HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2007-137 Yakima Morelia Sister City Association Agreement ExtensionA RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. R-2007-137
authorizing the City Manager of the City of Yakima to execute an extension
to the agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Morelia Sister
City Association to provide financial support up to Two -Thousand Dollars for
delegation of cultural and economic exchange activities between the City of
Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico and the City of Yakima.
WHEREAS, The City entered into said underlying Agreement with the Yakima Morelia
Sister City Association to promote desired cultural and economic development opportunities for our
diverse community; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima Morelia Sister City Association (YMSCA) has a stated mission to
promote trade, economic development, education, cultural exchange, and tourism between
Morelia, Michoacan and the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, the YMSCA has hosted successful delegation visits and facilitated contact and
networking opportunities with local private and public entities; and
WHEREAS, the YMSCA is working with the communities of Morelia and Yakima to further
enhance trade, economic development, education, cultural exchange, and tourism; and
WHEREAS, On February 21, 2006, the City Council authorized execution of the underlying
Agreement for a one (1) year period retroactively beginning January 1, 2006 and ending
December 31, 2006, thereby engaging the Yakima Morelia Sister City Association to promote
cultural and economic development opportunities for our diverse community, as described in the
underlying Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and the Yakima Morelia Sister City Association wish to
continue the relationship that has existed under the underlying Agreement by extending said
underlying Agreement for one (1) additional year, commencing and retroactive to January 1, 2007
and terminating at midnight, December 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the city to contract with
the YMSCA to utilize their experience and expertise to perform cultural and economic exchange
activities in accordance with the attached agreement, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA;
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached and
incorporated Extension of Promotion Services Agreement with the Yakima Morelia Sister City
Association for the arrangement of cultural and economic exchange activities.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, this 2nd day oftober, 200
David Ed er, Mayor
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Extension of
Yakima Morelia Sister City Association
Promotion Services Agreement
With the City of Yakima, Washington
This Extension of the underlying Yakima Morelia Sister City Promotion
Services Agreement With the City of Yakima, Washington (City Contract #2006-19)
(hereinafter "underlying Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the City of
Yakima (hereinafter the "City") a Washington municipal corporation, and the Yakima Morelia
Sister City Association (hereinafter "YMSCA").
WHEREAS, the City entered into said underlying Agreement with the YMSCA to
promote desired cultural and economic development opportunities for our diverse
community; and
WHEREAS, the YMSCA is working with the communities of Morelia and Yakima to
further enhance trade, economic development, education, cultural exchange, and tourism;
and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2006, the City Council authorized execution of the
underlying Agreement for a one (1) year period retroactively beginning January 1, 2006 and
ending December 31, 2006, thereby engaging the Yakima Morelia Sister City Association to
promote cultural and economic development opportunities for our diverse community, as
described in the underlying Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and the Chamber wish to continue the relationship that
has existed under the underlying Agreement by extending said underlying Agreement for
one (1) additional year; and
Now, therefore, the City and the Chamber agree to the following extension of the
underlying Agreement:
The term of the underlying Agreement (City Contract 2006-19) is hereby
extended to commence and be retroactive to January 1, 2007 and shall
terminate at midnight December 31, 2007, unless terminated sooner in
accordance with Section 16 of the underlying agreement.
Except as expressly modified herein, all other terms and conditions of the underlying
Agreement between the City of Yakima and the Yakima Morelia Sister.City Association (City
Contract 2006-19) shall remain in full force and effect.
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CITY OF YAKIMA
By:
Date:
R.A. Zai1r ,
City Manager
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City Clerk
YAKIMA MORELIA SISTER CITY
ASSOCIATION
By:
Its:
Date:
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City Contract Number: 2007---7-9
Resolution Number: ff�Q07-/.3 7
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting Of: October 2, 2007
ITEM TITLE: A Resolution authorizing execution of an extension agreement with the
Yakima Morelia Sister City Association.
SUBMITTED BY: Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development
CONTACT: Michael Morales, Deputy Director 575-3533
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
As a part of the 2007 Budget, the City Council agreed to participate in the cost of providing
cultural and economic exchange activities related to delegation visits of the Yakima Morelia
Sister City Association. The attached resolution and Extension Agreement formalize the
extended Agreement for 2007. It details the terms and conditions the association must provide
to receive compensation under the agreement.
Upon completion of these activities, the City will provide up to $2,000 to cover costs associated
with the events.
Resolution X Ordinance Contract: Promotion Services Agreement
between the City of Yakima and Yakima Morelia Sister City Association
Mail to: President, Yakima Morelia Sister City Association
P.O. Box 1048 Yakima, WA 98907
Funding Source: .Economi elo ment Fund ` d,�3
Approval for Submittal: �City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
BOARD RECOMMENDATION: City Council provided budget authority
COUNCIL ACTION:
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