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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
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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 --
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