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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-157 Resolution No. 16-157 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Richard G. Kozal, 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 Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce for economic development services including small businesses assistance, business retention outreach, foreign trade initiatives and other similar programs, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/David J. Kaptain David J. Kaptain, Mayor Presented: December 21, 2016 Adopted: December 21, 2016 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 21st day of Decem- ber 2016, 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 can provide 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 ll 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, 2017 and end on Decem- ber 31,2019. 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: EAC shall provide minutes of the EDG's monthly meetings with city manager or designated city representative for distribution to the City's mayor and city council and the EAC's board of directors. 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 provide to the City a quarterly financial report, including general financial information from the prior quarter (income statement and balance sheet) that shall be forwarded to the city manager for review and distribution to the mayor and city council. Minutes of EAC's monthly meetings shall also be provided to the city manager on a quarterly basis for distribution to the City's mayor and city coun- cil. c. Audit: EAC shall provide a copy to the City of the auditor's opinion from its annual au- d it. d. When requested by the city manager, EAC shall provide an oral report to the mayor and city council, to include but not be limited to, prospect activity, challenges to eco- nomic development, local employment trends, coordinated efforts with other agencies and recommendations to improve the economic development climate. 5. Notice of Claim: If EAC wishes to make a claim for additional compensation because of ac- tion taken by the City, EAC shall give written notice of its claim within 15 days after occur- rence 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 included 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 result- ing from or arising out of negligent actions or omissions of the EAC in connection herewith, including negligence or omissions of employees or agents of EAC arising out of the per- formance of this Agreement. In the event of any action against the City, its officers, em- ployees, agents, boards or commissions, covered by the foregoing duty to indemnify, de- fend and hold harmless such action shall be defended by legal counsel of the City's choos- ing.The provisions of this paragraph shall survive any expiration, completion and/or termi- nation of this Agreement. 2 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 thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City.The certificate of insurance that shall include 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 in- surance with respect to any other insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to the City. There shall be no endorsement or modification of this insurance to make it excess over other available insurance, alternatively, if the insurance states that it is ex- cess 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 gen- eral 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 Insur- ance covering claims resulting from error, omissions or negligent acts with a com- bined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. A certificate of insur- ance shall be submitted to the City as evidence of insurance protection. The policy shall not be modified 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 pres- ence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap, unless based upon a bona fide occupa- tional qualification, and this requirement shall apply to, but not be limited to, the following: employment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship. 3 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 sub- contractor shall require the City's advanced written approval. 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 construed to affect in any manner the terms and provisions hereof or the interpretation or construc- tion thereof. 4 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, El- gin Area Chamber of Commerce, 31 South Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60120.The parties shall apprise each other of changes in contact information as may occur from time to time. All notices, 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, 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 sex- ual harassment policies that include,at a minimum,the following information: 5 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 pos- session 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 associated 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 re- quest 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 foregoing, or anything else to the contrary in this Agreement, with the sole exception of an action to 6 recover the monies the City has agreed to pay to EAC pursuant to Section 3 hereof, no ac- tion 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 reim- bursable 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 written substance abuse prevention program which meets or exceeds the program re- quirements 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 into 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. 7 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 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 ongoing 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. 8 10. EAC will provide economic development services using the talents of the Chamber Presi- dent, three part-time experienced and knowledgeable 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 recom- mendations 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 CI 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: 1. Business Retention and Expansion 2. Business Recruitment 3. Workforce Development 4. Transportation and Development 5. Enhancing Elgin 9 CITY OF ELGIN'S STRATEGIC PLAN: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ED1-Create sus- ED1.1- Enhance ED1.2- Explore op- ED1.3-Conduct a tainable business our commercial portunities for tar- comprehensive re- districts and identi- corridors for addi- geted property ac- view of the city's TIF fy areas for new tional retail devel- quisitions. Districts and evaluate development. opment and aes- the potential for addi- thetic improve- tional areas. ments. ED2-Continue prac- ED2.1- Examine ED2.2- Market our ED2.3- Provide spe- tices to create an in- our incentive pro- competitive ad- cialized assistance to vestment-friendly grams and busi- vantage as the City in small businesses environment. ness retention ef- the Suburbs to at- through "ombuds- forts. tract additional in- man" efforts. vestment. ED3-Connect with ED3.1- Examine ED3.2- Expand our ED3.3- Foster our rela- our partners to facili- the potential de- role in workforce de- tionship with the inter- tate further diversifi- velopment of velopment and job national business cation of industries, sports facilities to training. community. employment oppor- attract tourism dol- tunities and retail of- lars. ferings. SECTION IV CORE SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION: Retaining existing businesses through proactive outreach, 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 the EAC and the City can better assist those businesses, including, but not limited to,the following components: 10 1. Business Retention surveys will be sent to companies located in industrial and business parks on a three-year revolving basis. The survey will be redesigned with the help of the Business Recruitment and Retention Committee, if necessary, to keep up with changing conditions. An electronic survey will be distributed. The survey will be expanded to include other businesses in different sectors such as retail and financial services. 2. Conduct not less than 30 business retention calls per year, and hold at least one "Business Drop-In"event in a selected Commercial/Business Park. 3. Conduct ten retention calls with the chief executive officer or their designated representa- tives of key Elgin businesses. 4. Respond to requests for assistance from the business community in resolving issues relat- ing to retention and expansion. 5. Analyze and act upon the results of the retention surveys and CEO visits. 6. Coordinate meetings of the Mayor's President's Council with a cross-section of Elgin's business leaders. 7. Work with the City and others to develop a more comprehensive demographic data set. 8. 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. 9. The EAC will promote international trade and help businesses assess their export and for- eign market potential. 10. The EAC will conduct workshops dealing with trade and exporting as needed. The EAC will continue to provide exporting companies with Certificates of Origin services. 11 BUSINESS RECRUITMENT: showcasing Elgin as a preferred business location, recognizing the importance that foreign direct investment plays in Elgin's economy, EAC shall: 1. Provide assistance to new business prospects seeking to locate in Elgin by providing infor- mation on available sites and buildings, demographics, labor force, housing, education and infrastructure. EAC shall provide infrastructure information to business prospects when re- quested by working with utility companies, local governmental units and the City to facilitate the decision-making process for prospective businesses considering locating in Elgin. 2. Work with state and federal organizations to immediately respond to business and develop- er requests for information. 3. Perform the following business attraction services to aid prospective businesses and devel- opers: a. Respond to DCEO's and Intersect Illinois' statewide inquiries seeking information for significant development projects by referring projects to brokers and developers ac- tively 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. Continue to maintain and establish new relationships with real estate professionals through individual meetings and by participating in events, as time and resources permit. d. 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. e. Use the Retail Market Analysis to identify current market conditions so that develop- ers and owners could determine market potential for existing and new construction. The Analysis will also be used to attract businesses to Elgin's retail corridors. f. Use the Industrial Market Analysis to identify current market conditions so that de- velopers and owners could determine market potential for existing and new con- struction. The Analysis will also be used to attract developers and users to Elgin's Industrial and Business Parks. 12 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 North American and European regions as well as countries where the U.S. has free trade agree- ments 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 Foreign Trade offices. b. Continue to engage foreign companies through the German American Chamber, Chicago International Trade Commissioners Association (CITCA), and foreign con- sulates such as the Canadian and Mexican consulates. c. Explore foreign direct investment from all countries. d. Review the City's existing economic development competitive position including de- velopment assistance programs to ensure Elgin retains its ability to attract commer- cial/industrial investment and create jobs. e. The EDG will prepare a brochure highlighting products made in Elgin to distribute by public officials and business executives traveling outside the U.S. f. The EDG will promote Elgin by advertising in various foreign publications such as the German American Chamber of Commerce Annual Report and Directory. 5. EDG 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 El- gin 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: Work with the Elgin Area Small Business Academy to provide en- trepreneurial assistance through its network of businesses. Provide businesses service re- ferrals for business planning, partner referrals, networking opportunities, sales introduc- tions,and financing referrals for small business start-ups and expansions. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Engaging with businesses and community partners to help build a diverse and skilled workforce. EAC shall continue promoting initiatives created to pro- duce a "workforce ready" labor supply to new and expanding businesses, including, but not lim- ited to, participating in the following activities: 13 1. Partnering with School District U46 and 301, Elgin Community College, Kane County Work- force Development Division, other governmental agencies,and Elgin employers in efforts to de- velop and maintain a viable workforce for Elgin. 2. Developing initiatives with local employers that are designed to retrain the current Elgin workforce to increase Elgin resident employment. 3. Work with local schools and businesses to develop and publicize student internship and apprenticeship programs,and vocational opportunities. 4. Continue supporting the implementation of the "WorkKeys" certification program and the use of the "KeyTrain" program. 5. Participate in and promote Elgin Community College's Job and Intern Fairs,and manufactur- ing Job and Career Fair. 6. Continue to promote the Employer Assisted Housing Program to help employers recruit and retain employees as well as improving Elgin neighborhoods. 7. Continue to work with Business and Career Services on the Manufacturing Career Intern- ship Program for low income youth. 8. Develop with Business and Career Services an Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Program designed for young adults and others interested in high tech manufacturing careers. 9. Continue to support and participate in the Alignment Collaborative for Education. 10. Increase manufacturing awareness and career opportunities among high school students by continuing the Manufacture Your Future event at the library, featuring manufacturing exhib- its,student field trips to the library and company tours. 11. Continue to promote ECC's Youth Transitions and I-CAP programs to employers. 12. EDG members of the Workforce Development Committee shall represent the City at various local, regional,state,and federal economic development meetings and events. 14 13. Recognize a business, educational institution or organization making an exceptional contri- bution an impact to workforce development with the annual Workforce Award. 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 transpor- tation and infrastructure projects impacting Elgin, Kane and Cook Counties including the Il- linois 47 corridors and the Randall Road Bus Rapid Transit. EAC shall assist the City in iden- tifying and monitoring additional infrastructure needs and projects as agreed upon by both parties,such as broadband, rail,water, power and communications. 2. The EDG's Transportation and Development Committee will provide an important discus- sion forum and sounding board for government officials and representatives from the de- velopment community. 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. 6. Work with developers and government officials on mitigating the impact of development fees and property taxes on businesses. 15 CITY OF ELGIN'S STRATEGIC PLAN: IMAGE ENHANCEMENT 1E1-Create additional opportuni- 1E1.1- Promote 1E1.2- Create a 1E1.3-Conduct ties to strengthen our image as our communi- consistent vis- a comprehen- The City in the Suburbs. ty's unique sell- ual identity to sive review of ing points in support the key our land use the areas of the messages of plans and de- arts,sustaina- authenticity, velopment or- bility and di- sustainability, dinances con- verse housing vitality,acces- sistent with our stock. sibility and image as The character. City in the Suburbs. 1E2-Continue to engage public and 1E2.1 -Utilize 1E2.2- Empow- 1E2.3-Cultivate private partners in the image en- community er citizens to an active hancement process. partners and partner with community of neighborhood the city to re- volunteers. groups to help duce service tell our story. delivery costs. 1E3-Connect the right people,at the 1E3.1- Integrate 1E3.2-Roll out 1E3.3- Provide right time,to the right information. traditional and final phases of our residents, new infor- the 311 Initia- businesses and mation tech- tive to enhance employees the nology re- service re- necessary tools sources to en- sponsiveness to protect and hance commu- and citizen en- champion our nication with gagement. image. stakeholders. ENHANCING ELGIN: Promoting Elgin's positive aspects and quality of life, EAC shall: 1. Continue to promote the City's branding campaign with social media. 2. Provide leadership for EDG Elgin Area Small Business Network including planning and mar- keting small business events. 16 3. Coordinate and market small business training and learning opportunities with community partners. 4. Continue to manage EDG media relations. 5. Highlight EDG initiatives on WRMN monthly radio show and in the EAC's monthly printed newsletter and in the weekly Email newsletter. 6. Conduct a marketing plan for the Enhancing Elgin committee. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: 1. Legislative Support: EAC shall work with local,state and federal legislators on all signifi- cant economic and business issues including the use of city resources. 2. Secondary Business Financing: EAC will provide assistance to educate Elgin businesses in applying for and obtaining funding through low-interest business financing,available re- volving loan programs and assistance with DCEO programs. 3. Sister City Program: EAC shall assist the City,which will lead to greater foreign direct in- vestment and international trade opportunities. 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: B LL i - / Y• A t � By. City Manager Board Chair Attest: ‘'cit4e:el 17