Economic Development and the Arts Subcommittee

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 · 10:00 AM AM · City Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Phoenix Economic Development and the Arts Subcommittee met to discuss various grants and city projects, with a focus on arts, housing, and community development. The committee approved several grant applications and contracts, including arts projects and Head Start program funding. They also heard updates on the NCAA Men's Final Four and the Phoenix Convention Center.

Key Decisions

  • Head Start Birth to Five Grant Application Approved
  • National Endowment for the Arts Grants Approved
  • Lone Mountain Park Public Art Project Artist Contract Approved
  • Entertainment District Consulting Services Contract Approved
  • Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant for Marcos de Niza Housing Approved

Agenda

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    Information Only
  2. 2 CALL TO ORDER
    Action: Called to Order

    This item was Called to Order.

  3. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
  4. MINUTES OF MEETINGS
  5. 1 Minutes of the Economic Development and Housing Subcommittee Meeting
    Minutes
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  6. CONSENT ACTION (ITEMS 2-6)
  7. 2 National Endowment for the Arts Grants for Arts Projects
    Consent Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  8. 3 Artist Contract for Lone Mountain Park Public Art Project
    Consent Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  9. 4 Request Approval of the Head Start Birth to Five 2024-25 ERSEA Plan Updates
    Consent Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  10. 5 Authorization to Annually Apply for Five Year (2024-2029) Head Start Birth to Five Grant, Accept 2024-2029 Head Start Birth to Five Funds and Enter into or Extend Contracts
    Consent Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  11. 6 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant for Marcos de Niza Public Housing Community
    Consent Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  12. INFORMATION ONLY (ITEMS 7-9)
  13. 7 Housing Department Capital Improvement Program Update
    Information Only
    Action: No Questions

    This item was No Questions.

  14. 8 Head Start Birth to Five Monthly Report - December 2023
    Information Only
    Action: No Questions

    This item was No Questions.

  15. 9 Office of Innovation Access to Chilled Drinking Water Pilot Update
    Information Only
    Action: No Questions

    This item was No Questions.

  16. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEMS 10-11)
  17. 10 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four Update
    Information and Discussion
    Action: Item Discussed

    This item was Discussed.

  18. 11 Phoenix Convention Center Booking Update
    Information and Discussion
    Action: Item Discussed

    This item was Discussed.

  19. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (ITEM 12)
  20. 12 Entertainment District Consulting Services Contract Award - RFP-CED23-EDCS
    Discussion and Possible Action
    Action: approved

    This item was approved.

  21. 21 CALL TO THE PUBLIC
    Action: Comments Made

    This item was Comments Made.

  22. 22 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
    Action: Item Discussed

    This item was Discussed.

  23. 23 ADJOURN
    Action: Adjourned

    This item was Adjourned.