Purch of Services America's River Corp.
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MEMORANDUM
June 15, 2006
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Purchase of Services Agreement-
America's River Corporation
During the Fiscal Year 2007 budget process, the Mayor and City Council provided
$10,000 for the Purchase of Services Agreement with America's River Corporation.
Budget Director Dawn Lang is recommending execution of the attached contract with
America's River Corporation to help provide education about the Mississippi River,
assist in marketing and promotion of the Port of Dubuque, the development and
coordination of special events located at the Port of Dubuque, and to assist in economic
development of the Port of Dubuque.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Dawn Lang, Budget Director
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MEMORANDUM
June 15, 2006
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Dawn Lang, Budget Director
SUBJECT: Purchase of Services Agreement-
America's River Corporation
Attached for City Council approval is the Purchase of Services Agreement with
America's River Corporation for Fiscal Year 2007.
The adopted Fiscal Year 2007 operating budget reflects a payment of $10,000 to
America's River Corporation, for financial assistance to cover operating expenses of
that organization. The organization was established in 2003 by representatives from
the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, the National Mississippi River Museum and
Aquarium along with the City of Dubuque, to serve as the organization responsible for
promotion of the Port of Dubuque district.
America's River Corporation utilizes these funds for the education of the Mississippi
River, marketing and promotion of the Port of Dubuque, the development and
coordination of special events located at the Port of Dubuque, and to assist in the
economic development of the Port of Dubuque.
It is my recommendation that the City Council approves the attached Purchase of
Services Agreement with America's River Corporation, and authorizes the Mayor to
execute the contract on behalf of the City.
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
AMERICA'S RIVER CORPORATION
THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes the 1st day of July 2006, is made
and entered into by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) and America's River
Corporation (Agency).
WHEREAS, City desires to engage the service of Agency to provide and implement
a Port of Dubuque development program of which the City is a financial partner, per the
terms of this agreement, and board representative; and
WHEREAS, Agency is willing to provide such services to City upon the terms and
conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1 . Scope of Service
Agency shall:
(a) provide educational services related to the Mississippi River;
(b) develop and conduct marketing and promotion of the Port of Dubuque to
enhance awareness of the district's assets;
(c) develop and coordinate special events located at the Port of Dubuque;
(d) assist City in the economic development of the Port of Dubuque;
(e) work with appropriate public agencies at the local, state and federal
levels to obtain necessary funding for Port of Dubuque development
projects; and
(f) include City elected officials as part of the opening/welcoming ceremony
for events sponsored by America's River Corporation and invite City
elected officials to such events, including receptions, etc.
2. Time of Performance
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1,2006 through June 30, 2007.
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3. Compensation
City shall pay Agency $10,000 as compensation for the services provided by
Agency, which payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for such
services.
The compensation shall be paid by City to Agency within ten (10) days after the
execution of this Agreement by both parties and upon receipt by City of a requisition
for such sum from Agency.
4. Discrimination
In carrying out the services under this Agreement, Agency shall not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color,
sex, age, national origin, religion, or disability. Agency shall take affirmative action
to ensure that applicants for employment are employed and that employees are
treated during employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national
origin, religion, or disability. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment
advertising; layoff or termination; rates of payor other forms of compensation; and
selection for training, including apprenticeship. Agency assures that all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed,
color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
Agency agrees and will undertake whatever affirmative measures are necessary so
that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or
be subjected to discrimination under any program or activities funded in whole or in
part with any of the funds made available to Agency under the terms of this
Agreement because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual
orientation, or disability.
5. Assionabilitv
Agency shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement without the prior
written approval of City.
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6. Insurance
At the time of execution of this Agreement by Agency, Agency shall provide City
copies of Agency's insurance certificates showing general liability, automobile
liability, and workers' compensation insurance with limits and coverage to the
satisfaction of City for the term of this Agreement.
WITNESSED
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Date
Date
AMERICA'S RIVER CORPORATION
Steward Sandstrom, President
Date
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