HomeMy Public PortalAbout001-2024 - Stellar PathwaysResolu�on No. 1 - 2024
In accordance with Indiana Code 36-1-7-1 et. Seq., Centerville, East Germantown, Economy, Hagerstown
and Richmond, all of which en�tles are located in Wayne County, Indiana, enter into this Interlocal
Governmental Agreement (the “Agreement”) and agree as follows:
Whereas, The Indiana Stellar Pathways program is a mul�-agency partnership designed to recognize
smaller communi�es and regions to assist in community and economic development;
Whereas, through annual designa�on, the Stellar Pathways program provides resources for
transforma�ve quality of place, community and regional improvements by fostering regional
collabora�ve behaviors and investments.
Whereas, the Stellar Pathways Designees have the opportunity to apply for funding and support from
various Indiana agencies which funding includes, but is not limited to:
Whereas, [Insert Communi�es] (hereina�er referred to individually as a “regional partner” and
collec�vely as “the Regional Team ”) have come together as a region to apply for the Stellar Pathways
program.
Whereas, the implementa�on of a successful Stellar Pathways program requires other resources
including the sustained commitment of a staff and of the governing bodies of the Regional Team; and
Whereas, the Regional Team members now desire to enter into this Interlocal Governmental Agreement
(“Agreement”) which will ensure that the sustained commitment exists to provide the support and
structure necessary to successfully apply for and implement the Stellar Pathways program.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the common council of the City of Richmond that:
1. The City of Richmond has partnered with the Wayne County Founda�on for par�cipa�on in the
Stellar Pathways program crea�ng Stellar Wayne County.
2. Stellar Wayne County has atended a mandatory Stellar Pathways program workshop.
3. If chosen as a Stellar Pathway par�cipant, develop a Strategic Investment Plan with a qualified
consul�ng team.
4. Present the Region’s Strategic Investment Plan to the Stellar Pathways Commitee.
5. If chosen as a Stellar Pathways Designee, implement Strategic Investment Plan projects and
programs with the use of set-aside funding, bonus points, and annual funding rounds within five
years of designa�on.
6. Atend quarterly mee�ngs during those -years to measure project comple�on, success, and
obstacles.
Passed and adopted this ____ day of ____________________, 2024, by the Common Council of
the City of Richmond, Indiana.
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Gary Turner, Common Council President
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Anne Taylor, Common Council
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Jerry Purcell, Common Council
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Jane Bumbalough, Common Council
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Jus�n Burkhardt, Common Council
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Doug Goss, Common Council
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Bill Engle, Common Council
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Larry Parker, Common Council
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Dr. Lucinda Wright, Common Council
ATTEST:
(Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC)
Presented to the Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana on this ____ day of ________________, 2024 at
9:00 a.m.
(Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC)
APPROVED by me, Ronald Oler, Ph.D., Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana on this ____ day of
________________, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
(Ronald Oler, Ph.D., Mayor)
ATTEST:
(Karen Chasteen, IAMC, MMC)