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6.2A <br /> CITY OF REDWOOD CITY Page 5 <br /> Downtown Business Development Specialist (Continued) <br /> 5. Develop linkages with other business districts (e.g., Bayfront) to connect <br /> events and leverage business operations. <br /> 6. Create and foster effective business relationships with key stake - holders <br /> related to the development and growth of the City's Downtown district. <br /> 7. Identify, develop and analyze data to assess trends, issues and <br /> opportunities for downtown businesses and the City. <br /> 8. Assist in the implementation of the Downtown Economic Stimulus Plan, <br /> including the Storefront Improvement Program, a retail marketing plan, and a <br /> "meet and greet" plan designed to establish enduring and positive <br /> relationships with new and existing business /property owners. <br /> 9. Identify gaps, issues and obstacles to business success and assist in the <br /> development and implementation of short and Tong -range programs for new <br /> development and business attraction and retention. <br /> 10. Manage leases for Redevelopment and /or City -owned properties related to <br /> Downtown. <br /> 11. Recommend revisions to ordinances that hinder business operations in the <br /> Downtown to improve the functionality, aesthetics, and public safety of the <br /> district. <br /> 12. Initiate and implement actions that strengthen the downtown such as <br /> relocating uncomplimentary uses. <br /> 13. Facilitate community events in Downtown by coordinating closely with other <br /> departments. <br /> 14. Coordinate and manage consultants or other contracts as necessary to <br /> implement Downtown programs and events. <br /> 15. Communicate the impact of business contributions (jobs, housing, revenue, <br /> cluster growth) on the local economy to residents and other stakeholders <br /> 16. Prepare staff reports and make presentations at public meetings and <br /> community group meetings. <br /> 17. Identify and pursue grant and funding opportunities as they relate to <br /> downtown economic development activities and /or community events in the <br /> Downtown district. <br /> 2 <br />