§ 26.200. Purpose.

The purposes of the Economic Development Grant Assistance Program are:

(a)

To develop the economic strength of the County through efficient use of public and private resources;

(b)

To foster cooperation and partnership between the public and private sectors in the area of economic development;

(c)

To encourage private organizations to support the economic development of the County by providing financial and/or educational resources for new and expanding businesses;

(d)

To identify and develop resources available for the support of developing businesses; and

(e)

To assist the County by providing incentives for private organizations to promote industrial, commercial and economic development, especially of new and desirable industries.

(C.B. 100, 1992; C.B. 7, 1993)