HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes.2763.06-03-2013BILL NO. 13-76
RESOLUTION NO. 027&3
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH OLD TOWN
CAPE, INC., IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,
MISSOURI
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE
GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
ARTICLE 1. The City Manager, for and on behalf of the City
of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is hereby authorized to execute a
Contract for Services with Old Town Cape, Inc., for downtown
revitalization efforts in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
The contract shall be in substantially the form attached hereto
as Exhibit A, which document is hereby approved by the City
Council, with such changes therein as shall be approved by the
officers of the City executing the same.
PASSEDOPTED THIS' & DAY OF 2013.
A y y E. Re ger, Mayor
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City of Cape Girardeau and Old Town Cape, Inc.
Contract for Services
The City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, hereby agrees to pay Old Town Cape, Inc. the sum of
$40,000 payable in four (4) quarterly installments of$10,000 each, commencing on July 1, 2013,
for Old Town Cape, Inc. to coordinate Cape Girardeau's downtown revitalization efforts
including providing design assistance to property owners, managing business recruitment
activities, promoting a positive image for downtown and conducting special events. As part of
its activities, Old Town Cape will, on an annual basis, serve as primary sponsor/organizer of at
least three (3) special events and recruit a minimum of three (3) new businesses to the Old Town
Cape district. Other services related to downtown revitalization may be provided by Old Town
Cape in an on-going and "as requested" basis.
In addition, Old Town Cape will assist in coordination of the implementation of the City of Cape
Girardeau's Downtown Strategic Plan adopted by the Cape Girardeau Planning and Zoning
Commission and City Council in 2009.
Examples of services to be provided by Old Town Cape are listed on the appendix attached.
Old Town Cape will, on an annual basis, provide a report to the City Council on its progress in
achieving these objectives. Such report will include net new businesses and jobs, number of
building renovations, public and private reinvestment statistics occurring in the downtown, and
progress on its assistance to the City on the implementation of the Downtown Strategic Plan.
The City Manager, or his or her designee, will serve as a voting member of the Old 'town Cape
Board of Directors. The Council Representative whose ward contains a majority of the Old
Town Cape district will serve as ex officio to the Old Town Cape Board of Directors to help
ensure communication and compliance. The term of this contract is for a period of one (I) year,
commencing •i July 1, 2013, and ending on June 30, 2014.
CIT OF APE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
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Appendix
Examples of Services to be Provided by
Old Town Cape
Organizational Structure Strategies
• Establish a Community Improvement District
• Provide additional staff and resources for OTC
• Dissolve Downtown Development Corporation and Special Business District
• Improve "Town & Gown" relationship
• Volunteer development
Land Use & Building Survey Strategies
• Parking study
• Identify locations for public parking
• Develop Parks & Open Space Master Plan for OTC District
• Develop database for downtown infrastructure
Community Survey Strategies
• Continue visitor surveys
• Re -convene focus groups
• Conduct telephone/mail survey
Building & Streetscape Design Guidelines Strategies
• Assist with adoption of supplemental design standards and process for review
• Improve enforcement of building codes within the district
• Establish gateways to downtown
• Wayfinding plan and signage
• Develop signage system for public parking
• Education on Federal & State Tax Credits for rehabilitation
• Continue encouragement of rehabilitation of downtown buildings
• Encourage upper -floor development
• Maintain beautification projects
• Develop appreciation for Historic Districts
• Encourage & facilitate sidewalk cafes and outdoor seating
• Improve aesthetics of existing parking lots
• Develop downtown parking map/brochure
Retail Market Analysis Strategies
• Improve business retention and expansion efforts
• Create business recruitment program & package
• Increase marketing and create downtown events
• Increase available retail space
• Verify and update commercial vacancies
Housing Market Analysis Strategies
• Develop second floor residential space
• Develop downtown housing marketing campaign
• Encourage property owners to improve and maintain properties
• Develop residential infill in the Good Hope/Haarig District
• Increase residential population
• Rental occupancy permit
Financial Assistance Strategies
• Establish Community Improvement District
• Establish TIF
• Establish Fagade Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Fund
Destination Assessment Strategies
• Feasibility studies for attractions
• Develop Riverfront Park concept plan
• Develop river recreation event
• Provide downtown public amenities
• Establish University Village on Broadway
• Enhance transportation system
• Attract a downtown hotel
Marketing Strategies
• Rebrand Old Town Cape District
• Coordinate special events with retailers
o Downtown Christmas Open House
o Tunes at Twilight
o Parade of Lights
o Farmer's Market
o Home Tour
• Expand store hours
• Establish storefront display contest
• Enhance promotional activities
• Develop and market a "fop 10 List of Activities
• Fill vacant storefronts with local art and signage