[Amended 10-8-2018 by Ord. No. 66-2018; 8-9-2021 by Ord. 60-2021]
The City Council recognizes the need to increase the economic momentum in the Central Business District of the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania (the "City") in and around Penn Street. The City desires to partner with the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) and use the resources and ability of the GRCA to administer an economic development strategy and initiatives including but not limited to the Main Street Program that will 1) promote a sense of community and unified purpose, 2) assure the historic continuity of the City's architectural heritage, 3) improve the image and perception of the City to residents and visitors and 4) strengthen economic rejuvenation of property and commerce for the benefit of all.
The Downtown Revitalization Public Private Partnership is hereby authorized and shall consist of nine voting members, serving voluntarily, to serve four year staggered terms, as follows:
• A member of City Council, initially serving a two year term, selected and appointed by City Council
• A representative of the Mayor's administration, initially serving a two year term, selected and appointed by the Mayor
• A representative of a large business, initially serving a four year term, selected and appointed by City Council
• A representative of a small business, initially serving a four year term, selected and appointed by the Mayor
• Two representatives from private entities, initially serving three and four year terms respectively, selected and appointed by the GRCA
• One citizen, who must be a City resident who is not employed, appointed or elected to any government position, initially serving a three year term, selected and appointed by the Mayor
•
The City of Reading Designated Downtown Coordinator
• The Executive Director of Downtown Revitalization, who shall be employed by the GRCA
Each appointing entity shall have the ability to select and appoint an alternate member who shall have the same term as the full member to attend meetings and participate in the member's absence.
Any appointment made after the effective date of the October 8, 2018 amendment that does not comply with any of the requirements and conditions as stated herein shall be considered null and void.