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Agreement # PS20-G300-MSI-49 Effective Dates: January 1, 2020 — December 31, 2021
Agreement between the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the City of Waterloo and Cedar Skyline Corporation
/ DBA 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 herein referred to as the "City", and Cedar Skyline Corporation / DBA Main Street
Waterloo herein referred to as the Local Main Street Program".
WHEREAS, The City and Local Main Street Program established a partnership with IEDA in 1996 and desires that
the program continue; and
WHEREAS, the IEDA desires to continue the relationship which has been established with the City and the Local
Main Street Program;
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 designated Main Street district utilizing the Main
Street ApproachTM. This focus should be reflected in the programs annual plan of action, goals and
objectives, vision, and mission statement.
2. Employ a paid full-time Executive Director for the Local Main Street Program who will be responsible for the
day-to-day administration of the Local 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. The Local Main Street Program and
City will work to the best of their ability to provide professional support, competitive compensation, and
benefits for the Executive Director position. 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 and describes the
professional activities for which the Executive Director is responsible. A copy of which is to be provided to
Main Street Iowa annually.
4. Maintain worker's compensation insurance for the Executive Director and staff.
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 Main Street Iowa electronic (via email, web cloud, etc.) examples of local best practices and
information demonstrating local success stories (e.g. action plans, marketing materials, quality images,
programmatic documents, etc.)
8. Achieve Main Street America National Accreditation at a minimum once every two years. Not achieving Main
Street America accreditation at a minimum once every two years will result in termination of this agreement
and loss of recognition as a Main Street Program. Details of Main Street America National Accreditation
Standards of Performance can be found on the Main Street America website: www.mainstreet.org
9. Participate, as required by Main Street Iowa, in training sessions as scheduled throughout the year. To
remain in compliance and to be eligible for Main Street America accreditation, the Local Main Street Program
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must have representation at both days, in their entirety, of the three (3) training sessions held annually,
indicated as mandatory on the program calendar. In addition, any newly hired Executive 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 Local Main Street Program.
10. Work with the City to pass a Resolution of Support of the Local Main Street Program. This resolution must
stipulate sources of funding for the program, a commitment to appoint a city official to represent the City on
the local Main Street governing board of directors, and that the City will continue to follow the Main Street
ApproachTM as developed by Main Street America and espoused by Main Street Iowa for Main Street district
revitalization.
11. Have a Resolution of Support passed by the Local Main Street Program Board of Directors. This resolution
must stipulate a commitment to continue Main Street district revitalization following the Main Street
Approach"' as developed by the Main Street America and espoused by Main Street Iowa.
12. Maintain a "Designated Main Street Network" membership with Main Street America.
13. Use the words "Main Street" when referring to and marketing the local program, either as an official part of
the organization's name or as a tagline such as... "A Main Street Iowa Program". As a designated Main
Street Iowa community, the Local Main Street Program is required to include the Main Street America and
the Main Street Iowa logos on local program communication materials.
14. Promote the revitalization of the Main Street district through advocacy of tools and resources that support
district investment, for example: development incentives, ordinances and policy that promote the
revitalization of the district, design guidelines or standards that promote the protection of the traditional
character of the district, district development planning, etc.
15. Submit with this signed 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, (1) copy of the Executive Director's
current job description, and one (1) completed W-9 of the Local Main Street Program.
16. Not assign this agreement to another organization without obtaining prior written approval of the IEDA.
17. Remain in compliance with the requirements of Main Street Iowa 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
agreement:
a. The Local Main Street Program and City will be notified of non-compliance with an "Initial Warning" and
given a 90-day probationary period in which to return to compliance. The Initial Warning will include a
summary of non -compliant items and provide guidance on how to resolve the issues. During this
probationary period, all Main Street Iowa services, with the exception of targeted technical assistance to
help the Local Main Street Program mitigate non -compliant items, will be suspended, including eligibility
for Main Street Iowa grant applications, awards nominations, and onsite technical assistance. The Local
Main Street Program will be reevaluated by Main Street Iowa 90 days following the Initial Warning.
b. If the Local Main Street Program has failed to return to compliance as noted in the initial warning, Main
Street Iowa may issue a Final Warning and given a second 90-day probationary period in which to return
to compliance.
c. If the Local Main Street Program is not in compliance within 90 days after the Final Warning, Main Street
Iowa may terminate this agreement with the local program. Notice of official termination will be made by
a letter of notification from IEDA to the Local Main Street Program, City, and Main Street America.
Termination of this agreement will result in the Toss of recognition as a Main Street Iowa Program and
discontinuation all Main Street Iowa services, activities provided in this agreement, and will cease using
the trademarked brand "Main Street" and/or "Main Street Program" in its name or as part of its
organization's identity. Once this agreement is terminated, the community must reapply for Main Street
Iowa designation before it can receive Main Street Iowa program services.
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SECTION II. The CITY agrees to:
1. Support and partner with the Local Main Street Program's focus on the revitalization of the designated Main
Street district utilizing the Main Street ApproachTM'
2. Invest financially into the operation of the Local Main Street Program.
3. Pass a Resolution to demonstrate the City's support of the Local Main Street Program. This resolution must
stipulate sources of funding for the program, a commitment to appoint a city official to represent the City on
the Local Main Street Program governing board of directors, and that the City will continue to follow the Main
Street ApproachTM as developed by the Main Street America and espoused by Main Street Iowa for local
Main Street district revitalization efforts.
4. Support the revitalization of the Main Street district through creation of tools and resources that support
district investment, for example: development incentives, ordinances and policy that promote the
revitalization of the district, design guidelines or standards that promote the protection of the traditional
character of the district, district development planning, etc.
5. Support the Local Main Street Program in the completion of the annual Main Street America Accreditation
process and compliance with this agreement.
SECTION III. The IEDA agrees to:
1. Administer the Main Street America Accreditation process in Iowa on behalf of Main Street America and
recognize Local Main Street Programs and Cities who successfully meet the Main Street America
Accreditation Standards.
2. Maintain a team of downtown revitalization specialists, including a Main Street Iowa State Coordinator, to
handle communication between the Local Main Street Program, City, the Main Street Iowa Program, and
state government agencies.
3. Coordinate at least three.(3) statewide training sessions annually for the Local Main Street Program and City
based on the combined needs of all Iowa Main Street Communities.
4. Conduct at least three one -day Main Street orientations for all new Executive Directors, board members and
volunteers. The Orientation will introduce the Executive Director and Local Main Street Program volunteers
and board members to the Main Street Program and to their immediate responsibilities. Orientation meetings
will be held in a central Iowa location.
5. Conduct an on -site partnership visit at least once every two years.
6. Provide continuing advice and information to the Local Main Street Program and City.
7. Include the Local Main Street Program and City in the Main Street Iowa network.
8. Provide, as requested and can be scheduled, on -site technical assistance visits to the Local Main Street
Program and City with Main Street Iowa personnel in the areas of design, economic vitality, promotion,
organization, committee training, board planning retreat facilitation, and action planning.
9. Offer additional optional, regionally hosted trainings throughout the year.
SECTION IV. The PARTIES hereto otherwise agree as follows:
1. The term of this agreement shall be for a period of twenty-four months, beginning January 1, 2020 and ending
December 31, 2021. It may be extended or revised by a written amendment signed by all three parties.
2. This agreement shall be binding upon and shall insure to the benefit of the parties and their successors.
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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. Any one party may terminate this agreement without cause after 30 days written notice to the other two
parties.
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 furnishing its technical services to the Local Main Street Program and City and thus
nothing contained herein shall create any employer -employee relationship.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement.
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