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Home My WebLink AboutRES 15-241RESOLUTION NO. 15-241 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF.THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to execute a one-year contract, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A," between BUILD, Inc., Beaumont Main Street and the City of Beaumont in the amount of $75,000 for FY 2016. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 10th day of November, 2015. STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF JEFFERSON § This agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Beaumont, Texas, a municipal corporation of the State of Texas, hereinafter called "City", acting herein by and through its duly authorized City Manager, and BUILD, Inc., Beaumont Main Street, a non-profit corporation, hereinafter called "BUILD", acting herein by and through its President. WHEREAS, the City believes that economic development and downtown revitalization are crucial to the continued economic success of City and believes that BUILD should be retained to carry out a program of work on behalf of City to accomplish these goals; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, the City and BUILD agree as follows: STATEMENT OF WORK City does hereby enter into a contract with BUILD to provide a comprehensive range of plans and projects in Beaumont directed at economic development and downtown revitalization by: a) promoting the physical and social development, redevelopment and economic well being of downtown Beaumont; b) . creating an environment in the downtown area which is conducive to residential, commercial, employment, recreational and cultural -artistic revitalization; c) attracting new employers; EXHIBIT "A" d) complying with all provisions of the Contract for Services - Urban Main Street program between BUILD and the Texas Historical Commission. COMPENSATION City hereby agrees to pay to BUILD during the term of this agreement Seventy- five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) from the City's General Fund. BUILD agrees to raise at least Seventy -Five Thousand ($75,000) in additional funding from the private sector to match the City's financial commitment. DISBURSEMENT Payment to BUILD will be made on a reimbursement basis and those payments will be supported by proper verifiable documentation. RECORDS AND REPORTS BUILD will provide an annual review related specifically to the Urban Main Street Program covering the period of this agreement due on October 31, 2016. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION The term of this agreement will be October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016. Suspension and/or termination may occur if BUILD fails to comply with any or all provisions of this agreement or for convenience. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR BUILD is an independent contractor and is not an officer, agent, or employee of the CITY. ACCESSIBILITY OF RECORDS The City retains the right to inspect and/or audit the records of BUILD, Inc. as they consider necessary to assure compliance with this agreement. LOSS, DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY BUILD agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, at its own expense, the City of Beaumont and its officers, agents, servants and employees, from and against any and all claims, causes of action and damages of every kind arising out of or in conjunction with the execution, performance attempted performance or non- performance of this contract or from the operations and actions of BUILD, Inc., its officers, agents and employees and specifically including herein any and all acts of negligence by the City of Beaumont, its agents, officers or employees carried out under the terms of this agreement. EXECUTED in duplicate originals this the day of , 2015. CITY OF BEAUMONT City Manager "CITY" ATTEST: City Clerk BUILD, INC. BEAUMONT MAIN STREET Executive Director "BUILD" ATTEST: By: _ Name: Title : 0 BEAUMONT MAIN STREET ACTIVITIES its o Main Street planned and -conducted DOG-tober Fest In Downtown Beaumont A premier festival event bringing people and their pets from across Southeast Texas into Downtown Beaumont, making them aware of local downtown businesses. a Main Street promoted downtown real estate for both residential and commercial development. s Main Street's Annual meeting, held at the Hotel Beaumont, raised awareness of downtown activities, both in terms of buildings available and people -oriented festivities. * Main Street -participated in -Christmas at the Museums with an activity for children to make pipe stem ornaments for the Tree Lighting at the end of the day led by the Mayor. • The Main Street Staff attended a Texas Downtown Association Conference in Granbury, TX. * Main Street organized a grand opening event for The Loft Hair Salon, a new business in downtown. IFIREWM-171 41 * Beaumont Main Street was recognized for the National Main Street Designation. * Main Street's Save and Secure met and worked with several downtown building owners. * Main Street hosted -and developed several meetings about downtown development using re -purposed shipping containers. * Main Street conducted a meeting with -Falcon Container Company from Austin who made a presentation in Beaumont on March 19, 2015 regarding. modular living. -A committee was appointed to explore the possibilities of modular living downtown and to. start a site selection 'inquiry. April June. 2015 Nathan Building and Goodhue Building are under contract. • Main Street is providing assistance for buyers by showing properties. Modified and updated Beaumont Main Street Webpage and Facebook Webpage to attract and increase awareness of available Downtown Beaumont properties that are for sale and to present opportunities available through our small business loan program. * Main Street announced plans for golf tournament in late October. * MainStreet assisted with New Orleans on Orleans Street Festival held April 25 hosted by the Music Studio. * Main Street promoted participation in May Preservation Month. BEAUMONT MAID STREET ACTI�JITIE� July --September, 201.5 • train Street focused on upcoming DOG=tober fest and golf tournament. • Man Street continued to refine MainStreet Website and Facebook Webpage. • Continued to assist in- marketing downtown properties which, all Year, have included Goodhue Building, Nathan -Building, Gilbert Building, hotel Beaumont, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Fertitta Building, and Beaumont Club. • Main Street Website has new Main Street marketing items, including. hats,,t•shirts, etc., with more items to be offered: ' • Main Street organized its first Port of Beaumont tour and lunch which i resulted In $1,750 in new membership fees. • Main Street met with Compass Bank to discuss CRA monies that are available to lend. • Main Street met with Tony Eads re: Westminster Church -'s proposal progress. • Main Street sent packet to Seth McCormick offering assistance with Hotel Beaumont project. • Main Street developed a plan for promotion of the organ at Jefferson Theatre when repairs to organ are completed. ** Though not within the October, 2014 through September, 2015 timeframe, Beaumont.Main Street closed on a loan in August, 2014 from our Revolving Loan Fund to Yvette Griffith/Yvette Michelle Portraits in the amount of $15,823.66. STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF JEFFERSON § This agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Beaumont, Texas, a municipal corporation of the State of Texas, hereinafter called "City", acting herein by and through its duly authorized City Manager, and BUILD, Inc., Beaumont Main Street, a non-profit corporation, hereinafter called "BUILD", acting herein by and through its President. WHEREAS, the City believes that economic development and downtown revitalization are crucial to the continued economic success of City and believes that BUILD should be retained to carry out a program of work on behalf of City to accomplish these goals; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, the City and BUILD agree as follows: STATEMENT OF WORK City does hereby enter into a contract with BUILD to provide a comprehensive range of plans and projects in Beaumont directed at economic development and downtown revitalization by: a) promoting the physical and social development, redevelopment and economic well being of downtown Beaumont; b) creating an environment in the downtown area which is conducive to residential, commercial, employment, recreational and cultural -artistic revitalization; c) attracting new employers; d) complying with all provisions of the Contract for Services - Urban Main Street program between BUILD and the Texas Historical Commission. COMPENSATION City hereby agrees to pay to BUILD during the term of this agreement Seventy- five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) from the City's General Fund. BUILD agrees to raise at least Seventy -Five Thousand ($75,000) in additional funding from the private sector to match the City's financial commitment. DISBURSEMENT Payment to BUILD will be made on a reimbursement basis and those payments will be supported by proper verifiable documentation. RECORDS AND REPORTS BUILD will provide an annual review related specifically to the Urban Main Street Program covering the period of this agreement due on October 31, 2016. SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION The term of this agreement will be October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016. Suspension and/or termination may occur if BUILD fails to comply with any or all provisions of this agreement or for convenience. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR BUILD is an independent contractor and is not an officer, agent, or employee of the CITY. ACCESSIBILITY OF RECORDS The City retains the right to inspect and/or audit the records of BUILD, Inc. as they consider necessary to assure compliance with this agreement. LOSS, DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY BUILD agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, at its own expense, the City of Beaumont and its officers, agents, servants and employees, from and against any and all claims, causes of action and damages of every kind arising out of or in conjunction with the execution, performance attempted performance or non- performance of this contract or from the operations and actions of BUILD, Inc., its officers, agents and employees and specifically including herein any and all acts of negligence by the City of Beaumont, its agents, officers or employees carried out under the terms of this agreement. EXECUTED in duplicate originals this the /J fA day of 1�c- vet b - , 2015. CITY OF BEAUMONT , By: L_ City Manager "CITY" ATT LIM BUILD, INC. BEAUMONT MAIN STREET, Executive Director "BUILD" ATTEST: By: covo/ b)r 6 Name: Carol Wd t6n Title : Hi 'xd tqz,,: ,5 af