HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/2022 09. Resolution designating the name of the "Yakima Convention and Event Center" as the new name of the City of Yakima building at 10 North 8th Street in Yakima, Washington, previously known as the "Yakima Convention Center" Y�'1114'+
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 9.
For Meeting of: June 21, 2022
ITEM TITLE: Resolution designating the name of the "Yakima Convention and
Event Center" as the new name of the City of Yakima building at 10
North 8th Street in Yakima, Washington, previously known as the
"Yakima Convention Center"
SUBMITTED BY: Sara Watkins, City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Public Facilities District Board recently recommended that the City rename the Yakima
Convention Center to the Yakima Convention and Event Center to bring attention to residents and
event planners that the convention center also has the ability to host events of all kinds. This
Resolution would officially rename the facility.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic Development
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
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ID Res. Yakima Convention and Events Center 6/9/2022 Corer Memo
Name Change Information-Yakima Convention&Eient 6/7/2022 Backup Material
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-
A RESOLUTION designating the name of the "Yakima Convention and Event Center" as the
new name of the City of Yakima building at 10 North 8'h Street in Yakima,
Washington, previously known as the "Yakima Convention Center."
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima owns a convention center, currently named the "Yakima
Convention Center,"at 10 North 8'h Street which has held conventions and events since its original
construction; and,
WHEREAS, the convention center recently underwent an extensive construction project
which added amenities and space to the center to bring in a wide variety of conventions, events
and programs; and,
WHEREAS, the Yakima Regional Public Facilities District board recently voted
unanimously to recommend that the city rename the facility the "Yakima Convention and Event
Center" to bring attention to local residents and event planners that the facility serves more than
just conventions; and,
WHEREAS, every year prior to COVID the convention center hosted approximately
240-260 one-day events, including banquets, weddings, board retreats, fund raisers, exhibitions,
car shows, quincearferas, service club meetings, ceremonies and more; and,
WHEREAS, these events are vital to the success and operation of the convention center;
and,
WHEREAS, changing the name to include the word "event" not only acknowledges the
many roles of the facility, but also could help in attracting new business; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Yakima and
its residents to rename the convention center the "Yakima Convention and Event Center"; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The name of "Yakima Convention and Event Center" is hereby designated as the official
name of the City of Yakima convention center building located at 10 North 8'h Street in Yakima,
Washington.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 21 s' day of June, 2022.
Janice Deccio, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sonya Clear Tee, City Clerk
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May 23, 2022
Bob Harrison
City Manager
City of Yakima
129 N. 2nd Street
Yakima, WA 98901
RE: Renaming of Yakima Convention Center
At the recent meeting of the Yakima Regional Public Facilities District, the board
unanimously moved to recommend to the city that name of the convention center be
modified to the Yakima Convention and Event Center. By adding the word Event we
bring to the attention of locals and event planners that the facility serves more than just
conventions. Every year (prior to COVID) the center hosts some 240-260 one day
events including banquets, weddings, board retreats, fund raisers, exhibitions, car
shows, quinceaneras, service club meetings, ceremonies and more. These events are
vital to the success and operation of the center. Changing the name not only
acknowledges the many roles of the facility, but it could also help in attracting new
business.
Sincerely,
Connie Upton
General Manager
John Cooper
President & CEO
Yakima Valley Tourism
10 North 8th Street
Yakima, WA 98901
509-575-3010
johnvisityakima.com
www.visityakima.com