Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 6/25/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7B2
ACTION:  Authorize the City Manager to execute the fiscal year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 (FY2027) 
contract with Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) for regional marketing and business attraction 
services in the amount of $95,982.
FISCAL IMPACT:  Sufficient funding for the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) contract has 
been appropriated in General Fund cost center 1232 (Economic Development), account 7099.
RECOMMENDATION:  Staff recommends approval of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council 2026-
2027 Contract.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  The contract amount ($95,982.00) is based on the 2025 Office of 
Employment and Population Statistics, Arizona Department of Administration population estimate for 
Tempe (196,001) and per capita rate of $.4897, which is the same amount used for the 2023-24 contract.
GPEC’s mission is to attract quality business to the Greater Phoenix Region from around the world, and 
champion foundational effects to improve the region’s competitiveness.  The GPEC Action Plan Fiscal 
Year 2027 is attached.
ATTACHMENTS:    
1. EXHIBITS COMBINED (A-F).PDF
2. COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT TEMPE_FY26 (1).PDF
3. TEMPE FY27 CONTRACT.PDF
STAFF CONTACT(S):  Madalaine McConville, Economic Development Specialist, (480) 647-7293
Department Director:  Jeff Tamulevich, Community Development Director  
Legal review by:  Eric Anderson, City Attorney
Prepared by:  Madalaine McConville, Economic Development Specialist