Title
Resolution to Participate in and Support Bid to Host the National League of Cities 2030 Congress of Cities Conference (Resolution 22256)
Description
Request to approve a resolution to express support for a bid to host the National League of Cities 2030 Congress of Cities Conference. There is no financial impact as a result of this request.
Report
Summary
The National League of Cities (NLC) has requested a declaration of support from the City of Phoenix to host its 2030 Congress of Cities Conference. This resolution will express the City's support for the bid. The NLC, "the oldest and largest resource for advocacy and research on issues affecting this nation's cities," is seeking bids to host its 2030 Congress of Cities. The City of Phoenix, one of its 2,725 member cities, is a long-time participant in the NLC's network of information sharing and advocacy, which promotes cities and their interests nationwide.
The City of Phoenix, with its 300-plus days of sunshine a year, abundance of world-class dining, shopping, golf and proximity to statewide attractions (Grand Canyon, Kartchner Caverns and Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West), is uniquely poised to serve as host for the 2030 Congress of Cities Conference. In addition to being the fifth largest city in the United States, Phoenix is a leader in both sustainable development and bioscience business, accommodates a global business community with over 3,700 internationally owned businesses, has modern infrastructure and is home to a young, vibrant and educated workforce. The city-owned Phoenix Convention Center, site of the proposed Conference, is also the premier destination for meetings and events in downtown Phoenix and is conveniently located minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport and served by a state-of-the-art Light Rail system.
Hosting the National League of Cities' 2030 Congress of Cities Conference in downtown Phoenix generates a positive economic impact through direct visitor spending on hotel rooms, dining, entertainment, rental cars and shopping.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact for approving the resolution expressing support for NLC's bid to host the 2030 Congress of Cities Conference.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The item was recommended for approval by the Economic Development and Housing Subcommittee at the September 11, 2024, meeting by a vote of 3-0.
Location
Council Districts: 7 and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Phoenix Convention Center Department.