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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-10 14-107 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 14-107 Date: March 10, 2014 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 the Bangor Symphony Orchestra to support ensemble performances in Bangor. The Bangor Symphony Orchestra submitted an application for funding to conduct six ensemble performances at various Bangor locations. Bangor Symphony Orchestra would like to expand its outreach initiatives to have a greater presence in Bangor throughout the year. The Cultural 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 March 4, 2014 meeting. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral Department Head City Manager finance Director Cty Solicitor Page _ of Assigned to Councilor Nealley CITY OF BANGOR 14-107 MARCH 10, 2014 (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 six ensemble performances within various Bangor locations (Bangor Mall, Bangor Public Library, Bangor International Airport, Acadia Hospital and others); 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 March-10, 2014 Pas ed CITY LERK