(a) Powers and Duties. The Economic Development Division shall perform the following functions:
(1) Coordinate and manage commercial and industrial development activities in the City including, but not limited to, business attraction, expansion, and retention programs and initiatives;
(2) Administer and manage all economic development initiatives, tax incentives, and economic development loan programs in accordance with federal or state guidelines and program guidelines established by City Council;
(3) Act as the City liaison to communicate and coordinate the City's development activities with federal, state, county and township officials, the Chamber of Commerce, universities and colleges, and other governmental or nonprofit development agencies;
(4) Coordinate and facilitate initiatives for job training and employment creation and enhancement with other public and private entities;
(5) Coordinate and manage any brownfield remediation programs and grants including the preparation, submission, monitoring and reporting for all grant requests in accordance with all federal and state regulations and guidelines;
(6) Oversee and manage the competitive bidding, contract award, and construction processes for all brownfield remediation projects;
(7) Assure completion of an economic impact analysis for proposed development projects, in accordance with the City's Economic Impact Analysis Policy;
(8) Provide staff support to City Council's Economic Development Committee, including the preparation of agendas and materials for meetings and giving public notice of said meetings;
(9) Serve as the City's liaison to the Dayton Development Coalition, JobsOhio, and other agencies or entities charged with the promotion of economic development and jobs creation; and
(10) Coordinate and maintain, with the assistance of the Public Relations Division, marketing to promote the City and local development and investment opportunities.
(b) Additional Powers and Duties. The Economic Development Division may also perform any other functions consistent with the commercial and industrial development, business expansion and retention, and federal and state grant programs as may be necessary or as the Xenia City Code, state law, or other ordinances or resolutions of the Council may designate, or as directed by the Development Services Director.
(Ord. 2022-40. Adopted 10/27/22)