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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:
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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
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CITY LERK