The Department of Economic and Community Development shall under its Director administer Article 136. The Director shall be the City's liaison with all internal departments and external organizations to determine the economic development impact of their programs and services to the City. Such groups include, but are not limited to, Downtown, Inc., York Business Improvement District Authority, York County Industrial Development Council. In addition, the Director shall be responsible for the development, application and administration of Federal, State and Foundation Grant Programs pertaining to economic and physical development, urban renewal and City planning with appropriate internal departments and external organizations. The Director shall also be responsible for the planning and implementation of programs directed at the betterment of the Community and its Neighborhoods. This will include being responsible for the development, application and administration of the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Program, Health Department, Planning and Zoning, as well as Federal, State and Foundation Grant Programs pertaining to community and physical development and community-based partnerships. The Director shall be the City's liaison with all internal departments and external organizations such as the Redevelopment Authority and Neighborhood Resource Center to determine the community development impact of their programs and services to the City. This will require appropriate interaction with internal departments and community organizations.
(Ord. 26-2022. Passed 4-19-22.)