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Resolution: 184-16
File Number: 2016-0404
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING, LLC:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACT WITH STARTUP JUNKIE
CONSULTING, LLC TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE
AREAS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00, AND TO
APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT.
WHEREAS, Startup Junkie Consulting, LLC was competitively selected by a City selection committee to
provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of
entrepreneurship and innovation in the amount of $12,500.00 per month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the attached two (2)
year contract with Startup Junkie Consulting, LLC to provide economic development consulting services
to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation in the amount of $300,000.00.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget
adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution.
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File Number: 2016-0404
Agenda Date: 10/4/2016 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: C. 7
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING, LLC:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACT WITH STARTUP JUNKIE
CONSULTING, LLC TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES IN
THE AREAS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00,
AND TO APPROVE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
WHEREAS, Startup Junkie Consulting, LLC was competitively selected by a City selection committee
to provide economic development consulting services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of
entrepreneurship and innovation in the amount of $12,500.00 per month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the attached two
(2) year contract with Startup Junkie Consulting, LLC to provide economic development consulting
services to the City of Fayetteville in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation in the amount of
$300,000.00.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves a budget
adjustment, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution.
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 101512016
Jeremy Pate
Submitted By
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2016-0404
Legistar File ID
10/4/2016
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
9/2/2016 Development Services /
Development Services Department
Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
A resolution to approve a contract with Startup Junkie Consulting for Economic Development Services -
Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and approving a budget adjustment
Budget Impact:
1010.050.0500-5315.00
Account Number
General Fund
Fund
Contract Services
Project Number Project Title
Budgeted Item? No Current Budget $
Funds Obligated $
Current Balance
Does item have a cost? Yes Item Cost $
Budget Adjustment Attached? Yes Budget Adjustment $
Remaining Budget
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Original Contract Number: Approval Date:
Comments:
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300,000.00
300,000.00
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CITY OF
Tayv`elevi le
ARKANSAS
MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 2016
TO: Mayor Lioneld Jordan
Fayetteville City Council
THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
FROM: Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director
DATE: August 31, 2016
SUBJECT: RFP 16-06 Economic Development Contract for Services —
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the selection of and a two-year contract with Startup Junkie Consulting to
provide economic development consulting services related to Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
BACKGROUND:
In May of this year, the Council unanimously adopted Fayetteville First, the City's newly updated
Economic Development Strategic Plan. This plan engaged over 1600 citizens and businesses to
structure the City's economic future. Fayetteville First gives policy direction for the City to achieve
its stated goals, along with an implementation plan as a roadmap. The Implementation Plan is a
fluid, dynamic document placing more tangible timeframes and action items to be accomplished
over the next five years. Establishing the economic delivery service model was identified as one
of our first steps, and staff is following the adopted strategy of a three -pronged approach: 1)
Contract Business Recruitment, Retention and Expansion Services, 2) Contract Entrepreneurship
and Innovation Services and 3) Create an internal Economic Development program to provide a
city contact and to lead efforts in coordinating all efforts related to recruiting, retaining and
supporting business, industry, and startup efforts in the City.
The City issued RFP 16-06 on July 06 and received proposals on July 29. After interviewing the
selected candidates, the selection committee (including Council Member Adella Gray)
recommended entering into negotiations with Startup Junking Consulting to provide the requested
services.
DISCUSSION:
A major component of Fayetteville's economic potential was identified with the Fayetteville First
Strategic Plan, and it is one that has not seen a great deal of focus in the past by the City. The
Kauffman Foundation estimates that at least 85% of net new job creation comes from startup
companies. With the University's innovation and talent supply, a vibrant entrepreneurial culture
and access to the right resources, Fayetteville's current entrepreneurial and innovation sector
ecosystem has the potential to become a leading destination for world-class, scalable ventures
and vibrant, sustainable small businesses. It is with this in mind that the City desires to contract
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING LLC ( 12,(,,-I i
City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2017-0763
Legistar File ID
N/A
City Council Meeting Date-Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non-Agenda Item
Devin Howland 12/15/2017 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT(050)
Submitted By Submitted Date Division/Department
Action Recommendation:
MAYOR JORDANS SIGNATURE IS NEEDED ON THE UPDATED CONTRACT FOR STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING LLC
Budget Impact:
Account Number Fund
Project Number Project Title
Budgeted Item? No Current Budget $ -
Funds Obligated $ -
Current Balance $ -
Does item have a cost? No Item Cost
Budget Adjustment Attached? NA Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget $ -
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Previous Ordinance or Resolution# 184-16
Original Contract Number: Approval Date: I" -9 I-I
Comments:
CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE STAFF MEMO
lip, ARKANSAS
TO: Lioneld Jordan, Mayor
THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
FROM: Devin Howland, Director of Economic Vitality
DATE: December 15, 2017
SUBJECT: Startup Junkie Consulting Contract Updates
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RECOMMENDATION:
Mayor Jordan's signature is needed on the amendment to the contract for economic
development consulting services between the City of Fayetteville and Startup Junkie Consulting
LLC.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Economic Vitality met with Startup Junkie Consulting to discuss several
revisions to the contract which would assist in fostering increased collaboration between the
City and Startup Junkie Consulting. The amendment adds weekly conference calls between the
City and Startup Junkie Consulting, as well as an additional quarterly collaboration meeting
between the City and all other economic development consulting partners.
Attachments:
Amendment No. 1 TO THE CONTRACT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS AND STARTUP JUNKIE
CONSULTING, LLC
Exhibit A: Revised Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville,AR 72701
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
AND
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING, LLC
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WHEREAS, on October 4, 2016, the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas ("City") and Startup-
Junkie Consulting, LLC ("Startup Junkie") entered into a contract for Economic Development
Consulting Services (the "Contract")to be provided through,September 30, 2018, and;
WHEREAS,the parties desire to amend this agreement as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN TO ALL:
That the City and Startup Junkie, on this y day of p,cc_ , 2017, hereby
agree:
A. That the Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures referenced in Section
3(a) and the third bulleted paragraph of Section 4 of the original Contract shall be replaced by the
Revised Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures attached to this Amendment as
"Exhibit A"and incorporated herein.
B. The parties agree and understand that this Amendment is supplemental to their
Contract for Economic Development Consulting Services dated October 4, 2016, and that it does
not alter, amend or abridge any of the rights, obligations, or duties of the parties not expressly
addressed herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their signatures to be set by
their authorized representative effective the date set forth herein above.
STARTUP JUNKIE CONSULTING, LLC
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Exhibit "A"
Contract for Economic Development Services-
Entrepreneurship& Innovation
REVISED Schedule of Deliverables and Performance Measures
As outlined herein, Startup Junkie Consulting shall provide the following services, more
generally referred to as Entrepreneurship & Innovation economic development services:
One. Support a collaborative entrepreneurial/innovative environment
Two. Increase high-tech job growth and University partnerships
Three. Create innovative spaces and programs to support entrepreneurs
Four. Expand entrepreneurship education programs
Five. Support the growing local artisan food and craft beverage industry
Six. Support Talent Attraction, Retention and Development
Seven., Collaborate with the City for communication to the public
Eight. Report Outcomes
One:Support a collaborative entrepreneurial/innovation environment
1. Serve as a direct point of contact for entrepreneurship/innovation and startup efforts.
a. Coordinate with all entities involved in entrepreneurial efforts in the City of
Fayetteville, and serve as the point person in addressing any city-related
processes that impact entrepreneurs.
b. Maintain a bright line of communication with the City's Economic Development
team to maintain accountability and address issues as they arise.
c. Work with the City's internal economic development team to brand and market
the Startup City of the South concept.
2. Assist the City in creating and staffing a Fayetteville Innovation Council. Focused on
creating a collaborative environment that addresses the needs and challenges of
entrepreneurs and innovators in Fayetteville, this group should be comprised of
successful entrepreneurs or representatives of a broad cross-section of startups based
in Fayetteville, including the University of Arkansas.
3. Online Directory. Develop and maintain an online directory of the startup community,
accessible from the City's Economic Development web site,with hotlinks to notable
successes and best practices, entrepreneurial initiatives,calendar of meet-ups, events
and educational and mentoring opportunities,technology support networks, etc.
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4. Start-up/Entrepreneurial Business Retention and Expansion. Coordinate with the City's
contractor for Economic Development Business Retention and Expansion services to
provide and share information on needs for capital,talent, data, infrastructure, skills,
etc.to promote a welcoming and sustainable environment for startups. *BR&E services
for this target sector will be provided by a separate contractor.
Two:Increase High Tech Job Growth and University partnerships
1. Develop and maintain a close working relationships with the Arkansas Research and
Technology Park(ARTP)executive staff. The contractor's relationship with the ARTP shall
be a strong working relationship, with a clear understanding of their direction,
opportunities and constraints related to funding,space needs, physical infrastructure
limitations, and how the City might assist. Regular meetings to discuss both formal
topics for consideration and informal ideas are critical to maintaining the working
relationship.
2. Identify affordable housing options for entrepreneurs and startups. In order to provide
affordable housing and encourage additional collaboration among U of A entrepreneurs
who are working with the University and ARTP to launch a startup business, explore
relationships with privatedevelopers and other opportunities that would provide
housing at reduced costs and/or within close proximity to reduce transportation costs
and time so that student entrepreneurs can funnel their time, energy and funds into
their business.
3. Explore the creation of a Startup Village. In the vein of projects such as Kansas City
Startup Village and the Innovation District concept in Fayetteville, investigate and report
on the concept of a Fayetteville Startup Village, coined around the "Startup City of the
South," idea to focus efforts, energy and knowledge sharing that ideally produces an
increase in the opportunity for startups to succeed and job growth to accelerate.
4. Partner with the University to further address capital needs. Working closely with the
University, ARTP, City and others,the selected contractor shall regularly inventory
capital needs and map out potential resources to meet those needs, over the course of
time giving specific time parameters for each action step.
Three:Create innovativespaces and programs to support entrepreneurs
1. Develop and define an Innovation District. Innovation Districts are creative ecosystems
where innovative design and development patterns can help entrepreneurs, established
companies, and leaders build unexpected relationships, resulting in transformative
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solutions.These districts are designed to make unusual collaborations more likely to
happen.There is already a burgeoning creative ecosystem in downtown Fayetteville
with the presence of numerous startup companies,the proposed Innovation Hub, and
the University of Arkansas Community Design Center (UACDC),which advances creative
development through design, research, and education solutions from its downtown
facility that houses a full-time design and planning staff who deliver professional
services for communities and organizations nationwide.These businesses, all of which
are located on the Fayetteville Square, are the epicenter of this creative ecosystem that
is developing and should become part of the proposed Fayetteville Innovation District.
Startup Junkie Consulting will lead a discussion with the appropriate parties currently
involved in the development of the entrepreneurial/startup ecosystem in Fayetteville to
define the geography of the proposed Innovation District.
2. Create and provide collaboration space. Clustering the physical spaces in which
entrepreneurs can collaborate is one way to encourage idea generation, maturation and
sharing of resources. Startup Junking Consulting will provide collaboration space free to
the public in the form of Centerspace, currently located on the 2"d floor of the Pryor
Center. In addition to maintaining the existing Centerspace free and open to the public,
Startup Junkie Consulting will conduct an inventory of additional shared space
opportunities for entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors and creatives. Support the
development of an inventory of available spaces,facilitate a strategic plan to create
them, and guide a governance structure for operational sustainability.
3. Develop incentive ideas for startup companies locating downtown. Explore a breadth of
incentives and develop ideas to support startup companies locating in downtown, as
well as elsewhere within the identified Innovation District. Funding, parking,transit or
bicycle incentives, development of attainable housing in close proximity, etc. are some
options worthy of consideration, among others. Work with the City, entrepreneurs and
others to formally launch incentives that will attract and retain entrepreneurial ventures
in the downtown and Innovation District.
4. Support maker space and robotics training center development. Support a maker space
and robotics training center development already occurring in the downtown, and
explore other relationships to link interested users of the space and related programs to
make it a successful venture.
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Four: Expand Entrepreneurship Education Opportunities at all levels
1. Understand existing industry and targeted business sector needs. Review and participate
in workforce analysis studies done for the region to gain an understanding of the
workforce availability related to the occupations required of the targeted business
sectors, potentially partnering with the NWA Council on this initiative. Care should be
taken to not duplicate efforts already underway.
2. Research and conduct a survey of regional higher educational institutions. Develop an
understanding of enrollment,degrees offered and graduates of regional institutions of
higher education that may serve Fayetteville, meeting as appropriate with leaders of the
various educational institutions independently and reporting back to the City the results
of these conversations.
3. Convene regional educational leadership. Coordinate with the Northwest Arkansas
Council to participate in discussions with local institutions of higher education, public
school career and technical education program leaders, as well as local industry and
targeted sectors, and determine whether the workforce and training needs of the
identified target markets can be met. Work with these institutions to determine
possible new program development in the future to meet the needs of the targeted
business sectors and existing business and industry. Once established,create and
measure performance standards to fill gaps in the workforce and training needed.
Five:Support the growing local artisan food and craft beverage industry
1. Partner to support burgeoning local craft beverage and artisan food business plans.
Identify and work to expand efforts to ensure high value artisan food and craft beverage
companies flourish in Fayetteville, particularly where there is growth opportunity in the
market. Work with the Northwest Arkansas Council,the Fayetteville Visitors Bureau,the
U of A Food Innovation Center and other parties to ensure the artisan food and
beverage industry is supported and that any challenges to existing companies in
Northwest Arkansas are identified and addressed. Conduct a targeted online survey
focused on understanding how the city and region can support the future growth of the
craft beverage and artisan food industry and potentially attract larger operations in the
future. Develop a base of knowledge through research of benchmark cities with similar
craft/artisan industry clusters, such as Asheville, NC and report these results.
2. Assess need for educational programs. Assess the need for additional educational
programs in the region to support the craft beverage and artisan food industry as part of
the online survey.
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Six:Support Talent Attraction.Retention and Development
Being able to attract, develop and maintain talent is critical for sustaining the startup business
ecosystem. With the presence of the U of A and Northwest campus of the University of
Arkansas for Medical Science (UAMS) in the city, and NWACC and Northwest Technical Institute
in the region, Fayetteville is positioned to provide young and educated talent,as well as
research and development,to support existing and new business/industry.The contractor must
provide expertise and resources to gain a comprehensive understanding of the workforce and
training needs of the entrepreneurial target sector.
1. Attract and retain the workforce of today and tomorrow. Work with the city to identify
and support quality of life initiatives that attract the appropriate workforce and skillsets
needed in the target sector of entrepreneurship and innovation. Enable discussions to
maintain and enrich an authentic Fayetteville culture for residents, coordinating the
various focus areas of Fayetteville First and the City's adopted policies, including a focus
on walkable neighborhoods, high quality school choices, mixed-use and urban
amenities, diversity,transportation alternatives and amenities such as arts, culture and
entertainment/dining options. Care for the environment and a desire to live in
communities that practice sustainable development are hallmarks of tomorrow's
workforce, and should be part of the foundation to make Fayetteville the Startup City of
The South.
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2. Ensure workforce and training needs can be met. Develop and lead programs that enrich
talent development, starting at the youngest ages, as a key part of workforce
development. Focus on diversity of population in all aspects of entrepreneurship.
Continue to lead youth entrepreneurship programs such as E-Teen Ventures and AR
Girls Code. Support efforts such as AR Code Festival, Congressional App Challenge,
Dream B.I.G. and Lemonade Day of Northwest Arkansas.
3. Millennial advisory panel. Work with the City to create a millennial advisory panel that
can recommend policies, education and development practices that provide the best
quality of life amenities and environment for this diverse population. Promote,foster,
and seek development opportunities that help create an environment and amenities
that attract the new millennial worker and/or business owners.
Seven: Collaborate;with theeCity for Communication with the Public
1. The City's Economic Development web site will be used to communicate the
implementation of the Fayetteville First plan, using the City's branding and marketing.
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All communication and engagement with the business community via surveys and
questionnaires will be done from a link within the City's Economic Development web
site pages and will be promoted on the City's social media channels via coordination
with the City's Communications and Marketing Team. All performance measures and
reports will be updated on a regular basis via the City's web site. Startup Junkie
Consulting will work with the City's Communications and Marketing Team to ensure that
the deliverables from this contract remain up to date on the City's Economic
Development web site.
2. Communications from Startup Junking Consulting related to economic development
initiatives within the scope of this contract, major decisions and/or development
matters, and public-facing activities should be coordinated with the Mayor's office or his
assigned staff. This includes statements at City Council meetings,Agenda Sessions,
public presentations, press conferences,etc.
Eight: Reports and Presentations
1. Reporting results and milestones will be done as deliverables,are met in the
implementation of the Fayetteville First Economic Development Strategic Plan and will
be formatted to fit within the City's Economic Development branding on the city web
site. The City's internal Economic Development team will meet regularly with Startup
Junkie Consulting(at a minimum on a monthly basis)to discuss the status of
deliverables. The Mayor and/or City Council may request periodic updates and public
engagement for citizens to be"kept informed of the city's economic development goals.
Startup Junkie Consulting will be expected to attend quarterly"collaboration meetings"
with the City of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. Startup Junkie
Consulting will attend weekly conference calls with the Director of Economic Vitality.
2. Startup Junking Consulting shall provide written reports and prepare a brief
presentation to the Mayor and City Council on at least a bi-annual basis. Reports and
presentations should outline the tasks accomplished, outcomes achieved and include
statistics for each performance measure outlined herein.
3. A schedule for completion of outlined performance measures and a monthly status
report shall be submitted for each month of the contract, delivered during regular
monthly meetings with the City's internal team.
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