The Zero Based Budget Review documents were distributed to the Mayor and City Council for their October 14 Policy meeting. At that time, rating sheets were also provided. Budget and Research staff will use the input provided via the Mayor and Council rating sheets as we develop our General Fund budget-balancing proposal.

In order to comply with open meeting law, the Mayor and Council rating sheets must be returned to staff in a public meeting. The adopted budget calendar calls for the rating sheets to be returned to staff at the October 28 meeting.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
TO:	Frank Fairbanks City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		October 28, 2008
FROM:	Karen Peters Government Relations Director	ITEM:	2
SUBJECT:	2008 TRIBAL GAMING GRANTS - SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY

The purpose of this report is to seek approval to accept the 2008 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Tribal Gaming Grants.

THE ISSUE

Staff requests City Council authorization to accept $2,600,576.81 in new funding from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in 2008. The City will execute an Intergovernmental agreement with the tribe to receive the funds and regrant them to nonprofit agencies within Phoenix. Authorization is further requested for the City Controller to disburse funds as directed by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in connection with these grants.

OTHER INFORMATION

The gaming compact between the State of Arizona and various tribes calls for 12 percent of net gaming revenue to be contributed to cities, towns and counties for government services that benefit the general public, including public safety, mitigation of impacts of gaming, and promotion of commerce and economic development. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community accepts applications by invitation only. They request that the City accept funds and make the following grants in partial fulfillment of their annual 12 percent local revenue-sharing.

Authorization is requested to accept and regrant funding for:

$250,000 City of Phoenix (Papago Park Regional Masterplan, Phoenix Indian School Dining Hall wood shingle roof)

$50,000 City of Phoenix (Dining Hall at Indian School)

$35,000 City of Phoenix (Family Advocacy Center)

$75,000 Heard Museum (Free School Admission Program)

$100,000 Arizona Science Center (Earth Beneath My Feet Program)

$150,000 Center for the Future of Arizona (Beat the Odds Education program for low-income students)

$150,000 Valle del Sol (Capital Campaign)

$50,000 Native American Connections/Phoenix Indian Center (Capital Program)

$300,000 Hacienda Healthcare (Capital Campaign-Group Home/Autism Spectrum Disorders)

$100,000 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Education & Outreach Program)

$25,000 Tona Tierra (Indigenous Peoples Geography Project)

$193,576.81 Phoenix Zoo (Administrative/Volunteer & Visitors Center Capital Campaign)

$200,000 Salvation Army (Capital Campaign-Kroc Center at South Mountain Facility)

$24,000 Audubon Society-Arizona Chapter (IBA & Environmental Education Program)

$173,000 Arizona Foundation for Eye Health (AZ Sightsaver Equipment, Travel & Operating Cost)

$75,000 Ryan House (Respite Care Program)

$150,000 Veterans Medical Leadership Council (Returning Warriors Fund)

$100,000 Arizona Stem Center (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Programs)

$75,000 Phoenix Symphony (Education & Community Programs)

$75,000 Southwest Center for HIV AIDS (Women’s Health Empowerment Program)

$250,000 Phoenix Children’s Hospital - year two of three-year distribution. (fund Chair of Endocrinology; research; physician recruitment; retention; diabetes awareness)

FINANCIAL IMPACT

There is no budgetary impact to the City of Phoenix and no General Funds are required. City departments that receive gaming grants are responsible for the management of those funds. Administrative support is provided by the Office of Government Relations and the Law Department as a courtesy to the tribe and the nonprofit agencies selected for pass-through grants.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends City Council approval to accept the 2008 Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community Tribal Gaming Grants.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
TO:	Ruth Osuna Deputy City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		October 28, 2008
FROM:	Bob Wingenroth Finance Director	ITEM:	3
SUBJECT:	ESTABLISH THE PHOENIX INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (PIDA) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION

The purpose of this report is to request City Council approval to establish the Phoenix Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) Executive Director position.

THE ISSUE

The City of Phoenix created the PIDA in 1981 to assist the City with economic development and the creation of affordable housing. The PIDA provides below market financing (tax-exempt bonds) as incentives to encourage private sector investment in public purpose projects and to assist low to moderate income families acquire single family homes. The PIDA’s nine member Board are Phoenix residents and are elected to their position by the Mayor and City Council.

The PIDA employs an Executive Director to manage and direct its business operations. The Executive Director is responsible for working with the PIDA Board, for developing and implementing goals, policies, procedures and performance measures for PIDA’s financial assistance programs. The Executive Director manages the performance of all contracted services and ensures administrative support for all board activities. The Executive Director represents the PIDA with other agencies and serves as liaison with City of Phoenix staff.

When first established, the PIDA Executive Director position was staffed by a non-City employee. The position became vacant earlier this year; City staff, along with the IDA Board, have been working together to fill the position. During the recruitment process, it became evident to both the PIDA Board members and City staff that there would be benefits if the PIDA Executive Director were a City position. In September, the IDA Board voted to fully fund a City position to serve as their Executive Director. The Executive Director’s position will be housed in the Finance Department.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff requests that the City Council establish one new Deputy Finance Director*IDA position (new job code 12278, exempt FLSA status, salary plan 018, pay grade 903, ($78,707 - $124,030 annually). No budget funds are necessary for this position. This position will be assigned to and funded by the Phoenix Industrial Development Authority Board. The incumbent will serve as the PIDA's Executive Director.

CITY COUNCIL REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
TO:	David Krietor Deputy City Manager	AGENDA DATE:		October 28, 2008
FROM:	Donald L. Maxwell Community and Economic Development Director	ITEM:	4
SUBJECT:	PHOENIX GLOBAL TRADE INITIATIVES

This report requests City Council authorization for staff to work with a new 501(c)(4) corporation, the Phoenix Global Trade Initiatives (PGTI).

THE ISSUE

The PGTI is a privately-funded partnership between the City of Phoenix and the business community to build a stronger international presence for global opportunities in business and investment. The effort, initiated by Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, was established earlier this year to build economic bridges internationally. A 501(c) 4 corporation subsequently has been formed and the board had its first meeting on August 28, 2008. A listing of the PGTI Board members is attached.

The PGTI will build on a foundation established by the City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development (CED) Office’s approach to investors in Israel, Europe (United Kingdom and Germany), Far East (Japan and Korea), Mexico and Canada, and attempt to build economic, cultural and personal relationships between Phoenix and these countries. The initial efforts of PGTI are directed toward creating educational and investment synergy between the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Phoenix.

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND AND INFORMATION

In January 2008, H.E. Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman, EMAAR Properties, and other key members of his organization were guests of the Super Bowl Committee and spent several days in Phoenix meeting with Mayor Gordon and CED staff. This was the beginning of a significant bonding relationship which has evolved since that time. A PGTI breakfast fundraiser was held on April 10, 2008 and was supported significantly by the private sector. Due to this success and support, a business delegation (approximately 40 members) will visit Dubai within the next 90 days. A reciprocal visit from Dubai representatives will occur following this event. Subsequently, a Dubai Economic Development Initiative will be presented to the City Council for consideration.

The specific initiative between Phoenix and the Dubai Municipality will target the following:

· Direct Foreign Investment, Trade and Development

· Energy/Sustainability

· Aviation

· Higher Education/Culture

However, the mission of the PGTI is much broader than Dubai. The mission of the PGTI is to prepare and position Phoenix, and the region, for achieving stronger economic development projects and initiatives with foreign businesses, institutions and investors on a global basis.

At its October 1, 2008 meeting, the Downtown, Economy and Aviation Subcommittee recommended approval to City Council to authorize City employees to work with the PGTI. The Subcommittee instructed City staff to update the Subcommittee at least twice each year regarding the PGTI program. The Subcommittee also requested a report on the PGTI marketing strategy within 60 days and the participation of the Aviation Department and the Protocol Office in PGTI planning and activities. The City Manager, or his designee, will be responsible to assure compliance of these requests.

A copy of the Phoenix Global Trade Initiatives Board of Directors for September 2008 is available in the City Clerk Department, 15th Floor, Phoenix City Hall, 200 West Washington Stree.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff requests the City Council authorize staff to work with the Phoenix Global Trade Initiatives, a new 501(c)(4) corporation.

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