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 the two congressional representatives that represent the East Valley area in Washington DC. Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema, who represents portion ofthe City, participated in a moderated conversation with Congressman Matt Salmon. June 9, 2015 - SRP Forum event: In conjunction with Title Sponsor SRP, EVP's annual forum event will bring together top water professionals from SRP and the Kyi Center for Water Policy, along with Governor Ducey, to present key research and future planning efforts for Arizona's water resources. Scottsdale- area State Senator Kavanaugh and Representative Brophy-McGee, along with Mayor Lane's chief of staff, are planning on being in attendance. Initial efforts to being the event to Scottsdale were unsuccessful due to lack of hotel availability, but we look forward to bringing one of our signature events to Scottsdale by the end of 2015. UPCOMING: Planning is underway for both the 2015 Annual Membership Meeting, and the 2015 Economic Forum. ED Director Danielle Casey has provided EVP staff with a list of Scottsdale hotel locations that would be able to house these types of events, and we hope to announce locations for both shortly.

Additional Opportunities Engagement opportunities exist to involve additional city staff members in EVP's committees and special events. Along with the other East Valley municipalities, the City of Scottsdale is invited to place an individual on EVP's Board of Directors, to participate in high-level advocacy and planning activities. Discussions have been held regarding a potential Director, but no nominations have been put forward. Delivering more than pov^er

AVIATION AEROSPACE BUSINESS SERVICES DEFENSE EDUCATION ENTERTAINMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP

LIFE SCIENCES

EASTVALLEY Talent • Growth • Opportunity

Attachment 3 OVERVIEW EISTVALLEY

SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY

GUADALUPE

THE PHX EASTVALLEY IS A DYNAMIC REGION OF THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES that has experienced tremendous growth over the past twenty-five years. Collaborative dialogue between civic, political, business, and educational leaders, coupled with thoughtful regional planning efforts has resulted in a robust and vital economy with regional assets such as...

• Highly-Skilled, Young Workforce

• Robust Infrastructure

• Global, Innovative Brands

• Diverse Real Estate

• Ideal Climate TRANSPORTATION/OTHER

MILEAGE P AIR © PHX East Valley has a long history of aviation & aerospace assets, with two commercial service hubs coupled with two of the busiest general aviation Seattle 1.122 miles 2hf25min airports in the country that also serve as relievers.

San Francisco 769 miles lhr38min COMMERCIAL AVIATION ® Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX): Dallas Los Angeles • One ofthe 10 busiest airports in the United States 389 miles I Ihr ISmin 1,054 miles I 2hrlOmin • Daily economic impact of $79 million • Typical day at Sky Harbor: 1,200+ aircraft arrive and depart, carrying Austin 100,000+ passengers, and handling 800+ tons of air cargo ,006 miles 2hrl5min San Diego ^0^^ PhxMesa 360miles ! InrSmin Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA): ^E^v^ Gateway 1.175 miles I 2hr25min • Hosts more than 40 companies Airport San Antonio 983 miles 1 2hr4min Serves 35 cities with non-stop service via Allegiant Airlines as well as continuing service to many more destinations I SOURCE: PHX Sky Harbor Airport Contributes $1.3 billion annually to the Arizona economy Developing an international aerospace center with aircraft maintenance, modification, testing, and pilot training CLIMATE # Designated as Foreign Trade Zone #221, as well as a Military Reuse Zone, offering aviation companies a significant financial edge in the AVERAGE HIGH AVERAGE LOW AVERAGE RAINFALL global marketplace

@ WINTER @ GENERAL AVIATION O Chandler Municipal Airport (CHD) Chandler • Excellent business airport, it is also a base for charter, transport, and (5?) ^SPRING (55) sightseeing excursions, and is home to world-class training institutions • Anchors the Airpark Area, a 9-square mile EmploymentCorridor By 2025, experts suggest the Airpark Area employment corridor will be home to (jo?) % SUMMER (7? more than 25,000 jobs and more than 25 million square feet of non­ residential space. Numerous parcels surrounding the airport are avail­ able for commercial development. This area also features a 23-acre land parcel with the option for rare Through-the Fence access into the airport. (5?) ^ AUTUMN (ss) • Home to a wodd-class heliport facility

Falcon Field Airport (FFZ) ITieSa-aZ I SOURCE: Western Region Climate Center • Two runways of 5,100 and 3,800 feet accommodate a wide variety of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters • More than 80 on-airport businesses provide aviation services - fueling, maintenance and repairs, inspections, avionics, aircraft painting and PUBLIC TRANSIT aircraft interiors - to support aircraft operations, manufacturing, or re­ Public transportation in the PHX East Valley is provided by Valley search & development activities. Metro regional transit service and offers bus and light rail routes, as • SOURCES: Individual airports as listed above. wellascarand vanpool programs. The light rail network serves Tempe and Mesa, and a rail extension into downtown Mesa is expected to begin operating in 2015.

SCOTTSDALE —i HIGHWAYS @ 151,345 i us 60 • East-west corridor • Intersects Loop 101 and Loop 202 Loop 202 • 55-mile beltway circulating the PHX East Valley • Surrounds the cities of Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert Loop 101 • Semi-beltway encompassing much ofthe Greater Phoenix area • Links Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, and Scottsdale • Provides easy access to city centers and ASU's Tempe campus PHX East Valley is also served by major interstate routes including Interstate 10 (east-west from FL to CA), Interstate 8 (east-west from AZ to CA), and Interstate 19 (north-south to Mexico). Percent of population within wall

X nz OL. EASTVALLEY

PUBLIC Arizona State University • Tempe Campus 50,523 • Polytechnic (Mesa) Campus 4,183 Northern Arizona University (NAU) •• Extended Campuses located in: Apache Junction, Communiversity @ Queen Creek, Chandler-Gilbert and Mesa 1,589

PRIVATE A.T. Still University 1,199 AVERAGE SAT SCORES Benedictine University - 213 Ottawa University (Chandler/Queen Creek) 430 Note: SAT scores range from 600 University of Phoenix 7,384* to 2400, combining test results Upper Iowa University 115 from three 800-point sections. Western International University 1,787* Wilkes University 25 COMMUNITY COLLEGES® Maricopa Community College District • Chandler-Gilbert Community College 14,399 • Mesa Community College 22,711 • Rio Salado College (total online students) 20,654 • Scottsdale Community College 11,000 Central Arizona College • Superstition Mountain Campus, Maricopa and SanTan Centers 925 I SOURCE: College Board

'Foil 2014 enrollment numbers unavailable; 2013 enrollment numbers listed.

Total PHX East Valley Higher Education Enrollment -137,137 AVERAGE ACT SCORES®

'EastValley ACT data does not include the Town of Gilbert because scores were not available. ACT composite scores reflect overall performance, with scores ranging from 1 to 36.

PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION AGE 25* WHO ^ UNITED STATES HAVE EARNED A eACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER @ I SOURCE: ACT.org 21.1

1 \

'Special thanks to Dr Joe O'Reilly of Mesa Public Schools for collaborating with and compiling I SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau 2014 data from PHX East Valley school districts, to determine overage scores as reflected above. POPULATION/DEMOGRAPHICS

PHX EASTVALLEY* POPUlATIONGROVmi • 1,327,279 • 1,405,116 • 1,537,498

ARIZONA >• 6,392,017 • 6,626,624 >• 7,485,117

METRO DENVER >• 2,581,506 >• 2,697,476 >• 3,290,001

LAS VEGAS >• 1,563,282 >• 2,027,868 > 2,937,591

METRO SAN DIEGO >• 2,813,833 >• 3,211,252 >- 3,459,858

SALT LAKE CITY >• 968,858 >• 1,140,483 >• 1,185,036

'Includes Scottsdale • SOURCE: SRP, AZ State Demographer's Office

COST OF LIVING Q MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME Q

Salt Lake City PHX EAST VALLEY ^62,533 Portland 100.6 III.3 Las Vegas MARICOPA COUNTY ^ 101.9 ^54,385 Denver 103.2 ARIZONA Arlington Me,5IO 99.3 Orange County USA ^52.250 146.4 , if San Diego 132.3 I SOURCE: Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), Information Services I SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau 2014 Division & Census ACS

MEDIAN SALES PRICE FOR EXISTING SINGLE AGE BREAKDOWN - PHX EAST VALLEY RESIDENTS ® FAMILY HOME 25-34 _

18-24 ^275,600 34.98 ^204,382 MEDIAN AGE

^158,100 55-64 5-17 ih USA ARIZONA MARICOPA PHX Under 5 65+ COUNTY EASTVALLEY I SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau 2014 I SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau 2014 EMPLOYMENT/WORKFORCE EASTVALLEY

EMPLOYMENT STATUS m WORKFORCE WAGES

ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING INSTALLATION, Mean Hourly $36.78 MAINTENANCE, & REPAIR Mean Annual $76,500 Mean Hourly 21.58 LABOR FORCE Mean Annual $44,880 ARTS, DESIGN, EMPLOYMENT ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS & LEGAL MEDIA Mean Hourly $48.70 Mean Hourly $23.32 Mean Annual $101,290 UNEMPLOYMENT Mean Annual $48,500 LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SOCIAL SCIENCES UNEMPLOYMENT RATE Mean Hourly $30.07 Mean Hourly $28.89 Mean Annual $64,080 Mean Annual $60,090 EMPLOYMENT RATE COMMUNITY & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES Mean Hourly $49.82 Mean Hourly $20.51 Mean Annual - $103,620 I SOURCE: laborstats.az.gov NOTE: Includes Scottsdale. Mean Annual $42,650 OFFICE AND COMPUTER & MATHEMATICAL ADMINISTRATIVE Mean Hourly $37.58 SUPPORT Mean Annual $78,170 Mean Hourly $16.80 Mean Annual $34,930 CONSTRUCTION & EXTRACTION Mean Hourly - $19.79 PERSONAL CARE Mean Annual $41,170 Mean Hourly $12.00 Mean Annual $24,970 EDUCATION, TRAINING, & LIBRARY PRODUCTION Mean Hourly $22.11 Mean Hourly $16.56 Mean Annual $45,990 Mean Annual $34,450

FOOD PREPARATION PROTECTIVE SERVICE Mean Hourly - $10.82 Mean Hourly $20.60 Mean Annual $22,500 Mean Annual $42,850

HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER & SALES TECHNICAL Mean Hourly $18.37 COMMUTE Q Mean Hourly $37.20 Mean Annual $38,210 PHXEast Valley travel time to work in minutes Mean Annual $77,370 TRANSPORTATION & HEALTHCARE SUPPORT MATERIAL MOVING Mean Hourly $14.19 Mean Hourly $17.09 Mean Annual $31,070 Mean Annual $35,550

15-29 • SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics 28.04 AVERAGE 60+ TRAVEL TIME MINUTES.

45-59

30-44

• SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau 2014 COST OF DOING BUSINESS / INSTITUTIONS

LABOR ® ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES ADVANCED BUSINESS SERVICES First Solar Avnet Freescale Semiconductor COW Honeywell CenturyLink Intel Corp. - Chandler Campus Chase Bank Intel Corp. - Ocotillo Campus Empire Southwest Marvell Technologies FeidEx Microchip Technologies Go Daddy Insight PayPal MEAN UNEMPLOYMENT AVIATION/AEROSPACE/DEFENSE UPS HOUSEHOLD INCOME INSURANCE Able Engineehng Verizon Wireless ArmorWorks Wells Fargo AZ Labs I SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics The Boeing Company CAE - Oxford Aviation HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES Chandler Airport Banner Baywood Medical Center Falcon Field Banner Desert Medical Center General Dynamics C4 Systems Banner Goldfield Honeywell Banner Heart Hospital Banner Ironwood Medical Center UNIONIZATION Lockheed Martin RATE MD Helicopters Banner/MD Anderson Cancer Center Nammo Talley Celebration Stem Cell Orbital Sciences Chandler Regional Hospital Pegasus Airpark EastValley Diagnostic Imaging Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Gilbert Hospital Scottsdale Airport Mercy Gilbert Hospital Stellar Airpark Mountain Vista Medical Center I SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics Plioenix Children's Hospital at Dignity Health's Mercy Gilbert Medical Center CULTURAL VENUES Fiural Metro/Southwest Ambulance ASU Gammage REAL ESTATE® Chandler Center for the Arts Chandler-Gilbert Community College Performing Arts Center Evelyn Smith Music Theatre at ASU Fountain Hills Theatre Hale Centre Theatre Higley Center for the Performing Arts Mesa Arts Center LE-Hi Mesa Community College Theatre Outback Queen Creek Performing Arts Center Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts ^204,362 • ^14.25 s/f/yr Tempe Center for the Arts Tempe Performing Arts Center HOME PRICE RETAIL RENTAL EDUCATION I SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics Arizona State University-Polytechnic Campus Arizona State University-Tempe AT Still University Central Arizona College-Superstition Mountain Campus UTILITIES € Chandler Gilbert Community College (Multiple Campuses) Communiversity @ Queen Creek East Valley Institute of Technology Everest College Grand Canyon University < Pima Medical Institute > 0. 05 Maricopa Community College District COMMERCIAL 10.85 Mesa Community College Mesa Community College-Red Mountain NAU - East Valley Campus INDUSTRIAL 3 7.48 Ottawa University 4EM Rio Salado College ELECTRIC NATURAL GAS Scottsdale Community College (PER KW(H) (PER 1,000 cu FT) St. Xavier University (Opening August 2015) z University of Advancing Technology LU I SOURCE: US Energy Information Administration University of Arizona o University of Phoenix X Western International University Q. TAXES INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTERS Advanced Technology Innovation Center (a ASU Poly ASU Research Park ASU SkySong ASU Techshop Biodesign institute CORPORATE INCOME TAX INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX STATE SALES TAX Gangplank Innovations Science & Technology Incubator Chandler Launchspot Arizona's personal income tax system consists of five brackets and a top rate of 4.54%. Tfiat rate ranks 12'" lowest among states levying an SPRING TRAINING FACILITIES Cubs Stadium (Chicago Cubs) individual income tax. Arizona's state and local income tax collections per Hohokam Stadium (Oakland A's) person were $445 in 2011 which ranked 10"' lowest nationally. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies) Scottsdale Stadium (San Francisco Giants) I SOURCE: TaxFoundation.org •Tempe Diablo Stadium (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim) APACHE JUNCTION I CHANDLER I GILBERT I MESA I QUEEN CREEK I TEMPE

Ahwatukee | Florence | Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation | Fountain Hills | Gila River Indian Community | Gold Canyon | Guadalupe Maricopa | Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community | San Tan Valley | Scottsdale | Sun Lakes

SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

E A S T L L E Y WELLS -PARTNERSHIP- FARGO Delivering more than power.™ The East Valley Partnei"sbip (EVP) is a regional coalition 2015 EastValley Profile is sponsored by Wells Fargo Business Banking and SRP. of community, business, educational, and govei'nment BUSINESS BANKING leaders whose goal is to provide leadership and support in specific areas of focus, thereby improving business Rhonda Curtis 480-396-1885 . Southeast Valley and quality of life in the region. EVP is dedicated to Keri Armstrong 480-644-8346 • Mesa/Agriculture the economic development and promotion of the Tim Billings 480-377-1554 . Tempe East Valley EVP actively advocates in areas such as CONTRIBUTORS economic development, education, aviation, and EDITOR: Megan Sterling aerospace, ti ansportation and others. RESEARCH EDITOR: Craig Dudek LAYOUT & DESIGN: Aaron DeCarlo, Dune Media _ For more information, visit www.EVP-AZ.org PHOTOGRAPHY: Provided by PHX EastValley municipalities and ASU. tB Copyright Arizona Board of Regents. ITEM 39

EAST VALLEY PARTNERSHIP Membership Renewal Consideration

City Council Meeting June 16, 2015 About the East Valley Partnership

Regional 501 (c)(6) nonpailisan coalition which provides leadership and actively advocates to improve the business climate and overall quality of life in the East Valley of Greater Phoenix Community members include: Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Pinal and Maricopa Counties Major projects include long-range planning for the Superstition Vistas area, and PHX East Valley, an initiative to brand the assets of the region to an external, national audience

EAST r^'^-A L L E PARTNERSHIP Membership History

On November 4, 2014, East Valley Partnership President & CEO Roc Arnett submitted a formal invitation to the City of Scottsdale Council to become a full participating member On January 6, 2015, the City of Scottsdale by Council action joined for six months Staff committed to returning with an update of activity and return on investment with the East Valley Partnership after six months Membership Investment Activity

Committee Meetings: Two held in Scottsdale since joining Workforce Think Tank Dialogue initiated Special Event Opportunities: Governor's Breakfast, Statesperson's Lunch, SRP Forum Working to partner on future event locations in Scottsdale Board of Director seat opportunity Tonight's Request

Request is for Adoption of 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