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Staff:City Manager's Office

AGENDA REPORT
Cape Girardeau City Council

 Agenda:July  21, 2025





SUBJECT

Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract for Services with the Southeast Missouri Regional Economic Development Inc., a/k/a Semo REDI.



EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In December 2019, the City Council approved a contract with Cape Girardeau Area Industrial Recruitment Association, a/k/a MAGNET.  This contract expired December 31, 2024.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION

A new Contract for Services has been prepared to run from May 8, 2025, through December 31, 2025. This agreement was reached following a meeting between the Council Subcommittee, Mayor Kinder, Nate Thomas, Dan Presson, and representatives from SEMO Redi.



FINANCIAL IMPACT

The City shall pay to Semo REDI the sum of Sixty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($68,000) per year. This Agreement shall commence on May 8, 2025, and shall expire December 31, 2025. 



SUSTAINABILITY: ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS

Semo REDI sustains itself through the member cities, county, and private investors, and has a significant economic impact for this area. A continued monitoring of the organization, budget and impact is the responsibility of the Semo REDI Board.



STAFF RECOMMENDATION


BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION


PUBLIC OUTREACH

ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
25-83_Agreement_Semo_REDI.docResolution
SEMOREDI_CityofCape_Contract_SB_Executed_5.8.25.pdfSemo Redi Agreement