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.
Ord. 1276-2015, passed June 1, 2015, authorized the modification and extension of the 2014-15 contract so that the contract term coincides with the Greater Columbus Film Commission’s fiscal year.
This current contract (EL017246) expires on December 31, 2015. This legislation is necessary to authorize contract services which will begin January 1, 2016. The City’s support in the amount of $37,500 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.
Greater Columbus Arts Council, Contract Compliance Number: 31-0833384
Fiscal Impact: Funds for this contract are budgeted for and available in the 2015 Department of Finance and Management General Fund operating budget.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council for support of the Greater Columbus Film Commission; and to authorize the expenditure of $37,500.00 from the General Fund ($37,500.00)
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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 Commiss...
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