HomeMy WebLinkAboutMain Street Iowa Program Agreement #PS2016-G300-49-7/25/2016Main Street Iowa Program Agreement
Agreement # PS2016-G300-49
Please return this copy to:
City Clerk & Finance Dept.
715 Mulberry St.
Waterloo, IA 50703
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 and Cedar Skyline Corporation 1 DBA Main Street Waterloo hereinafter referred to
as the "Local Main Street Program".
WHEREAS, Local Main Street Program 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 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:
Maintain the local program's focus on the revitalization of the historic commercial district utilizing the Main
Street Approach®. This should be reflected in the programs annual action plans, 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 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 to
Main Street Iowa annually.
4. Maintain worker's compensation insurance for the Executive Director and staff.
Maintain an office within the designated boundaries of the local Main Streetdistrict.
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 lowawill be
suspended until the Local Main Street Program has submitted all late reports to become current.
7. Provide Main Street Iowa examples of local best practices and information demonstrating local success
stories (e.g. action plans, marketing materials, quality images, programmatic documents, etc.)
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 three (3) 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 Local Main Street Program.
10. Have a Resolution of Support passed by the City Council. 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
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board of directors, and that the Local Main Street Program will continue to follow the Main Street 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 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 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 National Main Street
Center/Main Street America and the Main Street Iowa logos on local program websites.
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 agreement ,
the Local Main Street Program will be notified of non-compliance and given a 90 -day 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.
16. 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, and one (1) completed W-9 of the
Local Main Street Program.
SECTION II. The IEDA agrees to:
Designate a Main Street State Coordinator to handle communication between the Community, the Main
Street Iowa Program, and state government agencies.
2. Coordinate up to three (3) 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 one -day (1) Main Street orientations for all new program directors, board members and
volunteers. The Orientation will introduce the Executive Director to the Main Street Program and to their
immediate responsibilities . Orientation meetings will be held in a central lowa 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 vitality, promotion, organization,
committee training, board planning retreat facilitation, action planning.
8. Offer additional optional, regionally hosted trainings throughout the 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, 2016, and ending June 30,
2018. 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 furnishing its technical services to the Community and thus nothing contained herein
shall create any employer-employee relationship.
IN WITNESS
1WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement.
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Deborah V. Durham, Director (Date)
Iowa Economic Development Authority
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