HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-14 08-025 ORDERDItem N0,ate: November 19, 2007 08 025
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Application to and Matching Funds for a Capacity Building Gram
from the Maine An Commission
Responsible Department: Community and Economic Development
The CIWs Commission an Cultural DevelopmenCs mission Is to promote Me development of Bangor as a
regloml arts center that nurtures the artistic and cultural expression of Its diverse peoples: The City
Council has designated $125,000 In this year's Gry budget for cultural activities recommended by the
Commission and approved by the City Council.
The Commission has completed a"Cultural Surrey"assessing Bangoeswltuml needsand hasdeoeloped a
comprehensive Qdtural Plan, wmpfete with strategies for meeting Mese needs and preserving edsi ng
assets. The Cornmtsslon proposesto begin implementing toesestrategiesthrough funding from the Maine
Arts Commission's Capacity Building Grant Program. The Commission requests Council approval of a
Grantappliration far $10,000 to the Maine Arts Commission. This grant requires a local $10,000 match,
either in cash or in-kind services. The Commission is seelang Council approval M utilize $5,000 of
budgeted fundsfora portion of this match. The remaining $5,000 Wit be of in-Idnd servicesfrom the City.
The grant application deadline is December 19, 2007 for projects beginning after July 1, 2008.
The time and services associated with the project will exceed that available from city staff, commissioners,
and volunteers, and will necessitate contracting With a qualified company, organization, or individual. The
Commission for Cultural Development will be this steering committee for this grojeR The $5,000 cash
match from the City will bond strengthen the application and provide for the total posts of the project. The
balance in Me Gty's anent cultural appropriation s suf0clent to cover Me pro sed$5,0nn00 cash match.
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Department Head
Manager's Comments: This has been reviewed and is recommended by the Business and Economic
Development Committee.
Clry Manager
Associated Information:
Budget Approval: // -
Finaroe Director
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WHEREAS, the Commission for Cultural Development recommends the City of Bangor apply
for a Capacity Building Grant from Maine Arts Commission for up to $10,000 to
partially fund implementation of the strategies in Bangor's Comprehensive
Cultural Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Capacity Building Grant requires at least a full match of cash and In-kind
services that demonstrates the applicant's rommitment to the project; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that the local match of $10,000 be provided by contributing
$5,000 in cash and the remaining $5,000 from in-kind services to be provided by
City staff; and
WHEREAS, the balance in the City of Bangor's current annual appropriation for cultural
activities Is sufficient to fund the $5,000 cash match for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the cash match is contingent upon receipt of at least $5,000 cash funding from
Maine Arts Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BYTHE CTIY COUNCIL OF THE CTFY OF BANGOR
THAT
An application to the Maine Arts Cornmeslon for a Capacity Building Grant is hereby authorized
and that $5,000 of the Chys annual appropriation for cultural activides is authorized for use as
a cash match for funding made available for a Capacity Building Grant if made available from
the Maine Arts Commission.
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( igne wcomcilor FNner Rovaber 16. 2007
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Application and Matching Funds for a Capacity Building Grant
from the Maine Arts Commission
WHEREAS, the Commission for Cultural Development recommends the City of Bangor apply
for a Capacity Building Grant from Maine Arts Commission for up to $10,000 to
partially fund implementation of the strategies in Bangor's Comprehensive
Cultural Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Capacity Building Grant requires at least a full match of cash and In-kind
services that demonstrates the applicant's rommitment to the project; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that the local match of $10,000 be provided by contributing
$5,000 in cash and the remaining $5,000 from in-kind services to be provided by
City staff; and
WHEREAS, the balance in the City of Bangor's current annual appropriation for cultural
activities Is sufficient to fund the $5,000 cash match for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the cash match is contingent upon receipt of at least $5,000 cash funding from
Maine Arts Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BYTHE CTIY COUNCIL OF THE CTFY OF BANGOR
THAT
An application to the Maine Arts Cornmeslon for a Capacity Building Grant is hereby authorized
and that $5,000 of the Chys annual appropriation for cultural activides is authorized for use as
a cash match for funding made available for a Capacity Building Grant if made available from
the Maine Arts Commission.
IN CITY COnPCIL
Rov®Her 14, 2007
Netted, Rede and Seconded o
for Passage
Passed n ORDER
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matching Pxnde for a Capacity "dinges,
efie xNne Arts Cooisslm