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248647 08/25/15 CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA VENDOR: 367763 b ONE CIVIC SQUARE DANIEL MCFEELY COMMUNICATIONS CHECK AMOUNT: S"""8,250.00" CARMEL, INDIANA 46032 935 GRACE DRIVE CHECK NUMBER: 248647 9.y,.roN i�.a CARMEL IN 46032 CHECK DATE: 08/25/15 DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT PO NUMBER INVOICE NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION 1203 4359300 32705 INVOICE 8,250.00 ECONOMIC DEVLP DAN MCFEELY COMMUNICATIONS 935 GRACE DRIVE CARMEL, IN 46032 317-669-2289 INVOICE Date:August, 2015 Client: City of Carmel For : Economic Development and Marketing Services Professional fees: $8,250 Out of pocket expenses: None TOTAL: $8,250 DAN MCFEELY COMMUNICATIONS 935 GRACE DRIVE CARMEL, IN 46032 317-669-2289 Monthly Report, August 2015 RECENT PROJECTS Economic Development // Marketin P g >City Center development: Worked closely with the Mayor and Corrie Meyer of the CRC to discuss space issues and potential future growth and development for a local company headquartered in the City Center area. >IUPPI project: Continue to research and gather more information requests from 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. >Zagster expansion: Continued to work with staff and Zagster officials to coordinate media coverage of an expansion of the Zagster bike- sharing program in Carmel, with another major announcement coming in September. >WWII event: Worked with staff to help plan and present a special end of WWII event on Main Street in the Arts & Design District. >Diversity at the Farmers Market: Worked with city staff and members of the Mayor's Human Relations Commission to continue a project to bring various cultural groups to the Carmel Farmers Market in order to share information about their groups. So far a very successful venture. >Arts & Design District development: Joined CRC Director Corrie Meyer in a meeting with a local property owner and developer regarding the future development and uses of a property in the District. >Holiday decor: Worked with staff to research, review and discuss a variety of issues related to holiday decor in the City of Carmel. >ED Brochure: Continued working with staff on redesign of economic development brochure; working on both content and design. This is an ongoing project. >Costar Group: Working on finalizing proposal and contract language with Costar Group for purpose of making detailed information about commercial properties in Carmel available to anyone accessing the new Economic Development web pages. >Golftown planning: Continue to work closely with city staff to plan and help coordinate the city's "Golftown" event that will take place in 2016 in conjunction with BMW Championship golf tournament to be held at Crooked Stick. >ED Leads & Meetings: Responded to requests, researched and coordinated meetings with five separate developers, attorneys and corporate CEOs who are establishing or exploring the establishment of their companies in Carmel. Followed up on several occasions to keep communications ongoing. >Good Samaritan Award: Worked extensively with Carmel Fire Department and other city staff to plan and coordinate a special presentation of Good Samaritan Award for two Carmel residents who helped save a life on the Monon Trail. >Roundabout tracking: Leading the research of city roundabouts, tracking each one, keeping the list updated and working with Engineering Department to produce a map of each roundabout in the city. >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. >Business inventory: Constant updating of local database of i corporate headquarters and other businesses in the Arts & Design District, City Center, other areas of the city for purposes of sharing with media, site selectors, 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. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / COMMUNITY RELATIONS Publicity ➢ Worked with Carmel Fire on a number of media relations items. ➢ Worked with Street Department on getting word out about various road closures as they occurred. ➢ Worked with City Utilities and Arts & Design District on `Rain on Main' project; creation of materials to garner artist support and publicity. ➢ Worked with Human Relations Commission on `Celebration of Diversity' presence at the Carmel Farmer's Market. >CEO Lunches: Continued planning process with One Zone president Mo Merhoff on upcoming "CEO Lunches" with the Mayor as a way to better communicate with local business leaders. This is work in progress. >City tour: Worked with staff to organize a tour of the City and an Editorial Board Meeting with The Indianapolis Star. >Carmel Caffeine Trail: Met with Vivian Lawhead of Soho and another local business to continue plans 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. >Information requests: Responded to a number of information requests from the media, the public and others in city government concerning a variety of matters. 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. 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)) 08/21/15 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 5-11-10-1.6 120 Clerk-Treasurer VOUCHER NO. WARRANT NO. ALLOWED 20 Dan McFeely Communications IN SUM OF $ 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 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,August 24, 2015 Director,Community Relations/Economic Development Title Cost distribution ledger classification if claim paid motor vehicle highway fund