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EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA I 1'bM COVER SHEET <br /> PROJECT TITLE: <br /> 2014 Cultural Arts Briefing COUNCIL BILL# <br /> Commission Capital& Proposed Action Originating Department Cultural Arts <br /> Programming Grant Awards Consent Contact Person Carol Thomas <br /> Action Phone Number 425-257-7101 <br /> First Reading FOR AGENDA OF 1/29/2014 <br /> Second Reading <br /> Third Reading Initialed by: <br /> Public Hearing Department Head jp <br /> Budget Advisory CAA <br /> Council President <br /> Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s)Approval <br /> Amount Budgeted $40,000 <br /> Expenditure Required $40,000 Account Number(s):112 5102202410 <br /> Budget Remaining 0 <br /> Additional Required 0 <br /> DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: <br /> CAPITAL GRANTS: The Everett Cultural Arts Commission's Capital Grants Program enhances the cultural <br /> I life of Everett's citizens by funding the purchase,design, constructions and remodeling of buildings used for <br /> performing arts,visual arts,and cultural activities, and the purchase of production equipment intended to be <br /> used by the recipient cultural organization for at least 10 years. <br /> Through a competitive grant application and screening process, Cultural Arts Commissioners award grant <br /> support. It is recommended that the art organizations identified on the attachment receive funding to support <br /> capital projects.2014 Capital Grant Awards total$20,000. <br /> PROGRAMMING GRANTS: For thirty-one years the City of Everett through the Cultural Arts Commission <br /> has supported performing,visual and literary organizations by awarding annual programming grants. <br /> Through a competitive grant application and screening process, Cultural Arts Commissioners make awards <br /> based upon criteria such as non-profit status,Everett-based priority and ability to provide matching funds. <br /> These awards enable artists and organizations to develop,produce and exhibit quality artwork and programs. <br /> They also increase exposure of the arts to the general public and strengthen partnerships with the artistic <br /> community. It is recommended that the arts organizations identified on the attachment receive grant funding <br /> • and/ or the use of the Everett Performing Arts Center,waiving the rental fee, to support their programming <br /> projects. Programming Grant Awards total $20,000. <br /> I RECOMMENDATION(Exact action requested of Council): <br /> Concur with the recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission and approve the 2014 Cultural Arts <br /> Capital&Programming Grant Awards as designated in an amount not to exceed$40,000. <br /> 47 <br />