HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2000-13RESOLUTION # 13-2000
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AS TO THE
FUNDING OF THE MOAB AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE BY AND
BETWEEN MOAB CITY AND GRAND COUNTY.
WHEREAS, Grand County, Utah ("Grand County") and Moab City, Utah ("City") have had
discussions regarding the funding of the Moab Area Economic Development Office, and
WHEREAS, Grand County and the City have determined that the funding of the office can best
be accomplished through an interlocal agreement, and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement as to the funding of the Moab Area Economic
Development Office has been submitted to the Grand County Council and the Moab City Council,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MOAB CITY COUNCIL that
1 The Council hereby authonzes and approves the Agreement in substantially the form
presented to this meeting of the Moab City Council
2 The appropnate officials are hereby authonzed and directed to execute and deliver the
Agreement m substantially the form presented to this meetmg of the Council
3 This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 13`h day of June, 2000
Signed (Q4e4 % azyper264•,,
arla R Hancock
Mayor
Rachel Ellison
City Recorder
Draft
MOAB AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN
2000 WORK PLAN
MISSION STATEMENT
To build a strong community through a broad -based environmentally sensitive economy To serve as a
catalyst for increased business retention expansion and attraction and to help create quality job growth in
the Moab area
ACTION PLAN (WORK PLAN)
• Promote expansion opportunities for eaistmg companies
• Promote diversification of the economy
• Respond to inquiries about Economic Development related issues
• Make referrals to appropnate local agencies or pnvate sector contacts
• Promote local awareness of Economic Development
• Co-op with development partners such as, Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), the
Association of Governments (AOG), the Department of Community Economic Development
(DCED), the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU), and others in assisting local
businesses with support, incentives and education
• Invite DCED and EDCU representatives to the Moab area to familianze them with opportunities,
infrastructure and support services and businesses
• Continue to support the Telecom Task Force Sub committee and ensure presence at the Rural
Telecom Conference
• Protect and enhance the County s intnnsic values and resources
• Encourage planning for community and other pubhc infrastructure improvements including but
not tinted to transportation, recreation waste disposal, water and communications
STRATEGY
Promote expansion opportunities for existing companies
Tactic Work with the SBDC and the Department of Work Force Services in infonning existing
businesses of support services available, funding sources for special training, and the benefits of
expanding
Benchmark Measure performance by the # of referrals or press releases that relate
STRATEGY
Promote diversification of the economy
Tactic Work with state and local offices to identify what type of businesses would be well suited for a
viral area such as Moab
Identify what Moab currently lacks and needs
Contact State offices to identify other communities that have successfully attracted new businesses
and then meet with these communities to find out what worked
Promote awareness outside of the area
Benchmark Measure performance through recording contacts with businesses and other communities,
and by utilizing our brochures in Welcome Centers and other offices throughout the state Track changes
in different categories of employment Track unadjusted unemployment figures Complete a needs
assessment survey
STRATEGY
Respond to mquines about Economic Development related issues
Tactic Work with local real estate brokers to prepare a proposal packet that is inclusive when responding
to request for proposals
Prepare a packet that includes the Community Profile, existing buildings list, other related
businesses in the community, real estate prospects, and an invitation to come visit
Follow up on all request received with a letter
Benchmark Measure the performance through the leads list
STRATEGY
Make referrals to appropnate local agencies or pnvate sector contacts
Tactic When requests are received for specific information that could best be answered by another
agency
or pnvate sector business, get them involved
Follow up to make sure that someone from the referred agency or pnvate business responded to
the request
Benchmark Measure performance through follow up calls and r ecoi d them
STRATEGY
Promote local awareness of Economic Development
Tactic Use press releases to inform the local public of new businesses
Use press releases to inform the local public of activity within the Economic Development office
Conduct seminars for existing businesses using state and local offices of SBDC or EDCU
ie (BEAR Trauiing in Moab)
Meet with local businesses to create a relationship and assist them with questions
Co-op with local businesses to distribute brochure
Benchmark Measure performance by keeping a hst of contacts and seminars and by keeping a file of
press releases
STRATEGY
Co op with development partners such as the Small Busmess Development Center (SBDC), the
Association of Governments (AOG), the Department of Community Economic Development (DCED), and
the Econonuc Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU) in assisting local businesses with support,
incentives and education
Tactic Work with the above agencies to stay abreast of any changes at their levels that could be helpful to
existing or relocating businesses
Be aware of any programs through these offices that could offer assistance, mcentives, support,
education or aid to existing or relocating businesses
Benchmark Measure performance by the number of press releases used to educate the local businesses
STRATEGY
Invite DCED and EDCU representatives to the Moab area to familianze them with opportunities,
infrastructure and support services and businesses
Tactic Twice a year invite representatives from the state level to come to Moab
Show these invitees what Moab has to offer in the line of employment, housing, support services
and support businesses, lifestyle opportunities, cultural activities and recreational opportunities
Benchmark Measure performance through the number and caliber of Fannhanzatton Tours we produce
STRATEGY
Continue to support the Telecom Task Force Sub-conunittee and ensure presence at the Rural Telecom
Conference
Tactic Keep in contact with the Task Force on a regular basis to be aware of any changes in the
telecommunications available in the community or surrounding areas
Attend the Rural Telecom Conference
Attend any Telecom related conferences that are in the area and are directly related to Grand
County
Benchmark Measure performance through filing of minutes, correspondence, and press releases
STRATEGY
Protect and enhance the County's intrinsic values and resources
Tactic Recognize the importance of Grand County's quality community life
Realize the scenic assets of Grand County and stnve to protect them
Consult the City and County Master Plans to address any infrastructure needs and changes
Benchmark Track efforts to communicate/portray community values and resources Continue to stress
the tactics through correspondence
STRATEGY
Encourage planning for community and other public infrastructure improvements including but not limited
to transportation recreation waste disposal water and communications
Tactic Encourage community involvement in the planning process, including Federal State and Regional
agencies in that process
Inform prospective and existing businesses or developers of the importance of creating a business
plan that includes development costs
In planning meetings, promote the requisite public infrastructure to support expansion and
diversification
Benchnark Track the amount of new community involvement in planning meetings Track effoi is 10
encourage planning
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AS TO THE FUNDING OF THE MOAB AREA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE BY AND BETWEEN MOAB CITY,
UTAH AND GRAND COUNTY, UTAH
Pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act (Section 11-13-1 ed seq , Utah Code
Annotated), and for the mutual benefit of the citizens and inhabitants of Grand County,
Utah (the "County') and Moab City, located in Grand County, Utah (the "City"), the
County and the City hereby agree as follows
1 Purpose. The purpose of this agreement is to provide funding in support of
services to be provided by the Moab Area Economic Development Office
("Office"), an office of Grand County
2 Provision of Services. Immediately upon this agreement becoming effective the
Moab Area Economic Development Office (the "Office") shall provide the
economic development services defined in the annually approved work plan, and
will deliver semi-annual reports to each Council on work plan fulfillment and
program activities Management of the office shall be under the direction of the
County Administrator
3 Financial Responsibilities. The County will show in its annual budget all
projected expenses associated with the operation and staffing of the office, as well
as revenues supporting the office The County and the City will equally share the
expenses of the Moab Area Economic Development office as agreed upon
through the budget administration process outlined in Section 6, provided that
expenses for general overhead that are not particular to the Economic
Development Office shall be contributed in -kind by the County The County will
fund its share of the divided expenses of the Economic Development Office from
the penod of January 1 until June 30 of each year The City will fund its share of
the divided expenses of the Economic Development Office from the penod of
July 1 until December 31 of each year The City shall remit its payment to the
County within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from the County for said expenses
The obligations of the County and the City under this agreement are subject to the
annual budget and appropnation process in accordance with applicable laws The
County and the City may utilize internal billings or administrative transfers to
make funds available to meet their respective obligations hereunder
4 Control of Property Pursuant to Section 11-13-7, Utah Code Annotated, the
County shall exercise control over all property provided by the County in
fulfilling its obligations under this agreement, and the City shall exercise control
over any property provided by the City in connection with this agreement or the
operation of the department
5 Effectiveness and Duration of Agreement. This agreement shall become
effective immediately upon its approval by the County Council and City Council
This agreement shall remain in effect until either party gives 90 days after notice
of termination to the other party
6 Budget Administration. The County Administrator will adnuaister the budget
for the office On or before October 1 of each year, the County Administrator
will forward to the City Manager a proposed budget for the department On or
before December 1 of each year, the City Council will approve the proposed
budget and return it to the County Funding for obligations under this agreement
will be allocated and approved by the City Council and County Council as a part
of each entity's annual budget process
7 Administration of Agreement. The provisions of this agreement shall be
administered by the County Administrator and City Manager They will review
the agreement and make recommendations as to improvements or changes to the
agreement They will also coordinate budgetary and other matters regarding this
agreement between the governing bodies of the County and City The County
Administrator and City Manager will develop a formal system of complaint
resolution and will serve as the contact persons for the City and County in matters
related to the provisions of service by the County to the City under the agreement
8 Executed copies of this agreement shall be filed with the County Clerk and the
City Clerk Dated this day of , 2000
Grand County, Utah
Attest
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By �_i„ �� By
County Clerk Chairmi, Grand County
Council
Attest
BY aji2a Ler-L
By
City ClerkMayor