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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 095 PREDC Agreement By-law THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE II' • 1 *Olt _ BY-LAW NO. 2011 - 095 BEING A BY -LAW TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PENETANGORE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (P.R.E.D.C) AND WHEREAS Section 8(1) and 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, provide that the powers of a municipality under this or any other Act shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on the municipality to • enable the municipality to govern its affairs as it considers appropriate and to enhance the municipality's ability to respond to municipal issues and has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine deems it advisable to enter into an agreement with the Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation (P.R.E.D.C) for the development of job growth related economic development activities within the Municipality; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine ENACTS as follows: 1. That The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine enter into an agreement with the Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation (P.R.E.D.C.) for the development of job growth related economic development activities within the Municipality. 2. That this agreement be exempt from Section 6.0 Purchasing Methods & Processes and Section 7.0 Quotation/Tendering Process & Reporting • prescribed in the Purchasing & Procurement Policy No. 2.17. 3. That the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed to sign and execute, on behalf of the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine, the agreement with the Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation (P.R.E.D.C.) attached hereto as Schedule "A" and to affix the corporate seal. 4. This By -law shall come into full force and effect upon its passage. 5. This By -law may be cited as the " P.R.E.D.C. Agreement By -law ". READ a FIRST and SECOND TIME this 13 day of July, 2011. ms s! 40P a- at-a'x i& y or Clerk QU READ a THIRD TIME and FINALLY PASSED this 13 day of July, 2011. or Clerk e ` Contracted Services Agreement (June 15 2011 to June 14, 2012) This AGREEMENT made this 13 day of July, 2011. BETWEEN: THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KINCARDINE hereinafter called the "Municipality" of the First Part -and - Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation (P.R.E.D.C) Hereinafter called "Contractor" of the Second Part WHEREAS the Municipality wishes to contract the development of job growth related economic development activities to the Contractor; AND WHEREAS the Municipality wants the Contractor to coordinate their activities with both the Business Improvement Association and the Chamber of Commerce; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT the parties hereto agree as follows: 1.0 DEFINITIONS C.A.O.: shall mean the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality of Kincardine; Chairperson: shall mean the head of the Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation; Executive Director: shall mean the Executive Director of the Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation; Mayor: shall mean the Mayor of the Municipality of Kincardine Municipality: shall mean The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine; P.R.E.D.C.: shall mean the Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation: Public Information: shall mean all information that is available to the public as defined by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 2.0 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (M.O.U.) ( version # 4 ) Both parties agree that the following M.O.U. represents the basis for this agreement: Partnership Overview This memorandum of understanding outlines the general parameters within which the identified parties intend to work together. Both parties agree to act cooperatively and in good faith, respecting at all times public accountability and transparency of process. The establishment of the P.R.E.D.C. creates additional and complementary capacity to advance economic development activities and outcomes. The new corporation will be founded upon: • P.R.E.D.C. Mission Statement — We help our partners across the community to create sustainable economic diversity while encouraging and promoting a favourable business environment for capital investment. 4 � • P.R.E.D.C. Vision Statement — To encourage the development of creative ideas and partnerships while providing professional guidance and support to both existing and new businesses. • Activities • Additional business expertise focused on economic development. • Improved connectivity within the business community. • Greater opportunity for public/private partnerships. • To pursue community activities that help establish a culture of innovation & creativity. • Research, development and incubation capacity programming for the purposes of business retention and expansion (B.R. &E.). • Pursue public /private funding for economic development initiatives. • Opportunity to develop private sector membership financing to sustain the corporation in its pursuit of new project development. Joint Responsibilities of the Municipality of Kincardine and of the P.R.E.D.C. To act at all times in a manner that respects the intent of this M.O.U. To clearly distinguish the corporate identity of the Municipality of Kincardine and that of the P.R.E.D.C. To engage in joint cooperative activities at an administrative level as required, ensuring that cooperative goals of both organizations are pursued. To share public information as required in the pursuit of economic development activities. Responsibilities of the P.R.E.D.C. To pursue and develop economic development activities and projects that will stimulate the economy of the Municipality of Kincardine. To work with the Municipality of Kincardine to encourage clients and partners to explore beneficial economic development opportunities. To regularly report to the Municipality's Council on activities and target achievement. Responsibilities of the Municipality of Kincardine To assist the P.R.E.D.C. in marketing and promotion efforts related to economic development activity. To receive requests from P.R.E.D.C. for letters of support and to provide such letters for P.R.E.D.C. economic development initiatives upon review /decision of Council. Specific Assistance from the Municipality of Kincardine Support the Lake Huron Learning Collaborative in their desire to provide office space for the P.R.E.D.C. at the Lake Huron Leaming Centre. Provide loans to the P.R.E.D.C. of surplus office furniture, equipment and computers as available. P.R.E.D.C. Deliverables to the Municipality (201112012) 1. Leadership and facilitation with the Natural Gas Project. 2. Provide strategic guidance for the development of the Community Sustainability Plan to strengthen and maximize Federation of Canadian Municipalities grant potential and linkages to other funding sources. 3. Review and assess the supply of industrial /commercial lands within the Municipality. 4. Provide a summary Business Plan to the Municipality's Council. 5. Provide the Municipality's Council with quarterly reports and an annual report on activities and target achievement. P.R.E.D.C. Start - Up Targets (2011/2012) 1. Develop Economic Development Corporation Brand and interim web site. 2. Develop Short-term Communications /Marketing materials. 3. Negotiate Partnership M.O.U's. 4. Host a Local Industry- P.R.E.D.C. "Meet & Greet" public event. 5. Present findings, recommendations and final Business Plan to area stakeholders for consideration. 6. Develop Industry Sponsor Plan- Prospectus. Council Support As per Council resolution dated May 18, 2011, Re: P.R.E.D.C. Proposed Financial Support Resolution #05118111 —13 Moved by: Mike Leggett Seconded by: Anne Eadie THAT Council endorse in principle the financial support of the Penetangore Regional Economic Development Corporation in the amount of $100,000; AND FURTHER THAT to confirm Council's due diligence in this proposal, an ad -hoc Economic Development Committee is established composed of Councillor Ron Coristine, Councillor Jacqueline Faubert, Councillor Mike Leggett, and Deputy Mayor Anne Eadie, with Chief Administrative Officer John deRosenroll as staff resource. Carried. Both parties have met and created this Memorandum of Understanding that defines services to be performed by the P.R.E.D.C. The P.R.E.D.C. and Municipality of Kincardine agree to develop a joint working relationship to pursue economic development activities benefiting the Municipality. The Municipality has agreed in principle to invest $100,000 to assist the establishment of the P.R.E.D.C. Upon Council ratifying this M.O.U. an agreement shall be drawn up between both parties to formulize our joint undertaking. The agreement term shall be in force for one year from the date of signing. Additional elements to be specified in the Agreement Definitions; Intellectual Property; Confidence; Liability; Insurance; Amendment; Resolution of Conflict; Entry into Force, Duration and Termination; Representatives; P.R.E.D.C. Incorporation Documents etc. 3.0 INDEMNITY 3.1 Indemnification The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Municipality, its officers, employees or agents from and against any and all claims, actions, losses, expenses, costs or damages resulting from or connected with the provision of the Services for the Contract: 3.2. Insurance The Contractor shall put in effect and maintain in its name, at its expense, all the necessary insurance that would be considered appropriate for a prudent Contractor undertaking this type of operation for the period during which the agreement is in effect with insurers acceptable to the Municipality, including: (a) Commercial General Liability Insurance, for third party bodily injury, personal injury and property damage to an inclusive limit of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence. The policy shall include: 1. The Corporation of the Municipality of Kincardine as an additional insured 2. Cross Liability 3. Contractual Liability 4. Contractors Legal Liability 5. Contents coverage on a replacement cost basis for all property owned by the Contractor. 6. A thirty (30) day written notice of cancellation (b) The Contractor shall provide the Municipality with a valid Certificate of Insurance as evidence of the above coverage upon signing the agreement. The Contractor shall provide the Municipality with any renewal replacement certificates as may be necessary during the term of the agreement. 4.0 FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS The Municipality shall pay the Contractor the sum of $100,000.00 plus H.S.T. upon municipal by -law & contract execution by both parties: 5.0 DURATION OF AGREEMENT 5.1 This Agreement shall come into full force and effect and be binding on all parties from June 15, 2011 to June 14, 2012. 5.2 Any party may terminate this employment agreement upon Sixty (60) days notice by mailing a notice of termination by registered or certified mail to the other party. to the Municipality at: 1475 5th Concession RR #5 Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 2X6 to the Contractor at: Q .0 . $nx X9'1, A85 Outran. SF. K , 64. Waz oty8 3� L 6.0 ASSIGNMENTS 6.1 This Agreement is not assignable by either party without the written permission of the other party. 7.0 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & PUBLIC INFORMATION 7.1 (a) Public Information required for the Contract shall be exchanged between the parties on a reciprocal basis. (b) The results of any work done by the Contractor to facilitate job growth or any items contained in the M.O.U. shall be publically owned by the Municipality of Kincardine. (c) The process or internal information gathering methods of the Contractor shall be information that is not public and deemed to be the property of the Contractor. (d) All patents, copyrighted material of the Contractor shall remain the exclusive property of the Contractor. 8.0 CONFLICT RESOLUTION 8.1 In the event that a conflict arises in the interpretation of this agreement the following steps shall be followed: Step #1: the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality shall meet with the Executive Director of the P.R.E.D.C. to discuss and resolve the issue. Step # 2: in the event that the issue is not resolved in step # 1, then the Mayor of the Municipality and the Chairperson of the P.R.E.D.C. shall join the parties named in step # 1 to facilitate a resolution to the matter. 9.0 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Minor amendments to this agreement may be made by the signatories to this agreement and major amendments must be made by the Council of the Municipality of Kincardine. 10.0 ENTRY INTO FORCE The Municipality of Kincardine retains the right to monitor the P.R.E.D.C. in the activities leading to job growth development activities. 11.0 P.R.E.D.C. INCORPORATION DOCUMENTS The P.R.E.D.C. incorporation documents shall form schedule -A- to this agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Municipality has hereto affixed its corporate seal attested by the hands of its Mayor and CAO this 15 day of lt.l: , 2011. The Contractor has hereunto set their hand this 3 day of , 2011. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED )THE CORPORATION OF THE in the presence of ) MUNICIPALITY KIN ARDINE )+- ) Mayor c ra 0%1 CAO Penetangore Regional Economic ) Developmen = porati Witness- U ) Cha .-'.on ) I HAVE THE Authority o bind the Organization