Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the modification and extension of 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 $52,500 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.
The current contract with the Greater Columbus Film Commission has a term of June 10, 2014 through June 9, 2015 and was authorized via ordinance 1197-2014. This ordinance modifies and extends this contract so that the contract term coincides with the Greater Columbus Film Commission’s fiscal year.
A total of $90,000 was budgeted in the Finance & Management Department’s 2015 operating budget in support of this program. This legislation authorizes the use of a $52,500 of these proceeds for the purpose of modifying and extending the 2014-15 contract. The Finance & Management Department will process legislation in late 2015 utilizing the remaining portion ($37,500) to authorize the establishment of the 2016 contract.
Greater Columbus Arts Council, Contract Compliance Number: 31-0833384, Expiration Date: 09/30/2015
Emergency funding is being requested to allow the city to move forward with it's support of the Greater Columbus Film Commission as soon as possible.
Fiscal Impact: Funds for this contract are budgeted and available in the 2015 Department of Finance and Management general fund operating budget.
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