Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to contract with the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) for support of the Columbus Music Commission. The Columbus Music Commission is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Columbus as a prime music destination and serves as a central resource hub for the music industry. The City of Columbus understands the positive economic impact that comes from supporting and encouraging major and independent music businesses, as well as musicians/artists, promoters, concert venues, and other similarly situated and interested parties to promote, attract, and grow Columbus’ music industry and scene.
This contract will be administered by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, which serves 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 music commission services can be provided by the Greater Columbus Arts Council without delay.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund with the Greater Columbus Arts Council for support of the Columbus Music Commission. The Department of Finance and Management budgeted $25,000.00 in the General Fund for this contract. The Greater Columbus Arts Council was provided $50,000.00 in 2017 for similar activities.
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 Columbus Music Commission; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus understands the positive economic impact that comes from supporting and encouraging major and independent music businesses, as well as musicians/artists, promoters, concert venues, and other similarly situated interested parties t...
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