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07/27/202020-228
07/27/2020
20-228
Community & Economic Development
Order
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Title, Order
Authorizing a Commission on Cultural Development Grant of $3,336 to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra
This order will authorize a Cultural Commission Grant in the amount of $3,336 to the Bangor
Symphony Orchestra. The City of Bangor's Commission on Cultural Development has recommended
a grant of $3,336 to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra for three performances: Music of 1896,
KinderConcert - Harp, and KinderConcert - Horn. In the event that live performances are not
possible, Bangor Symphony Orchestra will develop virtual content.
Support of this cultural project addresses the Council goal to 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.
Business & Economic Development Committee
07/20/2020
Recommend for passage
40
Consent
07/27/202020-228
CITY OF BANGOR ORDER
07/27/2020
20-228
Sprague
Authorizing a Commission on Cultural Development Grant of $3,336 to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra
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 Symphony Orchestra submitted an application for funds to support community
programming for their 125th season; and
WHEREAS, the Commission on Cultural Development recommends the approval of the request, funding
specifically three works: Music of 1896, KinderConcert - Harp, and KinderConcert - Horn, 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 Symphony Orchestra
to support Music of 1896, KinderConcert - Harp, and KinderConcert - Horn.
IN CITY COUNCIL
JULY 27,2020
CO 20-228
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
CITY CLE