HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - FY 2017/18 COTA Fall Special Project Grants RESOLUTION NO. 17-393
RESOLUTION APPROVING COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS FOR FALL 2017
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in June, the Commission on the Arts (COTA) met to finalize recommendations
for its Fall 2017 Special Project Grants; and,
WHEREAS, four grant requests were received, and the organizations requested $2,000 in
funding, with $4,000 being available from the 2017/18 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) $ 1,000
Co'Motion Dance Theater 1,000
TOTAL: $ 2,000
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, $2,000
in funds will remain available for COTA's Spring 2018 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 2017 as recommended by COTA
are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of June, 2017.
A. "e. 6PA---'AAe-&
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Beatty-Hansen
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Conieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27th day of June, 2017.