Dubuque Main Street_Resolution of Support
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Dubuque Main Street LTD. Program Agreement
DATE: August 30, 2012
I respectfully recommend Mayor and City Council approval of the Program Agreement
between Dubuque Main Street LTD., the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of
Economic Development.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Jennifer Larson, Budget Director
Agreement # PS2012- G300 -31
Main Street Iowa
Program Agreement
Agreement between the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Main Street,
Ltd. for the purpose of continuing the Main Street Program in Dubuque.
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into and executed by the Iowa Economic Development Authority herein referred to
as the "IEDA ", the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. hereinafter referred to as the "Community or
Local Main Street Program ".
WHEREAS, Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. established a partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority in
1985 and desires that the program continue, and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Economic Development Authority desires to continue the relationship which has been
established with Dubuque Main Street, Ltd.;
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 IEDA. 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 IEDA 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 IEDA.
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 addition, any newly hired program director will be required to
participate in Main Street Orientation, 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, and, 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.
12. Use the words "Main Street" when referring to the local program, either as an official part of the
organization's name or as a tagline such as... a Main Street Iowa community.
Agreement # PS2012- G300 -31
SECTION II. The IEDA 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. Coordinate up to 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) or Webinars 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 one year, beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30,
2013. 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 WHERE F, the parties have executed this agreement.
BY: �'IL
Mayor Roy D uol
BY:
BY:
Dubuque, Iowa
(City)
Kevin Ehrlich, Board President
Dubuque Main Street, Ltd.
(Local Main Street Program)
Deborah V. Durham, Director
Iowa Economic Development Authority
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RESOLUTION NO. 232 -12
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
the National Trust for Historic Preservation 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 historic commercial district within the context of preservation
and rehabilitation of its historic buildings and supports the continuation of the
Main Street Four Point Approach® as developed by the National Trust for
Historic Preservation and espoused by Main Street Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, meeting in regular session on September 4, 2012, that the City
of Dubuque hereby agrees to support both financially and philosophically the
work of Dubuque Main Street and designates the Main Street Board to supervise
the Program Director.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 4th day of September ' 12.
Mayor Roy D. Buol
Attest:
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Kevin S. Firnstahl,
City Clerk