Explanation
This ordinance is to appropriate and transfer $195,000.00 from the existing Hotel/Motel Tax appropriation to the Recreation and Parks Department for the support of various annual cultural arts programming for the enrichment of the community. Events typically supported by these funds include regional festivals and programming such as Jazz and Rib Fest, Fall Harvest Jamboree, Scioto Mile programming, Festival Latino and community events through the Partnership through Sponsorship Program.
Background: CAPA plans, organizes and manages Festival Latino, which at one time was coordinated by the Recreation and Parks Department. Funds are needed to secure a variety of performing artists of Latino heritage, promote and market the event, recruit volunteers, host free family activities, oversee event operations, obtain required state and city permits, and clean the venue to the satisfaction of the city.
The Partnership through Sponsorship Program was created in 1995 by City Council to support community groups and neighbors that host free, non-alcoholic events that celebrate cultural, ethnic and artistic diversity for the entertainment and enjoyment by the greater Columbus community. All events must occur within a Columbus park, facility, street, or public place.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested as it is immediately necessary to appropriate and transfer funds for necessary expenditures starting in March.
Financial Impact:
The City Auditor is directed to appropiate and transfer $195,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund.
This ordinance also authorizes an expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285 to enter into contract with CAPA.
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To authorize the appropriation and transfer of $195,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for the support of various annual cultural arts programming; to appropriate $195,000.00 in the Recreation and Parks Fund; to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with CAPA for Festival Latino programming; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($195,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Columbus City Code Section 371.02 allows for the allocation of a maximum of 1.59 percent in relation to the 5.1 percent Hotel/Motel Tax receipts for use for said purpose of the advancement of the cultural development of the community - the equivalent of 31.18 percent of collections; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Recreation and Parks annually provides a portion of this allocation to fund regional and community events and festivals; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $195,000.00 to the Department of Recreation and Parks to support various cultural events; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with CAPA in the amount of $25,000.00 for Festival Latino programming; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to appropriate and transfer funds for necessary expenditures starting in late March; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That from the unappropriated monies in the City's Hotel Motel Tax Fund, Fund 2231, and from all monies estimated to come into said Fund from any and all sources ending December 31, 2016, the sum of $195,000 is hereby appropriated to the City Council, Division No. 20-01, as follows:
See Attached DAX Information
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor be and is hereby authorized and directed to transfer $195,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund as follows:
See Attached DAX information
SECTION 3. That from the unappropriated monies in the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285, and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, the sum of $195,000.00 is appropriated to the Recreation and Parks Department No. 51-01 as follows:
See Attached DAX
SECTION 4. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is authorized to enter into contract with CAPA in the amount of $25,000.00 for Festival Latino programming.
SECTION 5. To authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 as follows:
See attached DAX Expenditure Information
SECTION 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or 10 days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.