Title
Site Locator Tool Proposal
Proposed Motion
That the Governance and Priorities Committee accept the Site Locator Tool recommendation as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
The Economic Development and Advisory Committee supports the 'McSweeney & Associates' proposal for the Site Locator Tool.
Purpose
The Economic Development and Advisory Committee made a motion that the approval of the 'McSweeney & Associates' proposal be forwarded to Council as information.
Summary
In 2011, Council directed the Economic Development & Tourism Department to develop a tool that would allow potential investors to search for available properties in Parkland County. Economic Development & Tourism researched the advantages/disadvantages of the three different site locator options and presented its findings to EDTAC on March 5th, 2012. It was decided that the Economic Development & Tourism Department should proceed with the 'McSweeney & Associates' proposal. The data will be inputed over the summer and the system operational by fall.
Financial Impact:
Cost: set-up fee $ 1,500 (annual fee $ 1,500), Google Mapping option (set-up fee $ 1,995, annual fee $295)
Source of Funding: Funds are allocated in 2012 Economic Development & Tourism Budget
Other
None.