will also highlight 2020 priorities and key initiatives. ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING (1) (2) Economic Development Division 2020 Business Plan Presentation Slides PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS June 4, 2019 - 2020 Budget Process and Development Briefing Template revised April 12, 2018.