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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-08 16-092 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 16-092 Date: February & 2016 Item/Subject ORDER, Authorizing Grant of $2,500 to Bangor Symphony Orchestra to Continue its Outreach Initiatives throughout Bangor via its "On the Town" Program Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development Commentary: This Order will authorize a grant in the amount of $2,500 to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra (BSO). The BSO submitted an application to continue its outreach initiatives throughout Bangor via its "On the Town" program. The BSO has requested funding to conduct ensemble performances at a variety of locations in Bangor. The Cultural Commission has recommended approval of this request because of the benefit to the community and the organization's reputation for quality programming. This item was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Business & Economic Development Committee at its February 2, 2016 meeting. Tanya Emery Department Head Manager's Comments: City Manag Associated Information: Budget Approval: r Finance Director Legal Approval: City tolicitor Introduced for X Passage First Reading Page _ of _ Referral Assigned to Councilor Nealley CITY OF BANGOR 16-092 FEBRUARY 8, 2016 (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Grant of $2,500 to Bangor Symphony Orchestra to Continue its Outreach Initiatives throughout Bangor via its "On the Town" Program 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, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra has submitted an application for funding in support of continuing its "On the Town" program to conduct 14 ensemble performances at a variety of locations in Bangor; and WHEREAS, the Commission on Cultural Development recommends the approval of the request due to the merits of the project and the organization's reputation for quality programming; 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 $2,500: BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT A Grant of $2,500 hereby authorized for the Bangor Symphony Orchestra for funding in support of continuing its "On the Town" program. IN CITY COUNCIL FEBRURARY 8, 2016 MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE PASSED CITY CLERK