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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket - 03/28/2018 - Economic Development CommissionECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE DATE: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 TIME: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. PLACE: McHenry Municipal Center (City Council Chambers - South Court Entrance) 333 South Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Public Input - (five minutes total) 5. Review of City of McHenry Economic Development and Planning and Zoning Commissions Annual Report 2017: (attached) 6. Committees: Tours; Video and Business Recognition and any reports to Commission 7. Review of Ordinance Creating Economic Development Commission• (for budgetary purposes and purposes of goal setting) (attached) 8. New Business and Items for General Discussion • Set Meeting Dates for 2018-2019 Fiscal Year • Set Goals for 2018-2019 Fiscal Year 9. Old Business a. Riverwalk Foundation b. Chamber of Commerce c. Downtown Business Association d. Downtown SuperGroup e. Landmark Commission f. Planning & Zoning Commission 10. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting Date is TBD 11. Adjourn The City oJMcHenry is dedicated to providing the citizens, businesses and visitors of McHenry with the highest quality of programs and services in acustomer-oriented, efficient and fiscally responsible manner. • •�■ Ytt,' �Mmmq : r - • 1 • Table of Contents P. 2...................................................... P3....................................................... PP. 4-5................................................ PP. 6-7................................................ P. 8...................................................... P. 9...................................................... P. 10.................................................... P. 11.................................................... PP. 12-14............................................ P. 15-16.............................................. P. 17.................................................... ......................... Table of Contents ........................ Purpose and Function .........................What have we been Working on??? .........................New Businesses Welcomed in 2017 .........................Economic Development Commission .........................Business Retention ........................ Business Expansion and Business Attraction ........................ Business Expansion ....................... Business Attraction ........................ Planning and Zoning Commission .........................Local Plannine Technical Assistance Grant Resolution PP. 18-19.........................................................................Revolving Loan Fund Application and Approval Criteria I P.20.................................................................................2018-2019 Goals f: �_� � �c�_� �e_� ��y, oo��� XE�Rt Oi iX[ i0R IV[R PURPOSE AND FUNCTION The Economic Development Commission and Economic Development De- partment play a key role in carrying out the business retention, expansion and attraction activities of the city and serve as the primary points of con- tact for all economic development -related business activities of the munici- pality. In addition, the Economic Development Department is responsiblei for planning and zoning matters. The Department coordinates closely with the Department of Community Development in assisting with building, planning and zoning activities. WHAT HAVE WE BEEN WORKING ON???? Communication Outreach: Newsletter, social media (McHenry Market Pulse: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Blogger, Phone, Email -here to serve you); Coordi- nate Business Site visits; Assisted with creating Safety Town and recognizing businesses who participated; Downtown Revitalization: Miller Point; DIY Dog Wash; assisted with opening Downtown Indoor Theater; Ignite Teen Center Opening Soon: 4105 Crystal Lake Road; second Starbucks underway; working on relocating Panera to obtain drive-thru; working on new Arby's lo- cation. Events; Collaboration; Other Projects and Priorities: Ricky Rockets - northwest corner of Chapel Hill Road and Illinois Route 120; Finding a new Lo- cation for Charter Fitness; Filling former Sears Location; expanding Farmers Market -adding additional day; Full Circle Community-25 dwelling units for peo- ple with disabilities, located at the northeast corner of Pearl Street and Rich- mond Road; collaborate with other organizations and taxing bodies! WHAT HAVE WE BEEN WORKING ON??? Business Recognition: Created a Business Recognition Program; continue to work with Business and Community Organizations (City, Chamber, Downtown Business Association); Nominated manufacturers for McHenry County Economic Development Business Champi- on Awards (2017- two winners: Miller Formless and Brake Parts), Created Awards and Organized recognition of businesses who participated in Safety Town Project, kkk c iu {I� r; -s pwm !l r X,1 I Marketing Coordination with other Entities: Coordinate 2017 events across all organiza- tions and joint marketing effort (Downtown Supergroup); Created a New Business Packet. Outreach: Sent letters to all new businesses thanking them for locating in the City or ex- panding etc; Wrote amendments to the zoning ordinance, subdivision control and devel- opment ordinance and municipal code to assist businesses. Assisted with National Ap- prenticeship Week (banners) and participated on National Apprenticeship Week Com- mittee. s NEW BUSINESSES WELCOMED IN 2017 HIGH VOLUME HAIR SALON 1130 GREEN STREET ALEXANDER LEIGH SCHOOL FOR AUTISM 4100 VETERANS PARKWAY BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS 4817 ELM STREET BIG FRAN'S 4503 W ELM STREET ADDISON'S STEAKHOUSE 337 FRONT STREET HEAVENLY CLOUDS 3012 W ROUTE 120 UNIT A BULLDOG ALEHOUSE 1501 S ILLINOIS ROUTE 31 SCHOPEN PEST SOLUTION 1005-1007 FRONT STREET DIY BARKIN BATH HAUS 1126 GREEN STREET SOUTHERN CORE LLC 4041 ALBANY UNITS 1-2 CJW DISTRIBUTING INC. 4915 ELM STREET DOMINOS PIZZA 2208 RICHMOND ROAD COMPASS STAFFING SOLUTIONS 1311 RIVERSIDE DRIVE VAL'S TOO 323 FRONT STREET LACEY'S PLACE 341 FRONT STREET FOX RIVER CUSTOMS 3003 ROUTE 120 REVEAL SKIN CARE 1213 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 1-A LAW OFFICE KEVIN JUSTEN 413 FRONT STREET XIA R T 0! T H I !0I NEW BUSINESSES WELCOMED IN 2017 BEERABILITY 4117 W SHAMROCK LANE ALL PRO PLUMBING 2912 W ROUTE 120 K.C: S BAIT N' TACKLE 2914 W ROUTE 120 CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC SERVICES & PSYCHODIAGNOSTICS 4209 W SHAMROCK LANE MIXIN MINGLE 1118 N GREEN STREET BODY ART AND SOUL TATTOO 3405 ELM STREET RESISTANCE VAPOR 26222 SCHAID COURT CY ARMORY 2908 W ILLINOIS ROUTE 120 EVERYONE'S FAMILY DENTAL 725 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE DREAM REAL ESTATE 1305 COURT STREET U-HAUL 2019 N RICHMOND ROAD KATHY'S ESTATE SALES 618 S ILLINOIS ROUTE 31 LIFE'S ABUNDANCE 1409 CORPORATE DRIVE HEALTH HOME MOLD SERVICES, INC. 3327 ELM STREET LACEY'S PLACE 3515 DIAMOND DRIVE BIBLE STUDY 908 FRONT STREET CENTEGRA HEALTH WOUND CARE 2525 N RICHMOND WHITE OAKS OF MCHENRY 4605 W CRYSTAL LAKE CORE ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE 406 N FRONT STREET A AMERICAN VACTOR SERVICES 1615 SCHROEDER LANE BECKER ART LLC 3314 PEARL STREET c� �-'� e o� ,.< <a. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mayor Jett and the McHenry City Council passed an ordinance creating The City of McHenry Economic Development Commission. The Commission members are: Nick Bionda, Alderman Andrew Glab, Mayor Wayne Jett, Jason Sterwerf, Eric Joern, Mike Mrachek, Pat Arnold, Chairwoman Bobbi Baehne and Vice chairman Rob Jessup. The primary functions of the Commission are: business communication, business attraction, retention and expansion. Reviews and provides advice to improve the business section on the City website as well as other forms of marketing which could assist the City in carrying out the primary functions of the Economic Development Commission. The Commission discusses opportunities to carryout primary functions through use of focus groups; business retention visits; and other potential gatherings with a designated sector of the business community. The Economic Development Commission website can be found on the City's website www.ci.mchenryil.us. 0 a �l�lll�lar � Aura x lit No r [ (J t1 A f p i, ,k' e , J t i a (" MAW tonoAlAuole � M[HIIAYHIONS[NOOI [ASIUNNUS IOIiNIQUEN51. � ' u5sru[nswoinmxn if oo� 40t 1. � Ynwrorousmx'l .� radmwue[onusm nimuursn[xsaw[in ix[rsewusuoen• - 'w snw'sseoms n[ u u[ u o -'ausnerueeso�'^in • C'�, wslsiie SwpiSVaWlaaa[ x[unrawnm-sw s, ��: 1V/1�1�1C x r a a r o r t x r r a a BUSINESS EXPANSION AND BUSINESS ATTRACTION Mayor Jett, Director of Parks and Recreation Bill Hobson and Director of Economic Develop- ment Douglas Martin also recently attended the International Council of Shopping Center (ICSC) conference in Las Ve/ga/s, w^here^the City has exhibited for eight consecutive years. /\�\ K�( O� May 27 — 24, 2077 � Las Vegas, NV �C.cJC. VVV Las Vegas Convention Center&Westgate Hotel City of McHenry .n I _...0 I E,A..�-r I �. actNxy 94 a i2 nstka for RE<on 301] Nine meetings were attended with property owners, developers, brokers, etc. to promote the City, recruit business and foster business; this year was again extremely beneficial. The total number of attendees was approximately 37,000 individuals. -���_ . � ur'. - ., ,, i �� Mayor Jett was a great asset -particularly in speaking with property owners and bridging communication gaps between property owners. Attendance at this conference is invaluable to the City of McHenry's economic development because it is the largest in the world. It is where relationships with most retailers, restauranteurs and developers can be established io p • ii • r �� X E A A i 0 1 I X[ 1 0 l A I V[ A BUSINESS ATTRACTI �aa�s©�'�'$� S�r��►��ous� ,, 13 x r x x r o r r x r row x i r r x PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The City of McHenry Planning and Zoning Commission has been extremely busy. Along with managing its normal case load, this Commission is currently updating its existing land use map and future land use maps. The Planning and Zoning Commission has also been formulating a consistency policy and devel- oping recommended changes. The Planning and Zoning Commission wants and needs your input. The meeting schedule can be found on the City's website: www.ci.mchenry.il.us. A proposed "McHenry Loop," a pathway emanating from the downtown around the entire City is the basis for the future land use map concept. 6 L. _ eis T - - i -- - 5- --- ;1 2 1v1L�_� � � _r ,r x c z x r a r r x r r o z x i v r x PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (EXPANDED SITE PLAN REVIEW) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (ASSEMBLY USE) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (OUTSIDE STORAGE REC. VEHICLES) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (EXPANDED SITE PLAN REVIEW) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (ASSEMBLY USE) USE VARIANCE (TATTOO PARLOR) USE VARIANCE (TATTOO PARLOR) USE VARIANCE (TWO-FAMILY DWELLING) USE VARIANCE (TWO-FAMILY DWELLING) USE VARIANCE (ASSEMBLY USE) USE VARIANCE (MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARY) MINOR VARIANCE (SIDE YARD SETBACK) FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION (HEIDNER PROPERTIES) VARIANCE FROM SUB. ORD. (HEIDNDER PROPERTIES) ZONING MAP AMENDMENT (RS-4 AND C-4 TO RM-2) PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT (FULL CIRCLE) I COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE � CREATION OF CONSISTENCY POLICY 1204-1208 N GREEN STREET 3315 PEARL STREET 4564 BULL VALLEY ROAD 1306 N GREEN STREET 1252-1254 N GREEN STREET 3940 MAIN STREET 3405 W ELM STREET 3615 W WAUKEGAN ROAD 3806 WAUKEGAN ROAD 4105 W CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD 618 S ILLINOIS ROUTE 31 318 S WINDHAVEN COURT NW CORNER CHAPEL HILL/120 NW CORNER CHAPEL HILL/120 NE CORNER PEARL AND 31 NE CORNER PEARL AND 31 CITY OF MCHENRY CITY OF MCHENRY 16 lV//l l.:1�1 C 111 X E A p r Y r r N[ r 0 X R I V E R PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. R-17•U13 A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT A LOCAL TECHNICAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT DELIVERED BY THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AGENCY FOR PLANNING WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule municipality as contemplated under Article Vll, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the passage of this Resolution constitutes an exercise of the City's home rule powers and functions as granted in the Constitution of [lie State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, the City of Mclle my ("City"), in conjunction with (lie McHenry County Department of Planning and Development and other partner agencies, will apply for staff assistanco services through the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning ("CMAP") and the Local Technical Grant Assistance Program, to evaluate the Fox River Corridor and develop rceonnncndations to implement to further utilize and enhance the environmental and recreational benefits the Fox River offers; and WHEREAS, CMAP has adopted the GO TO 2040 Plan as the long-range regional comprehensive plan for the seven -county Chicago region, encompassing Cook, DuPuge, Kane, Kendall. Lake, Oakwood Hills and Will counties, and is offering staff assistance, through the Local Technical Grunt Assistance Program as a means of advancing the plan's implementation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCIIENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The City Council supports the proposed project, in conjunction with McHenry County, to study, review and provide recommendations and oulline specific amendments to implement following a comprehensive study of the Fox River Corridor. SECTION 2: The City Council accepts the offer of staff assistance services by CMAP. SECTION 3: The City Council recognizes the importance of the Fox River. SECTION 4: The City will contribute $5,000 towards the completion of the study. SECTION 5: This resolution shall he effective as of the date of its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED this 19ai day of June 2017. Voting Aye: Condon, Devine, Miheve, Schaefer, Santi, Glab Voting Nay: None Absent: Curry Abstain: None ATTEST: City Clerk Lynzi Nevitt v CITY OF MCHENRY REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM An economic incentive program to foster the attraction/relocation creation and/or growth of business particularly in underserved areas and/or on underutilized sites/ buildings; expanding employment base; providing needed services which contribute to the long-term viability and sustainability of the community of the City of McHenry! Eligible Uses (including but not necessarily limited to): Construction of or addition to a building; Renovation of an existing building; Leasehold improvements; Purchase of new or used machinery &equipment; and/or which may also lead to expansion of employment base Three Revolving Loan Fund Applications were approved: a $50,000 revolving loan for 3315 Pearl Street; a $55,000 revolving loan fund application for JimmyBread &Brew and a $20,000 revolving loan for DYI Bath Haus. The JimmyBread and Brew and DYI Loans were eventually withdrawn. m Revolving Loan Fund Criteria Goals: The overall goal is to foster economic development or expansion of an existing business and to provide in- centive for businesses to locate and grow within the City. 1. Assist in the startup of a new business. 2. Expansion of an existing business. 3. Generate/preserve employment. 4. Positive impact on economic development. Target: Any businesses located in, or locating to the City. Eligible Uses: 1. Construction of or addition to a building. 2. Renovation of an existing building. 3. Leasehold improvements. 4. Purchase of new or used machinery &equipment. Eligibility Requirements: 1. The applicant has demonstrated that a regular commercial loan is not obtainable or feasible. 2. The applicant has an inability to secure funding through any other sources, personal or commercial. 3. The applicant demonstrates a minimum assurance of repayment through personal guarantees sufficient to satisfy the City's loan officer. 4. The applicant provides a net worth statement to the City's loan officer. Loan Criteria: 1. Amount —Loans can be any amount up to the amount of the current balance in the fund. 2. Collateral —Adequate collateral must be employed to reasonably secure the loan in the event of default. 3. Guarantee —a personal guarantee of repayment must be provided. 4. Term —Maximum 5 year term. Rate is no less than the prime rate at the time of the Finance and Person- nel Committee recommendation and if loan is approved loan documents must be fully executed within 30 days of City Council approval. 5. Fee - $100 non-refundable application fee. If approved, the borrower is responsible for other fees in- curred by the City; recording, filing, etc. 19 . Aggressively pursue new businesses to fill vacant storefronts �. Coordinate with existing businesses to ensure they remain in the community �. Utilize the expertise of the newly formed Economic Development Commission to develop and implement strategic goals and objectives for economic development activities I Work with Districts 15 and 156, McHenry County College, McHenry County Workforce Center, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce , lo- cal businesses and other organizations to identify and address work- force needs Make McHenry the premier destination community for businesses and consumers . Transfer community planning responsibilities to a new City Planner position . Capitalize on the use of social media Recognize businesses and their accomplishments Provide a Forum that showcases businesses and what they do �. Find ways to link businesses with education, particularly working with our local educational partners p rya-•, .;;, CITY of u. u`HQ MF I WARRIIIRII MM — _ kk rd Restaurant and Ba z me mom Ill. y-11 1 yrmi woo Ail �All i �, ORDINANCE NO. MC47-1150 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF MCHENRY MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION -ADDING ARTICLE LY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule municipality as contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City's home rule powers and functions as gtanted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: That Chapter 2 Administration of the Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Article DC Economic Development Commission consisting of the following language: ARTICLE IX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 2-205 Creation and Term. 2-206 Qualification. 2-207 Organization. 2-208 Powers and Duties of the Commission. 2-209 Compensation and Expenses. 2410 Budget. 2-205. Creation and Term. There is hereby created an Economic Development Commission, which shall consist of nine members, all of whom shall be appointed annually by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. A Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall also be appointed on an annual basis by the Mayor with advice and consent of the City Council. Any vacancy on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. 2-206. Qualification. Members of the Economic Development Commission shall reside within the City or within one and one-half miles thereof, or shall be either a commercial or industrial property owner, or an owner, officer, or a managing executive of a business or industry located in the City. All appointees to the Economic Development Commission shall be persons dedicated to the goals of the commission and the best interests of the City. Members shall represent a wide range of industry sectors and geographic locations within the City. A minimum of one sitting City Council member as well as the Mayor shall be included as part of the nine member commission. Additionally, City staff are not voting members but shall serve solely in an advisory capacity to the commission. 2-207. Organization. The members of the Economic Development Commission may elect any other officers they deem necessary, shall hold such meetings and establish such rules and regulations as said commission shall deem necessary and proper for carrying on its functions. The commission shall meet, at a minimum, quarterly, however all meetings of the commission shall be held at the call of the chairperson and at such other times as the commission and/or City Council may determine. The presence of five members shall be necessary for a quorum. All meetings shall be open to the public. The Commission shall keep minutes and records of its proceedings and record votes. Public input shall be provided for at each meeting and all other requirements of the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act shall be followed. Expenses incurred by the commission in performance of official duties are to be itemized and shall be borne by the City. 2-208. Powers and Duties of the Commission. The Economic Development Commission shall endeavor to attract business and industry for the City. The commission shall serve as an advisory body to the City Council on matters related to the business community. The commission shall have such additional powers and duties as may be assigned to it from time to time by the Mayor and City Council. The pr9mary functions of the Econoric Development Commission can generally be divided into three categories: business communication, business attraction, and business retention and expansion. In order to carry out the primary functions, the Economic Development Commission prepares an annual work plan/outline, which varies annually but generally includes the following projects: • Review and provide advice to improve the business section on the City's website as well as other forms of marketing which could assist the City in carrying out the primary functions of the Economic Development Commission; • Discuss opportunities to carry out primary functions through use of focus groups; business retention visits; and other potential gatherings with a designated sector of the business community; • Perform an annual review and update of business informational materials and new business welcome letter or other materials; • Mail recognition letters to noted business successes and/or other forms of business recognition; Provide annual report to the City Council including goals for the upcoming year, to be completed at the end of the City's fiscal year; and • Additional special projects to be conducted annually, as needed. Examples may include surveys, business recognition events, seminars and/or newsletters, etc. 2-209. Compensation and Expenses. The members of the Economic Development Commission shall serve without compensation. 2m210. Budget. The Economic Development Commission shall prepare a budget for each fiscal year and shall submit such budget to the City Council for review. SECTION 2: If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, sentence or provision of this ordinance shall be adjudged by any Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, invalidate or nullify the remainder thereof, which remainder shall remain and continue in full force and effect. SECTION 3: All Ordinances or• parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the authority of the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois. SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law. PASSED and APPROVED this 171h day of JULY 2017. AYES: CONDON, DEVINE, MIHEVC, CURRY, SCHAEFER, SANTI, GLAB NAYS: NONE ABSTAINED: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mayor ATTEST: 6 City l rk McHenry County 2017. 2020 Strategic Plan ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ■ GOAL r -Take additional steps to be a business friendly County o Objective A: Ensure clear and consistent County regulatory processes r. Bea business -friendly County including malting online permitting available a. Design and implement DevNet permit system improvements including on-line permitting and electronic inspections. IPf D] Measurement A: Core system is implemented by December 2or7 and on-line components are implemented by March 2oi8. (pi = timeline met) Measurement B: Online inspections are implemented by June 2018. (pi = timeline met) z. Review standards and requirements with an eye toward revisions or deregulation where possible a. Consider amendments to the UDO to provide expanded by -right zoning for business uses. [P&D] • Measurement: LIDO review complete. (pi =pass/fail) b. Adopt new ancillary building codes (electric, mechanical) with appropriate local amendments. [P&D] • Measurement: New codes are adopted by December 2or7. (pi = timeline met) 3. Utilize programs, services and resources currently in place a. Maintain a commitment For Workforce Network and MCEDC to be a resource for businesseI (CB] Measurement A: Continued policy and program support from County Board. (pi = ongoing support) Measurement B: Advocate for preservation or expansion of funding for Workforce Network in legislative programs. (pi = pass/fail) b. Market Workforce Network services in connection with business incentive programs. [MCEDC, WN, CA] Measurement: Incorporation of Workforce Network services as part of incentive discussions. (pi = pass fail) c. MCEDC to continue its business visitation program and quarterly municipal roundtables to share and discuss business outreach, development and tools to retain business in the county. The MCEDC shares data tools such as ESRI, IMPLAN and another WEDA product - Grow Your Retail. [MCEDC] • Measurement: Continuation of efforts. (pi = ongoing) Consolidated Goals, Objectives and Tasks /Actions related to Economic and Workforce Development 4. Partner with municipalities for joint economic/business incentive packages a. Support opportunities to partner with municipalities on economic development incentive packages that align with the County's economic development goals. [CB] Measurement: Response to incentive partnership requests. (pi = pass/fail) bI Provide municipal economic development staff with information on Coumy Revolving Loan Program, Business Incentive Program and CDBG micro -enterprise program. [MCEDC, CA] • Measurement: Meetings and discussions held. (pi =quantity) 9. Promote the County to businesses, entrepreneurs and economic decision - makers a, Create a conspicuous econonuc development web page on the Count�/s website to provide a clearing house of pertinent data, contact information, resources and programs offered by state, County and local agencies. [CA, IT] • Measurement: Web page developed by March zor8. (pi =timeline met) b. Actively market the County at economic development oriented shows and conferences. [MCEDC, CA] • Measurement: Attend at least one real estate conference annually. (pi =pass/fail) c. MCEDC to utilize various websites, and social media and its partnership with World Economic Development Alliance to promote and market the County's strengths and opportunities to a wide audience. [MCEDC] • Measurement: Continuation of electronic outreach methods. (pi =ongoing) 6. Develop methods and approaches to "tell our stor}�' ** See #c above. ** �. Standardize property assessments across the County a. Chief County Assessment Officer to research and implement standardized assessments software and methods. [CCAO] Measurement: Implementation of software and standards by December zozo. (pi = timeline met) b. Support changes in laws that standardize and professionalize the property assessment process. (CBj • Measurement: Support included in the legislative program. (pi =pass/fail) 8. Encourage relationships with small businesses in the County a. Business Service Team to conduct outreach to small businesses and conduct a needs assessment. (WN, MCEDCJ • Measurement A: Develop a list of target businesses by March zo18. (pi =pass/fail) • Measurement B: Development and distribution of needs assessment tool based by September zor8. (pi = pass/fail) Consolidated Goals, Objectives and Tasks /Actions related to Economic and Workforce Development o Objective B: Expand the non-residential economic tax base r. Strengthen and formalize ties to all neighboring counties with increased emphasis to the westward counties in the economic corridors along I -go and the state line aI Continue regular discussions, support and participation of EDDNI. (Chair, CA, MCEDC] Measurement: Ongoing dialogue and meetings. (pi = meetings held) b. Promote and advocate common interests to State and Federal agencies. (Chair, CAj Measurement: Joint position papers developed. (pi = quantity) c. Integrate the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) into the County's economic development strategies. [MCEDC] • Measurement: Incorporation of CEDS in the MCEDC strategic plan goals and objectives. (pi = pass/fail) d. Support the development of the Chicago Regional Growth Initiative. (CBJ Measurement: Financial and staff support provided through the County and MCEDC. (Pi =Pass/fail) z. Expand on industrial clusters (metals, technology, medicine) a. MCEDC to prioritize marketing and outreach efforts to the target sectors. (MCEDC) Measurement: Degree of outreach efforts aimed at target sectors as reported by MCEDC (pi = degree) 3. Develop avenues to market the County's robust fiber-optic network and promote readiness and cutting edge technology infrastructure to help attract and retain businesses a. Incorporate the availability of fiber optic network into economic development marketing efforts. (CA, MCEDC] • Measurement: Inclusion of fiber information in marketing materials. (pi = pass /fail) 4. Facilitate the growth and variety of tourism activities and opportunities as an economic development tool a. Continue support of Visit McHenry County to promote tourism activities in the County. [CB] Measurement: Continued financial support. (pi =pass/fail) b. Amend the UDO to promote tourism activities and uses within the County. (CB, P&DJ • Measurement: UDO amendment. (pi = passlfail) 5. Support /focus on small businesses a. Reintroduce the Revolving Loan Fund micro -loan program. (CAJ Measurement: Development of parameters and reestablishment of program with approval of Finance &Audit Committee. (pi =pass/fail) Consolidated Goals, Objectives and Tasks /Actions related to Economic and Workforce Development b. Promote the CDBG microenterprise program through the development and distribution of marketing materials to municipalities, MCEDC and other business outlets. [CD] Measurement: Materials developed and distributed by May 2or8 in advance of the zor9 call for projects. (pi = timeline met) ■ GOAL z - Match the skills of the population with the needs of businesses o Objective A: Evaluate business needs and match funds to training that will meet those needs r. Help to facilitate the development of the essential wmld'orce and skills that existing and growing industries need a. Convene businesses stakeholders to identify and address workforce and economic development needs. [4VN, MCEDC] • Measurement: At least one round table discussion per year. (pi = pass/fail) b. Workforce Network / Workforce Network Board to update the local plan to be responsive to the business needs. [WN] Measurement: Incorporation in the annual update. (pi =pass/fail) z. Help attract, grow and retain millennial talent a. Establish a task force of business representatives, workforce partners and economic development interests to develop a marketing strategy. [Chair, WN, MCEDC] • Measurement A: Convene task force by March zor8. (pi = timeline met) • Measurement B: Task Force to present a report and recommendations to the County Board by March zor9. (pi = pass/fail) o Objective B: Explore public -private training and education partnerships to improve the skills of the McHenry County worldbrce 1. Develop dulls that existing and identified growing industries need. Partner with workforce development entities and networks, such as MCC and Workforce Network, to ensure skills gaps are addressed a. In compliance Avith WIOA, Workforce Network Board and Workforce Network to determine local needs and develop training programs to meet those needs and update the local plan accordingly, [WN] • Measurement: Training provided in accordance with the local plan. (pi =ongoing) z. Help to lead the way for employers by developing a strategy to be identified/lmown as the home of progressive businesses and good places to work and do business Consolidated Goals, Objectives and Tasks /Actions related to Economic and Workforce Development 3. Encourage vocational training and explore in demand skills in major industries in the County (i.e., manufacturing) a. Partner with schools to develop vocational training programs that align with the needs skills. [WN] Measurement: Outreach to all schools in the county by December zot8. (pi = timeline met) b. Building upon needs assessments, tailor training opportunities to be responsive to those needs. (WN, MCEDCJ Measurement: Annually follow up with business community to assess the degree in which the needs are met. (pi = pass/fail) 4. Facilitate and encourage a variety of training and education opportunities, including technical and vocational offerings a. Develop apprenticeship model (earn &learn) training programs. (WNJ • Measurement: Apprenticeship programs developed. (pi= quantity) Objective C: Match the skills of the existing population with needs of the existing businesses to retain talent in the Count and meet the current and future workforce demands a. Initiate a marketing campaign aimed at commuting workers to bring awareness of the employment opportunities and sought-after skills within the County. [WN, MCEDC] Measurement: Develop and implement a marketing campaign by September 2or8. (pi = timeline met) Consolidated Goals, Objectives and Tasks /Actions related to Economic and Workforce Development MCA "A GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY -WIDE PLANNING EFFORT: THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY IS BEING PLANNED NOWT GET INVOLVED! #MCHENRYMATTERS" Global Overview, Regional Placement: The "New Reality," "New Normal!" • Climate Change • Energy and Emerging Technologies (Biodiesel) • WaterSupply—"Constrained Resources" • Government Transparency — Limited Resources • Community Engagement • Governmental Consolidation (Regional Dispatch Center) Demographic, Socioeconomic, Technology and Social Media • Baby Boomer Generation overtaken by M!Ilennials (NextGen!) (24/7/365) • Impact of Changing Demographics • Big Data • Upcoming 2020 Census • Healthy and Active Communities and Sustainability (Bike Sharing (Zagster; Divvy) Land Use and Travel Trends • Downtown Revitalization (Density vs Large Lots) • Autonomous Cars (Uber; High -Speed Trail; Zipcar Transit) • Infrastructure Maintenance and Expansion • Commuting and Emerging Modes of Transportation Housing and Workforce and "Shrinking/Global Economy" • Aging Workforce • Manufacturing Brick and Mortar v. E-Commerce ("Clicks and Bricks") • Ownership vs Rental • Local Stores • Workforce Demands and Sustaining Viable Workforce