DEPARTMENT
Arts and Culture
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a contract between Fulton County, Georgia and The National Black Arts Festival, Inc., a Georgia non-profit corporation, for the purpose of providing funding in the amount of $200,000.00 to provide expanded operational resources as well as educational and arts-related services to the citizens of Fulton County. The term of the contract is effective upon execution through December 31, 2023. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to Fulton County Code Section 1-117, O.C.G.A. ? 36-1-19.1, and O.C.G.A. ? 36-10-1, the Board of Commissioners has exclusive jurisdiction over its affairs and may make charitable contributions in the form of contracts for services, with such contracts to be in writing and spread on the minutes.
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?
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 recommends the approval of this contract with the National Black Arts Festival, Inc. a Georgia non-profit organization that provides arts programming for the benefit of Fulton County citizens and visitors. Scheduled arts programming and arts educational services will be conducted targeting service delivery designed to promote awareness and appreciation of the arts. The National Black Arts Festival's staff will develop arts programs and arts education activities.
Community Impact: Artistic services are provided on a scheduled basis for the benefit of Fult...
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