HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES.2456.06-15-2009BILL NO. 09-108 RESOLUTION NO.'`�!�
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH OLD TOWN
CAPE, INC., FOR THE MAIN STREET PROGRAM, 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 Interim City Manager, for and on behalf of
the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is hereby authorized to
execute a Contract with Old Town Cape, Inc., for the Main Street
Program, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A copy of
said Contract is attached to this Resolution and made a part
hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 111le 20 .
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J B. Knudtson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gayle
City of Cape Girardeau and Old Town Cape, Inc.
Contract
The City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, hereby agrees to pay Old Town Cape, Inc. the
sum of $20,000 payable in four (4) quarterly installments of $5,000 each, commencing on
July 1, 2009, for the Old Town Cape Main Street Program to coordinate Cape
Girardeau's downtown revitalization effort and provide design assistance to property
owners, manage business recruitment activities, promote a positive image for downtown
and conduct 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 that may be provided by Old Town Cape in an on-
going and "as requested" basis are listed in the appendix attached.
In addition, 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, and public and private reinvestment statistics
occurring in the downtown. Due to the confidentiality of the information, the city will
assist by compiling the aggregate sales tax dollars generated within the Old Town Cape
boundaries. When provided, such data will be made available in reports produced by Old
Town Cape.
The City Manager, or his or her designate, will serve as a voting member of the Old
Town Cape Board of Directors. The Council Representative for which the majority of
the Old Town Cape district falls within their ward will serve 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 (1) year, commencing on July 1, 2009, and ending on June
30, 2010.
CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
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Ken J. fti nteri City Manager
Attest:
Gayle . Conrad, City Clerk
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LveSchiitt, President
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APPENDIX
Examples of Services Provided By
Old Town Cape
Design Assistance
• Design guidelines
• Fagade renderings
• Historic preservation and neighborhood preservation tax credit information
• Fagade improvement program
Business Recruitment
• Provide real estate agents information on vacant properties
• Conduct small business recruitment and retention workshops
• Provide market analysis research
• Develop resource packet for new businesses
• General Economic Development Activities
Conduct or Co -Sponsor Special Events
• Downtown Christmas Open House
• Tunes at Twilight
• Parade of Lights
• Car Show
• Valentine special event
Image Building
• Advertising
• Signage
• Promotion
General District Improvements & Leadership
• Fountain Street extension
• Facade improvements
• Facilitating special meetings of City interest such as the building safety meetings
and rezoning informational meetings
• DREAM Initiative
• Grant facilitation
• Downtown Parking Development
• Christmas Decorations