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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2009-10-12 Item 5B - Resolution - Support City of Seattle's Bid to Host 2018 / 2022 Soccer World Cup COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS 4 s ILA I tit«rl ITEM No. e.J .2 O y rbleeting Date Prepared by I Nla }air :e review Couucr /reatei I 10/12/09 BM 1 A CYY��` �2 10/19/09 BM 11/ 190: ITEM INFORMATION CAS Number 09-142 (ORIG \],AGIiND.\ D, \"1'I:: OCTOBER 12, 2009 \G I:NI) I rr.\I Trrl,1? A resolution supporting the City of Seattle's bid to be a host City for the 2018 or 2022 Soccer World Cup C I'1 {C;OR1 Discus ion Motion Resolution I Ordinance Bid_ lward Public Hearing ri Other A ltg Date 10/12/09 Alts Date Altg Date 10/19/09 Altg Date Alt; Date Altg Date Altg Date S1( )NS( )R Cor 1 1 Mayor 1 _,4617n Svcs DCD n Finance ri Fire I Legal P &R n Police PIV SP( )NSOR'S The City of Seattle has asked the Tukwila City Council to support its bid to be a host City St'`Inl.\Ry for the either the 2018 or 2022 Soccer World Cup. Rr:\"II':VK I•:I) FY n COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte 1 1 F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte 1 Utilities Cmte 1 Arts Comm. 1 1 Parks Comm. Planning Comm. DATE: CAP Cancelled: Committee Chair permitted item to bypass CAP RECOMMENDATIONS: SPC)NS()R /AI)NIIN. Mayor's Office C c) n f ti1IT1 EE COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE E \PI :N[)I I'URI RUQUIRI n AMOUNT B UDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $N /A $N /A $N /A Fund Source: Connnn err ts: j MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 10/12/09 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 10/12/09 1 Informational memorandum dated 9/22/09 Draft Resolution TO: ISSUE City of Tukwila INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Mayor Haggerton Community Affairs and Parks FROM: Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator DATE: September 22, 2009 SUBJECT: Supporting the City of Seattle's Bid to be a host site for the 2018/2022 Soccer World Cup Jim Haggerton, Mayor Should the City Council adopt a resolution supporting the City of Seattle's bid to be a host City for the 2018/2022 Federation Internationale de Football (Soccer) Association (hereafter FIFA) World Cup? BACKGROUND The FIFA World Cup is the premier soccer tournament in the world and is the second largest international sporting competition, after the Olympics. The World Cup is played every four years and draws national teams from all over the globe. Unlike the Olympics, a city does not host the World Cup; instead an entire nation hosts the event. Next summer, South Africa will host the 2010 World Cup. The United States last hosted the World Cup in 1994. Within each host nation, venues are selected to play the matches between national teams. In 1994, when the US last hosted the World Cup, the cities of Los Angeles, Detroit, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Orlando, Washington DC, Boston, and Dallas were host cities. The 1994 World Cup drew nearly 3.6 million' visitors and individual games averaged 69,000 attendees. Since soccer (internationally called known as football) is the most popular sport in the world, attendees to the games came from across the globe to support their national team. The City of Seattle has approached the City of Tukwila asking if we would support their bid to be a host City for the 2018/2022 World Cup. Starfire Sports complex has been identified as one of the training facilities for the national teams if Seattle is selected as a host City. Additionally, a local hotel would serve as a base camp for the national teams training at Starfire. All games would be held at Qwest Field in Seattle. The City of Seattle has also identified Tukwila hotels as likely being used by fans that would come to view the games. The duration of the event is likely one month; however the specific duration for individual cities depends on the number of games played. If Seattle is selected it would host all first round games for a particular group of teams and would likely host second round games. The first round games are spaced out over about a ten day time period. Typically, these fans take advantage of other tourist options in between games. As the tournament progresses, Seattle could host quarterfinal games, semi -final games, or the final match. The attendees were divided between the various host cities. INFORMATIONAL MEMO Page 2 DISCUSSION If Seattle is selected as a host city, the City of Tukwila would likely be directly impacted. Like with any major sporting event there can be positive and negative impacts. Positive impacts include: International prominence for Starfire, a Tukwila business in which the City owns the land. During the event international press would likely be at the training facility reporting on the national teams training at the complex. Local kids could have access to meet some of the greatest soccer players in the world. The City's hotels and motels would likely be used by fans generating revenue for the City via the lodge tax. Economic impact by fans going to Tukwila restaurants and shops. Provides a good opportunity for intergovernmental cooperation between the Cities of Tukwila and Seattle. The City could be showcased to the large number of fans who would visit the City. Negative impacts would include: Traffic congestion along adjacent highways as people go to and from games at Qwest. The traffic volume would likely be similar to a Seahawks Game. The City's two rail stations could see a significant amount of usage by fans attending the games which could displace daily riders. Adoption of the resolution will not commit the City to financially supporting Seattle's bid. The event organizers have not asked the City to contribute any funds. RECOMMENDATION Staff is asking the Council to consider the attached resolution, supporting Seattle's bid to be a host City for the 2018/2022 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup at the October 12, 2009 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent October 19, 2009 Regular Meeting. ATTACHMENTS Draft Resolution W InfoMemos \SoccerCup2009.doc A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE CITY OF SEATTLE'S PROPOSAL TO HOST THE 2018 OR 2022 FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FIFA) WORLD CUPTM. WHEREAS, the City of Seattle is one of 27 cities in the United States being considered by the USA Bid Committee, Inc. to host the 2018 or 2022 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World CupTM; and WHEREAS, Seattle has attracted large, enthusiastic crowds for professional matches since 1976 when the Seattle Sounders broke Major League Soccer attendance records and merchandise sales in their first season; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is proud to be the training home for the Seattle Sounders FC at Starfire Soccer Complex, which is one of the premier soccer training facilities in the country, and Starfire has been identified as a training site for national teams should Seattle be selected as a host city; and WHEREAS, more than 125,000 young people actively compete in soccer matches around Washington State and the FIFA World CupTM will provide the region with a unique opportunity to inspire new generations of soccer enthusiasts, while promoting the region's commitment to recreation and sport; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is one of the most diverse communities in the nation, with immigrants from countries and regions that strongly support soccer; and WHEREAS, the United States received an estimated $4 billion in economic benefits from hosting the 1994 FIFA World Cup and should Seattle be selected as a host city, soccer fans would bring significant additional revenue to Seattle and Tukwila hotels, restaurants and shops; and WHEREAS, Tukwila's Mayor and City Council desire to work with Seattle on events and issues that directly impact Tukwila, and the region, and share a common goal of promoting the region's economic stature, diversity, and economic vitality, which will be enhanced if Seattle is selected as a host city for the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World CupTM; and WHEREAS, the Seattle Host Committee will bring local leaders from government, international corporations, global marketing campaigns, community development associations, the hospitality industry, and professional sports franchises together to ensure Seattle maximizes the economic, cultural, and social benefits of being a FIFA World CupTM host city, while promoting FIFA's goals of corporate and social responsibility and environmental awareness; and WHEREAS, FIFA will determine final host countries for 2018 and 2022 by December 2010 and, along with the USA Bid Committee, will determine final host cities five years prior to the event; W: \Word Processing \Resolutions\ World Cup.doc ksn 10/07/2009 Page 1 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: The City of Tukwila proudly supports the City of Seattle's bid to be a host city for the 2018 or 2022 FIFA Word CupTM and Seattle's continuing effort to market the region and the United States as an attractive host for an international soccer tournament. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2009. ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Office of the City Attorney W:\ Word Processing \Resolutions\ World Cup.doc ksn 10/07/2009 Joan Hernandez, Council President Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Page 2 of 2