Economic Development and Equity Subcommittee

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 · 10:00 AM AM · City Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Economic Development and Equity Subcommittee approved several initiatives to support Phoenix's economic growth, including a partnership with Arizona State University for a Health Solutions Center and a plan to sell city-owned property through competitive bidding. The committee also adopted a strategic economic development plan and approved a trade development contract with Hermosillo, Mexico to expand business opportunities.

Key Decisions

  • Economic Development Strategic Plan Approved
  • Health Solutions Center Partnership with Arizona State University Approved
  • City-Owned Property Disposition Strategy Approved
  • 2023 Downtown Enhanced Municipal Services District Budget Approved
  • Hermosillo, Mexico Trade Development Services Contract Approved

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
  3. MINUTES OF MEETINGS
  4. 1 Minutes of the Economic Development and Equity Subcommittee Meeting
    Minutes
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  5. CONSENT ACTION (ITEMS 2-3)
  6. 2 Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Phoenix and Arizona State University for the development of the Health Solutions Center at the Phoenix Biosciences Core
    Consent Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  7. 3 2023 Downtown Enhanced Municipal Services District Work Plan and Budget
    Consent Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  8. INFORMATION ONLY (ITEM 4)
  9. 4 Key Phoenix Economic Indicators Quarterly Report
    Information Only
    Action: No Questions

    This item was No Questions.

  10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (ITEMS 5-7)
  11. 5 Economic Development Strategic Plan
    Discussion and Possible Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  12. 6 Community and Economic Development Department Update on Solicitations for the Disposition of City-Owned Property
    Discussion and Possible Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  13. 7 Hermosillo, Mexico Trade Development Services Contract Award (RFP-CED22-HTDS)
    Discussion and Possible Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  14. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
  15. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
  16. ADJOURN