Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes a contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) for support of the Greater Columbus Film Commission. The Greater Columbus Film Commission is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the Greater Columbus Area and Central Ohio as a prime filming destination and serve as a central resource hub for the film industry. The City of Columbus understands the positive economic impact that comes from supporting and encouraging major and independent film companies, as well as media production teams, to undertake on-location projects in the Greater Columbus area. The City’s support in the amount of $100,000 will be administered by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, which has for many years served as the City's primary non-profit agency to disburse cultural arts funding.
Fiscal Impact: Funds for this contract are available in the 2013 Department of Finance and Management’ general fund operating budget.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council for support of the Greater Columbus Film Commission, to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the general fund, and to declare an emergency ($100,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus understands the positive economic impact that comes from supporting and encouraging major and independent film companies, as well as media production teams, to undertake on-location projects in the Greater Columbus area; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Columbus Film Commission was established in January, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that an investment in support of the Greater Columbus Film Commission will yield economic benefits to the City Columbus; and
WHEREAS, the City’s support in the amount of $100,000 will be administered by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, which has for many years served as the City's primary non-profit agency to disburse cultural arts fundi...
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