Explanation
This ordinance transfers and appropriates $618,000.00 from the portion of the Hotel/Motel tax devoted to the specific purpose of expanding cultural services for the enrichment of the community to the Recreation and Parks Department operating fund to be allocated to specific citywide and neighborhood cultural amenities and activities, including partnering with a variety of non-profit organizations to address community arts and recreation activities and awarding grants to the Partnership through Sponsorship program.(PTS)
The PTS program was initiated in 1995 to provide funding assistance to non-profit 501C3 community organizations that host community events. The program is a competitive sponsorship program where community organizations must submit formal proposals with emphasis on creative entertainment and program activities for its participants.
The program criteria requires events to celebrate cultural, ethnic and artistic diversity; provide entertainment and enjoyment for the greater Columbus community; the event must occur within a Columbus park, playground, park facility, street or public space; promote citizen participation in meaningful leisure opportunities through the collaborative efforts of individuals, neighborhoods or organizations; must be implemented successfully within a defined time frame and budget; is equally accessible to all Columbus residents and visitors and is alcohol free; must comply with all policies set forth by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and verify the event's past history and performance.
FISCAL IMPACT: That funding for this ordinance is made available from sub fund 004 of the City's Hotel/Motel Tax Fund 231. This sub fund is the portion of bed tax devoted to expanding cultural services to the community.
The City Auditor be directed to transfer $618,000.00 from fund; 231, to the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 285.
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To authorize the transfer of $618,000.00 from the portion of...
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