R2008-11 APPROVING LETTER OF AGREEMENTWITH CITY CENTRE DECATUR

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.' ' � , 6. Employ and maintain a full-time professional Main Street Executive Director who will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Local Program. Part-time directors are permitted in communities with a population of less than 5,000. Part-time directors must work for a minimum of 25 hours per week for the Local Program. Directors should be paid a salary consistent with comparable Local Main Street programs in the state and with other full-time community development professionals in the area. Should the Main Street director position become vacant for any reason, Local Program agrees to: ■ immediately notify the Illinois Main Street program coordinator ■ hire a qualified person for the position within four(4)months of the occurring vacancy. ■ send the new director to the first available IMS New Director Training ■ provide IMS a copy of the new director's contract and job description ■ send the new director to the first available state-sponsored Core Training IMS reserves the right to review Local Program's Main Street designation if the position is vacated for more than four(4)months. 7. Develop a job description and employment contract to describe the administrative activities for which the professional Main Street director is responsible and outline compensation and benefits. 8. Maintain a Main Street office with the necessary equipment for administration of the program. This must include,but is not limited to an operating telephone,computer,e-mail address and copying machine. 9. Comply with all requirements for establishing and maintaining a not-for-profit downtown management corporation in good standing with the State of Illinois and the Internal Revenue Service. A current copy of corporate by-laws must remain on file with the Illinois Main Street Office and a copy of the Local Program's most recent Annual Report to the Illinois Secretary of State must accompany this Agreement. Any alterations to the corporate by-laws or failure to remain in good standing with the State of Illinois or the U.S. Internal Revenue Service must be reported (in detail)to IMS promptly. 10. Demonstrate financial as well as philosophical support from the public and private sectors through an annual municipal contribution to the Local Program and an annual partnership/membership campaign. Other Non-iVlunicipal public funds may be used in place of a Municipal Contribution with the express consent of Illinois Main Street. 11. Demonstrate a commitment to historic preservation by providing a copy of the community's Historic Preservation Ordinance;or show documentation that you are actively engaged in educating elected officials and the public concerning a Historic Preservation Ordinance's importance and making efforts for its' passage by December 31,2008. 12. Fulfill attendance requirements for the Main Street Executive Director, Board Members and other volunteers at training sessions, as provided by IMS and in compliance with the National Trust Main Street program. "Attendance"is deemed complete upon timely registration and full participation in each mandated training session,meeting or assigned activiTy. The Illinois Main Street Program Coordinator� excuse absences and/or grant requests for early dismissal if sufficient detail has been furnished to IMS in a timely fashion. All excused absenses will be given at the discretion of the Coordinator. Un-excused absences will violate this Agreement. The Local Program shall be responsible for the travel costs and other expenses associated with these sessions. It is suggested that you budget a minimum of$2,500 annually for training purposes. Complete attendance is required at the following: Page 3 of 6