Economic Development and Base Reuse

Department Summary

Director: Guy Bjerke

Who we are

The Economic Development and Base Reuse Department takes a long-term, comprehensive approach to economic development by facilitating a stable, healthy business environment to support Concord’s tax base and by providing effective government services to Concord businesses. The department also oversees the administrative functions of developing the Concord Naval Weapons Station.

What we do

The Economic Development and Base Reuse Department provides services through the following programs:

  • Economic Development Administration – 1800
  • Economic Development Program – 1810
  • Downtown Events – 1820
  • Downtown Music/Market Series – 1825
  • Successor Agency Administration - 1835
  • Local Reuse Authority – Project 2011

FY23-24 Expenses by Category



FY23-24 Expenses by Funding Source



FY24-25 Expenses by Category



FY24-25 Expenses by Funding Source



Expenditures by Category



Expenditures by Funding Source



Positions funded by the Base Reuse Project

The positions below are funded by the Base Reuse Project as follows:

  • Director of Economic Development and Base Reuse - 80%
    • The remaining 20% is funded by the General Fund (10%) and Successor Agency (10%)
  • Reuse Project Executive Assistant - 100%
  • Concord Reuse Area Planner - 20%
    • The remaining 80% is funded by the General Fund

This information is current as of the adoption of the biennial budget in June 2023.