(A) This position is to be filled by appointment by the Mayor, subject to approval by the Council.
(B) This position will be a part-time position and report directly to the City Administrative Officer of the city.
(C) That the Main Street/Renaissance Coordinator shall have the following duties and responsibility:
(1) Assists the Ludlow Renaissance Committee and the city in developing strategies for the central business district in the areas of economic development, historic preservation and overall revitalization. The programs focus on the four areas of design:
(a) Historic preservation;
(b) Promotion;
(c) Organization; and
(d) Economic restructuring/development.
(2) Assist the Renaissance/Main Street Committee in developing goals and priorities for the Renaissance designated area.
(3) Works with Main Street businesses to develop effective strategies regarding street improvements, parking issues and beautification efforts.
(4) Manages all administrative aspects of the Main Street and Renaissance programs, including grant writing, meeting preparation, meeting documentation, budgeting, purchasing, correspondence, and report preparation.
(5) Acts as the contact person for Kentucky Main Street, Renaissance on Main and other related programs.
(6) Coordinates an ongoing public awareness and education program to encourage appreciation of the central business district assets and educate the community on the goals of the Main Street program.
(7) Makes available information and resources for businesses and potential business owners regarding available programs, infrastructure improvement, zoning and ongoing projects in the community.
(8) Works with Renaissance Committee and the city to attract new businesses to the designated Renaissance/Main Street area, including preparation of inventories, marketing efforts, coordination of events, coordination of training programs, development of retention/marketing programs and work with support agencies in the area.
(9) Prepares applications for and administers grants and loan programs related to economic development, streetscape improvements, facade improvements, historic preservation and other related projects.
(10) Performs other related duties, as assigned and necessary.
(Ord. 2005-18, passed 10-13-2005)