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 Hammonds House, Inc., a Georgia non-profit corporation for the purpose of providing funding in the amount of $200,000.00 for artistic services. The term of this 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 and Culture recommends the approval of a contract with Hammonds House, Inc., a Georgia non-profit organization that maintains and preserves a County-owned permanent arts collection and facility while providing arts programming for the benefit of Fulton County citizens and visitors. Scheduled arts programming, exhibitions, and arts educational services will be conducted targeting service delivery to promote awareness and appreciation of the arts. Hammonds House staff will develop arts programs and arts education activities.
Community Impact: Arts programming, exhibitions, and arts educational services are provided on a scheduled basis for the benefit of Fulton County citizens and vi...
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