City Council
MEETING DATE: 6/8/2016
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Chamber of Commerce Service Provider Agreement for FY16/17
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FROM:
Leisa Lukes, Economic Development Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Chamber of Commerce Service Provider Agreement for FY16/17; authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement; and approve the payment of $60,000 for the agreed-upon services in accordance with the adopted FY16/17 budget.
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BACKGROUND:
The Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce is a non-governmental entity, but acts as a partner with the City to retain and grow businesses in Cathedral City. It also serves to represent the community's business interests and advocates on behalf of the business community. The Chamber also benefits the City through cooperative marketing programs and by providing Visitor Center services. An allocation of $60,000 to the Chamber was approved in the bi-annual budget for FY16/17. Staff is recommending approval of the necessary budget transfer and associated Service Provider Agreement.
DISCUSSION:
The Chamber has been a partner with the City since the City's incorporation in 1981. It is served by a 15-member board of directors and employs one paid position titled "Executive Director." That position is currently vacant and is being filled on an interim basis by a contract Chamber Manager. Volunteer Chamber Ambassadors assist in providing activities for Chamber members and fulfilling the Chamber's services.
Mayor Henry, Mayor Pro Tem Pettis and several City staff and Chamber Executive Committee members serve on the joint City/Chamber Committee. The City's Economic Development Manager serves as the City's liaison with the Chamber. Mayor Pro Tem Pettis is the ex-officio, non-voting City representative on the Chamber Board.
The Service Provider Agreement entered into each year between the City and the Chamber includes a Scope of Services that specifies the work to be performed by ...
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