Title
Authorization to Enter into FY 2017-18 Tourism and Hospitality Advisory Board Agreement (Ordinance S-43953)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement to provide up to $500,000 in Tourism and Hospitality Advisory Board (THAB) funding to the Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau (GPCVB). GPCVB will utilize the funding to seek projects and/or programs that enhance the City's convention, tourism and hospitality industry. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
THAB is the City board that on an annual basis seeks and reviews proposals for projects and/or programs that enhance the City's tourism and hospitality industry. The 14-member board is comprised of eight hoteliers (one from each council district), two at-large members from hospitality-related industries, two citywide representatives, one non-voting representative from City staff, and one non-voting member from the GPCVB (known as Visit Phoenix).
Procurement Information
On July 7, 2017, the Phoenix Convention Center Department (PCCD) issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 18-001 for the FY 2017-18 THAB process. The procurement was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The RFP was posted on the City of Phoenix website and advertised in the Arizona Business Gazette, Arizona Informant, Prensa Hispana, and the Record Reporter.
The THAB board recommended awarding the contract to GPCVB, which was the sole proposer and received 930 points out of a possible 1,000 points.
Contract Term
The contract term is for five years, Nov. 1, 2018, through Oct. 31, 2023.
Financial Impact
The budget will not exceed $500,000 over the life of the contract. THAB is funded through the Sports Facilities Fund, which is the hospitality industry's share of special excise taxes on hotel/motel lodging and rental cars.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Downtown, Aviation, Economy and Innovation Subcommittee recommended approval of this item by a vote of 3-0 at its Sept. 6, 2017 meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Phoenix Convention Center Department.