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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-07-27 20-228 Order 07/27/202020-228 07/27/2020 20-228 Community & Economic Development Order N/A 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