Sparks City Council Meeting 9/25/2017 2:00:00 PM

    Monday, September 25, 2017 2:00 PM
    Council Chambers, Legislative Bldg., 745 4th St. , Sparks, NV

General Business: 9.1

Title: Presentation, discussion and possible approval of the 2017-18 dues for the Nevada League of Cities & Municipalities (NLCM) in the amount of $20,418.62.
Petitioner/Presenter: Stephen W. Driscoll, ICMA-CM/Stephen W. Driscoll, ICMA-CM
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the 2017-18 dues for the NLCM
Financial Impact: $20,418.62
Total Costs: $20,418.62
Fund: General Fund    Account: 603160
Program: City Manager Administration (050100)
Amount: $20,418.62    Budget Status: Budget Exists
Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
    
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
Agenda Item Brief:

The Sparks Legislative Team recommends approval of 2017-18 membership dues for the NLCM.  

Sparks Mayor Geno Martini currently serves on the Executive Board of the NLCM as the President of the League.



Background:

The original goals and objectives of the first League are the same that were adopted by the Nevada Municipal Association in 1959, and remain true today:

To foster periodic conferences of city officials; disseminate knowledge of municipal affairs and government; to circulate publications on municipal affairs; to secure harmony of action among cities; and to render technical information and other services to the cities.

In 1995, the League By-Laws were amended to include membership from affiliates such as unincorporated towns, general improvement districts, and other municipalities. At the 38th Annual Conference in West Wendover August 16, 1997, the general membership adopted the name, “NEVADA LEAGUE OF CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES” to incorporate League representation of affiliate members.

Membership to the NLCM supports the City in fulfilling its adopted state legislative platform.  The advocacy on behalf of the League, along with sharing of information, is a benefit and important component in monitoring and advocating for or against applicable legislation.  By speaking in a unified voice, Nevada Cities are more effective in achieving a positive legislative outcome. 

Additionally, The NLCM offers a number of learning opportunities to interact with other elected officials throughout the state.  Wes Henderson and the NLCM organization has been a strong partner with the City of Sparks on legislative affairs.

2017 Annual Conference

Nevada League of Cities & Municipalities 2017 Annual Conference will be held on October 10-12, 2017 in Mesquite, Nevada!  The theme for this year’s conference is Driving Nevada Forward.



Analysis:

The Council approved the FY18 City Manager's Budget Recommendations on May 22, 2017, which included the NLCM membership as shown on page 43 "General Fund - Contributions to Non-Profits and Other Agencies." 



Alternatives:

The City Council could decide not to approve the annual dues to the NLCM.



Recommended Motion:

I move to approve the 2017-18 dues for the Nevada League of Cities & Municipalities in the amount of $20,418.62.



Attached Files:
     2017SessionBrief.pdf
     2017SessionReport.pdf
     IssueBriefMarijuanaLegislation.pdf
     NLCM Annual Dues (2017-10).pdf
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