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08/24/202020-266
08/24/2020
20-266
Community & Economic Development
Order
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Title, Order
Authorizing a Commission on Cultural Development COVID-19 Relief Grant of $1,000 to Bangor Ballet
The City of Bangor's Commission on Cultural Development has recommended a COVID-19 Relief Grant of $1,000 to the
Bangor Ballet
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 Commission on Cultural Development meeting on August
7, 2020 and the Business and Economic Development Committee meeting on August 18, 2020.
Business & Economic Development Committee
08/18/2020
Recommend for passage
50
Consent
08/24/202020-266
CITY OF BANGOR ORDER
08/24/2020
20-266
Nichols
Authorizing a Commission on Cultural Development COVID-19 Relief Grant of $1,000 to Bangor Ballet
WHEREAS, the City Council has made an appropriation of funds to support arts and cultural organizations
during the COVID-19 pandemic; 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 operations; 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 COVID-19 relief grant in the amount of
$1,000:
Be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that,
A Commission on Cultural Development COVID-19 Relief Grant of $1,000 is hereby authorized to Bangor
Ballet to support their operations.
IN CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 24,2020
CO 20-266
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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