HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - 2015/16 Spring Special Project COTA grants RESOLUTION NO. 15-724
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2015/16 SPRING SPECIAL PROJECT
COTA GRANTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2015, the Commission on the Arts (COTA) finalized its
recommendations for the Spring 2016 Special Project Grants,and a total of four grant requests were
received from three organizations; and,
WHEREAS,the organizations requested$3,450 in funding,and based on the merits of each
application and the criteria established for the special grants, COTA recommended the following
allocations:
Co'Motion Dance Theater $ 750
The Octagon Center for the Arts $ 750
The Octagon Center for the Arts $ 750
India Cultural Association $ -0-
Total: $2,250
WHEREAS, special project grant awards are limited to $750 per project, however,
organizations are not limited in the number of projects that may be proposed; and,
WHEREAS, contracts were sent to the awarded organizations, and The Octagon Center has
return its applications for approval; and,
WHEREAS, staff has requested that Co'Motion Dance Theater submit its contract
for Council approval; and,
WHEREAS,grant applicants are required to attend a COTA meeting to present their project;
and,
WHEREAS, the India Cultural Association did not attend and was,therefore, not awarded
funds by COTA; and,
WHEREAS, Commission staff has followed up with that organization to ensure it can meet
grant requirements for future funding opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that The Octagon Center for the Arts COTA special grant contracts in the total amount of$1,500,
as recommended by the Commission On The Arts, are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 8t1i day of December, 2015.
Iii-A-1 4. �• � �
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8th day of December, 2015.