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undertake the implementation steps described in the Development Guide. As with the City Council, time becomes a limiting factor. Without additional staff resources, implementation demands may divert time from other important city activities and /or not receive sufficient attention. Maximizing the success of the Development Guide will require additional staff resources. These resources can be provided by hiring additional staff or by retaining outside consultants. The use of consulting services is recommended for the following reasons: ► Consulting services can be available immediately. There is often a delay in recruiting permanent staff. ► A consulting relationship can be time limited. Additional capacity is added for a specific period of time. In this case, many key implementation steps occur in the next 12 to 24 months. After that time, the nature of the relationship can be altered. Full-time staff do not provide this flexibility. ► The same dollar amount generally purchases more experience. Actions: ► Assign the EDA the responsibility for the implementation of the Development Guide. ► Amend the resolution establishing and empowering the EDA to grant it the powers of a Housing and Redevelopment Authority. ► Determine the appropriate short- and long -term membership of the EDA. ► Include funding for the EDA as part of the 1996 Budget. ► Retain the services of a qualified consulting firm(s) to assist the EDA with the implementation of the Development Guide. Financial Implications: The additional expenses of these recommendations will be tied to the nature of the consulting relationship. The additional expense should be offset by the benefits derived from the timely and successful implementation of the Development Guide. The ability to use tax increment revenues to pay for administrative expense is a source of funding. Time Frame: Immediate Implementation [Draft - September 1, 1995] Page 94 Page 4+13