Title
Presentation of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership.
Body
Summary:
At this time, Council will hear from Mr. Brian Freedman, Executive Director of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, also known as BAHEP. It is proposed the City of Deer Park join BAHEP, and Mr. Freedman has been invited to present to Council the benefits of membership in his organization. BAHEP is a similar organization to the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, and the City plans to remain a member of that organization upon joining BAHEP. Most cities around us are members of BAHEP, whose footprint covers territory predominantly to the south of Deer Park. It is proposed we join for a one (1) year period at a cost of $15,000. A copy of BAHEP’s membership contract is attached.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
$15,000.00.
Recommended action
Discussion only in Workshop.