RECOMMENDATION from Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Relations for payment of Annual Membership Renewal to the United States Conference of Mayors - $51,630.00 - General Fund

The United States Conference of Mayors (the Conference) members collectively discuss matters pertaining to organizational policies and goals to strengthen cities in the most effective ways to reinvigorate growth of the economies and communities through the reduction of crime, improvement of infrastructure and the creation of affordable housing and job opportunities.  The membership fee of $51,630 is based on the City’s population and represents an increase of $1,504 from last year.  Individually, each city is represented by its mayor who contributes to the development of national urban policy through service on one or more of the organization’s standing committees.

As the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 to more than 8 million, the primary roles of the Conference are to 1) bring mayors from across the county to engage with the White House, Administration and Congress to ensure that federal policy addresses the priorities of cities; 2) facilitate the connection of mayors and as well as the nation’s leading businesses through the Mayors Business Council to create opportunities for cities; 3)promote member cities through the Conference’s communications resources and provide tactical support and strategic counsel; 4) create a forum in which mayors can share ideas, information and best practices.

The Conference’s standing committees consider policy resolutions during each annual meeting in June.  Adopted resolutions become the official policy of the organization.  Additionally, special task forces, alliances, councils and forums are created to examine and act on special issues associated with the changing needs of the cities.  The Conference advocates on a daily basis for a number of issues that are important to cities and important to our nation’s mayors. Examples of priority issues include: mental health, homelessness, transportation and infrastructure, environment, and crime prevention.

FISCAL NOTE:  Funding for this item is included in the FY2026 Adopted Budget.  Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.

                                    Estimated Spending Authority

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Joshua Sanders, Chief of Intergovernmental Relations

$51,630.00

General Fund

Fund 1000

Joshua Sanders, Chief of Intergovernmental Relations, Mayor's Office

Phone: 832-393-0805