Explanation
BACKGROUND: Hotel/Motel Excise Tax proceeds are disbursed in accordance with Section 371.02(c) of Columbus City Codes, which says, in part: The maximum amount of tax to be allocated for the purpose of expanding cultural services for the enrichment of the community shall not exceed a rate of 1.5% in relation to the 5.1% combined rate. The City traditionally contracts with The Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) to administer a variety of art and cultural programs and grants, and allocates to the agency the bulk of said revenue. The 2004 allocation provided with this ordinance is $3,263,729, the same as the organization received in 2003. That amount should approximate 97% of funds allocated from hotel/motel tax receipts for cultural services for community enrichment. An amount equivalent to 3% or $104,400, has been reserved by the City for cultural arts programs and services.
Award of this contract meets the procurement provisions of Chapter 329.07(e) and 3901.01 of the Columbus City Code, 1959.
Emergency action is requested to expedite the distribution of grants and support by GCAC into the community.
FISCAL IMPACT: The contract authorized by this legislation is included in the 2004 city budget. Allocated dollars represent approximately 97% of hotel/motel tax funds set aside for cultural services for the enrichment of the community. Art Curatti (#6212)
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To authorize the City Clerk to contract with The Greater Columbus Arts Council, Inc. for the promotion of cultural services for the enrichment of the Columbus community; to authorize the expenditure of $3,263,729 from the Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($3,263,729)
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WHEREAS, Section 371.02(c) of the Columbus City Codes, specifies that as much as 1.5 percent of the combined rates of 5.1 percent of the revenues of the Hotel-Motel Excise Tax are to be used for expanding cultural services for the enrichment of the community; and
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