13-55 Resolution No. 13-55
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE ELGIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
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 activity, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
s/David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: March 20, 2013
Adopted: March 20, 2013
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0
Attest:
s%Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Service Agreement (Agreement) is made and entered into this 20th day of March,
2013, 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 (EDG), establishes the terms
and conditions under which EDG 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, EDG is capable of providing expertise in the matter of economic development;
and
Whereas, EDG 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 EDG and the City to each
other, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION I
Terms and Conditions
1. Services: EDG 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, EDG
is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City, and EDG will not hold itself
out as any such employee. EDG 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, 2013 and end on Decem-
ber 31, 2013.
3. Compensation: In consideration of the rendering of services by EDG under this Agreement,
the City agrees to pay EDG $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 EDG for the term this Agreement remains in effect.
4. Reporting: EDG 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 EDG's monthly meetings shall be provided to the
Mayor and City Council and the Chamber's Board of Directors. The EDG'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: EDG 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: EDG shall provide a copy to the City of the auditor's opinion from its annual au-
dit.
5. Notice of Claim: If EDG wishes to make a claim for additional compensation as a result of
action taken by the City, EDG 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 EDG's fee shall be valid only to the extent that such changes are in-
cluded in writing signed by the City and EDG and approved by way of written amendment
to this Agreement.
6. Indemnification: To the fullest extent permitted by law, EDG 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 EDG in connection
herewith, including negligence or omissions of employees or agents of EDG 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: EDG 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. EDG 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 EDG 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
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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: EDG 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 EDG shall
remain liable to the City with respect to each and every item, condition and other provision
hereof to the same extent that the EDG 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.
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12. Cooperation with Other Economic Development-Related Boards and Agencies: EDG 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. EDGh
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 EDG 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 EDG, 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, EDG shall maintain all prospect information in confi-
dence. EDG 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 EDG may wish to access certain grant funding
pools whereby the City must act as a "pass through" or coordinating agency. In such cases,
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the city manager shall be authorized by the city council to execute, administer and manage
such grants on behalf of the City and EDG, 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: EDG 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, EDG shall have written sexu-
al 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 EDG 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 EDG 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, EDG hereby certifies, represents and warrants to the City that all EDG'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. EDG 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 EDG to determine EDG's compliance with the provisions of this
section. In the event the City proceeds with such an audit the EDG shall make available to
the City the EDG'S relevant records at no cost to the City. EDG shall pay any and all costs
associated with any such audit.
24. Work Products. All Work Products prepared by EDG pursuant hereto, including, but not
limited to, reports, studies, plans and recommendations shall be delivered to the City upon
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request of the City provided, however, that EDG 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
(1S) 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 EDG pursuant to Section 3 hereof, no
action shall be commenced by EDG 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 EDG. In the event this
Agreement is so terminated, EDG shall be paid for services actually performed, and reim-
burseable 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, EDG shall immediately cease the expenditure of
any funds paid to EDG by the City and shall refund to the City any unearned or unexpended
funds.
27. Interference with Public Contracting: EDG 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, EDG 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: EDG shall submit invoices to the City for the payments to be made by the City to
EDG pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Agreement. Such invoices shall be in a format ap-
proved by the City. EDG shall maintain records showing actual time devoted and costs in-
curred pursuant to this Agreement. EDG shall permit an authorized representative of the
City to inspect and audit all data and records of EDG for work done under this Agreement.
EDG 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-
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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
EDG Duties and Services Duties:
1. EDG 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. EDG shall be responsible for the operation of the programs carried out under the terms of
this Agreement. The EDG'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. EDG 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. EDG 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 EDG.
5. EDG shall operate the programs contemplated in this Agreement for the general public
good for the promotion of business, industry and trade within Elgin.
6. EDG shall conduct telephone or personal meetings with all economic development related
prospects referred to EDG by the City and shall regularly provide the City with progress re-
ports on each economic development prospect referred to EDG by the City.
7. EDG shall provide in collaboration with the City an on-going strategy for the economic de-
velopment based upon current initiatives.
8. EDG shall make its books and financial records concerning the funds expended under this
Agreement available to the City for inspections and review and audit. EDG will, at no ex-
pense to the City, provide an annual report and accounting of expenditures of the funds
covered by this Agreement.
9. EDG will continue to utilize and engage business, community, and civic volunteers to help
implement key economic development initiatives.
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10. EDG 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.
SECTION III
PURPOSE
The over-arching goals of EDG's public-private strategic partnership are to:
To achieve these goals the EDG partnership employs proven economic development
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
Initiatives and strategies intended 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 Fu-
ture." Specific action items relevant to the Strategic Plan are noted in the margin under Section
IV, "Core Services and Deliverables," below.
The 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
ED1-Create sustainable ED1.1-Enhance our ED1.2-Explore opportu- ED1.3-Conduct a compre-
business districts and commercial corridors nities for targeted prop- hensive review of the city's
identify areas for new for the purpose of ad- erty acquisitions. TIF Districts and evaluate the
development. ditional retail devel- potential for additional are-
opment and aesthetic as.
improvements.
ED2-Continue practices to ED2.1 Examine our in- ED2.2-Market our com- ED2.3-Provide specialized
create an investment- centive programs and petitive advantage as the assistance to small business-
friendly environment. business retention ef- City in the Suburbs to at- es through"ombudsman"
forts. tract additional invest- efforts.
ment.
ED3-Connect with our ED3.1-Examine the ED3.2-Expand our role in ED3.3-Foster our relationship
partners to facilitate fur- potential development workforce development with the international busi-
ther diversification of in- of sports facilities to and job training. ness community.
dustries,employment op- attract tourism dollars.
portunities and retail of-
ferings.
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SECTION IV
CORE SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES:
I. BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION: retaining existing business-
es through proactive outreach, providing assistance and resources and maintain-
ing a business friendly environment, with a special emphasis on small business.
The EDG shall conduct an annual business retention program in which existing
businesses and employers are identified and personal contact is made with City
businesses by EDG through on-site visits, mail surveys or both. EDG's business
retention program shall be designed to identify and address the needs of existing
businesses and the manner in which EDG and the City can better assist those
businesses, including, but not limited to, the following components:
1. A Business Retention survey sent via mail to companies located in
the Northwest Business Park, the Northwest Corporate Park, Windsor Commer-
cial Center, Elgin Industrial Park and Burnidge Brothers Industrial Park.
2. Conduct not less than 15 business retention calls per year.
3. With the City Manager, conduct 10 retention calls with the chief ex-
ecutive 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. Continue to monitor the need for high-speed Internet service to City
businesses and the Central Business District with local broadband providers.
7. Develop the incentive programs for existing businesses that creates
job growth and provides additional incentives for hiring City residents.
8. Serve as a resource for City businesses seeking economic, demo-
graphic, commercial real estate and related data for economic development by
providing such data to Elgin businesses from EDG's subscribed or maintained da-
tabases.
9. Update and maintain information on Elgin's community profile in
the database maintained by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic
Opportunity (DCEO). The City shall assist EDG in updating and maintaining such
information every two years.
10. Conduct not less than three roundtables, involving business sectors
important to the growth of the Elgin economy.
11. The EDG will help companies assess their export and foreign market
potential by establishing a local International Trade Council (ITC). In addition, the
ITC will explore the possibility of Foreign Trade Zone(s) for Elgin as well as pro-
moting foreign trade missions and the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP)
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program.
12. The EDG program will conduct three workshops dealing with issues
involving supporting exporting.
II. BUSINESS RECRUITMENT: showcasing Elgin as a preferred business
location, recognizing the importance that foreign direct investment plays in El-
gin's economy.
1. EDG shall provide assistance to new business prospects seeking to
locate in Elgin by providing information on available sites and buildings, de-
mographics, labor force, housing, education and infrastructure. EDG shall pro-
vide infrastructure information to business prospects when requested by work-
ing with utility companies, local governmental units and the City to facilitate the
decision-making process for prospective businesses considering locating in Elgin.
2. EDG shall also work with state and federal organizations to immedi-
ately respond to business and developer requests for information.
3. EDG shall also perform the following business attraction services to
aid prospective businesses and developers:
a. Respond to DCEO's statewide inquiries seeking information
for significant development projects by referring projects to brokers and de-
velopers actively engaged in the development of Elgin.
b. Provide information from EDG's subscribed (CoStar) or main-
tained databases of economic, demographic, commercial real estate and re-
lated data for economic development 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 profes-
sionals through individual meetings and by participating in events.
e. Market Elgin's retail opportunities and sites to key developers
at the Midwest International Council of Shopping Center trade show. Ar-
range and host follow up on site visits focused specifically on retail devel-
opment.
4. Domestic and Global Economic Initiatives: Time and resources per-
mitting, the EDG shall continue its initiatives to attract businesses and quality
jobs. Marketing efforts in domestic, 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 in-
ternationally and to DCEO offices in these regions.
a. Maintain relationships with DCEO offices in Brussels and oth-
er Illinois Foreign Trade offices.
b. Continue to engage foreign companies through the German
American Chamber, Korean Office of Trade and Chicago International Trade
Commissioners Association (CITCA).
C. Explore foreign direct investment from China through the
U.S. China Chamber and other partners.
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d. Review the City's existing economic development competi-
tive position including incentive programs to ensure Elgin retains its ability
to attract commercial/industrial investment and create jobs.
5. EDG Website: EDG will maintain a web site providing marketing and
demographic information on Elgin. EDG 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 lan-
guages. Assessment of the website's performance will take place and be report-
ed quarterly.
6. Entrepreneurial Services: EDG shall provide ongoing entrepreneurial
assistance through the Team You initiatives and service referrals that provide
business planning, partner referrals, sales introductions, networking and financ-
ing 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 Center, Gail Borden Public Li-
brary, Elgin Development Group and SCORE of the Fox Valley.
III. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: engaging with businesses and com-
munity partners to help build a diverse and skilled workforce. EDG 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:
a. 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.
b. Developing initiatives with local employers that are designed to re-
train the current Elgin workforce in order to increase Elgin resident employment.
c. Work with local schools and businesses to develop and publicize
student internship and apprenticeship programs, and vocational opportunities.
d. Continue supporting the implementation of the "WorkKeys" certifi-
cation program and the use of the "KeyTrain" program at both the local and
state level.
e. Participate in and promote Elgin Community College's Job and In-
tern Fairs and Veteran's Resource Summits.
f. Partner with IDES to encourage job seekers to take advantage of the
1000 Workers Skills Initiative.
g. With Workforce partners, consider conducting a Workkeys regional
information session for area employers.
h. Help sponsor and promote NCRC Students and Parents nights and
reception honoring students receiving a certificate.
i. Seek to establish an advance manufacturing Careers awareness ini-
tiative.
j. With ECC, conduct a manufacturing symposium event.
k. Continue to promote ECC's Youth Transitions and I-CAP programs to
employers.
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I. EDG members of the Workforce Development Committee shall represent the
City at various local, regional, state, and federal economic development meet-
ings and events.
IV. TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT: focusing on critical land use and trans-
portation
1. EDG shall seek all opportunities for participating in the planning and develop-
ment of needed transportation and infrastructure projects impacting Elgin, Kane
and Cook Counties including the Illinois 47 corridors and the Randall Road BRT.
EDG shall assist the City in identifying and monitoring additional infrastructure
needs and projects as agreed upon by both parties, such as broadband, rail, wa-
ter, power and communications.
2. The EDG's Transportation and Development Committee will provide an im-
portant discussion forum and sounding board for government officials and rep-
resentatives from the development community.
3. The EDG shall work closely with the City on redevelopment areas, including for-
mer big box retail sites.
4. The EDG shall attend meetings of regional significance effecting Elgin hosted by
KDOT, IDOT and the Tollway.
CITY OF ELGIN"S STRATEGIC PLAN: IMAGE ENHANCEMENT
IE1-Create additional IE1.1-Promote our IE1.2- Create a con- IE1.3-Conduct a compre-
opportunities to community's unique sistent visual identity to hensive review of our land
strengthen our image as selling points in the ar- support the key messag- use plans and development
The City in the Suburbs. eas of the arts,sus- es of authenticity,sus- ordinances consistent with
tainability and diverse tainability,vitality,acces- our image as The City in the
housing stock. sibility and character. Suburbs.
IE2-Continue to engage IE2.1-Utilize commu- IE2.2-Empower citizens IE2.3-Cultivate an active
public and private part- nity partners and to partner with the city community of volunteers.
ners in the image en- neighborhood groups to reduce service delivery
hancement process. to help tell our story. costs.
IE3-Connect the right IE3.1-Integrate tradi- IE3.2-Roll out final phas- IE3.3- Provide our residents,
people,at the right time, tional and new infor- es of the 311 Initiative to businesses and employees the
to the right information. mation technology re- enhance service respon- necessary tools to protect and
sources to enhance siveness and citizen en- champion our image.
communication with gagement.
stakeholders.
V. ENHANCING ELGIN: The EDG will continue to promote Elgin's positive aspects
and quality of life.
a. Continue to promote the City's branding campaign with social media.
b. Provide leadership for EDG TeamYou including planning and marketing small
business events.
c. Coordinate and market small business training and learning opportunities with
community partners.
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------- d. Continue to manage EDG media relations.
e. Highlight EDG initiatives on WRMN monthly radio show and in the
Chamber's monthly printed newsletter and in the weekly Email newsletter.
f. Conduct a marketing plan for the Enhancing Elgin committee.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
x 1. Legislative Support: EDG shall work with local, state and federal
legislators on all significant economic and business issues including the use of
city resources.
2. Secondary Business Financing: EDG will provide assistance to edu-
cate Elgin businesses in applying for and obtaining funding through low-interest
business financing, available revolving loan programs and assistance with DCEO
programs.
3. Sister City Program: EDG shall assist the City, which will lead to
greater foreign direct investment 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 COM ERCE:
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By: !mil By:
City Manager k1l Boa d air
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City CIA
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