Department
Arts and Culture
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of five (5) contracts related to the FY2023 Special Projects Commissioner Initiatives Arts Funding recommendations totaling $134,000.00 for the following organizations: Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra ($9,000.00), Music South Corporation, d/b/a African American Philharmonic Orchestra ($15,000.00), Music Education Group ($75,000.00), Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra ($20,000.00), and Q. Parker Legacy Foundation ($15,000.00). Funds have been identified and are available in the Department of Arts & Culture’s FY 2023 budget. (APPROVED)body (APPROVED
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-10-1, requests for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The Department of Arts & Culture (FCAC) recommends approval of the five contracts associated with special projects Commissioner Initiatives arts funding recommendations in the amount of $134,00.00 to provide arts and cultural programs and activities for the citizens of Fulton County.
Community Impact: The mission of the Department of Arts & Culture is to provide arts and culture access to the diverse citizenry of Fulton County.
Department Recommendation: FCAC requests BOC approval of the attached FY2023 special projects Commissioner Initiatives arts funding contracts.
Project Implications: These five contracts provide essential funding support to arts, cultural and service organizations in order to expand the arts to all sectors of Fulton County
Community Issues/Concerns: N/A
Department Issues/Concerns: Approval of the special projects Commissioner Initiatives arts funding contracts is essential to addressing the financial needs of the arts and cultural community in the current year.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
No new budget impact as funds are authorized in the FY2023 FCAC approved budget (Funding line: 100-181-1810-1142). The impact of these service contracts is to support the delivery of arts and cultural services in all Fulton County districts