HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-11-26 13-030 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 13-030
Date: November 26, 2012
Item/Subject ORDER, Authorizing Grant of $2,000 to the Downtown Bangor
Partnership to Support Downtown Countdown New Year's Eve Event.
Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development
Commentary: This order will authorize a contribution of $2,000 in Funds from the Commission on
Cultural Commission to the Downtown Bangor Partnership to support the Downtown Countdown. In the
2012-2013 budget, the City Council allocated $10,000 to the Commission on Cultural Development to
provide financial assistance for arts and culture in the City. It is the responsibility of the Commission to
review grant applications from arts and cultural organizations and to provide to the City Council its
funding recommendations
The Downtown Bangor Partnership submitted an application for funding of $2,000 in partial support of
the Downtown Countdown. The event features a number of venues throughout downtown that offer
entertainment and activities for people of all ages. The Downtown Bangor Partnership has secured over
$10,000 in private donations to support the event.
In its review of the application, the Commission noted that the program strengths include the variety of
entertainment options, appeal to a diverse cross-section of the community, and is offered at no cost to
the community. The Commission also noted that the level of community support for the project is
strong and the event has strengthened over the years. The Commission unanimously recommends full
funding of the request.
This item was reviewed and recommended for approval by the BED at its meeting of November 20,
2012.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Director
Legal Approval:
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/s/ Rosie Vanadestine
Department Head
City Mana
Finance
City Solicitor
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13-030
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Assigned to Councilor Longo
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Grant of $2,000 to the Downtown Bangor
Partnership to Support Downtown Countdown New Year's Eve Event
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 Commmission the responsbility of reviewing grant applications from
arts and cultural organizations, and to make recommendations for grant funding
to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Downtown Bangor Partnership submitted an application for funding of $2,000 in
partial support of Downtown Countdown; and
WHEREAS, The event features a number of venues throughout downtown that offer
entertainment and activities for people of all ages; and
WHEREAS, the program strengths include the variety of entertainment options, appeal to a
diverse cross-section of the community, and is offered at no cost to the
community; and
WHEREAS, the grant application was complete, well organized on program approach,
outreach and collaboration and met funding criteria; and
WHEREAS, the Commission on Cultural Development unanimously voted to recommend to
the City Council approval of a grant in the amount of $2,000:
BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT
A Grant of $2,000 is hereby authorized for the Downtown Bangor Partnership for the Downtown
Countdown.
IN CITY COUNCIL
November 26, 2012
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