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2011/10/24 (3) • I Pr l i 111 ip ciTY OFI • CANADA NIAGARA FFA= 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. r , WILLIAM MATSON JAMES M. DIODATI ACTING CITY CLERK MAYOR