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CITY COUNCIL REPORT Meeting Date: June 16, 2015 General Plan Element: Economic Vitality General Plan Goal: Support Quality Employment and Business Opportunities Item 39 CITY COUNCIL REPORT Meeting Date: June 16, 2015 General Plan Element: Economic Vitality General Plan Goal: Support quality employment and business opportunities ACTION East Valley Partnership Membership. Adopt Resolution No. 10179, authorizing the city's payment of membership dues for July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 in the amount of $7,500 to the East Valley Partnership. BACKGROUND The East Valley Partnership (EVP) is a regional 501 (c)(6) nonpartisan coalition which provides leadership and actively advocates in areas such as economic development, education, transportation and infrastructure, healthcare and other areas to improve the business climate and overall quality of life in the East Valley of Greater Phoenix. It is currently made up of 125 businesses and influential leaders from communities including Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Tempe, and Pinal and Maricopa Counties. The Partnership's major projects include long-range planning for the Superstition Vistas area, and PHX East Valley, an initiative to brand the assets ofthe region to an external, national audience. EVP is governed by an executive committee and board of directors. Active committees of the East Valley Partnership include: Advocacy and Government Relations, Aviation and Aerospace, Economic Development, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education/Workforce Development, Superstition Vistas and PHX East Valley. The East Valley Partnership's self-defined purpose is to be a regional coalition of community, business, educational and government leaders whose goal is to provide leadership, improve public and private services, support economic development and improve the quality of life in the East Valley. On November 4, 2014, East Valley Partnership President & CEO submitted a formal invitation to the City of Scottsdale to become a full participating member. On January 6, 2015, City Council approved Resolution 10006, entering into membership with the East Valley Partnership for a period of six months. Upon that approval, staff committed to returning before Council with an update of partnership activities and return on investment seen as a result of the membership with the East Valley Partnership over that six month period, as a prerequisite for consideration of membership renewal. Action Taken City Council Report | EAST VALLEY PARTNERSHIP MEMBERSHIP ANALYSIS & ASSESSMENT During the period from January 6, 2015 through June 2015, the following activities and interactions occurred between the City of Scottsdale and the East Valley Partnership (EVP): • Upon execution of the membership with EVP, the City of Scottsdale was extended an offer to fill a seat on the EVP Board of Directors. • On February 11, a kickoff meeting was hosted at the Scottsdale Economic Development offices to introduce City staff members to EVP representatives, and conducted an exchange of information on organizational priorities and upcoming events and programs. • On February 26, EVP's Aviation & Aerospace Committee meeting featured a presentation from Sarah Ferrara, Director of Aviation Planning/Outreach Coordinator at Scottsdale Airport. With approximately 20 members in attendance, Ferrara updated the group on the outcomes of planning for Super Bowl XLIX, in addition to other airport initiatives. • On March 10, the East Valley Partnership held its Economic Development Committee meeting in Scottsdale at the Museum of the West; there were approximately 30 members present and Economic Development Director Danielle Casey presented an update on Scottsdale's economic development efforts. • Throughout the spring, EVP representatives worked to schedule future meetings and introductions between Scottsdale economic development staff and Workforce Task Force Members. • Numerous special events have been held by the East Valley Partnership and enjoyed by members, such as the Governor's Breakfast, Statesperson's Lunch and SRP Forum. • Efforts to hold additional large scale events and committee meetings in Scottsdale are ongoing. RESOURCE IMPACTS Available Funding Base dues for community members of populations between 100,000 and 300,000 are $7,500 annually. This request would provide for membership dues for a twelve-month period, from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Staffing, Workload Impact No additional staffing will be required to support membership engagement with the East Valley Partnership. Workload may be impacted to the extent that economic development staff participates in East Valley Partnership events, activities and committees which support the advancement ofthe City's economic development goals. Future Budget Implications If Council action results in membership funding, future membership fees would be included for consideration as part ofthe regular annual budget process. RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT(S) Page 2 of 3 City Council Report | EAST VALLEY PARTNERSHIP MEMBERSHIP Economic Development Department STAFF CONTACT(S) Danielle Casey, Economic Development Director, 480-312-7601, DCasey(5)scottsdaleaz.gov APPROVED BY He Casey, Economic Dev^pment Director Date 480-312-7601, DCasev(5)ScottsdaleAz.gov Date ^ 480-312-2811, FBehrinR^ScottsdaleAz.gov ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution Number 10179 2. City of Scottsdale & East Valley Partnership Membership Investment Information, May 21, 2015 3. East Valley Partnership 2015 Economic Profile Page 3 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 10179 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE EAST VALLEY PARTNERSHIP OF MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR TWELVE MONTHS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,500 WHEREAS, the East Valley Partnership is a regional coalition whose goal is to provide leadership, improve public and private services, support economic development and improve the quality of life in the East Valley; and WHEREAS, the City Council entered into membership in the East Valley Partnership for a period of six months beginning January 1, 2015; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it would benefit the City to continue its membership in the East Valley Partnership. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, as follows: Section 1. The City Manager is authorized and directed to make payment of membership dues in the amount of $7,500 to the East Valley Partnership for the period of July 1,2015 through June 30, 2016. PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Scottsdale this 16th day of June 2015. CITY OF SCOTTSDALE, an Arizona municipal corporation ATTEST: W.J. "Jim" Lane, Mayor Carolyn Jagger, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Bruce Washburw, City Attorney By: William Hylen, Senior Assistant City Attorney 13407225V1 Attachment 1 PARTNERSHIP City of Scottsdale & East Valley Partnership Membership Investment Information Submitted May 21, 2015 In January 2015, East Valley Partnership was pleased to welcome the City of Scottsdale as Its newest municipal member, joining a strong coalition of businesses, education & healthcare institutions, and other municipalities across the East Valley region. Below are highlights of this initial membership investment period of six months, with additional opportunities for the City to continue to leverage their membership. Committee Meetings November 18, 2014 - In anticipation of the City of Scottsdale's potential membership, EVP's Economic Development Committee meeting was held at ASU Skysong in Scottsdale, to highlight the facility and partnership between ASU and the City. Gary Mascaro, Scottsdale Airport Director, presented to the assembled group of approximately 30 people, with a briefing update on preparations for Super Bowl XLIX and the subsequent economic impact on the entire region. February 26, 2015 - EVP's Aviation & Aerospace Committee meeting featured a presentation from Sarah Ferrara, Director of Aviation Planning/Outreach Coordinator at Scottsdale Airport. With approximately 20 members in attendance, Ferrara updated the group on the outcomes of planning for Super Bowl XLIX, in addition to other airport initiatives. March 10, 2015 - EVP's Economic Development Committee meeting was held at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum ofthe West, with an economic development update from ED Director Danielle Casey. Approximately 30 people were in attendance, and the Museum graciously allowed the group to tour the museum space after the meeting concluded. City staff members, elected officials and other City representatives are registered in EVP's membership database and as such, receive regular notices on committee meetings, updates and other special events. Workforce Development Ongoing: EVP has responded to the request from Scottsdale's Economic Development team to facilitate a meeting with the East Valley (Education) Think Tank. The goal of these ongoing meetings is to help assist Scottsdale's efforts to identify and close the experience gaps to provide highly-skilled employees to area employers. Special Events January 14, 2015 - Governor's Breakfast event: EVP, in conjunction with EVCCA (East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance, which includes Scottsdale) co-hosted the annual Governor's Breakfast event, the only official East Valley event after the "State of the State" event where Attachment 2 upcoming agendas and priorities are discussed with business, municipal and other community leaders. Business representatives from Scottsdale, members ofthe Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, and municipal and state elected officials were all in attendance. March 30, 2015 - Statesperson's Luncheon event: EVP's annual event brings together
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