HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-108 Authorizing Services Contract with Northland Regional Chamber of CommerceRESOLUTION NO. R-2026-108
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE TO ENTER INTO A
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH NORTHLAND REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce ("Service Provider'') is a
not-for-profit corporation providing economic development, business development and
retention, and community promotion services, to businesses and residents in the
Northland region, including those located in or near the City of Riverside (the "City"); and
WHEREAS, Service Provider desires to continue to provide such Services and
requires funding to continue to provide the Services within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the provision of the Services is a public purpose
and the City has the capability and desire to assist Service Provider in continuing to
provide Services to the public within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City's Board of Aldermen believes that the City's best interests
are promoted and aided by entering into an agreement with the Service Provider for the
provision of the Services; and
WHEREAS, The City and the Service Provider have negotiated and agreed upon
an agreement for the Service and payment for the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the City finds that the provision of the Services contributes to the welfare of
the City as well as the economic and social potential of the City and its residents, that the
Services are important to the welfare of the City and that the provision of funds to assist
in providing such Services are for a public purpose;
FURTHER THAT the City of Riverside shall pay to the Service Provider the sum
of up to six thousand four hundred forty and 00/100 dollars ($6,440.00), the annual dues
amount, to assist it in continuing to provide services to the residents of the City and the
City, pursuant to a Services Agreement, in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A,
which is hereby approved;
FURTHER THAT the Mayor is authorized and directed to execute the Services
Agreement in substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. The
Mayor and City staff are authorized and directed to perform all acts and execute any other
documents necessary or desirable to effectuate the intent of this Resolution;
FURTHER THAT Resolution No. R-2026-079 is hereby rescinded.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-108
ADOPTED and PASSED this 4th day of August 2026.
/s/ Kathleen L. Rose
Kathleen L. Rose, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Melissa McChesney
Melissa McChesney, City Clerk
SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS SERVICES AGREEMENT entered into on this "111. day of J4 f;j , 2026, by and between the
CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI ("City"), and the Northland Regional Cmber of Commerce ("Service Provider").
WHEREAS, Service Provider provides economic development, business development and retention, and
community promotion services ("Services") for citizens in the region, including the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires that such Services be available to its businesses and residents, desires Service
Provider to provide such Services, and desires to provide funding and office space to assist Service Provider in
providing for the Services for the City's residents; and
WHEREAS, the City has found that the provision of the Services contributes to the welfare of the City as
well as the economic and social potential of the City and its residents, that the Services are important to the
welfare of the City and that the provision of funds to assist in providing such Services are for a public purpose.
NOW THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein,
the parties agree to the following:
1. That Service Provider shall provide the Services for the City pursuant to the terms of this Service
Agreement for a term of one year commencing on July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
2. That the City shall pay regular membership dues associated with being a member of Service Provider.
3. That the Services provided by the Service Provider shall include, but not be limited to, economic
development, business development and retention, and community promotion.
4. Service Provider will provide the City with a copy of Service Provider's annual program budget with
a brief summary of the accounting controls used. Further expenditure reports including, but not limited
to, the number of Riverside businesses and residents served, a detailed explanation of services
provided, and a detailed explanation of program expenditures is required on an annual basis.
5. This agreement may be terminated in whole or in part by either party upon 30 days' written notice to the other party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written.
CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI (the "City")
/s/ Kathleen L. Rose
Kathleen L. Rose, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Melissa McChesney
Melissa McChesney ,City Clerk
NORTHLAND REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ("Service Provider")
/s/ Jenny Johnston
Jenny Johnston (Jun 30, 2026 15:26:07 CDT)
Signature
Jenny Johnston
Printed Name
President
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