HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - COTA Fall 2018 Special Project Grant Contracts RESOLUTION NO. 18-405
RESOLUTION APPROVING COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS FOR FALL 2018
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,in June,the Commission on the Arts(COTA)met to finalize recommendations
for its Fall 2018 Special Project Grants; and,
WHEREAS, four grant requests were received, and the organizations requested $3,750 in
funding, with $6,879 being available from the 2018/19 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,
ACTORS $ 725.00
Good Company $1,000.00
Octagon Center for the Arts $750.00
Story Theater Company $1,000.00
TOTAL: $ 3,475.00
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, $3,404
in funds will remain available for COTA's Spring 2019 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 2018 as recommended by COTA
are hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 26`'' day of June, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John . Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Beatty-Hansen
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 26t' day of June, 2018.