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AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR CITY CONTRACTS 8672 AND 8832 TO ASSIGN AND TRANSFER RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS TO SMG FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACTS TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Staff Contact: Jean Moreno, Economic Development Officer
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Purpose and Recommended Action
Recommendation
This is a request for City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 Agreement for Services for city contracts numbered 8672 and 8832 to assign and transfer rights and obligations to SMG for the provision of public safety services provided by the City of Glendale at the University of Phoenix Stadium and extending the term of the contracts to September 30, 2016. The draft Amendment No. 1 attached is in substantial final form and this request includes authorization for the City Attorney to make any final changes consistent with the intent of the Amendment.
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Background
The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA) owns and operates the University of Phoenix Stadium (stadium) located in the City of Glendale. The City and AZSTA entered into an Intergovernmental Services Agreement in September 2002 that addressed among other things the provision of public safety services associated with events taking place at the stadium. The focus of the city's planning efforts surrounding all special events is to ensure the best possible visitor experience for event guests, while maintaining the delivery of quality public services to residents, businesses, and the community as a whole. A mega events strategic plan was developed and presented to City Council on October 18, 2005, which included public safety for citizens and visitors while special events are taking place in our community. Subsequently, the AZSTA assigned the responsibility of securing public safety services to the stadium's venue manager, Global Spectrum. ...
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