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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-14 12-009 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 12 009 Date: November 14, 2011 Item/Subject Order, Authorizing Grant of $2,000 to the Maine Alliance for Arts Education 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 Maine Alliance for Arts Education submitted an application for funding of $2,000 in partial support of the Building Community Through the Arts Program. Grant funds will support the participation of two English classes at Bangor High School in an 8 hour artist in residence program during class time which culminates in a performance conference on November 17, 2011. The project has already raised funding from the Maine Arts Commission, Maine Community Foundation, The Robbins de -Beaumont Foundation and Jane B. Cook Charitable Trust. In its review of the application, the Commission noted that the program is unique in nature and will allow students with no experience with the arts to deepen their understanding, foster an appreciation of the arts, and increase mutual respect and trust among students. The grant application was complete, well organized on program approach, outreach and collaboration and met funding criteria. 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 $26,950 remaining available, if this grant is approved.) Department Head Manager's Comments: City Manager Associated Information: Order Budget Approval: Fi ance Director Legal Approval: cil Solicitor Introduced for x Passage First Reading Page _ of _ Referral 12 009 Assigned to Councilor -- Gratwick November 14, 2011 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Grant of $2,000 to the Maine Alliance for Arts Education 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, Maine Alliance for Arts Education submitted an application for funding of $2,000 in partial support of the Building Community Through the Arts Program; and WHEREAS, the total fund-raising goal for the project is $34,000, and the project has raised $28,000 from sources other than the City; and WHEREAS, the mission of Maine Alliance for Arts Education is to stregthen education in all of the arts for all of Maine students; and WHEREAS, a grant from the City will allow for participation of 50 Bangor High School students; and WHEREAS, the program is unique in nature and will allow students with no experience with the arts to deepen their understanding, foster an appreciation of the arts, and increase mutual respect and trust among students; 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 Maine Alliance for Arts Education for the Building Communtiy Through the Arts Program at Bangor High School. IN CITY COUNCIL November 14, 2011 Motion Made and Seconded for.Passage Passed # 12-009 ORDER (TITLk)Authorizing Grant of $2.000 to the Maine Alliance for Arts Education Assigned to Councilor 9) rl �Co- C—L �