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Arts and Culture
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a contract - The Department of Arts & Culture requests approval of the FY2021 Contracts for Services Program funding recommendations totaling $1,300,000.00. Funds have been identified and are available in the Department of Arts & Culture’s FY2021 budget. (HELD ON 7/14/21) (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with State of Georgia O.C.G.A §36-10-1, requests for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
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Arts and Libraries
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Summary & Background: In accordance with Board Resolution 9 dated October 17, 1979, the Department of Arts & Culture shall serve as a resource to provide quality of life enhancements for Fulton County citizens through the delivery of arts and cultural services.
Scope of Work: The Department of Arts & Culture (FCAC) recommends the approval of Contracts for Services (CFS) program recommendations in the amount of $1,300,000 to provide arts and cultural programs and activities for the citizens of Fulton County. As a primary function of FCAC, the CFS program provides essential funding and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations and individual artists whose arts and cultural programs support the agency’s overall mission to enhance the quality of life for all Fulton County citizens. The CFS program supports arts and cultural programs and activities that provide opportunities for life-long learning and participation in the arts for the citizens of Fulton County. Fulton County funding serves as a factor to leverage additional private, corporate, foundation and other governmental support which ensures a healthy and vibrant arts and cultural infrastructure throughout the County. The FY2021 CFS funding recommendations are the result of a competitive application and adjudication process: Program guidelines are issued annually, detailing the application requirements, opportunities for funding and evaluation criteria. Application workshops are held virtually, and technical assistance is offered individually to applicants upon request. For each round of funding, workshops advertised in North, Central and South Fulton to accommodate access to the program for organizations throughout the County. All workshops are free and open to the public. Notices were sent to Fulton County libraries, art centers and senior centers for distribution, posted on both the Fulton County Government and Fulton County Arts and Culture websites, mailed and emailed to our internal mailing lists and distributed through numerous partners including The Foundation Center of Atlanta, The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta, Georgia Center for Nonprofits and other Fulton County-based organizations. Nonprofit organizations interested in providing arts and cultural services to Fulton County submit funding proposals for consideration. A multi-step review and evaluation process (that includes staff review, citizen panel review, and Arts Council review) results in the enclosed recommendations which are submitted here for the Board of Commissioners’ approval.
Community Impact: The CFS program seeks to improve the cultural health of individuals, organizations and communities throughout Fulton County, with special emphasis on youth, seniors, people with disabilities and underserved communities. The CFS program also contributes to the economic vitality of the community, including attracting new businesses and residents to the County.
Department Recommendation: Under advisement, FCAC requests BOC approval of the attached FY2021 CFS funding recommendations.
Project Implications: The CFS program is a primary function of FCAC that provides essential funding support to arts, cultural and service organizations in order to expand the arts to all sectors of Fulton County.
Community Issues/Concerns: Not Applicable
Department Issues/Concerns: Approval of the CFS recommendations is essential to addressing the financial needs of the arts and cultural community in the current year.
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Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Contracts for Services Program - FY21
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Alex Frankcombe, Public Art Manager, Fulton County Arts and Culture, 404-612-5791
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100-181-1810-1142; General- Arts/Cooperative Extension-Arts & Culture- Arts-CFS
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