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07/27/202020-227
07/27/2020
20-227
Community & Economic Development
Order
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Title, Order
Authorizing a Commission on Cultural Development Grant of $3,336 to Bangor Ballet for the Production of
"Nutcracker in a Nutshell: A New Telling of an Old Tale"
The City of Bangor's Commission on Cultural Development has recommended a grant of $3,336 to
the Bangor Ballet in support of their productions of "A Tribute to Seuss: Think and Wonder, Wonder
and Think" and "Nutcracker in a Nutshell: A New Telling of an Old Tale" which will be performed in
schools and at The Gracie Theatre. In the event that live performances are not possible, Bangor
Ballet will develop virtual content. The requested $3,336 is 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.
This item was reviewed and recommended for approval at the Business and Economic Development
Committee meeting on July 20, 2020.
Business & Economic Development Committee
07/20/2020
Recommend for passage
40
Consent
07/27/202020-227
CITY OF BANGOR ORDER
07/27/2020
20-227
Fournier
Authorizing a Commission on Cultural Development Grant of $3,336 to Bangor Ballet for the Production of
"Nutcracker in a Nutshell: A New Telling of an Old Tale"
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, Bangor Ballet submitted an application for funds to support their productions of "A Tribute to
Seuss: Think and Wonder, Wonder and Think" and "Nutcracker in a Nutshell: A New Telling of an Old Tale";
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 and Economic Development
Committee voted to recommend to the City Council approval of a grant in the amount of $3,336:
Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that,
A Commission on Cultural Development Grant of $3,336 is hereby authorized to Bangor Ballet to support their
productions of "A Tribute to Seuss: Think and Wonder, Wonder and Think" and "Nutcracker in a Nutshell: A
New Telling of an Old Tale".
IN CITY COUNCIL
JULY 27,2020
CO 20-227
Motion made and seconded for Passage of Consent Agenda
Vote: 9—0
Councilors Voting Yes: Fournier,Hawes,Nichols, Okafor, Schaefer, Sprague, Supica,Tremble,Davitt
Councilors Voting No: None
Passed
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