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EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET <br /> 4 <br /> PROJECT TITLE: <br /> 2016 Cultural Arts Briefing COUNCIL BILL# <br /> Commission Capital& Proposed Action Originating Department Cultural Arts <br /> Programming Grant Awards Consent Contact Person Carol Thomas <br /> x Action Phone Number 425-257-7101 <br /> First Reading FOR AGENDA OF January 27, 2016 <br /> Second Reading <br /> Third Reading Initialed by: <br /> Public Hearing Department Head <br /> Budget Advisory CAA <br /> Council President01/411' <br /> ;;°/ / <br /> r k 7 <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 /> Programming Grants: For thirty-two 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 <br /> 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 $34,000. <br /> Capital Grants: The Everett Cultural Arts Commission's Capital Grants Program enhances the cultural life <br /> of Everett's citizens by funding the purchase, design, construction,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 ten 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. These Capital Grant Awards total $6,000. <br /> RECOMMENDATION (Exact action requested of Council): <br /> Approve the 2016 Cultural Arts Commission Capital &Programming Grant Awards as designated, in an <br /> amount not to exceed$40,000. <br /> 1 <br /> I <br />