Explanation
Background: This legislation will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to sign an addendum to the lease with Community Arts Project, Inc. for the use of the Garfield School being operated as the King Arts Complex. The initial lease of the Garfield School, beginning on September 17, 2008 and authorized by ordinance 1375-2008 can be extended through September 17, 2028 for a total of 20 years. This addendum will allow the lease to be extended through September 17, 2031 for a total of 23 years. Community Arts Project, Inc. is in the process of applying for grants to assist in funding the King Arts Complex. The grants are ten year grants and in order to be eligible, the length of the current lease must continue through the end of the grant. This three year extension makes Community Arts Project, Inc. eligible to obtain additional funding.
Principal Parties:
Community Arts Project, Inc.
867 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
Olivia Johnson, 614-599-3713
Emergency Justification: Emergency Action is requested so that Community Arts Project, Inc. may immediately apply for grants and meet required deadlines to obtain additional funding for community arts programming through the King Arts Complex.
Benefits to the Public: Community Arts Project, Inc. has been a valuable partner in promoting the arts to all citizens of Columbus and this extension will allow them to obtain additional funding to continue their dedicated work.
Community Input/Issues: King Arts Center programming provides art opportunities for all and is appreciated by the Community.
Area(s) Affected: East Columbus
Master Plan Relation: Expanding the Arts
Fiscal Impact: No additional cost to the City.
Title
To authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to sign an addendum to the lease with Community Arts Project, Inc. for the use of the Garfield School being operated as the King Arts Complex; to authorize the lease to be extended...
Click here for full text