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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-71Resolution No. 14 -71 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Sean R. Stegall, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute an Economic Development Services Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce for economic development services, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: May 28, 2014 Adopted: May 28, 2014 Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 1 Attest: s/ Kimberly Dewis Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT This Service Agreement (Agreement) is made and entered into this 28th day of May, 2014, by and between the City of Elgin, an Illinois municipal corporation (City), and the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, an Illinois not - for - profit corporation (EAC), establishes the terms and conditions under which EAC agrees to perform the economic development services for the City. Whereas, the City wishes to enhance the economic development of the city of Elgin and its individual residents and businesses; and Whereas, EAC is capable of providing expertise in the matter of economic development; and Whereas, EAC is ready, willing and able to provide particular attention and activities for the economic development of the city of Elgin; Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises by EAC and the City to each other, the parties agree as follows: SECTION I Terms and Conditions 1. Services: EAC will perform the services specified in Section II and provide the equipment, staff and materials to achieve them. In performing the Services under this Agreement, EAC is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City, and EAC will not hold itself out as any such employee. EAC has no authority to make any agreement or commitment on behalf of the City. 2. Term: The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2014 and end on Decem- ber 31, 2016. 3. Compensation: In consideration of the rendering of services by EAC under this Agreement, the City agrees to pay EAC $68,750 for each quarter year of service, payable quarterly as billed $68,750 on March 31, June 30 and September 30 and December 31, for services pro- vided by EAC for the term this Agreement remains in effect. 4. Reporting: EAC will provide the City with the following reports on a periodic basis, in addi- tion to such other reports as may be requested by the City: a. Monthly Reports: A written financial monthly report, including general financial in- formation for the prior month (income statement and balance sheet), shall be for- warded to the city manager each month for inclusion in the city manager's report to the city council. Also, minutes of EAC's monthly meetings shall be provided to the Mayor and City Council and the Chamber's Board of Directors. The EAC's president and the city manager may amend the format of this report from time to time as may be mutually agreed by the parties. b. Quarterly Report: EAC shall, when requested, on a quarterly basis, provide an oral re- port to the city council, to include but not be limited to prospect activity, challenges to economic development, local employment trends, coordinated efforts with other agencies and recommendations to improve the economic development climate. c. Audit: EAC shall provide a copy to the City of the auditor's opinion from its annual au- dit. 5. Notice of Claim: If EAC wishes to make a claim for additional compensation as a result of action taken by the City, EAC shall give written notice of its claim within 15 days after oc- currence of such action. No claim for additional compensation shall be valid unless so made. Any changes in EAC's fee shall be valid only to the extent that such changes are in- cluded in writing signed by the City and EAC and approved by way of written amendment to this Agreement. 6. Indemnification: To the fullest extent permitted by law, EAC agrees to and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, agents, boards and commis- sions from and against any and all claims, suits, judgments, costs, attorneys fees, damages or other relief, including but not limited to workers compensation claims, in any way re- sulting from or arising out of negligent actions or omissions of the EAC in connection here- with, including negligence or omissions of employees or agents of EAC arising out of the performance of this Agreement. In the event of any action against the City, its officers, employees, agents, boards or commissions, covered by the foregoing duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless such action shall be defended by legal counsel of the City's choosing. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive any expiration, completion and /or termination of this Agreement. 7. No Personal Liability: No official, director, officer, agent or employee of the City shall be charged personally or held contractually liable under any term or provision of this Agree- ment or because of their execution, approval or attempted execution of this Agreement. 8. Insurance: a. Comprehensive Liability: EAC shall provide, pay for and maintain in effect, during the term of this Agreement, a policy of comprehensive general liability insurance with lim- its of at least $1,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury and $1,000,000 aggregate for property damage. EAC shall deliver to the City a certificate of insurance naming the City as additional insured. The policy shall not be modified or terminated without thir- ty (30) days prior written notice to the City. The certificate of insurance that shall in- clude the obligation assumed by the EAC under paragraph 6 of Section I of this Agreement entitled "Indemnification" shall be provided. This insurance shall apply as primary insurance with respect to any other insurance or self- insurance programs af- forded to the City. There shall be no endorsement or modification of this insurance to 2 make it excess over other available insurance, alternatively, if the insurance states that it is excess or prorated, it shall be endorsed to be primary with respect to the City. b. Comprehensive Automobile Liability: Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance covering all owned, non -owned and hired motor vehicles with limits of not less than $500,000 per occurrence for damage to property. c. Combined Single Limit Policy: The requirements for insurance coverage for the general liability and auto exposures may be met with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence subject to a $1,000,000 aggregate. d. Professional Liability: EAC shall carry, when applicable, professional Liability Insurance covering claims resulting from error, omissions or negligent acts with a combined sin- gle limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. A certificate of insurance shall be submitted to the City as evidence of insurance protection. The policy shall not be mod- ified or terminated without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. 9. Nondiscrimination: In all hiring or employment made possible or resulting from this Agreement, there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for em- ployment because of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, of the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona fide occu- pational qualification, and this requirement shall apply to, but not be limited to, the follow- ing: employment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compen- sation and selection for training, including apprenticeship. No person shall be denied or subjected to discrimination in receipt of the benefit of any services or activities made possible by or resulting from this Agreement on the grounds of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, age except minimum age and retirement provisions, marital status or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. Any violation of this provision shall be considered a violation of a material provision of this Agreement and shall be grounds for cancellation, termination or suspension, in whole or in part, of the Agreement by the City. 10. Assignment and Successors: This Agreement and each and every portion thereof shall be binding upon the successors and the assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, that no assignment shall be made without the prior written consent of the City which consent may be withheld at the sole discretion of the City. 11. Delegations and Subcontractors: Any assignment, delegation or subcontracting shall be subject to all the terms, conditions and other provisions of this Agreement and EAC shall remain liable to the City with respect to each and every item, condition and other provision hereof to the same extent that the EAC would have been obligated if it had done the work itself and no assignment, delegation or subcontract had been made. Any proposed subcon- tractor shall require the City's advanced written approval. M 12. Cooperation with Other Economic Development - Related Boards and Agencies: EAC shall cooperate with any other economic development - related boards and agencies under the City's employ, including but not limited to the Downtown Neighborhood Association and Elgin Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau, or with any economic development - related board, agency or professional performing work associated with this Agreement. 13. No Co- Partnership or Agency: This Agreement shall not be construed so as to create a partnership, joint venture, employment or other agency relationship between the parties hereto. 14. Severability: The parties intend and agreed that, if any paragraph, sub - paragraph, phrase, clause or other provision of this Agreement, or any portion thereof, shall be held to be void or otherwise unenforceable, all other portions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 15. Headings: The headings of the several paragraphs of this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference and in no way are they intended to define, limit or describe the scope of intent of any provision of this Agreement, nor shall they be con- strued to affect in any manner the terms and provisions hereof or the interpretation or construction thereof. 16. Modification or Amendment: This Agreement and its attachments constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties on the subject matter hereof and may not be changed, modified, discharged or extended except by written amendment duly executed by the parties. EACh party agrees that no representations or warranties shall be binding upon the other party unless expressed in writing herein or in a duly executed amendment hereof, or change or- der as herein provided. 17. Notices: The City and EAC shall each appoint a contact for all written communications be- tween the parties. For the City, all notices shall be sent to: City Manager, City of Elgin, 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, Illinois, 60120. For EAC, all notices shall be sent to: President, Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, 31 South Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60120. The parties shall ap- prise each other of changes in contact information as may occur from time to time. All no- tices, reports and documents sent pursuant to this Agreement shall be mailed to the above addresses by First Class Mail, postage prepaid. 18. Confidentiality: It is recognized that the handling of prospect information requires access to confidential information. As such, EAC shall maintain all prospect information in confi- dence. EAC shall provide confidential prospect information solely to the mayor and city manager as representatives of the City, who to the extent permitted by law shall attempt to maintain such information in strict confidence. All other prospect information shall be so coded, organized or structured to prevent the identity of the prospect from being publicly known until such time that the prospect may deem it appropriate. 19. Funding Opportunities: It is recognized that EAC may wish to access certain grant funding pools whereby the City must act as a "pass through" or coordinating agency. In such cases, 4 the city manager shall be authorized by the city council to execute, administer and manage such grants on behalf of the City and EAC, provided that such grant does not necessitate an appropriation of funds by the municipality. 20. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in, and shall be con- strued in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any rights pursuant to this Agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois. 21. Cooperation With Other Consultants: EAC shall cooperate with any other consultants in the City's employ or any work associated with this Agreement. 22. Sexual Harassment Policies: As a condition of this Agreement, EAC shall have written sexual harassment policies that include, at a minimum, the following information: a. The illegality of sexual harassment; b. The definition of sexual harassment under state law; c. A description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples; d. The vendor's internal complaint process including penalties; e. The legal recourse, investigative and complaint process available through the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and the Illinois Human Rights Commission; f. Directions on how to contact the department and commission; g. Protection against retaliation as provided by Section 6 -101 of the Human Rights Act. A copy of the policies shall be provided by EAC to the Department of Human Rights upon request 775 ILCS 5/2 -105. 23. Compliance with Laws: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement it is ex- pressly agreed and understood that in connection with the performance of this Agreement that EAC shall comply with all applicable federal, state, City and other requirements of law, including, but not limited to, any applicable requirements regarding prevailing wages, min- imum wage, workplace safety and legal status of employees. Without limiting the forego- ing, EAC hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the City that all EAC's employees and /or agents who will be providing products and /or services with respect to this Agree- ment shall be legal residents of the United States. EAC shall also at its expense secure all permits and licenses, pay all charges and fees and give all notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work, and /or the products and /or services to be provided for in this Agreement. The City shall have the right to audit any records in the possession or control of the EAC to determine EAC's compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit the EAC shall make available to the City the EAC'S relevant records at no cost to the City. EAC shall pay any and all costs as- sociated with any such audit. 24. Work Products. All Work Products prepared by EAC pursuant hereto, including, but not lim- ited to, reports, studies, plans and recommendations shall be delivered to the City upon 9 request of the City provided, however, that EAC may retain copies of such Work Products for its records. 25. Breach of Agreement: If either party violates or breaches any term of this Agreement, such violation or breach shall be deemed to constitute a default, and the other party has the right to seek administrative, contractual or legal remedies as may be available to the viola- tion or breach; and in addition, if either party by reason of any default fails to within fifteen (15) days after notice thereof by the other party to comply with the conditions of this Agreement, the other party may terminate this Agreement. Notwithstanding the forego- ing, or anything else to the contrary in this Agreement, with the sole exception of an action to recover the monies the City has agreed to pay to EAC pursuant to Section 3 hereof, no action shall be commenced by EAC against the City for monetary damages. 26. Termination: Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the City may terminate this Agreement at any time upon thirty (30) prior written notice to EAC. In the event this Agreement is so terminated, EAC shall be paid for services actually performed, and reimburseable expenses actually incurred prior to termination, except that reimbursement shall not exceed the quarterly amount set forth under Section 3 above. Additionally, in the event this Agreement is so terminated, EAC shall immediately cease the expenditure of any funds paid to EAC by the City and shall refund to the City any unearned or unexpended funds. 27. Interference with Public Contracting: EAC certifies hereby that it is not barred from bidding or submitting a proposal for this Agreement as a result of violation of 725 ILCS 5/33E et seq. or any similar state or federal statute regarding bid rigging. 28. Substance Abuse Program: As a condition of this Agreement, EAC shall have in place a writ- ten substance abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program require- ments in the Substance Abuse Prevention Public Works Project Act at 820 ILCS 265/1 et seq. A copy of such policy shall be provided to the City's City Manager prior to the entry in- to and execution of this Agreement. 29. Invoices: EAC shall submit invoices to the City for the payments to be made by the City to EAC pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Agreement. Such invoices shall be in a format ap- proved by the City. EAC shall maintain records showing actual time devoted and costs in- curred pursuant to this Agreement. EAC shall permit an authorized representative of the City to inspect and audit all data and records of EAC for work done under this Agreement. EAC shall make these records available at reasonable times during the Agreement term and for one (1) year after termination of this Agreement. 30. Budget Appropriation: Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in this Agreement, the parties understand and agree that the fiscal year of the City is the twelve month period ending December 31 of each year. The obligations of the City under any contract for any fiscal year are subject to and contingent upon the appropriation of funds sufficient to dis- charge the obligations which accrue in that fiscal year and authorization to spend such funds for the purposes of the contract. If, for any fiscal year during the term of this Agree- ment, sufficient funds for the discharge of the City's obligations under the Agreement are not appropriated and authorized, then this Agreement shall terminate as of the last day of the preceding year, or when such appropriated and authorized funds are exhausted, whichever is later, without liability to the City for damages, penalties or other charges or any other relief whatsoever on account of such termination. SECTION II EAC Duties and Services Duties: 1. EAC shall provide qualified and competent staff for the recruitment of and assistance to new business and industry, as well as for the expansion of existing business, providing all management and administrative services necessary to present a viable program. 2. EAC shall be responsible for the operation of the programs carried out under the terms of this Agreement. The EAC's president or the president's designate shall be responsible for the day -to -day operations of economic development activities and the general supervision and management of the business affairs under this Agreement. 3. EAC shall provide office space, general office supplies, office equipment, auto, rent, ac- counting and legal services, insurance, payroll taxes, general postage, and telephone nec- essary for carrying out the terms of this Agreement. 4. EAC shall ensure that no funds provided by the City under this Agreement will be used to support traditional chamber of commerce activities that generally serve and benefit only the chamber membership or programs not directly related to economic development. Nothing in this contract, however, shall prevent the City from specifically funding new pro- jects as proposed by EAC. 5. EAC shall operate the programs contemplated in this Agreement for the general public good for the promotion of business, industry and trade within Elgin. 6. EAC shall conduct telephone or personal meetings with all economic development related prospects referred to EAC by the City and shall regularly provide the City with progress re- ports on each economic development prospect referred to EAC by the City. 7. EAC shall provide in collaboration with the City an on -going strategy for the economic de- velopment based upon current initiatives. 8. EAC shall make its books and financial records concerning the funds expended under this Agreement available to the City for inspections and review and audit. EAC will, at no ex- pense to the City, provide an annual report and accounting of expenditures of the funds covered by this Agreement. 9. EAC will continue to utilize and engage business, community, and civic volunteers to help implement key economic development initiatives. 7 10. EAC will provide economic development services using the talents of the Chamber Presi- dent, three part-time experienced and knowlEACeable economic development specialists and an administrative support staff, including information technology. 11. EAC, when requested, will provide guidance to the Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force on economic development - related matters as that group considers recommenda- tions on the long -term facility and programming needs for the Hemmens Cultural Center. SECTION III PURPOSE The over - arching goals of the EAC, in conjunction with its role as a member of the Elgin Devel- opment Group (EDG) public - private strategic partnership, are to: Provide a solid tax base to support quality municipal and educational goals Improve the quality of life and standard of living for Elgin residents • Create a diverse and vibrant local economy • Generate desirable employment opportunities To achieve these goals, EAC as a member of the EDG partnership, employs proven economic development initiatives and strategies to meet Elgin's challenges, current economic realities, and which are consistent with the City of Elgin's Strategic Plan 2013 -2017, "Road Map for the Future." Specific action items relevant to the Strategic Plan are noted in the margin under Core Services and Deliverables. The EAC's and EDG's five key economic development initiatives include: • Business Retention and Expansion • Business Recruitment • Workforce Development • Transportation and Development • Enhancing Elgin CITY OF ELGIN'S STRATEGIC PLAN: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ED3- Create sustainable ED3.1- Enhance our ED1.2- Explore oppor- ED3.3- Conduct a com- business districts and commercial corridors for tunities for targeted prehensive review of the identify areas for new the purpose of additional property acquisitions. city's TIF Districts and development. retail development and evaluate the potential for aesthetic improvements. additional areas. ED2- Continue practices to ED2.1 Examine our incen- ED2.2- Market our ED2.3- Provide special - create an investment- tive programs and busi- competitive advantage ized assistance to small friendly environment. ness retention efforts. as the City in the Sub- businesses through "om- urbs to attract addi- budsman" efforts. tional investment. 91 ED3- Connect with our ED3.1- Examine the po- ED3.2- Expand our role ED3.3- Foster our relation - partners to facilitate fur- tential development of in workforce develop- ship with the international ther diversification of in- sports facilities to attract ment and job training. business community. dustries, employment op- tourism dollars. portunities and retail offer- ings. SECTION IV CORE SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES: BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION: retaining existing businesses through proactive out- reach, providing assistance and resources and maintaining a business friendly environment, with a special emphasis on small business. The EAC shall conduct an annual business retention program in which existing businesses and employers are identified and personal contact is made with City businesses by EAC through on- site visits, mail surveys or both. EAC's business retention program shall be designed to identify and address the needs of existing businesses and the manner in which EAC and the City can better assist those businesses, including, but not limited to, the following components: 1. A Business Retention surveys will be sent to companies located in 13 of Elgin's business and commercial /industrial parks. An electronic survey will be sent to additional businesses se- lected on a random basis. 2. Conduct not less than 15 business retention calls per year. 3. With the City Manager, conduct 10 retention calls with the chief executive officer or their designated representatives of key Elgin businesses. 4. Analyze and act upon the results of the retention surveys and CEO visits. 5. Coordinate meetings of the Mayor's President's Council with a cross - section of Elgin's business leaders. 6. Conduct roundtables involving business sectors important to the growth of the Elgin econ- omy. Work with the City and others to develop a more comprehensive demographic data set, with a focus on retail analysis. 7. The EDG will promote international trade and help businesses assess their export and for- eign market potential. 8. The EDG will conduct workshops dealing with trade and exporting as needed. The Cham- ber /EDG will continue to provide exporting companies with Certifi -cates of Origin services. 0 BUSINESS RECRUITMENT: showcasing Elgin as a preferred business location, recognizing the importance that foreign direct investment plays in Elgin's economy. 1. EAC shall provide assistance to new business prospects seeking to locate in Elgin by providing information on available sites and buildings, demographics, labor force, housing, education and infrastructure. EAC shall provide infrastructure information to business prospects when requested by working with utility companies, local governmental units and the City to facilitate the decision - making process for prospective businesses consider- ing locating in Elgin. 2. EAC shall also work with state and federal organizations to immediately respond to busi- ness and developer requests for information. 3. EAC shall also perform the following business attraction services to aid prospective busi- nesses and developers: a. Respond to DCEO's statewide inquiries seeking information for significant develop- ment projects by referring projects to brokers and developers actively engaged in the development of Elgin. b. Provide information from EAC's subscribed (Costar) or maintained databases of eco- nomic, demographic, commercial real estate and related data for economic devel- opment by providing such data to prospective businesses or developers considering locating in Elgin. C. Establish relationships with real estate professionals through individual meetings and by participating in events, as time and resources permit. d. Continue to maintain relationships with real estate professionals through individual meetings and by participating in events. e. Market Elgin's retail opportunities and sites to key developers at the Midwest Inter- national Council of Shopping Center trade show. Arrange and host follow up on site visits focused specifically on retail development. 4. Domestic and Global Economic Initiatives: Time and resources permitting, the EAC shall continue its initiatives to attract businesses and quality jobs. Marketing efforts in domes- tic, Canadian, Chinese, and European regions as well as countries where the U.S. has free trade agreements shall be developed by distributing our peer -to -peer brochures to Chamber members who travel internationally and to DCEO offices in these regions. a. Maintain relationships with DCEO offices in Brussels and other Illinois Foreign Trade offices. b. Continue to engage foreign companies through the German American Chamber, Ko- rean Office of Trade and Chicago International Trade Commissioners Association (CITCA). C. Explore foreign direct investment from all countries. d. Review the City's existing economic development competitive position including in- centive programs to ensure Elgin retains its ability to attract commercial /industrial investment and create jobs. 10 e. The EAC, as a member of the EDG, will prepare a brochure highlighting products made in Elgin to distribute by public officials and business executives traveling out- side the U.S. f. The EAC, as a member of the EDG, will promote Elgin with an ad in DCEO's "Illinois: The State of Innovation" publication which is distributed to site selectors, relocation specialists, Illinois overseas trade offices and at 18 international trade shows. The publication is also digitally available with 18,000 unique visitors a month. 5. EAC Website: EAC will maintain a web site providing marketing and demographic infor- mation on Elgin. EAC and the City recognize this technology resource is the first point of contact with site developers and business contacts and is a valuable marketing asset for Elgin business attraction, retention, and community development efforts. Key web pages are translated in foreign languages. Assessment of the website's performance will take place and be reported quarterly. 6. Entrepreneurial Services: EAC shall provide ongoing entrepreneurial assistance through the Team You initiatives and service referrals that provide business planning, partner re- ferrals, sales introductions, networking and financing referrals for small business start -ups and expansions. The Team You resource team consists of the City of Elgin, Elgin Area Chamber, Downtown Neighborhood Association, ECC's Small Business Development Cen- ter, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin Development Group and SCORE of the Fox Valley. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Engaging with businesses and community partners to help build a diverse and skilled workforce. EAC shall continue promoting initiatives created to produce a "workforce ready" labor supply to new and expanding businesses, including, but not limited to, participating in the following activities: 1. Partnering with School District U46, Elgin Community College, Fox River Valley WIB, other governmental agencies, and Elgin employers in efforts to develop and maintain a viable workforce for Elgin. 2. Developing initiatives with local employers that are designed to retrain the current Elgin workforce in order to increase Elgin resident employment. 3. Work with local schools and businesses to develop and publicize student internship and apprenticeship programs, and vocational opportunities. Continue to champion career readiness thorough the "Internship and Job Ready Taskforce," working in partnership with ECC's internship coordinator. Consider supporting the "Manufacturing Career" Internship program (MCIP), benefitting low- income younger workers. 4. Continue supporting the implementation of the "WorkKeys" certification program and the use of the "KeyTrain" program at both the local and state level. 5. Participate in and promote Elgin Community College's Job and Intern Fairs and Veteran's Resource Summits. 11 6. Partner with IDES to encourage job seekers to take advantage of the 1000 Workers Skills Initiative. 7. With Workforce partners, consider conducting a Workkeys regional information session for area employers. 8. Help sponsor and promote NCRC Students and Parents nights and reception honoring students receiving a certificate. 9. Increase manufacturing awareness and career opportunities among high school students by continuing the "Manufacture Your Future' event at the library, featuring manufactur- ing exhibits, student field trips to the library and company tours. 10. With ECC, conduct a manufacturing symposium event. 11. Continue to promote ECC's Youth Transitions and I -CAP programs to employers. 12. EAC members of the Workforce Development Committee shall represent the City at vari- ous local, regional, state, and federal economic development meetings and events. TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT: Focusing on critical land use and transportation, EAC shall: 1. Seek all opportunities for participating in the planning and development of needed trans- portation and infrastructure projects impacting Elgin, Kane and Cook Counties including the Illinois 47 corridors and the Randall Road BRT. EAC shall assist the City in identifying and monitoring additional infrastructure needs and projects as agreed upon by both par- ties, such as broadband, rail, water, power and communications. 2. Provide an important discussion forum and sounding board for government officials and representatives from the development community as a participant in the EDG's "Trans- portation and Development Committee. 3. Work closely with the City on redevelopment areas, including former big box retail sites and aging industrial parks with high vacancies. 4. Attend meetings of regional significance effecting Elgin hosted by KDOT, IDOT, ComEd and the Tollway. 5. Assist the City with "Envision Elgin" by providing business perspectives on the new com- prehensive plan, including promoting workshops designed for the business community CITY OF ELGIN "S STRATEGIC PLAN: IMAGE ENHANCEMENT IE1- Create additional IE3.1- Promote our 1E1.2- Create a consistent 1E1.3- Conduct a comprehen- opportunities to community's unique visual identity to support sive review of our land use strengthen our image as selling points in the are- the key messages of au- plans and development ordi- The City in the Suburbs. as of the arts, sustaina- thenticity, sustainability, nances consistent with our 12 ENHANCING ELGIN: The EAC, as a member of the EDG, will continue to promote Elgin's positive aspects and quality of life. 1. Continue to promote the City's branding campaign with social media. 2. Provide leadership for EDG "TeamYou" including planning and marketing small business events. 3. Coordinate and market small business training and learning opportunities with community partners. 4. Continue to manage EAC and EDG media relations. 5. Highlight EAC and EDG initiatives on WRMN monthly radio show and in the Chamber's monthly printed newsletter and in the weekly Email newsletter. 6. Conduct a marketing plan for the Enhancing Elgin committee. 7. Provide guidance to the Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force when requested on economic development - related matters as that group considers recommendations on the long -term facility and programming needs for the Hemmens Cultural Center. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: 1. Legislative Support: EAC, as a member of the EDG, shall work with local, state and federal legislators on all significant economic and business issues including the use of city re- sources. 2. Secondary Business Financing: EAC, as a member of the EDG, will provide assistance to ed- ucate Elgin businesses in applying for and obtaining funding through low- interest business financing, available revolving loan programs and assistance with DCEO programs. 13 bility and diverse hous- ing stock. vitality, accessibility and character. image as The City in the Sub - urbs. IE2- Continue to engage IE2.1 - Utilize communi- IE2.2- Empower citizens to IE2.3- Cultivate an active public and private partners ty partners and neigh- partner with the city to community of volunteers. in the image enhancement borhood groups to help reduce service delivery process. tell our story. costs. IE3- Connect the right peo- IE3.1- Integrate tradi- IE3.2- Roll out final phases IE3.3- Provide our residents, ple, at the right time, to the tional and new infor- of the 311 Initiative to en- businesses and employees the right information. mation technology re- hance service responsive- necessary tools to protect and sources to enhance ness and citizen engage- champion our image. communication with ment. stakeholders. ENHANCING ELGIN: The EAC, as a member of the EDG, will continue to promote Elgin's positive aspects and quality of life. 1. Continue to promote the City's branding campaign with social media. 2. Provide leadership for EDG "TeamYou" including planning and marketing small business events. 3. Coordinate and market small business training and learning opportunities with community partners. 4. Continue to manage EAC and EDG media relations. 5. Highlight EAC and EDG initiatives on WRMN monthly radio show and in the Chamber's monthly printed newsletter and in the weekly Email newsletter. 6. Conduct a marketing plan for the Enhancing Elgin committee. 7. Provide guidance to the Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Task Force when requested on economic development - related matters as that group considers recommendations on the long -term facility and programming needs for the Hemmens Cultural Center. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: 1. Legislative Support: EAC, as a member of the EDG, shall work with local, state and federal legislators on all significant economic and business issues including the use of city re- sources. 2. Secondary Business Financing: EAC, as a member of the EDG, will provide assistance to ed- ucate Elgin businesses in applying for and obtaining funding through low- interest business financing, available revolving loan programs and assistance with DCEO programs. 13 3. Sister City Program: EAC, as a member of the EDG, shall assist the City in "Sister City' pro- gram initiatives that are developed with the purposed of obtaining greater foreign direct investment and international trade opportunities for Elgin -based businesses. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into and executed this agreement effective as of the date and year first written above. CITY OF ELGIN: ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: City Manager Board Chair Attest: City elerk 14