Explanation
Background:
This ordinance appropriates and transfers $190,000.00 from the existing Hotel/Motel Tax appropriation to the Recreation and Parks Department for the support of various annual cultural and 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.
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 said funds to have funding available for necessary expenditures.
Financial Impact:
That the City Auditor is directed to transfer $190,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund, and to appropriate the same.
This ordinance also authorizes an expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 285 to enter into contract with CAPA.
Title
To authorize the appropriation and transfer of $190,000.00 from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund for the support of various annual cultural and arts programming; to...
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