HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-18 I01E_02 Greater DSM Partnership Investor CampaignAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 18, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving the Greater Des Moines
Partnership Investor Campaign 2027 Commitment
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: This resolution approves the City of Waukee’s Des
Moines Partnership Investor Campaign commitment. The City’s membership in the Greater Des
Moines Partnership gives us access to regional promotion and vast economic development tools. The
$20,000 contribution, while an increase of $5,000 from the previous request, is still a good value.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Staff would recommend approval of the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Greater Des Moines Partnership Investor Campaign 2027
Commitment Form
PREPARED BY: Nick Osborne, Assistant City Administrator
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2022-
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2023-2027 INVESTOR CAMPAIGN REQUEST FOR
THE GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, Waukee is a proud member of the Des Moines Metropolitan community; AND,
WHEREAS, the Greater Des Moines Partnership is a valuable economic development tool for
the City of Waukee; AND,
WHEREAS, when the Des Moines Metropolitan area benefits, the City of Waukee benefits;
AND,
WHEREAS, the spatial concentration of businesses in this area provides a regional agglomerate
economy that benefits all peoples; AND,
WHEREAS, the Greater Des Moines Partnership requests $20,000 for its 2023-2027 Investor
Campaign; the $5,000 increase being consistent with past increase levels;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in session this
18th day of July, 2022, that it hereby approves the 2023-2027 Investor Campaign request of
$20,000 for the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair
City of Waukee
Courtney Clarke
230 W. Hickman Rd.
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 978- 7900
cclarke@waukee.org
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000