HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-27 03-342 RESOLVEItem No. -0}342
Date: October 27, 2003
Item/Subject: RESOLVE, Directing City staff to Develop and Present a Municipal Cultural Nan
Responsible Department: Business and Economic Development
Commentary: Over the past few years, the City of Bangor has been engaged in
significant development within the creative economy. From the National Folk Festival
to the development of the Maine Discovery Museum, Bangor Museum and Center for
History and the UMaine Museum of An, the impact from this creative cluster is
changing the way we do business in the City. As part of the City's long term vision for
economic development, the time has come to put a strong focus on this industry sector
through the creation of a municipal cultural plan.
The plan will be developed ad provide a comprehensive approach to funding, public
involvement, application of creative media, and will define the level of City
participation in culture and the arts.
The Business and Economic Development Committee unanimously recommends this
resolve for the creation of a municipal cultural and arts plan.
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
Recommend approval.
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City Manager
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Finance Director
Legal Approval
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(MILE.) RESOLVE, Directing City staff to Develop and Present a Municipal Cultural Plan
WHEREAS, The Clty Council recognizes that arts and allure are relevant, meaningful, inspiring,
and contribute heavily to our communities quality of life and seri of pian; and
WHEREAS, the development of a municipal cultural plan will guide the CIWs; efforts in support
of the social, educational, ardsbi and economic impacts of arts, humanities, and
culture; and
WHEREAS, the goal of such a plan is to ovate initiatives Nat support and engage the active
participation of the general public and visitors in arts, humanities and culture antl to
Wild upon opportunities that sustain smart growth; and
WHEREAS, such a plan will also stimulate public awareness of the Bangor region as a cultural
and artistic desdnadon; and
WHEREAS, over the years, the qty of Bangor has udertaken a number of projects and pm ded
support for others that add to the city's arts and cultural offerings and opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CRY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, THAT
qty staff is hereby directed to initiate a prod leading to the development of a Munidpal
Guttural Plan to be considered for adoption by Me City Council of the City of Bangor. This Plan
shall identify key factors impacting Bangor's cultural dew4ment; promote active collaboration
of community leaders and organizations; address pdicy issues and funding mechanisms related
W public art; address eligibility criteria for the consideration of cultuml grants; relate Ne
development of arts and culture M economic development and other community planning
efforts; and Reuse widespread community involvement in arts and culture planning and funding
processes.
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