Memorandum of Understanding between MCE and the City of Hercules Exploring Inclusion in MCE
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), regarding MCE membership consideration is entered into by and between MCE and the City of Hercules.
WHEREAS, the City of Hercules has expressed interest in exploring membership in MCE, and WHEREAS, MCE has a Policy to consider new community inclusion, subject to receipt of a complete application and subject to MCE analysis and approval, and WHEREAS, MCE and the City of Hercules are collaborating to determine the feasibility of including Hercules within MCE’s Service area and approving the City of Hercules application for membership; and WHEREAS, MCE and the City of Hercules have a mutual interest in following the guidelines below, NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
The City of Hercules agrees to assign one staff member as primary point of contact with MCE. Assigned staff member will support and facilitate communication with other City of Hercules staff and officials, as well as provide input and high-level assistance on community outreach.
The City of Hercules will work with MCE to conduct public outreach about the MCE program to aid in outreach and education and to collect feedback from the community. Options to publicize include, but are not limited to, website, social media, public events, community workshops, and newsletter announcements, as well as distribution of flyers and handouts provided by MCE.
The City of Hercules will complete and submit ‘MCE Membership Application’ to MCE.
After receipt of complete Membership Application MCE will conduct a quantitative analysis to determine feasibly of adding City of Hercules to the MCE Service Area, and approve membership if analysis results are positive.
Subject to membership approval by the MCE Board, City of Hercules agrees to publicize and share information about MCE within its community during the 6 month enrollment period. Options to publicize include, but are not limited to, website, social media, public events, community workshops, and newsletter announcements (where feasible), as well as distribution of flyers and handouts provided by MCE at City of Hercules offices.
Subject to membership approval by the MCE Board, the City of Hercules agrees to provide desk space for up to 2 MCE staff during the 6 month enrollment period, and agrees to consider ongoing desk space availability if needed for effective and efficient outreach.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this MOU.
MCE:
By: ____________________________ ______________________ Dawn Weisz, CEO Date
MCE
City of Hercules:
By: ____________________________ ______________________ Alexander Walker-Griffin, Mayor Date
City of Hercules