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Program Agreement
Agreement between the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Waterloo and Updowntowners of
Waterloo, Inc. / DBA Main Street Waterloo Partnership & Main Street Water the
Main Street Program in Waterloo.
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THIS AGREEMENT is entered into and executed by the Iowa Departmer v ein
referred to as the "IDED", the City of Waterloo and Updowntowners of Water ;loo
Partnership & Main Street Waterloo, hereinafter referred to as the "Local Main
WHEREAS, Updowntowners of Waterloo, Inc. / DBA Main Street Waterloo Pa as
successfully completed a 14 year partnership with the Department of Econon 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 & 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. 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.
2. 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.
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. Provide proof of insurance
during the annual program visit.
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. This program agreement may not be assigned within the contract period.
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 accreditation, the local Main
Street Program must have representation at both days of the four training sessions held annually, indicated
as mandatory on the program calendar. In 2011, one of the four mandatory trainings will include the
National Main Streets Conference in Des Moines on May 22-25, 2011. In addition, any newly hired
program director will be required to participate in Main Street Orientation, Getting to Know IDED, as soon
after the hire date as feasible; and participate in Main Street Four Point Approach® (Main Street 101) when
offered within the state. Registration and all related travel expenses for training will be paid by the
Community.
8. Provide the State Main Street Coordinator with one (1) copy of any materials published or printed 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 accreditation 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 and business 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, 2010, and ending June 30,
2012. 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.
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 WITNES
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BY: n l�L%/
(Mayor) (Date)
ave executed this agreement.
Waterloo, Iowa
(City)
BY:
(President)
Updowntowners of Waterloo, Inc.
DBA Main Street Waterloo Partnership & Main Street Waterloo
(Local Main Street Program)
BY: C.%l (4�� 1 4/Li
et L. Mills, 4I` ector
Iowa De artmont of Economic Development
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(Date)
(Date)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-943
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
FOR THE MAIN STREET PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF
WATERLOO, IOWA.
WHEREAS, a Program Agreement is entered into between the Iowa
Department of Economic Development, Updowntowners of Waterloo,
Inc./DBA Main Street Waterloo Partnership & Main Street Waterloo
and the City of Waterloo, Iowa for the purpose of continuing the
Main Street Program in the City of Waterloo, Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, Updowntowners of Waterloo, Inc./DBA Main Street
Waterloo Partnership & Main Street Waterloo has successfully
completed a 14 year partnership with the Department of Economic
Development and desires that the program continue; and
WHEREAS,
continue the
Updowntowners
Partnership &
WHEREAS,
period of two
2012.
the Department of Economic Development desires to
relationship which has been established with
of Waterloo, Inc./DBA Main Street Waterloo
Main Street Waterloo; and
the term of the Program Agreement shall be for a
years, beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATERLOO, IOWA, meeting in regular session on October 18, 2010,
that the City of"Waterloo, Iowa hereby agrees to support both
financially and philosophically the work of Main Street Waterloo
and designates the Main Street Board to supervise the Program
Director.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October, 2010.
ATTEST:
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Carol Failor, Deputy City Clerk