HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Commission On The Arts Fall 2016 Special Project Grants RESOLUTION NO. 16-371
RESOLUTION APPROVING COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS FOR FALL 2016
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,in June,the Commission on the Arts(COTA)met to finalize recommendations
for its Fall 2016 Special Project Grants; and,
WHEREAS, four grant requests were received, and the organizations requested $3,000 in
funding, with $4,160 being available from the 2016/17 budget for both Fall and Spring Special
Project grants; and,
WHEREAS, based on the merits of each application and the criteria established for the
special project grants, COTA recommended the allocations, which were then sent to the
organizations in contract form; and,
WHEREAS, the following contracts, having been signed by the organizations, are now
presented for City Council approval; and,
Ames Community Arts Council (ACAC) $ 725.00
ACTORS $ 637.50
India Cultural Association $ 412.50
The Octagon Center $ 637.50
TOTAL: $2,412.50
WHEREAS, the Commission takes seriously its charge to verify that the proposals for
funding will be completed and that there is a public benefit; if these contracts are approved,
$1,747.50 in funds will remain available for COTA's Spring 2017 Special Project Grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Commission On The Arts Special Project Grants for Fall 2016 as recommended by COTA
are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28"' day of June, 2016.
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A. tom• 6P.-AAal
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of June, 2016.