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Main Street Iowa PS2009-32
Program Agreement
Agreement between the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Waterloo and
Updowntowners of Waterloo, Inc. / DBA Main Street Waterloo Partnership for the purpose of continuing
the Main Street Program in Waterloo.
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into and executed by the Iowa Department of Economic Development
herein referred to as the "IDED", the City of Waterloo and Updowntowners of Waterloo, Inc. / DBA Main
Street Waterloo Partnership, hereinafter referred to as the "Local Main Street Program or Community".
WHEREAS, Updowntowners of Waterloo, Inc. / DBA Main Street Waterloo Partnership has successfully
completed a 12 year partnership with the Department of Economic Development and desires that the
program continue; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Economic Development desires to continue the relationship which has
been established with Updowntowners of Waterloo, Inc. /DBA Main Street Waterloo Partnership;
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. Employ a 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.
2. Develop an employment contract to describe the above administrative activities for which the
program director is responsible, as well as compensation.
3. Submit monthly performance reports to the IDED. The reports will document the progress of the
Local Main Street Program's activities.
4. Maintain worker's compensation insurance for the program director and staff.
5. Remain in compliance with the requirements of this program as outlined in this agreement. If the
IDED 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 loss of recognition as a Main Street Program Community.
6. Not assign this agreement without obtaining prior written approval of the IDED.
7. 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
Certification, the local Main Street Program must have representation at both days of the four
training sessions indicated as mandatory on the program calendar. In lieu of one Main Street
Iowa training per calendar year; and with the prior approval of the State Main Street Coordinator,
the program director, a board member or committee chair may participate in one of the following
conferences as an acceptable training alternative: the National Main Streets Conference; National
Trust Preservation Conference; Iowa Tourism Conference or the Iowa Conference on Volunteer
Service. Attendance and participation in the conference, with registration verification will be
considered an acceptable alternative. Registration and all related travel expenses for training
will be paid by the Community. In addition, any newly hired program director will be required to
participate in Main Street Orientation, Getting to Know IDED, Main Street University, participate in
a mentoring program arranged by Main Street Iowa staff and attend all trainings indicated as
mandatory as soon after selection as offered.
8. Provide the State Main Street Coordinator with three copies of any materials published that relate
to the local Main Street project.
9. Have a Resolution of Support passed by the city council. This resolution must stipulate sources
of funding for the program, (i.e., the city, downtown association, development corporation,
assessment district, private donations or any combination thereof, etc.), 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 Four-Point Main Street Approach as
developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and espoused by Main Street Iowa.
10. Continue to retain a current membership in the National Main Street Center Network.
11. Achieve National Main Street Center certification at a minimum once every three years.
SECTION II. The IDED agrees to:
1. Designate a Main Street State Coordinator to handle communication between the Community,
the Main Street Iowa Program, and state government agencies.
2. Conduct 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. Conduct on-site technical assistance visits with Main Street Iowa personnel as deemed
appropriate and necessary.
7. Include the Community in the Main Street Iowa network.
8. Provide, as requested and can be scheduled, on-site design assistance visits to the Community.
9. Offer training via the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) no less than three times each year.
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, 2008, and ending
June 30, 2010. 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 or national origin. The parties further agree to take affirmative action to assure
that applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, color,
region, sex, age, disability 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.
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6. The IDED is limited to furnishing its technical services to the Community and thus nothing
contained herein shall create any employer-employee relationship.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement.
(Mayor)
(Date)
Waterloo, Iowa
(City)
BY:
(President) (Date)
Updowntowners of Waterloo. Inc. /DBA Main Street Waterloo Partnership
(Local Main Street Program)
BY:
Michael L. Tramontina, Director (Date)
Iowa Department of
Economic Development