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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-24 20-267 Order 08/24/202020-267 08/24/2020 20-267 Community & Economic Development Order N/A Title, Order Authorizing a Commission on Cultural Development COVID-19 Relief Grant of $1,000 to Bangor Community Theatre The City of Bangor's Commission on Cultural Development has recommended a COVID-19 Relief Grant of $1,000 to the Bangor Community Theatre. 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 08/24/202020-267 CITY OF BANGOR ORDER 08/24/2020 20-267 Schaefer Authorizing a Commission on Cultural Development COVID-19 Relief Grant of $1,000 to Bangor Community Theatre 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 Community Theatre 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 Community Theatre to support their operations. IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 24,2020 CO 20-267 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 C CLE