(10)AR 120109 Contract/Chamber of Commerce

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ITEM #10 CITY OF COLTON For the Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting of December 1, 2009 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Boardmembers FROM: Candace E. Cassel, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Consideration of Authorizing Execution of Contract by and between the Redevelopment Agency for the City of Colton and the Colton Chamber of Commerce, Scope of Work for 2009/10 Fiscal Year DATE: October 19, 2009 DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS Historically, the City, through its Redevelopment Agency, has provided an annual stipend to the Chamber in the amount of $25,500, which has been tied to a scope of service and measure of performance since fiscal year 2006/2007. Annual fees have been paid in quarterly installments following receipt of both monthly and quarterly reports. The Chamber of Commerce has requested that the City renew its arrangement to provide such economic development services for the 2009/10 fiscal year. Review of the 2008/09 quarterly and monthly reports revealed that the scope of services established met the needs of Chamber members based on their attendance and support for the activities and services provided, with the exception that monthly reports will not be required for this fiscal year. Quarterly reports will meet the reporting requirements for this fiscal year to help ease the burden on the Chamber's small staff. The Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce approved the scope of services at its July 16 Board meeting as outlined below: • Conduct networking/speaker engagements that provide valuable information to businesses. • Conduct small business development workshops for small businesses. • Create and maintain master calendar of community and civic organization events. • Develop materials for information/visitor center to provide to new residents/businesses. • Conduct legislative briefings for all businesses on issues that may affect them. • Coordinate Grand Openings and Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for Colton businesses and officials. • Prepare and maintain a list of business inquiries/contacts/site visits and business leads. • Complete Quarterly Activity Reports • Organize and collaborate with San Bernardino Alliance for Education and Colton High School et. al., nurturing "home grown" businesses and community leaders. • Establish a Resource/Referral Center and conduct Financial Assistance Workshops for businesses. • Submit quarterly reports as attached to the agreement, noting the Chamber's activities on the above referenced activities. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Chamber will submit a Quarterly Report 30 days following the end of each quarter.