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 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 $37,500.00 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; and
WHEREAS, this contract is awarded pursuant to provisions relating to non-profit services of City Code Chapter 329; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the City to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Greater Columbus Arts Council and authorize the expenditure of $37,500.00 from the Finance and Management 2015 General Fund Budget for payment of Film Commission services for the January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 renewal term; now therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Finance and Management is hereby authorized to enter into contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council for support of the Greater Columbus Film Commission for the contract period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $37,500.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary in regard to the action authorized in Section 1, be and is hereby authorized from the General Fund as follows:
Dept/Div: 45-50
Fund: 10
OCA Code: 450035
Object Level 1: 03
Object Level 3: 3337
Amount: $37,500.00
SECTION 3. That this contract is awarded pursuant to the provisions relating to non-profit services in City Code Chapter 329.
SECTION 4. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the city Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period provided by law.