Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA), a non profit entity, for the support of the Little Amal event.
CAPA was formed in 1969 to save the historic Ohio Theatre (Columbus) from the wrecking ball. After the theatre was saved, CAPA renovated the magnificent 1928 movie palace to its original glory. It was then that CAPA became the leaders in theatre rehabilitation and downtown redevelopment.
Columbus, Ohio has a special opportunity to welcome Little Amal to our community on Friday, September 22, 2023. In partnership with the City of Columbus, Columbus City Council, US Together, and Welcoming City, CAPA is taking the lead on the planning and execution of the event with Little Amal, the 12 foot puppet of a 10 year old Syrian refugee child at the heart of The Walk. She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees. Between September and November 2023, Amal will journey 6,000 miles across the United States. 35 towns and cities from Boston to San Diego and 1,000+ artists and arts organizations will create 100+ events to welcome her.
Emergency action is necessary to provide upfront funding to pay for services in anticipation of the September 22, 2023 event.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) in support of the Little Amal event; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($10,000.00)
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WHEREAS, CAPA was formed in 1969 to save the historic Ohio Theatre (Columbus) from the wrecking ball; and
WHEREAS, Little Amal has become an international symbol of compassion and of human rights carrying a message of hope for displaced people everywhere, especially children who have been separat...
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