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Council Meeting Date: 06/14/2021
Item No: 21-200
Responsible Dept: Community & Economic Development 0
Requested Action: Order 0 Map/Lot: N/A
Title, Order
Authorizing a Commission on Cultural Development Grant of $1,000 to Bangor Region YMCA for a Creative
Arts and Social Engagement Program Pairing a Visual Arts Educator with Isolated Seniors in Bangor
Summary
The City of Bangor's Commission on Cultural Development has recommended a grant of $1,000 to
the Bangor Region YMCA in support of a creative arts and social engagement program pairing a
visual arts educator with isolated seniors in Bangor. The funds will be used is to support project
administration expenses and project -specific marketing costs.
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 June 4, 2021, and then reviewed at a pre -council workshop on June 14, 2021.
Committee Action
Committee: Commission on Cultural Development 0 Meeting Date: 06/04/2021
Action: Recommend for passage For: 10 Against: 0
Staff Comments & Approvals
City Manager
Introduced for: Consent 0
City Solicitor
Finance Director
Date:
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IN CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 14,2021
CO 21-200
Motion made and seconded for Passage.
Passed
CIT CLE