Bill Type and Number: Resolution 2007-164

Sponsor: Council Member Hyde

Date of Introduction: February 13, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: Rules

Date of Analysis: February 16, 2007

Type of Action: Expression of support

Bill Summary: The bill expresses the Council’s support for an application by the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center for a state legislative appropriation for operating funds for the center for the coming year.

Background Information: The Jacksonville Women’s Business Center, located at the Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Center on Norwood Avenue, is one of 3 Women’s Business Centers statewide, and currently operates on a combination of funding from the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Foundation and from the U.S. Small Business Administration. This bill expresses support for the center’s attempt to have a line item appropriation included in the annual state budget for operating expenses.

Policy Impact Area: Economic development

Fiscal Impact: None to City

Analyst: Clements