Dubuque_all SignedAgreement19_20 with state & CityMain Street Iowa Program Agreement
Agreement Number PS-G300-FY20-01 Effective Dates. July 1,2019 - June 30, 2020
Agreement between the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the City of Dubuque Mam Street, and Dubuque Mam
Street, Ltd for the purpose of continuing the Mam Street Program m Dubuque
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into and executed by the Iowa Economic Development Authority herein referred to as
the "IEDA", the City of Dubuque herein referred to as the "City", and Dubuque Mam Street, Ltd herein referred to as
the Local Mam Street Program".
WHEREAS, The City and Local Mam Street Program established a partnership with IEDA m 1985 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
Mam Street Program;
NOW THEREFORE, m 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 Mam Street district utilizing the Mam
Street Approach™ 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 Mam Street Program who will be responsible for the
day-to-day administration of the Local Main Street Program m 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 Mam 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 m a reasonable time and provide a
written timeline to fill this position to the Mam 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
Mam 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 Mam Street district
6 Submit monthly performance reports to the IEDA by established deadlines The reports will document the
progress of the Local Mam Street Program's activities. Should a Local Main Street Program become three
months tardy on submission of monthly reports, program services available through Mam Street Iowa will be
suspended until the Local Mam Street Program has submitted all late reports to become current
7 Provide Mam 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 Mam
Street America accreditation at a minimum once every two years will result in termination of this agreement
and loss of recognition as a Mam Street Program Details of Mam Street America National Accreditation
Standards of Performance can be found on the Main Street America website www mainstreet.ora
9 Participate, as required by Mam Street Iowa, in training sessions as scheduled throughout the year. To
remain m compliance and to be eligible for Mam Street America accreditation, the Local Mam 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 Mam 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 Mam Street governing board of directors, and that the City will continue to follow the Mam Street
Approach™ as developed by Main Street America and espoused by Main Street Iowa for Mam Street district
revitalization.
11 Have a Resolution of Support passed by the Local Mam Street Program Board of Directors This resolution
must stipulate a commitment to continue Mam Street district revitalization following the Mam Street
Approach™ as developed by the Main Street America and espoused by Main Street Iowa
12 Maintain a “Designated Mam Street Network" membership with Mam Street America.
13 Use the words “Mam Street" when referring to and marketing the local program, either as an official part of
the organization’s name or as a taglme such as “A Mam Street Iowa Program". As a designated Mam
Street Iowa community, the Local Mam Street Program is required to include the Mam Street America and
the Mam 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 Mam Street Iowa as outlined m 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 Mam 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 Mam Street Iowa services, with the exception of targeted technical assistance to
help the Local Mam 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 Mam Street Iowa 90 days following the Initial Warning,
b. If the Local Mam 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, Mam 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 Mam Street Program, City, and Main Street America
Termination of this agreement will result in the loss of recognition as a Mam 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 “Mam Street Program” m its name or as part of its
organization’s identity. Once this agreement is terminated, the community must reapply for Mam Street
Iowa designation before it can receive Mam Street Iowa program services.
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SECTION II. The CITY agrees to:
1 Support and partner with the Local Mam Street Program’s focus on the revitalization of the designated Mam
Street district utilizing the Mam Street Approach™.
2 Invest financially into the operation of the Local Mam 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 Mam Street Program governing board of directors, and that the City will continue to follow the Mam
Street Approach™ as developed by the Main Street America and espoused by Main Street Iowa for local
Mam 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 m the completion of the annual Mam Street America Accreditation
process and compliance with this agreement
SECTION III. The IEDA agrees to:
1 Administer the Main Street America Accreditation process m 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 Mam Street Iowa State Coordinator, to
handle communication between the Local Main Street Program, City, the Mam Street Iowa Program, and
state government agencies
3 Coordinate at least three (3) statewide training sessions annually for the Local Mam Street Program and City
based on the combined needs of all Iowa Mam Street Communities
4 Conduct at least three one-day Mam Street orientations for all new Executive Directors, board members and
volunteers The Orientation will introduce the Executive Director and Local Mam Street Program volunteers
and board members to the Mam 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 Mam Street Program and City
7 Include the Local Mam 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 Mam 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 one year, beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30,
2020 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.
0 ____________ June 17'
(Mayor Signature)(Date)
2019
Roy D ■__Bno 1
(Mayor Printed Name)
Dubuque, Iowa
(City)
b - "i *)
(Date)
Dubuque Main Street. Ltd
(Local Main Street Program)
BY:
DeboraFTV. Durham, Director
wa Economic Development Authority
(Date)
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Prepared by Dan LoBianco, Dubuque Main St. 1069 Main St.. Dubuque. IA 52001.563-589-4400
Return to Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk’s Office, 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001,563-589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 241-19
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL COMMITMENT FOR THE MAIN
STREET PROGRAM IN DUBUQUE
WHEREAS, an Agreement between the Iowa Economic Development Authority,
Dubuque Main Street and the City of Dubuque for the purpose of continuing the Main
Street Iowa program in Dubuque and,
WHEREAS, this Agreement is pursuant to contractual agreements between Main
Street America and the Iowa Economic Development Authority to assist in the
revitalization of the designated Main Street project area of Dubuque Iowa and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Dubuque endorses the goal of economic revitalization
of the designated Main Street District within the context of preservation and rehabilitation
of its historic buildings and supports the continuation of the Main Street Approach™ as
developed by Main Street America and espoused by Main Street Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT
1. The City of Dubuque hereby agrees to support both financially and philosophically
the work of Dubuque Main Street, designates the Main Street Board to supervise the
Executive Director and commits to appoint a city official to represent the City on the local
Main Street Board. The source of funds to support Dubuque Main Street will be from the
City’s General Fund.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of June ?019
Attest:
Certificate oftfie City Clerk
STATE OF IOWA
) SS:
COUNTY OF DUBUQUE )
I, Kevin S. Firnstahl, do hereby certify that i am the duly appointed, qualified, City Clerk
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in the County aforesaid, and as such City Clerk, I have in
my possession or have access to the records of the proceedings of the City Council. I
do further state that the hereto attached Resolution No. 241-19 is a true and correct
copy of the original.
In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Dated at Dubuque, Iowa, on this 18th day of June, 2019.
Ke' Clerk
(SEAL)