OBJECTIVE 1: Form a COUNTY ECONOMIC STRIKE FORCE, by July 1, 2003, that fully utilizes the Economic Development Fund annually. This STRIKE FORCE will identify and encourage businesses to locate in central Oklahoma by initiating public/private business partnerships.

           Action Plan:

           A.       Strike Force will meet monthly with cities, towns, surrounding counties and chamber of commerce to coordinate and compliment economic development efforts.

           B.       Employ a grant writer by July 1, 2003 to access economic development funds.

           C.       The grant writer will research grants that are available for economic development and report on grants and requirements by September 1, 2003 to the BOCC.

           D.       Grant writer will apply for grants and report on progress being made for grant funds.

OBJECTIVE 2: Annually appropriate an amount up to that allowed by O.S. 19 Section 1101 to the economic development fund on a permanent basis beginning with the 03-04 fiscal year to provide funding incentives to attract new businesses and industries to central Oklahoma and also encourage expansion of existing business and industrial projects.

           Action Plan:

           A.       The Strike Force will identify incentives and funding costs.

           B.       The Strike Force will contact potential companies and businesses that would be interested in locating in central Oklahoma.

           C.       The Strike Force will report to the BOCC for approval of incentive offers to companies/businesses.

OBJECTIVE 3: Oklahoma County will coordinate with city, state and federal groups to build and maintain the transportation and infrastructure needs to promote and encourage economic development.

           Action Plan:

           A.       The BOCC will develop and implement an infrastructure program based upon countywide needs and economic development opportunities.

           B.       By July 1, 2003 each County Commissioner will develop a priority list.

           C.       A five-year plan will be developed by December 31, 2003.

OBJECTIVE 4: Oklahoma County will invest in the educational needs that will make job creations a reality.

           Action Plan:

           A.       Beginning September 1, 2003 Oklahoma County will develop internships for college credits.

           B.       The BOCC will appoint a director for the Oklahoma County Internship Program by August 1, 2003.

           C.       The director will develop criteria for students to earn college credits by working with each employing department and higher education institutions by September 1, 2003.

           D.       The director will establish reporting procedures.

           E.       Determine the statutory authority for establishing the scholarship fund and make recommendations for legislative changes by December 31, 2003.

           F.       A three-member scholarship committee will be formed to establish procedures for application and administration of the fund by July 1, 2003.

           G.       Beginning July 1, 2004 an annual scholarship fund will be established for deserving students.