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249660 09/23/15 Q 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: 249660 CARMEL IN 46032 CHECK DATE: 09/23/15 DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT PO NUMBER INVOICE NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION 1203 4359300 32705 09/2015 8,250.00 ECONOMIC DEVLP DAN MCFEELY COMMUNICATIONS 935 GRACE DRIVE CARMEL, IN 46032 317-669-2289 INVOICE Date: September, 2015 Client: City of Carmel For: Economic Development and Marketing Services Professional fees: $8,250 Out of pocket expenses: None TOTAL: $8,250 �j d 3a�o5 �lC X35 q�oo DAN MCFEELY COMMUNICATIONS 935 GRACE DRIVE CARMEL, IN 46032 317-669-2289 Monthly Report, September 2015 RECENT PROJECTS Economic Development / Marketing >Costar Group: Finalized contract language with Costar Group and prepared now for launch of new web service for purpose of making detailed information about commercial properties in Carmel available to anyone accessing the new Economic Development web pages. >MIBOR event: Worked with staff to plan, organize and participate in a "Sell Your Cities" event held at the Ritz Charles with more than 100 real estate professionals on hand to obtain information on the City and updates on many of our ongoing projects. This is designed to give these real estate professionals accurate and updated information so they can share with clients looking to relocate to Carmel. >Carmel on Canvas: Worked with city staff on Carmel on Canvas project publicity and media relations. >GyanSys jobs event: Worked with city staff and the IEDC to organize a press conference celebrating a new corporate headquarters in Carmel. >ED Leads & Meetings: Working with Mike Hollibaugh and other city staff to respond to a request for property research for a major manufacturing concern and corporate headquarters. Also continue to work with the Mayor, real estate professionals and developers to attract more investment in Carmel. >Econ Dvlp video series: Working with Associated Images to produce another series of videos highlighting economic development in Carmel. >Indiana Chamber: Researched and worked with representatives of the Indiana Chamber to finalize materials related to Carmel being named the Indiana Chamber Community of the Year. >U.S. — China Climate meeting: Worked with staff to research and prepare materials requested by White House pertaining to gathering with Chinese officials regarding environmental initiatives. >City Center development: Ongoing work with 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: Ongoing research to help researchers at Indiana University Public Policy Institute for its major study on Carmel's performance regarding assessed value as it pertains to our redevelopment i 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 soon. >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. >Holiday decor: Working 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. >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. >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 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 staff to answer media questions and provide information requested by a number of sources. ➢ 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 Human Relations Commission on `Celebration of Diversity' presence at the Carmel Farmer's Market. >IndyStar Editorial Board: Worked with city staff to plan, organize and coordinate a visit by members of the Editorial Board of The Indianapolis Star, who toured the city and The Palladium and then discussed a variety of issues with the Mayor. >Carmel Caffeine Trail: Working with local business leaders to develop plan for 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. 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. i >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. I 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)) 09/18/15 Invoice $8,250.00 I 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 VOUCHER NO. WARRANT NO. Dan McFeely Communications ALLOWED 20 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 Friday, Sep ember 18, 2015 Director, Community Relations/Economic Development Title Cost distribution ledger classification if claim paid motor vehicle highway fund