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, r EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA I1'EM COVER SHEET <br /> PROJECT TITLE: 3 <br /> 2012 Cultural Arts Consent COUNCIL BILL# <br /> Commission Capital& Action Originating Department Cultural Arts <br /> Programming Grant Awards First Reading Contact Person Carol Thomas <br /> Second Reading Phone Number 425-257-7101 <br /> Third Reading FOR AGENDA OF 1/18/2012 <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Initialed by: <br /> Department Head <br /> 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 life of <br /> Everett's citizens by funding the purchase,design,construction,and remodeling of buildings used for performing arts, <br /> visual arts, and cultural activities,and the purchase of production equipment intended to be used by the recipient <br /> cultural organization for at least 10 years. <br /> Through a competitive grant application and screening process,Cultural Arts Commissioners award grant support.It <br /> is recommended that the art organizations identified on the attachment receive funding to support capital projects. <br /> 2012 Capital Grant Awards total$4,000. <br /> PROGRAMMING GRANTS: For twenty-nine years the City of Everett through the Cultural Arts Commission has <br /> supported performing,visual and literary organizations by awarding annual programming grants. Through a <br /> competitive grant application and screening process,Cultural Arts Commissioners make awards based upon criteria <br /> 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. They <br /> also increase exposure of the arts to the general public and strengthen partnerships with the artistic community.It is <br /> recommended that the arts organizations identified on the attachment receive grant funding and/or the use of the <br /> Everett Performing Arts Center,waiving the rental fee,to support their programming projects.Programming Grant <br /> Awards total$36,000. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(Exact action requested of Council): • <br /> Concur with the recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission and approve the 2012 Cultural Arts <br /> Capital&Programming Grant Awards as designated in an amount not to exceed$40,000. <br /> 11 <br />