Title
League of Arizona Cities and Towns Membership (Ordinance S-45131)
Description
This item requests payment authority for the FY 2018-19 City of Phoenix annual membership dues of $145,300 to the League of Arizona Cities and Towns.
Report
Summary
The League of Arizona Cities and Towns provides services and resources focusing on member representation and interests of cities and towns before the legislature. It also provides technical and legal assistance, coordinates shared services and educational conferences and events. The membership ensures Phoenix's interests are represented and advocated for at the Governor's Office, state legislature, and other state agencies.
This item was withdrawn by Management from the Payment Ordinance on the Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 Formal Council Meeting Agenda. On Oct. 18, 2018, Vice Mayor Jim Waring, Councilman Sal DiCiccio, and Councilwoman Felicita Mendoza delivered a letter to the City Manager, per City Council Rules requesting this item be placed on the Nov. 7, 2018 Formal Agenda (Attachment A).
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by the City Manager's Office.