Title
Approval of a Resolution to apply for the 2010 Preserve America Implementation Projects Grant in the amount of $75,300.
Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs
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Item Summary:
This is a continuation of the original Preserve America grant program which funded the Comprehensive Interpretive Plan and Joint Marketing Plan for Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation. The total project cost is $75,300. The projects include audio recordings in 4 rooms per house, development of living history tours, live history tour performances, engage authors to write one story per site, advertisement, public relations contract and creation of an ambassador program.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On February 2, 2010 the Administration and Finance & Recreation and Parks Committee recommended placing this item on the February 17, 2010 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
This grant requires a 100 percent match in the amount of $37,650 and is available from the City's Matching Grant Contingency. After reserving this grant match, $431,391 is available in Matching Grant Contingency funds for future grant match needs.
Presented by:
Joe Glover, Director of Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs