HomeMy WebLinkAboutIowa Economic Development Authority-4/7/2014CITY OF WATERLOO
Council Communication
City Council Meeting: April 7, 2014
Prepared: April 2, 2014
Dept. Head Signature: c u L
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SUBJECT: Continuation of Main Street Iowa Program Agreement
Submitted by: Mayor Clark
Recommended City Council Action: Approval/Resolution
Summary Statement
Expenditure Required
Source of Funds
Policy Issue
Alternative
Background Information:
Main Street Iowa Program Agreement
Agreement # PS2014-G300-47
Agreement between the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the City of Waterloo and Updowntowners of
Waterloo, Inc. / DBA Main Street Waterloo Partnership & Main Street Waterloo for the purpose of continuing the
Main Street Program in Waterloo.
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into and executed by the Iowa Economic Development Authority herein referred to
as the "IEDA", the City of Waterloo and Updowntowners of Waterloo, Inc. / DBA Main Street Waterloo Partnership
& Main Street Waterloo hereinafter referred to as the "Community or Local Main Street Program".
WHEREAS, Updowntowners of Waterloo, Inc. / DBA Main Street Waterloo Partnership & Main Street Waterloo
established a partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority in 1996 and desires that the program
continue; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Economic Development Authority desires to continue the relationship which has been
established with Updowntowners of Waterloo, Inc. / DBA Main Street Waterloo Partnership & Main Street Waterloo;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the
parties have agreed to do as follows:
SECTION I. The Local Main Street Program agrees to:
1. Maintain the local program's focus on the revitalization of the historic commercial district utilizing the Main
Street Four Point Approach®. This should be reflected in the programs annual action plans, goals and
objectives, vision, and mission statement.
2. Employ a paid full-time program director for the Local Main Street Program who will be responsible for the
day-to-day administration of the Main Street program in the Community. Full-time employment is defined
as 40 hours per week dedicated to the Local Main Street Program work. Part time employment is 25 hours
per week dedicated to the Local Main Street Program work. In the event this position is vacated during the
time of this agreement, the Local Main Street Program agrees to fill this position in a reasonable time and
provide a written timeline to fill this position to the Main Street Iowa State Coordinator.
3. Develop an accurate position description, which includes the rate of compensation, describing the
administrative activities for which the program director is responsible. A copy of which is to be provided
during the annual program visit.
4. Maintain worker's compensation insurance for the program director and staff. Provide proof of insurance
during the annual program visit.
5. Maintain an office within the designated boundaries of the local Main Street district.
6. Submit monthly performance reports to the IEDA by established deadlines. The reports will document the
progress of the Local Main Street Program's activities. Should a Local Main Street Program become three
months tardy on submission of monthly reports, program services available through Main Street Iowa will
be suspended until the Local Main Street Program has submitted all late reports to become current.
7. Provide the State Main Street Coordinator with one (1) copy of any materials published or printed that
relate to the Local Main Street Program
8. Achieve National Main Street Center accreditation at a minimum once every three years. Not achieving
National Main Street Center accreditation at a minimum once every three years will result in termination of
this agreement and loss of recognition as a Main Street Program Community.
9. Participate, as required by the State Main Street Coordinator, in training sessions as scheduled throughout
the year. To remain in compliance and to be eligible for National Main Street accreditation, the Local Main
Street Program must have representation at both days, in their entirety, of the four training sessions held
annually, indicated as mandatory on the program calendar. In addition, any newly hired program director
will be required to participate in Main Street Orientation, as soon after the hire date as feasible.
Registration and all related travel expenses for training will be paid by the Community.
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10. Have a Resolution of Support passed by the city council. This resolution must stipulate sources of funding
for the program, who will be designated to supervise the program director, (i.e., the Main Street Board,
etc.), a commitment to appoint a city official to represent the city on the local Main Street governing board
of directors, and that the Local Main Street Program will continue to follow the Main Street Four Point
Approach® as developed by the National Main Street Center, Inc. and espoused by Main Street Iowa.
11. Have a Resolution of Support passed by the Local Main Street Program Board of Directors. This resolution
must stipulate a commitment to continue to follow the Four -Point Main Street Approach® as developed by
the National Main Street Center, Inc.
12. Maintain a "Designated Main Street Network" membership with the National Main Street Center.
13. Use the words "Main Street" when referring to the local program, either as an official part of the
organization's name or as a tagline such as... "A Main Street Iowa community". As a designated Main
Street Iowa community, the Local Main Street Program is allowed and encouraged to include the National
Main Street Center and the Main Street Iowa logos on local program websites, marketing materials, etc.
14. Not assign this agreement to another organization without obtaining prior written approval of the IEDA.
15. Remain in compliance with the requirements of this program as outlined in this agreement. If the IEDA
finds that the Local Main Street Program is not in compliance with the requirements of this program, the
Local Main Street Program will be notified of non-compliance and given a probationary period in which to
return to compliance. Continued non-compliance will result in termination of this agreement and Toss of
recognition as a Main Street Program Community.
16. Submit with this Program Agreement one (1) copy the City's Resolution of Support, one (1) copy of the
Local Main Street Program Board of Director's Resolution of Support, and one (1) completed W-9 of the
Local Main Street Program.
SECTION II. The IEDA agrees to:
1. Designate a Main Street State Coordinator to handle communication between the Community, the Main
Street Iowa Program, and state govemment agencies.
2. Coordinate up to four (4) statewide training sessions annually for program directors and local Main Street
volunteers based on the combined needs of all Iowa Main Street Communities.
3. Conduct three to four one -day (1) Main Street orientations for all new program directors, board members
and volunteers. The Orientation will introduce the program director to the Main Street Program and to their
immediate responsibilities. Orientation meetings will be held in a central Iowa location.
4. Conduct an on-site program visit annually.
5. Provide continuing advice and information to the Local Main Street Program.
6. Include the Community in the Main Street Iowa network.
7. Provide, as requested and can be scheduled, on-site technical assistance visits to the Local Main Street
Program with Main Street Iowa personnel in the areas of design, economic restructuring, promotion,
organization, committee training, board planning retreat facilitation, action planning.
8. Offer training via the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) or Webinars up to three times each year.
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SECTION III. The PARTIES hereto otherwise agree as follows:
1. The term of this agreement shall be for a period of two years, beginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30,
2016. It may be extended or revised by a written amendment signed by both parties.
2. This agreement shall be binding upon and shall insure to the benefit of the parties and their successors.
3. Not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age,
disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or national origin. The parties further agree to
take affirmative action to assure that employees are treated without regard to their race, color, region, sex,
age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or national origin during employment.
4. Either party may terminate this agreement without cause after 30 days written notice to the other party.
5. This document memorializes all elements of this agreement, and both incorporates and supersedes any
previous agreements or negotiations, whether oral or written.
6. The IEDA is limited to fumishing its technical services to the Community and thus nothing contained herein
shall create any employer-employee relationship.
IN WITNESS ! HEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement.
BY:
BY:
BY:
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Waterloo, Iowa
(City)
(PAA -1
Date) /
(Board President) (Date)
Updowntowners of Waterloo, Inc. /
DBA Main Street Waterloo Partnership &
Main Street Waterloo
(Local Main Street Program)
Deborah V. Durham, Director (Date)
Iowa Economic Development Authority
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