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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
October 24, 2011
No. 43
Moved by Councillor Morocco
Seconded by Councillor Gates
WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is a non - profit organization representing
almost all of Ontario's 445 municipal governments; and
WHEREAS the annual AMO Conference (the "Conference ") in August is the preeminent conference for
municipal politicians and administrators; and
WHEREAS the Conference attracts 2600 delegates, not to mention support staff and spouses to a
community; and
WHEREAS the host community's obligations are to provide volunteers, local shuttle transportation
between hotels, sponsorship for a welcome reception and greetings from the head of Council; and
WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls can fulfill the requirement of a minimum of 2,200 guest rooms per
night for three nights; and
WHEREAS the Scotiabank Convention Centre is an 18,000 square metre facility with 100,000 square
feet of exhibition space, fully capable of hosting the conference.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Falls City Council supports bids for our community
to host the AMO Conference from 2014 to 2016; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Falls City Council approves the contribution of up to
$50,000 annually for the host community's responsibilities; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that City staff work with Niagara Falls Tourism, the Scotiabank
Convention Centre and other applicable stakeholders in bringing the AMO Conference to our community
and fulfilling the host community's obligations.
Carrie nanimously
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
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WILLIAM MATSON JAMES M. DIODATI
ACTING CITY CLERK MAYOR