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AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR CITY CONTRACTS 8672 AND 8832 FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACTS
Staff Contact: Jean Moreno, Executive Officer Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects
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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. 2 Agreement for Services for city contracts numbered 8672 and 8832 for the provision of public safety services provided by the City of Glendale at the University of Phoenix Stadium authorizing the City Manager to extend the contracts in 30-day increments through January 31, 2017 on an as-needed basis. The draft Amendment No. 2 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 and is responsible for the provision of public safety services inside the facility. 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 AZSTA assigns the responsibility of procuring public safety services to the stadium’s venue manager which recently changed on July 1, 2016 as a result of a competitive bid process. This was the first change in stadium venue management since the facility opened in 2006. This also coincided with the expiration of the city’s service agreements. In an effort to allow the new operator time to orient themselves to the existing operation and to negotiate new agreements with public safety providers, staff requested an extension of the public safety service agreements through September 30, 2016.
Analysis
Both parties have met in good faith to negotiate terms for new service agreements; however, additional time for due diligence is needed. Continuity of public safety services is of utmost importance to the health, welfare, and safety of the public and therefore staff is recommending that the City Manager be authorized to extend the term of these agreements in 30-day increments as needed, but not to extend beyond January 31, 2017 unless authorized by City Council.
Previous Related Council Action
On June 28, 2016 City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into 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 and extend the term of the contracts to September 30, 2016.
On April 8, 2014 City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Global Spectrum, L.P. for police services at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
On October 22, 2013 City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Global Spectrum, L.P. for emergency medical services and fire inspection/prevention services at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Community Benefit/Public Involvement
The University of Phoenix stadium programs on average over 120 events annually and consistently ranks among the busiest of the NFL stadiums. Combined event attendance in FY2015 was approximately 1,282,000 and FY2014 was approximately 1,150,000. In addition to being the home of the Arizona Cardinals, the University of Phoenix Stadium has brought international exposure to the City of Glendale as a result of hosting large-scale national events including Super Bowl XLII, Super Bowl XLIX, 2015 Pro Bowl, two BCS college football championships, the College Football Playoff, the annual Fiesta Bowl, major concerts, and will be the host for the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four college basketball tournament. Working in partnership with the AZSTA, the Arizona Cardinals, and the University of Phoenix Stadium venue manager in the provision of public safety services supports local, regional, and state objectives which are all aligned to enhance the economy, attract visitors, and increase commerce in an effort to improve the quality of life for all Arizonans.
Budget and Financial Impacts
A budget allocation for stadium event staffing associated with these contracts and other obligations was included in the FY2017 budget.