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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-11 13-077 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 13-077 Date: February 11, 2013 Item/Subject ORDER, Authorizing Grant of $2,000 to the Penobscot Theatre Company to Support their Community Programming for the Production of WIT Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development Commentary: This order will authorize a grant in the amount of $2,000 to the Penobscot Theatre Company in support of their production of WIT. The Commission on Cultural Development has been tasked to review arts and culture projects within the City and to provide funding recommendations for the Council's review and consideration. The Penobscot Theatre Company has submitted an application, which received a recommendation from the Cultural Commission for $2,000, in partial support of their community programming surrounding their production of WIT. The community events will support a range of activities that explore the complexities of cancer care and treatment. This item was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Cultural Commission and the BED Committee. Department Head Manager's Comments: City Manager Associated Information: Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: City Solicitor Introduced for Passage First Reading Page —of Referral 13-077 FEBRUARY 11, 2013 Assigned to Councilor Sprague CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Grant of $2,000 to the Penobscot Theatre Company to Support their Community Programming for the Production of WIT 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, Penobscot Theatre Company submitted an application for funding of $2,000 in partial support of their community programming for the production of WIT; and WHEREAS, the Cultural Commission recommends funding for this project because of the Theatre's reputation for quality programming and their collaborating with area research institutions, higher education institutions and the private sector to implement the community programs; and WHEREAS, the grant application was complete, well organized and met funding criteria; and WHEREAS, the Commission on Cultural Development and the Business & Economic Development Committee 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 Penobscot Theatre Company for their community programming for the production of WIT. IN CITY COUNCIL February 11, 2013 Motion made and seconded for Passage Passed -- Wvo�W / _/ I;wo-