HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-197-E-Economic Dev-City of Mebane-Article 46 Collaborative Outreach DocuSign Envelope ID:08A2B2DB-4947-4CCE-9B2F-75EF67B09402
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
ORANGE COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF MEBANE
Funding for Joint Economic Development Programs
Article 46 Collaborative Outreach
WHEREAS,North Carolina law authorizes counties to enter into agreements with third parties to
provide services under mutually agreed upon terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mebane ("Town") wishes to provide services or engage in economic
development activities as designated herein, and Orange County("County") and its residents and
businesses would benefit from those services or activities.
NOW THEREFORE, the County and Town agree, through this Memorandum of Understanding
("MOU"), to the following terms and conditions:
1. County authorizes the Town to request Collaborative Outreach funding from Article 46 for
fiscal year 2020-2021 up to the amount of One Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Two
Dollars and Thirty Cents ($1,432.30). The services or activities that qualify under this
funding category shall consist of and be limited to economic development programs that aid
in job creation, drive economic growth, support existing businesses, recruit new businesses,
and in the promotion of other activities such as innovation and entrepreneurial growth, agri-
tourism and agriculture in Orange County. No other services or activities are authorized by
this MOU. The funding amount will be calculated annually based on a formula that adds the
total population of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and the portion of Mebane located
within Orange County, and allocates each towns' percentage of the total population to the
total amount of Collaborative Outreach funding budgeted in a given year($60,000.00 for FY
2020-21). Collaborative Outreach funds that are not requested by the Town within the given
fiscal year will automatically roll over to the next year and be available for the Town to
request at a later date.
2. The Town shall make a request to the County, in writing, to access these funds. The request
shall include details pertaining to the amount of funding sought, a description of the services
or activities the funding would support, the expected outcomes, any additional partners in the
services or activities, and what resources the Town is providing to the services or activities.
The Town shall also express any additional role they expect the County to play as it relates to
the identified services or activities, and to acknowledge use of the Collaborative Outreach
funding as a joint partnership between the Town and the County.
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3. That by entering into this MOU, the County assumes no liability for, and the Town fully
releases County from liability for damages to its property or injury to its employees, agents,
or officials caused by the acts or failures to act of its employees, agents, or officials related to
the activities authorized herein. Additionally, to the extent authorized by law, the Town shall
indemnify and hold harmless County, its officials, employees, and agents from any damage
of any type or destruction of real or personal property and for bodily injury or death to any
persons resulting from the negligent acts or failures to act of the Town or its agents,
contractors, employees, or officials in any way related to the services or activities authorized
herein.
3. The County shall not be obligated to provide work, supplies, staffing, or other items or things
to the Town for the performance of its services or activities, unless otherwise outlined in the
request as referenced under point 2. No partnership, joint venture, or other relationship is
formed by entry into this MOU.
4. This MOU shall be effective from July 1, 2020 through and including June 30, 2021. The
Town shall provide the County with a written report prior to the June 30, 2021 MOU
expiration, indicating the results of the expected outcomes including any new economic
development gains in jobs added or revenues received as a result of the actual services or
activities supported by these funds. The MOU may be renewed annually upon mutual written
agreement of both parties, and, subject to the availability of Article 46 funds earmarked by
the Board of County Commissioners specifically for the Collaborative Outreach.
Wherefore the Parties hereto have set their hands and seals this 4ch day of April, 2021.
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Signed by:
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ORANGE COUNTY-DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
Party/Vendor Name: City of Mebane Party/Vendor Contact Person: Chris Rollins Contact Phone:
Party/Vendor Address: 106 E. Washington Street City Mebane State: NC Zip: 27302 Department: Economic
Development Amount: $1,432.30 Purpose:Article 46 Collaborative Outreach Budget Code(s): 34600020-900046
Vendor#9021 (N/A if new vendor) Vendor is a BOCC consultant? Yes ❑No® Contract Type: (Check one)
New® Renewal❑ Amendment ❑ Effective Date 8/12/20 Approved by Board Yes❑No® Agenda Date:
N/A
This agreement is approved as to technical form and content and I as Department Director affirmatively state work on
this project has not been initiated prior to execution of the agreement:
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Department Director's Signature �Sx`"` 0-Y Date:
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Agreements for emergency services or repair are not subject to the above affirmation. If services related to this
agreement have already begun or been completed please briefly describe the nature of the emergency condition that
was addressed:
Information Technolouies
(Applicable only to hardware/software purchases or related services)This agreement has been reviewed and is
approved as to information technology content and specifications:
Office of the Chief Information Officer Date:
Risk Management
This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards,specifications,and requirements:
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Office of the Risk Management Officer I_ � Date:
Financial Services
This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act:
°oc"Sig—by:
Office of the Chief Financial Officer o �" Date:4/22/2021
Legal Services
This agreement is approved as to legal form and sufficiency:
Sig—by: 4/22/2021
Office of the County Attorney 34"rtuw Date:
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Clerk to the Board
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