Glendale council, chamber OK deal to jump-start historic downtown economy

The Glendale City Council recently approved a $610,510, five-year contract with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce to revitalize the Historic Downtown District. /File photo

By Cecilia Chan | Independent Newsmedia

Glendale has inked a $610,510, five-year contract with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce to revitalize the Historic Downtown District.

Council without comment last week awarded the three-year contract with the option to renew for two more years, which was on the consent agenda. Compensation will be $100,000 for the first year; $110,000 for the second year, $121,000 for the third year, $133,100 for the fourth year and $146,410 for the fifth year, according to the contract.

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“Glendale’s downtown is not only the heart of our community, it is the soul of our community,” said Mayor Jerry Weiers in a city news release. “To achieve the Council’s vision, we must support a vibrant city center that we are all proud of while facilitating the sustainability of our downtown Glendale businesses.”

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