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CAC - Consideration of (1) a Recommendation from the Ad Hoc 2020 Performing Arts Grant Program Subcommittee; and, (2) a Recommendation to the City Council Related to the 2020 Performing Arts Grant Program Awards.
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Meeting Date: November 19, 2019
Contact Person/Dept: Susan Obrow / Nancy Lawlor - Cultural Affairs/Administrative Services
Phone Number: Susan Obrow (310) 253-6628
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Cultural Affairs Commission
(11/14/19); Sony Pictures Entertainment (11/11/19), Culver City Arts Foundation (11/11/19), 2020 Performing Arts Grants Program Applicants (11/05/19 and 11/11/19)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Assistant City Manager (11/13/19)
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Ad Hoc 2020 Culver City Performing Arts Grant Program Subcommittee (Subcommittee) recommends that the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC): (1) consider the recommendation of the Subcommittee; and, (2) make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the 2020 Performing Arts Grant Program awards.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Culver City's Performing Arts Grant Program (Program) was established in 1994. The Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC) stipulates that no more than 25% of the money deposited into the Cultural Trust Fund in the prior fiscal year be allocated for performing arts in the subsequent year. $100,000 has been allocated in Fiscal Year 2019/2020. Further, contributions have been made in support of the 2020 Program by Sony Pictures Entertainment ($25,000) and Culver City Arts Foundation ($25,000). The Subcommittee considered it prudent to reserve some funding for future years. Also, they acknowledged the responsibility to use the full amount of $50,000 from Sony Pictures Entertainment and Culver City Arts ...
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