File #: 23-0459    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Arts and Libraries Status: Passed
File created: 6/13/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 7/12/2023 Final action: 7/12/2023
Title: 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)
Attachments: 1. SPECIAL PROJECT AWARDS - FY23 Arts Funding Recommendation - DRAFT, 2. ASO contract_6.26.pdf, 3. JCSO contract_6.26.pdf, 4. MEG 2023 Contract_SPECIAL PROJECT ART AWARDS_6.23.pdf, 5. MSC-African American Philharmonic, 6. Q Parker Legacy Foundation contract_6.26.pdf, 7. 2023-0459

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
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
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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 Implicati...

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