Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Music Commission in support of the Nancy Wilson Tribute Concert.
On Friday, September 10, 2021, the City of Columbus commemoratively renamed Civic Center Drive “Nancy Wilson Way.” This honor was being bestowed to Ms. Wilson because this Columbus native was an iconic Grammy award winning musical artist who has enriched the lives of so many throughout this country and the world. In conjunction with the street naming event, BMM (Beautiful Minds Matter), The Columbus Music Commission, and the Hot Times Arts and Music Festival, and the City of Columbus came together to present a free public concert later that same day called “A ‘Ladies Night’ Salute to Nancy Wilson.”
While this concert honors someone from the past, it also focused on the present by giving recognition to eight female Columbus singers who are currently performing at venues and events all around city. In addition, three female members of Nancy Wilson’s family appeared onstage to perform one of her songs.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Emergency action is requested in order to more immediately provide the resources necessary to refund the Columbus Music Commission for costs incurred to organize the event.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with the Columbus Music Commission in support of the Nancy Wilson Tribute Concert held on September 10, 2021; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($8,511.00)
Body
WHEREAS, on Friday, September 10, 2021, the City of Columbus commemoratively renamed Civic Center Drive “Nancy Wilson Way;” and
WHEREAS, Ms. Wilson was a Columbus native and an iconic Grammy award winning musical artist who has enriched the lives of so many throughout this country and the world; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Music Commiss...
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