R2008-11 APPROVING LETTER OF AGREEMENTWITH CITY CENTRE DECATUR

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. � . ,► . , . 8. Provide technical information and consultant services to Main Street executive directors,Board members and other volunteers by telephone,fax,mail and electronic mail. 9. Provide architectural design education as directed and required by The National Trust Main Street Center 10. Review resumes for th� Local Program's Main Street Executive Director, if a replacement is needed and if this service is requested. Provide training for the new Main Street Director on the Main Street Four Point ApproachTM,and the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Director, Board of Directors and Committees. 11. Sponsor an annual conference and develop annual awards and other types of recognition to honor Local Program volunteers and projects from Main Street communities throughout the state. 12. Conduct a review of the Local Program. 13. Annually certify programs that qualify for national accreditation as Main StreetTM communities. 14. Access to the IMS Resource Library of information on downtown-related topics. 15. Provide a periodic electronic newsletter with pertinent information on the Illinois Main Street program and other items that may be of assistance. 16. Collect and publish economic development statistics pertinent to the Main Street program. 17. Facilitate ongoing press coverage of the statewide Main Street program and all Local Programs. 18. Include information about and a link to the Local Program on the Illinois Main Street website. Section 2: To remain a Designated Illinois Main Street program,the Local Program shall: 1. Implement a comprehensive approach to downtown revitalization following the Four Point ApproachTM prescribed by the National Trust Main Street program, including the development of comprehensive annual Work Plans by the Local Program. 2. Submit along with this agreement, a copy of the 2008 Work Plan and a copy of the associated annual Budget. 3. Concentrate the Local Program activities within the designated Main Street district area as submitted in the Local Program's original application. Any changes to the designated Main Street district must first be submitted to and approved by the Illinois Main Street Advisory Council. 4. Maintain an active Board of Directors with volunteers representing a wide range of community constituencies. The Board should oversee the continuing development of the Local Program and be focused on the downtown's revitalization. An updated list of board members and committee chairpersons,with name,preferred mailing address, e-mail address,and daytime telephone number must be submitted with this agreement. IMS should be notified of any changes to the Board roster within a reasonable time period. 5. Maintain and continue a strong committee system based upon the Four Point ApproachTM Standing committees should include but not be limited to the following: Organization, Promotion, Design and Economic Restructuring. Each committee shall have a chairperson and shall meet regularly. Page 2 of 6