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12/23/201920-039
12/23/2019
20-039
Community & Economic Development
Order
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Title, Order
Authorizing a Commission on Cultural Development Grant of $5000 to the Penobscot Theatre Company to
support their production of "Safety Net"
The City of Bangor's Commission on Cultural Development unanimously recommended a grant of
$5000 to the Penobscot Theatre Company in support of their production of "Safety Net". Penobscot
Theatre Company wishes to produce a play that addresses the local opioid crisis, providing
educational opportunities and free tickets to those most affected by the crisis. The requested $5000
will be used to support production costs.
Support of this cultural project addresses the City Goals of:
-Improve Economic Vitality of the City and Promote Job Growth, Economic Development, Cultural
Opportunities, and Housing Opportunities to Support Job Growth and Expansion and Growth of Tax
Base
-Developing a Vibrant and Accessible Waterfront, Downtown, and Entertainment Area to support
Arts, Culture, and Entertainment in Bangor and throughout the region
- Improving the Health, Safety and Vitality of All who Live, Work and Play in Bangor via continued
focus on helping individuals suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder.
Business & Economic Development Committee
12/17/2019
Recommend for passage
50
Consent
12/23/201920-039
CITY OF BANGOR ORDER
12/23/2019
20-039
Schaefer
Authorizing a Commission on Cultural Development Grant of $5000 to the Penobscot Theatre Company to
support their production of "Safety Net"
WHEREAS, the City Council has made an appropriation of funds to support arts and cultural organizations; has
established a Commission on Cultural Development; and has assigned the Commission the responsibility of
reviewing grant applications from arts and cultural organizations, and to make recommendations for grant
funding to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Penobscot Theatre Company has submitted an application for funds to support its production
of Safety "Net"; and
WHEREAS, the Commission on Cultural Development recommends the approval of the request due to the
merits of the project and the benefits to the community; and
WHEREAS, the grant application was complete, well organized, and met funding criteria; and
WHEREAS, the Commission on Cultural Development and the Business & Economic Development Committee
voted to recommend to the City Council approval of a grant in the amount of $5000:
Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that,
A Commission on Cultural Development Grant of $5000 is hereby authorized to the Penobscot Theatre
Company to support their production of "Safety Net".
IN CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 23,2019
CO 20-039
PASSED
CIT LERK