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Accepting the donation of air fare expenses from Delta Airlines and conference registration expenses from the City of New Orleans and the US Conference of Mayors for Mayor Chris Coleman and Joe Spencer to attend the "World Culture Economic Forum" conference in New Orleans May 2 - 6, 2012.
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WHEREAS, the US Conference of Mayors and the City of New Orleans is leading an important conference to exchange ideas and best practices between elected city officials and other leaders from around the world; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Coleman has been invited to present at this conference as a recognized leader in leveraging economic development with cultural and creative sector strategies; and
WHEREAS, the Conference has offered to cover all registration costs for Mayor Coleman and the Director of Arts and Culture, Joe Spencer in an amount not to exceed $1,200; and
WHEREAS, Delta Airlines, through its partnership with Visit Saint Paul, has offered to pay the air fare to the conference in an amount not to exceed $1,600; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that there is a public purpose for Mayor Coleman and Joe Spencer in attending this conference to learn about best practices from other civic and artistic leaders from around the world in order to improve the cultural vibrancy of our own communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby accepts the gift of travel expenses and conference fees for Mayor Chris Coleman and Mayor staff Joe Spencer to attend the "World Culture Economic Forum" in New Orleans, LA, and thanks Visit Saint Paul, Delta Airlines, the US Conference of Mayors, and the City of New Orleans for their generous contributions.