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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-14 12-008 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 12 008 Date: November 14, 2011 Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing Grant of $2,000 to the Downtown Bangor Partnership to Support Downtown Countdown New Year's Eve Event Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development Commentary: The City Council has established and assigned to the Commission on Cultural Development the responsibility to review grant applications to the City from arts and cultural organizations and to provide to the City Council its recommendations for funding of the requests for the Council's review and consideration. The Downtown Bangor Partnership submitted an application for funding of $2,000 in partial support of the Downtown Countdown. Grant funds will primarily support entertainment at the City Hall Venue. Entertainment at this venue will be televised and recorded for future use. The event features a number of venues throughout downtown that offer entertainment and activities for people of all ages. The Downtown Bangor Partnership has secured $13,000 in private donations to support the event. In its review of the application, the Commission noted that the program strengths include the variety of entertainment options, appeal to a diverse cross-section of the community, and is offered at no cost to the community. The Commission also noted that the level of community support for the project is strong and the event has strengthened over the years. The Commission unanimously recommends full funding of the request. (NOTE: The Commission on Cultural Development received a $10,000 appropriation for FY 2012 and has a carryover balance of $18,950 from FY 2011. The Commission will have $24,950 remaining available, if this grant is approved.) Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Order Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for x Passage First Reading Referral Department Head W.,- 1 ManagerCity F Hance Director Page _ of _ Solicitor Assigned to Councilor --. Weston CITY OF BANGOR 12 008 November 14, 2011 (TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Grant of $2,000 to the Downtown Bangor Partnership to Support Downtown Countdown New Year's Eve Event 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 Downtown Bangor Partnership submitted an application for funding of $2,000 in partial support of Downtown Countdown; and WHEREAS, the total fund-raising goal for the project is $16,000, and the project has raised $13,000 from soruces other than the City; and WHEREAS, Grant funds will primarily support entertainment at the City Hall Venue, and entertainment at this venue will be televised and recorded for future use; and WHEREAS, the event features a number of venues throughout downtown that offer entertainment and activities for people of all ages; and WHEREAS, the program strengths include the variety of entertainment options, appeal to a diverse cross-section of the community, and is offered at no cost to the community; and WHEREAS, the grant application was complete, well organized on program approach, outreach and collaboration and met funding criteria; and WHEREAS, the Commission on Cultural Development unanimously 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 Downtown Bangor Partnership for the Downtown Countdown. IN CITY COUNCIL November 14, 2011 Motion Made and Seconded for Passage Passed # 12-008 ORDER (TITLE,) Authorizing Grant fo $2.000 to the Dwontown Bangor Partnership to Support Downtown Countdown Fpw Years Eve Event Assigned to Councilor