Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Ohio City/County Management Association for the purpose of providing support for the 2022 International City/County Management Association Annual Conference to be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in September.
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is the leading organization of local government professionals dedicated to creating and sustaining thriving communities throughout the world. The organization provides technical and management assistance, professional development and information resources in the areas of performance measurement, ethics education and training, community and economic development, environmental management, technology, and other topics to its members and the broader local government community.
The ICMA Annual Conference is expected to attract nearly 5,000 attendees, generating 9,800 room nights and an estimated $4.7 million in direct visitor spending. The event provides opportunities to showcase the amenities, infrastructure, technology, and community advancements of the city.
Community support is critical to the success of the 2022 ICMA Annual Conference.
Emergency legislation is requested in order to prevent interruption in the delivery of program services.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds will be transferred from the General Fund Citywide Account to the Department of Development General Fund budget.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: the vendor number is 032181 and certification is pending.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement Ohio City/County Management Association for the purpose of providing support for the 2022 International City/County Management Association Annual Conference in an amount up to $50,000.00; to authorize a transfer within the General Fund in an amount up to $50,000.00; to authorize an expenditure in an amount up to...
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