STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic and Neighborhood Vitality
AGENDA DATE: October 23, 2019
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Economic Development
EXECUTIVE: Michael Mendoza
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the fourth of four twelve-month renewal options to and an amendment of the grant agreement with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth for economic development and protocol services for the period October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 - Not to exceed $220,000.00 - Financing: Public/Private Partnership Fund ($170,000.00) and General Fund ($50,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
Since February 2003, the City has entered into a series of grant agreements with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth to provide professional support related to the operations of the City's International Protocol Services. The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth's responsibilities during the amendment term will include the below, and World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth will provide quarterly reporting on its performance measures. A full scope of work is attached to the resolution as Exhibit A:
* Work with the Mayor to develop a strategic international engagement plan with the diplomatic corps, and other global organizations and international stakeholders.
* Assist in promoting the global identity for Dallas. This includes scheduling opportunities for the Mayor to deliver an international message and convening Consular Corps Summits.
* Support the Office of Economic Development with certain international economic development conferences and events, including the International Economic Development Council annual conference to be held in Dallas in 2020, and SelectUSA and any associated local SelectDallas events to be held in 2020. This includes maintaining office space in the Office of Economic Development's office space on the fifth floor of City Hall.
* Leverage relationships with Dallas...
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