HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-022 contributing $2500 to Southern AZ Defense AllianceMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2014-022
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; CONTRIBUTING $2,500 TO THE
SOUTHERN ARIZONA DEFENSE ALLIANCE TO AID IN A PUBLIC RELATIONS
CAMPAIGN DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING LOCAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS
WHEREAS the Southern Arizona Defense Alliance (SADA) is dedicated to the preserva-
tion and sustainability of southern Arizona military installations, defense and aerospace industry
partners, and associated education and research institutions; and
WHEREAS SADA provides coordination for joint messaging and collective action to
support the military across Southern Arizona; and
WHEREAS Davis-Monthan Air Force Base alone has a$1.6 billion annual impact on the
local economy; and
WHEREAS SADA is requesting matching contributions from each Pima County local ju-
risdiction to aid in the public relations campaign to support local military assets; and
WHEREAS A.R.S. § 9-500.11 authorizes municipal expenditures for economic devel-
opment; and
WHEREAS the Commerce focus area of Marana Strategic Plan II includes initiatives di-
rected toward retention of career-oriented commerce and facilitating partnerships with economic
development organizations to advance the Town's strategic goals; and
WHEREAS the Council finds that this resolution is in the best interest of the Town of
Marana and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, authorizing a$2,500 contribution to the Southern Arizona Defense Alli-
ance to aid in a public relations campaign dedicated to supporting local military installations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 4th day of March, 2014. �,,,
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Resolution No. 2014-022
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Mayor Ed Honea
Town of Marana
11555 W. Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
February 18, 2014
Mr. Mayor,
The Southern Arizona Defense Alliance (SADA) represents thousands of southern
Arizona citizens who proudly support the defense assets based in our region. SADA is
dedicated to the preservation and sustainability of southern Arizona military
installations, defense and aerospace industry partners, as well as associated
education and research institutions. SADA provides coordination for joint messaging
and collective action for the vast majority of the region's citizens as well as for the
business and non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting the military across
Southern Arizona. SADA actively supports current and future missions based in our
region and all the men and women who serve selflessly to defend our nation. As a
founding member of SADA's Coordinating Committee, t�rt w �o �uppt�
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Davis-Monthan Air Force Base alone has a$1.6 billion annual impact on our local
economy. As a result, it is imper�tive that our community effectively illustrates the
value of this base's presence so that we can fight threats of base closure or changes
to the base's mission. As budget cuts continue, the threat of base closure becames a
closer reality.
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The Coordinating Committee members have each contributed funds towards this
effort along with other important entities such as Tucson Electric and Power (TEP) and
Pima County. Our Mission Strong campaign is officially launching the end of March
and we would like to add the Town of Marana to our list of key supporters on our
website and at future events. We a�e r+aqu+esting m�aiching contrit�bns from ev+ery
Pims Courrty la�d jurisdiction in the srrroutrt �;5,t�. tunds v�iN ditva+t�r �ic! tn
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Please join us in our mission to protect and preserve our Southern Arizona military
installations.
We appreciate your consideration of this request. Please feel free to contact me
directly with any questions, comments or concerns at 520.878.8811 or
Amber@mpaaz.org.
Sincerely yours,
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Amber Smith, MPA
Coordinating Committee Member, SADA
Executive Director, Metropolitan Pima Alliance
Member, DM50
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162nd Air National Guard • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base • Ft. Huachuca • Marine Corps Air Station • Yuma Proving Ground
SADA Coordinating Committee Members:
John DelFrari, Air Guardians
Bruce Dusenberry, Tucson Metro Chamber and DM50
David Godlewski, Southern Arizona Homebuilders Association
Mike Grassinger, DM50
Hank Peck, DM50
Ron Shoopman, Southern Arizona Leadership Council
Amber Smith, Metropolitan Pima Alliance & DM50
Phil Tedesco, Tucson Association of REALTORSO
Mike Varney, Tucson Metro Chamber