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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Revised 2018/19 Agreement with Ames Economic Development Commission RESOLUTION NO. 18-416 RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED 2018/19 AGREEMENT WITH AMES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF AMES WHEREAS,the City's FY 2018/19 adopted budget includes funds for the Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) to conduct economic development activities on behalf of the City; and, WHEREAS, an Agreement was previously approved on June 26, 2018, outlining the responsibilities of the AEDC in conducting this work; and, WHEREAS, the original Agreement provides $150,000 to the AEDC in exchange for two main services: 1)$90,000 of this amount purchases business recruitment and marketing services,and 2) the remaining $60,000 continues funding the services of the City Business Development Coordinator,who provides guidance to prospective businesses and developers as they navigate the development process; and, WHEREAS,an amendment has been added to this contract to include an additional task(No. 6)identified at the City Council goal-setting sessions; the amendment says the AEDC will"collect feedback from developers,builders,engineers,and architects regarding the City's building codes and enforcement processes to determine what elements,including interpretation,might be impediments to improving the housing stock in Ames and share this input with the City Council;" and, WHEREAS, during the recent annual report made to the City Council by the AEDC, it was apparent that this task was not accomplished in FY 2017/18 as requested; and, WHEREAS, therefore, this additional task has been added to the Scope of Services in the AEDC contract with the City; it should be noted that this contract replaces the recently approved contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the revised 2018/19 agreement with the Ames Economic Development Commission, is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 10' day of July, 2018. c .u� 4M Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Gartin Seconded by: Betcher Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10' day of July, 2018.