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245098 05/13/15 a,Y CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA VENDOR: 367763 ONE CIVIC SQUARE DANIEL MCFEELY COMMUNICATIONS CHECK AMOUNT: $...**8,250.00* _� CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 935 GRACE DRIVE CHECK NUMBER: 245098 CARMEL IN 46032 CHECK DATE: 05/13/15 'M/(TON Lai DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT PO NUMBER INVOICE NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION 1203 4359300 32705 8,250.00 ECONOMIC DEVLP DAN MCFEELY COMMUNICATIONS 935 GRACE DRIVE CARMEL,IN 46032 317-669-2289 INVOICE Date:April 30, 2015 Client: City of Carmel For: Economic Development and Marketing Services,April 1-30,2015 Professional fees:ees: $8,250 Out of pocket expenses: None TOTAL: $8,250 DAN MCFEELY COMMUNICATIONS 935 GRACE DRIVE CARMEL, IN 46032 317-669-2289 Monthly Report, April 2015 RECENT PROJECTS Economic Development / Marketing Destination Carmel: Continue researching photos and histories for project in conjunction with Indiana Historical Society. Destination Carmel will tell the story of Carmel's history and of its future development for visitors — both local and tourists — who visit the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indianapolis. IUPPI project: Coordination of meeting, attendance at meetings and continued to research facts and statistics to provide to researchers at Indiana University Public Policy Institute for its major study on Carmel's performance regarding assessed value as it pertains to our redevelopment areas. New Carmel App: Review and CMS training on new Carmel App geared toward visitors and tourists. Application will use GPS technology to steer visitors to local businesses for shopping, dining and entertainment. Business inventory: Constant updating of local database of —corporate headquarters and other businesses in the Arts & Design District, City Ce'nt'er',-- enter, other areas of the city for purposes of sharing with media, -site- selectors, iteselectors, commercial real estate. New website: Continue early design phase of future Economic Development web pages planned for city website. Researching other sites, gathering information and input from the business community, exploring options with web experts for future launch. Midtown Projects: Worked closely with Old Town Design Group regarding various announcements, media relations, press conferences, etc. for recent and future announcements on projects in Midtown. Bike share program: Worked closely with city staff and Za ster : officials on launch of Carmel's new bike-sharing program, including research, media releases, press conference, etc. Costar Group: Continued research and discussion into proposal to contract with Costar Group for purpose of making detailed information about commercial properties in Carmel available to anyone accessing the new Economic Development web pages. Facebook change: As a result of a change mandated by Facebook, researched and ultimately carried out switch of city's primary Facebook page from a "friend" to a "like" page. Main Street closure: Worked with city staff to coordinate information release of Main Street project; then worked one-on-one with affected businesses and institutions, including St. Christopher Episcopal Church and Joe's Auto Shop to address concerns and minimzed issues during street closure. U.S. 31 project: Worked with the Indiana Department of Transportation on an "open house" to announce summer project of completing the U.S. 31 upgrade through Carmel, and several related projects near the construction area. J #31 BITES: Began brainstorming ideas to repeat 2014 initiative to encourage local residents to support restaurants, shops and other businesses along the U.S. 31 corridor during the heavy construction season. ONGOING PROJECTS Village of West Clay: Continue to brainstorm ideas to help the business district within the Village of West Clay sustain a vibrant commercial area to serve its residents and others. Pilot Talent Attraction: Continue to work with local businesses and — economic development officials on a new targeted approach to attracting top talent to Carmel and Hamilton County. Continue to serve as city's representative on this Tactical Economic Development group in association with Invest Hamilton County. Carmel Caffeine Trail: A small hiccup occurred when one of our key organizers from the business community moved out of state. Have.since regrouped with others and plans continue to create an official "Caffeine Trail" in the Arts & Design District and City Center to drive tourists and local residents to Carmel's many locally-owned and operated coffee shops and tea shops. Carmel City Map: Continue to work closely with city staff to finalize a project that will include a new printed city street map. Google Business View: Working with city staff to implement plan to use Google 360 as an economic development tool that will help promote local businesses, local attractions and other features of Carmel. Golftown planning: Working closely with city staff to brainstorm ideas for the "Golftown" event that will take place in 2016 in conjunction with BMW Championship golf tournament to be held at Crooked Stick. Human Relations Committee: Continue to work with this committee on planning events designed to further goals of this committee, including the celebration of diversity in Carmel. Information requests: >>> Worked closely with Corrie Meyer, executive director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, on a variety or projects to further the CRC mission of redevelopment in Carmel; including community relations, media relations, social media outreach, research and consultation. >>> Researched information for Invest Hamilton County researchers. >>> Worked with various city employees and contractors to research information and provide to local media. >>> Worked closely with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation on a variety of needs related to company information requests, press announcements and other action items designed to boost economic development and job growth in Carmel. >>> Worked with city staff on daily media requests — including Angie's List Magazine, Inside Indiana Business, Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis Business Journal, Current in Carmel, Butler University journalism students, WISH-8, Fox 59, WRTV-6, WTHR-13, WTTV-4, WIBC, and others. - -_-- ONGOING PROJECTS .-- Cultural Identification project: Continued to work with staff and others on project designed to further identify various cultural and geographically unique aspects of Carmel as a way to further enhance attraction of economic development and visitors. This will be an ongoing project. Public Art: Continued to work with consultant, staff, on potential projects involving public art in Carmel. All projects discussed were designed to strategically attract visitors and economic development to Carmel. This will be an ongoing project. Media and Press Conferences: Worked with city staff on several press releases and press conferences. Social Media: Continued to assist city officials with use of social media to publicize and inform residents and the public on a variety of matters. VOUCHER NO. WARRANT NO. ALLOWED 20 Dan McFeely Communications IN SUM OF$ I 935 Grace Drive Carmel, IN 46032 $8,250.00 ON ACCOUNT OF APPROPRIATION FOR Community Relations PO#/Dept. INVOICE NO. ACCT#/TITLE AMOUNT Board Members r 32705 Invoice 43-593.00 $8,250.00 I hereby certify that the attached invoice(s), or bill(s) is (are)true and correct and that the materials or services itemized thereon for which charge is made were ordered and received except Monday, May 11,2015 Director,ComrQnity Relations/Economic Development Title Cost distribution ledger classification if claim paid motor vehicle highway fund Prescribed by State Board of Accounts City Form No.201 (Rev.1995) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHER CITY OF CARMEL An invoice or bill to be properly itemized must show: kind of service,where performed,dates service rendered,by whom, rates per day, number of hours, rate per hour, number of units,price per unit, etc. Payee Purchase Order No. Terms Date Due Invoice Invoice Description Amount Date Number (or note attached invoice(s)or bill(s)) 04/30/15 Invoice $8,250.00 1 hereby certify that the attached invoice(s),or bill(s), is(are)true and correct and I have audited same in accordance with IC 5-11-10-1.6 , 20 Clerk-Treasurer