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APPENDIX Barrier Category* Strategy Near-Term Mid-Term (< 24 (3 to 5 Months) Years) Action Public Sector Role Participating Groups Resources Needed Meet with City officials to share discussions with private interests related to financial challenges associated with redevelopment in the Study Area in an effort to preemptively prepare them for future discussions regarding public participation in catalyzing initiatives. Policy Maker, Financier Economic Development, City Management Staff Time, Consultant Time (Optional) x Financier Economic Development, Department, City Management Consultant Time (Fee for Services or Pro Bono) x Policy Maker, Financier Economic Development, Department, City Management Staff Time x Financial Based on preliminary analyses of financial feasibility associated with Establish policies that support co-mingling catalyzing public resources (i.e., library funds, senior developments, no one center / recreation center funds, CIP, CDBG). resource was sufficient to fill the identified economic "gaps." Perception / belief by stakeholders, officials, others that the public sector should allow the market to act on its own without intervention -- the fact that it will by going somewhere else or develop in a way inconsistent with the vision. Share the “gap” analyses prepared as part of this planning process with elected and appointment officials so that they understand contributing factors and the impact of select resources. Bring in advisors to explain the various components of economic feasibility and prepare officials for the potential magnitude of economic "gaps", resources that in combination could be used to fill them and the community's return on investment were they to elect to participate. Meet with City officials to share discussions with private interests related to financial challenges Establish public commitments to use many of associated with redevelopment in the Study Area the financial and policy resources identified in in an effort to preemptively prepare them for the “gap” analysis process. future discussions regarding public participation in catalyzing initiatives. Long- Term (5 to 10 Years) ARLINGTON, TEXAS 136