TOWN OF ENFIELD
                                     ANNUAL BUDGET

FUNCTION:                      DEPT/AGENCY:             ACTIVITY:                      CODE:
General Fund                   Planning/Economic & Comm Economic Development           6700
 
                                      2003-04         2004-05                 2005-06
PROGRAM SUMMARY                        ACTUAL     BUDGET    REVISED     PROPOSED    ADOPTED
 
0100 Personal Services - Salaries     117,753    118,747    123,602      123,019    123,019
0300 Purchased Prof. & Technical        9,522      8,700      8,700       13,250     13,250
0400 Purchased Property Services           64        315        315          150        150
0500 Other Purchased Services           4,274      8,250      8,250        7,850      7,850
0600 Supplies/Materials                   860      1,942      1,942        1,813      1,813
0700 Property                                        660        660          250        250
0800 Other Objects                        625        650        650          625        625
__________________________________ __________ __________ __________   __________ __________
PROGRAM TOTAL                         133,098    139,264    144,119      146,957    146,957
 
 
PROGRAM INFORMATION & DATA:
 
 The Economic Development office conducts programs, services and activities aime
 at business recruitment, attraction and expansion.  The services and programs
 include economic research, financing, site development, project management,
 business advocacy, marketing, case management and liaisons to the programs and
 services of regional, state-wide and national entities; both public and private
 for the benefit of investment in Enfield so as to create jobs and expand the tax
 base.  The office works in close coordination with all Town departments that can
 impact investment in Enfield.
 
 DEPARTMENT GOALS:
 
 Implement CDBG commercial loan program in Thompsonville.
 
 Direct BR-1 Development project through contracting and approval steps.
 
 Design and install new EMIP directional sign program.
 
 Encourage investment in targeted commercial/industrial properties.
 
 Manage projects in the pipeline toward 2005 construction starts.
 
 Assist in new applications for CDBG funding.
 
 Outreach to small business sector by visitation and survey as part of retention
 efforts.
 
 Ensure quality proposals from likely areas of development.
 
 Provide liaison for continuing investment in major projects.
 
 Engage in promotion and communications via internet, printed material, business
 calling.
 
 Maintain role in State and regional organizations to advocate for policies,
 legislation, programs, e.g., CEDS now in progress, Quick Tracks, etc.
 
 Retain quality of prospect management services.
 
 Advocate for "ready to go" building sites consistent with Town development plan.