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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-26 15-078 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 15-078 Date: January 26, 2015 Item/Subject ORDER, Authorizing Grant of $2,500 to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra to Support Various Ensemble Performances in Bangor Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development Commentary: This Order will authorize a grant in the amount of $2,500 to support ensemble performances of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra at various locations within the City. The Commission on Cultural Development has been tasked to review arts and cultural projects within the City and to provide funding recommendations for the Council's review and consideration. The Commission has recommended approval of this request because of the benefit to the community. This item was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Business & Economic Development Committee at its January 20, 2015 meeting. Department Head Manager's Comments: City Manager Associated Information: Budget Approval: Finance Director Legal Approval: City olicitor Introduced for X Passage First Reading Page _ of Referral Assigned to Councilor Baldacci CI`T'Y OF BANGOR 15-078 JANUARY 26, 2015 (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Grant of $2,500 to the Bangor Symphony Orchestra to Support Various Ensemble Performances in Bangor 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 to conduct ensemble performances within various Bangor locations; 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 good 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 is hereby authorized for the Bangor Symphony Orchestra to support various ensemble performances in Bangor. IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 26, 2015 MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE PASSED COUNCILOR PLOURDE RETURNED TO THE MEETING. CITY CLERK