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San Diego's Voice for
Binational Business
Resolution of the Board of Directors of
South County Economic Development Council
(Resolution number 17/18-2 Amazon)
WHEREAS, the South County Economic Development Council is a legally constituted nonprofit
corporation recognized by the federal government as a 5016 non-profit corporation and is in
complete control of its affairs through its own officers and members,
WHEREAS, the South County Economic Development Council is responsible for economic
development in the South Count:,
WHEREAS, the South County Economic Development Council desires to attract quality jobs and
superior companies,
WHEREAS, Amazon has conveyed its intentions to locate a second company headquarters with an
estimated 40,000 jobs in the United States,
WHEREAS, Chula Vista has the: ideal location in eastern Chula Vista located in Millenia under the
ownership of Chesnut Properties for 4 million square feet of office development,
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista has an additional 4 million square feet located within the
Innovation District for the University property
WHEREAS, The City of Chula 'Vista is recommending financial incentives to further attract Amazon
to their quality site
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the South County
Economic Development Council hereby supports the City of Chula Vista and Chesnut Properties as
an ideal site for Amazon's second headquarters.
Adopted on the third day of October, 2017
Chair,,iBoard of Directors Secretary, B ar of Directors