Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to 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 serves 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.
This contract 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
Emergency action is requested to ensure that film commission services can be provided by the Greater Columbus Arts Council without delay.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $160,000.00 from the General Fund with the Greater Columbus Arts Council for support of the Greater Columbus Film Commission. The Department of Finance and Management budgeted $160,000.00 in the General Fund for this contract. The Greater Columbus Arts Council was provided $150,000.00 in 2017 for similar activities.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council for support of the Greater Columbus Film Commission; to authorize an appropriation of $10,000.00 within the General Fund, Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; to authorize the expenditure of $160,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($160,000.00)
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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 ...
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