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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - MC-17-1150 - 07/17/2017 - ESTABLISH EDCORDINANCE NO. MC-17-1150 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF MCHENRY MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION -ADDING ARTICLE IX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 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 granted 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 l : That Chapter 2 Administration of the Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Article IX 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. 2-210 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 primary functions of the Economic 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 17th day of JULY 2017. AYES: CONDOM, DEVINE, MIHEVC, CURRY, SCHAEFER, SANTI, GLAB NAYS: NONE ABSTAINED: NONE ABSENT: NONE Mayor ATTEST: