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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
April 8, 2014
No. 7
Moved by Councillor Pietrangelo
Seconded by Councillor Fisher
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 2200 attendees,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, study tours, companion program, 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 (SCCC) is an 18,000 square metre facility with 100,000
square feet of exhibition space,fully capable of hosting the conference; and
WHEREAS Niagara Falls and the SCCC are hosting the 2015 conference.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Falls City Council supports bids for our community to
host the AMO Conference from 2018 to 2020; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Falls City Council approves the contribution of up to
$80,000 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.
Carr animously
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
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D AN IORFI A JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR