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Home My WebLink About02-19.docJANUARY 22, 2002 02-19 RESOLUTION (CARRIED 6-1 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN ) PURPOSE: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TECHNOLOGY ZONE INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, The Wisconsin Legislature has enacted Section 560.02(4) and Section 560.96, Wis. Stats., to direct the Department of Commerce to designate Technology Zones and to make available certain tax benefits for certified businesses within the eight zones to be created in the State of Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, an increased level of understanding and cooperation between agencies, municipalities, and counties would improve opportunities for economic development in Winnebago County and in Northeast Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh would potentially benefit from the existence of a Technology Zone as a tool in attracting technology based businesses, stimulating new investment, and creating quality high technology jobs; and WHEREAS, as many as fourteen other counties and economic development agencies in Northeast Wisconsin, including East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission will participate in the preparation of the application, and will lend their technical expertise in evaluating businesses seeking certification; and WHEREAS, the City of Oshkosh actively supports and currently participates in economic development activities for the benefit of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the creation of a regional Technology Zone encompassing Winnebago, Fond du Lac, Outagamie, Calumet, Marinette, Oconto, Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Shawano, Waupaca, Sheboygan and Menominee counties will promote regional cooperation and will stimulate efficient use of resources; and WHEREAS, resolutions of support from municipalities are being sought in conjunction with the development of a Technology Zone Application for Northeast Wisconsin. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Oshkosh hereby supports the development of a regional Technology Zone encompassing those counties listed above and approves this Resolution of support.